Trevor Lawrence
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss his first NFL game, as he is dealing with a sprained right AC joint. The shoulder injury happened last week in the Jags loss to the Buccaneers.
The Jaguars (8-7) are in the midst of a four-game losing streak and are now tied for first in the AFC South with the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. A win on Sunday would clinch the division and a playoff spot. Luckily, they’re playing the Panthers, so…
It will be C.J. Beathard under center. Beathard has not started a game since he did so for the 49ers to end the 2020 season.
Elijah Moore and the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore is in the concussion protocol, after suffering a head injury Thursday night. The injury happened in the second quarter of Cleveland’s 37-20 victory over the New York Jets, when Moore’s head hit the turf. He was shaking on the ground and was taken to the hospital where he spent the night. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said that Moore is now home.
Thursday’s victory sends the Browns to the playoffs, with QB Joe Flacco becoming one of the great stories of the season.
More NFL Week 17 Injury Updates
- The Bills expect DT DaQuan Jones and safety Micah Hyde to play in Sunday’s game against the Patriots.
- Colts’ WR Michael Pittman (concussion) has been cleared for Sunday against the Raiders, while Raiders’ RB Josh Jacobs (thigh) is questionable.
- Mason Rudolph will start under center for the Steelers, and QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) is questionable.
- Chiefs’ RB Isaiah Pacheco (concussion/shoulder) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
- Dolphins’ wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) is out for Sunday against the Ravens.
- Commanders’ QB Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday against the 49ers. Brissett was just named the starter this week, so Sam Howell may not be QB2 all that long.
NFL Week 17 Schedule
Thursday
New York Jets (6-10) 20 Cleveland Browns (11-5) 37
Saturday
Detroit Lions (11-4) at Dallas Cowboys (10-5) – 8:15 pm ET/5:15 pm PT on ABC/ESPN/ESPN+
Sunday
Miami Dolphins (11-4) at Baltimore Ravens (12-3) – 1 pm ET/10 am PT on CBS
New England Patriots (4-11) at Buffalo Bills (9-6) – 1 pm ET/10 am PT on CBS
Atlanta Falcons (7-8) at Chicago Bears (6-9) – 1 pm ET/10 am PT on CBS
Las Vegas Raiders (7-8) at Indianapolis Colts (8-7) – 1 pm ET/10 am PT on CBS
Carolina Panthers (2-13) at Jacksonville Jaguars (8-7) – 1 pm ET/10 am PT on CBS
Tennessee Titans (5-10) at Houston Texans (8-7) – 1 pm ET/10 am PT on FOX
Los Angeles Rams (8-7) at New York Giants (5-10) – 1 pm ET/10 am PT on FOX
Arizona Cardinals (3-12) at Philadelphia Eagles (11-4) – 1 pm ET/10 am PT on FOX
New Orleans Saints (7-8) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) – 1 pm ET/10 am PT on FOX
San Francisco 49ers (11-4) at Washington Commanders (4-11) – 1 pm ET/10 am PT on FOX
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7) at Seattle Seahawks (8-7) – 4:05 pm ET/1:05 pm PT on FOX
Cincinnati Bengals (8-7) at Kansas City Chiefs (9-6) – 4:25 pm ET/1:25 pm PT on CBS
Los Angeles Chargers (5-10) at Denver Broncos (7-8) – 4:25 pm ET/1:25 pm PT on CBS
Green Bay Packers (7-8) at Minnesota Vikings (7-8) – 8:20 pm ET/5:20 pm PT on NBC
College Football Playoff
Three more sleeps until the Michigan Wolverines take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP at the Rose Bowl, and I’m not going to lie – I will be there with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. The game kicks off at 5 pm ET/2 pm PT and will be on ESPN.
After that, all eyes are on the Sugar Bowl with the Texas Longhorns taking on the Washington Huskies at 8:45 pm ET/5:45 pm on ESPN. The winners head to the National Championship on January 8.
I just have one thing to say – GO BLUE!!!!!!!!