Zachary Engberg
2 min read • December 12, 2022
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The Steelers’ Kenny Pickett, Ravens’ Tyler Huntley, and Broncos’ Russell Wilson were each ruled out on Sunday after being placed in concussion protocol.
John Harbaugh said he was unsure if Huntley will be available next Saturday but, if he is diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury he would be hard-pressed to clear protocols in a short week.
Pickett experienced somewhat delayed symptoms after he suffered his second concussion this season. His first was in Week 6 and he started the next game.
Wilson was pulled in the third quarter of the Broncos’ elimination-clinching loss after he showed obvious outward signs of a traumatic brain injury, the first reported concussion of his career.
If any are unavailable, Anthony Brown, Mitchell Trubisky, and Brett Rypien would likely start for the Ravens, Steelers, and Broncos, respectively.
Pro-bowl 49ers’ wideout Deebo Samuel appeared to suffer a left high-ankle sprain and potential MCL sprain but avoided significant injury after his leg was trapped in the third quarter.
Samuel is unlikely to play when San Francisco scuttles to Seattle for a potential division-clinching contest on Thursday, and could miss multiple games, depending on the severity of the sprain.
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill was listed as questionable at halftime and appeared limited in the second half of Sunday’s loss.
Mike McDaniel didn’t have an update on the injury, but Hill was still productive through the ailment and led Miami with four receptions for 81 yards with a 60-yard score and another 57-yard fumble return touchdown.
The Dolphins, 8-5, have lost two games in a row and appeared stagnant in the passing game heading into a rematch with the Bills.
Joe Flacco twice replaced Mike White in the Jets’ loss but both times the quarterback returned and he was reportedly cleared of any significant internal injuries.
White, who has helped turn the offense from putrid to functional and some efficient, will likely need a rib block injection to play against the Lions and avoid a third straight loss.
Defensive star Quinnen Williams was ruled out with a calf injury but could reportedly play next week after it was found to be minor.
Veteran wideout Corey Davis left with a concussion and his return will depend on the rate of his advancement through the protocols.
The Bengals played most of their fifth consecutive win without Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd.
Higgins reportedly tweaked his hamstring in pre-game warmups but wasn’t listed on the injury report and only played one snap; Tyler Boyd, meanwhile, left with a thumb injury after his first target.
Ja’Marr Chase caught 10 passes for 119 yards and six other pass-catchers had one or two receptions.
Tom Brady appeared to suffer a right thumb injury when he smacked his hand on an incoming defender’s helmet early in the third quarter.
Brady threw an interception on the next play and another on the next drive, but responded with two more long pass-heavy drives in the blowout loss.
Tampa Bay, now 6-7, face the Bengals and Cardinals before two consequential divisional contests against the Panthers and Falcons.
Written by Zachary Engberg
With seemingly visible signs of loss of balance and disorientation, try as he might, don't see how @DangeRussWilson returns.
prayers up for Mike White's ribcage, or whatever remains of it
Tom Brady had 2 interceptions in less than 5 minutes after hitting his thumb early in the third quarter here Poor play or hurt thumb? #NFL #FantasyFootball
