2022 NFL Week 13 Injury News: Kenneth Walker, Treylon Burks & Lamar Jackson Injury Updates
The Sunday games for NFL Week 13 have come and gone, but not without leaving some tire tracks on the backs of numerous fantasy football players. Not that any week is good for NFL injuries, but with the fantasy playoffs in sight and many sitting in a must-win situation, these injuries are beyond ill-timed. If you missed the action on Sunday and are just getting caught up, you may want to take a seat as some of what you are about to read is going to put a damper on your weekend. Even worse, they’re going to make your NFL Week 14 waiver wire work even more stressful.
NFL Quarterback Injury Updates
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens – Knee
After completing just three of four passes for 11 yards and rushing for another nine, Jackson left Sunday’s game after suffering a knee injury. He was immediately ushered to the locker room where he was examined and immediately ruled out. This is not good news for Jackson owners who were already anxiety-ridden from his quad injury this week and now we are going to have to wait for test results to determine the severity of the injury. Tyler Huntley took over for Jackson and will likely remain under center for NFL Week 14 should Jackson not be able to play. If you are looking for a silver lining, we did hear that the injury is not season-ending.
Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers – Foot
It’s a tough way for the season to end, but that’s exactly what is happening here for Garoppolo who suffered a broken foot Sunday and will now miss the remainder of the year. He led the 49ers down the field for their first drive which resulted in a field goal, but never made it back onto the field. Brock Purdy took over and led the team to a 33-17 win over the Dolphins. With Trey Lance also gone for the year, Purdy figures to be the 49ers starting quarterback next week and beyond.
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins – Ankle
During the closing minutes of Sunday’s game, Tua took a sack, fumbled and came up hobbling. He limped over to the sidelines and was ultimately replaced by Skylar Thompson for the game’s final drive. The team reported he suffered an ankle injury and will likely send him for x-rays to ensure there is no structural damage. No word regarding an MRI, so consider him day-to-day for now and yes, should Tua be unavailable for NFL Week 14, Thompson would be under center for Miami.
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams – Neck/Back
When asked about Stafford, Rams coach Sean McVay said the quarterback is dealing with a spinal cord contusion and will likely miss the rest of the season. It had been rumored that Stafford would be shut down for the year, like most of the other injured players on this team, so this makes it official.
NFL Running Back Injury Updates
Kenneth Walker, Seattle Seahawks – Ankle
Walker limped off the field midway through the second quarter of Sunday’s game, examined and ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the day. We have not heard whether it is a high or low-ankle injury, so expect future reports after tests have been run. Seahawks back-up DeeJay Dallas also left the game with an ankle injury and both are considered day-to-day for now.
Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers – Shin
The shin injury isn't new for Jones and he clearly aggravated it early on in the game. He was on the sidelines for a significant amount of time in the first half and missed almost the entire second half. We know there isn't any structural damage so the long-term effects don't seem to be a huge concern, but keep an eye on Jones and the team's practice reports all week. Should he miss any time, AJ Dillon, who tallied more than 100 all-purpose yards, would step in as the lead back.
NFL Wide Receiver Injury Updates
Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins – Leg
Waddle left the game in the first half after suffering a leg injury of some kind but did make it back onto the field during the second half. However, he was not effective and clearly bothered by the leg, finishing the day with just one catch for nine yards. Consider Waddle day-to-day for now and expect updates during the week.
Treylon Burks, Tennessee Titans – Concussion
Boy, this guy just can’t catch a break, can he? Burks caught a 25-yard touchdown pass and took the crown of the defender’s helmet right to the front if his facemask. Burks clearly lost consciousness at some point and was on the ground, motionless, for a few moments. He eventually walked off the field under his own power, but he did not return and will now have to clear the league’s protocol. Burks had really been coming on strong as of late, so hopefully this is a very temporary setback.
Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos – Hamstring
Sutton saw one target and immediately picked up the hamstring injury early in the first quarter. He never returned and gave his fantasy owners a big, fat goose egg. Not that anyone was really banking on much production from any of the Broncos, but this was liek that final kick to the groin to assure you that Denver is a fantasy wasteland. Consider Sutton day-to-day, but at this point, doe it even matter?
Quez Watkins, Philadelphia Eagles – Shoulder
At the end of the third quarter, during a trick play, Watkins got hit and was seen favoring his left shoulder. He came off the field, examined in the blue tent and was deemed questionable to return. He did not and finished the day with five catches on six targets for 37 yards. It’s an unfortunate injury and hopefully not one that will keep him out long. He had seen an uptick in targets since Dallas Goedert was lost to a shoulder injury of his own, so hopefully this isn’t anything major.
