We’re heading into Week 13 of the season and key players are going down with NFL injuries with regularity. 

Some fantasy football injuries heading into Week 13 are more serious than others and some look precautionary.

NFL Injury Report For Week 13: Fantasy Football Injuries

We’ll need to monitor the practice reports to see how things play out. 

Let’s dive into the Week 13 NFL Injury Report and see what we have to monitor for our fantasy football lineups.

 

 

 

NFL Week 13 Injury Report: Quarterbacks

Trevor Lawrence Injury Update - Shoulder

After missing the last two games, Trevor Lawrence has returned to practice following the Jaguars bye week. After this week of practice, head coach Doug Pederson will decide his availability.

Gardner Minshew Injury Update - Shoulder

It has been confirmed by head coach Antonio Pierce that Gardner Minshew has a broken collarbone and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.

Aidan O'Connell Injury Update - Thumb

The Raiders are activating Aidan O'Connell off of injured reserve and according to head coach Antonio Pierce, he’ll start on Friday if he is cleared by doctors and can grip the football. O’Connell’s job for the remainder of the season seems safe with Minshew now out for the year.

 

 

 

NFL Week 13 Injury Report: Running Backs

David Montgomery Injury Update - Shoulder

Colton Pouncey, reporter for The Athletic, asked David Montgomery if he could’ve gone back into the game and Montgomery said yeah, but Dan Campbell was the one to remind him about the end goal. Montgomery also went on to say he’ll be good to go for Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day game.

Brian Robinson Injury Update - Ankle

Brian Robinson left early in the Commanders' Week 12 loss and tried coming back but simply couldn’t get anything going. Head coach Dan Quinn said Robinson has an ankle injury and will be evaluated throughout the week. Robinson has been banged up all year long.

Austin Ekeler Injury Update - Concussion

Head coach Dan Quinn provided some information on behalf of Austin Ekeler and said the scans for Ekeler looked good, but he is in fact in concussion protocol. They play on Sunday, so we’ll have to see how the week goes for Ekeler.

 

 

 

NFL Week 13 Injury Report: Wide Receivers

Amon-Ra St. Brown injury Update - Knee

On the Lions estimated injury report, they listed Amon-Ra St. Brown as a DNP or did not participate because of his knee. This is not something that St. Brown left the Lions’ Week 12 game with, so it could be something new or lingering that has resurfaced. Either way, it’s something to monitor because they play on Thanksgiving Day.

Josh Downs Injury Update - Shoulder

Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL, it’s believed that Josh Downs avoided serious injury to his shoulder, but it’s hurt enough to keep him out of the Colts’ Week 13 game and for them to list him week-to-week. That could mean a one-week absence or a multi-week absence. We’ll see how this plays out.

Romeo Doubs Injury Update - Concussion

This is going to be a tough one to come back from considering the Packers play on Thursday, but Romeo Doubs was forced from the Packers’ Week 12 game with a concussion and did not return. He’s officially in protocol and although head coach Matt LaFleur said there is a chance he plays on Thursday, it’s unlikely.

Brandin Cooks Injury Update - Knee

We haven’t seen Brandin Cooks since Week 3, but it looks as if he’s going to make his return on Thanksgiving Day per EVP, Stephen Jones.

Cedric Tillman Injury Update - Concussion

There is still no timetable for Cedric Tillman’s return as he remains in concussion protocol per the Browns.

 

 

 

NFL Week 13 Injury Report: Tight Ends

Jake Ferguson Injury Update - Concussion

Per Stephen Jones, EVP of the Dallas Cowboys, it seems far-fetched to think Jake Ferguson will be able to return on Thursday to face the Giants. It looks like it’s going to be another Luke Schoonmaker week.

Ja'Tavion Sanders Injury Update - Neck

With how scary things looked after Ja'Tavion Sanders was carted off the field on Sunday, good news is coming out of Carolina as it’s not as bad as anticipated. In fact, Sanders was in the building on Monday and the team is evaluating the next steps, but he avoided serious injury.