NFL Tight End Injury Updates
Hayden Hurst, Cincinnati Bengals – Calf
After grabbing just two catches on three targets for 12 yards, Hurst left the game after suffering a calf injury. He never made it back in. No word on the severity, but calf injuries have a terrible tendency to linger if not properly rested. Consider him day-to-day and look for Mitchell Wilcox to step in for Hurst should he not be available for Week 14.
Foster Moreau, Las Vegas Raiders – Concussion
Moreau left the game late in the first half and was immediately being evaluated for a concussion. He did not return to Sunday’s game and finished the day without recording a catch. He will now enter the league’s protocol and the team will turn to third-stringer Jacob Hollister, should Moreau not be cleared before next week.
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49ers signed K Greg Joseph.
The 30-year-old journeyman spent time with each of the Giants, Commanders and Jets last season. He’ll serve as a veteran, in-house option should third-year pro Jake Moody look shaky this summer after an underwhelming 2024.
49ers signed Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265 million contract extension.
Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Purdy gets $181 million in total guarantees with $165.1 million in the first three new years. He is now under contract through 2030. The 2022 Mr. Irrelevant flashed in a handful of starts as a rookie and immediately proved to be Kyle Shanahan’s next efficiency phenom in 2023 with 4,280 yards and 31 scores. Purdy’s numbers fell in 2024, but he did enough to keep the offense on the tracks despite a rash of injuries, even if the 49ers lumbered to a 6-11 record. Purdy managed 3,864 yards and 20 scores in 15 games and showed an improved ability to work out of structure and under pressure. Though he may not have a truly elite ceiling, Purdy is beginning to beat the system quarterback allegations after just two seasons as the full-time starter. With the league’s easiest schedule on tap for 2025, expect a rebound from Purdy and the entire team this year.
Jets released K Greg Zuerlein.
Defensive end Michael Fletcher was signed in a corresponding move. Zuerlein has kicked for the Jets since 2022. He suffered a knee injury last year and briefly returned before being placed back on injured reserve. Zuerlein appeared in eight games and went a dreadful 9-of-15 on his field goal tries. The 60 percent hit rate was by far the worst of his career. Now 37 years old, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Legatron hang up the cleats for good after being released. If he wants to keep kicking, another team will be more than willing to at least give him a camp battle to win.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter said his guess is that the NFL will ban the tush push during next week’s owners’ meeting.
Schefter didn’t cite any sources directly but reiterated the point later in the latest episode of The Adam Schefter Podcast, saying he “wouldn’t be surprised” if the owners voted to outlaw the play. Losing the free touchdown play would undoubtedly hurt Philly’s offense and Jalen Hurts’ fantasy outlook, but it’s hard to imagine a team with Hurts, an elite offensive line, and Saquon Barkley not finding other ways to get in the end zone from a yard out. If the tush push is banned, it would likely just shuffle some of Hurts’ touchdowns to Barkley. Other teams including the Bills have experimented with similar plays, but no one has found as much success as the Eagles. The owners will also be voting on a change to the playoff seeding rules. The proposed change would seed teams based purely on their record instead of each division winner earning a top-four seed. While that may be a more logical way to do things, it’s certainly less fun.
Steelers beat writer Nick Farabaugh reports the team has called the Saints about a possible trade for Chris Olave.
According to Farabaugh, one source described the Steelers’ inquiry as “a due diligence call” while adding that a trade “doesn’t seem likely to happen” at this time. The Steelers trade George Pickens to the Cowboys just over a week ago, and are now looking at DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, and Calvin Austin as their top options in three receiver sets. Of those three, Metcalf is the only receiver with notable NFL success, while Wilson effectively redshirted his rookie season due to injuries. Olave caught 32 passes for 400 yards and one touchdown for the Saints last season, but missed nine games due to multiple concussions he suffered. The four-year receiver posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons during his first two years in the league, and would provide an immediate upgrade to an underwhelming Steelers receiving corps. Farabaugh reports that in addition to a trade being unlikely, that the Saints do “not seem interested in trading Olave” at this time. The Saints picked up Olave’s fifth-year option last month, and will likely look to extend him in the not too distant future.
Browns signed No. 67 overall pick TE Harold Fannin to a four-year contract.
According to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz, Fannin’s deal is worth a total of $6.7 million. The Browns selected Fannin with the No. 67 overall pick in this year’s draft, and while he may not earn a significant role in his rookie season, he could be in line to make more of an impact in 2026 if David Njoku walks after his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season. Fannin caught 117 passes for 1,555 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final season at Bowling Green. Known more for his pass-catching prowess than his abilities as a blocker, Fannin could prove to be a sneaky fantasy value this season if Njoku were to ever miss time.