2 min read • January 19, 2022
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Jimmy Garoppolo (71 last week) 76
The 30-year-old 49ers quarterback has managed his thumb injury well so far, but now has a right shoulder sprain to deal with. His score increase is mainly because the thumb injury is one week better and the shoulder injury can be managed with a numbing or anti inflammatory injection. Rookie Trey Lance will certainly get reps in practice this week, but Garoppolo will be the starter against the Packers.
Matthew Stafford (86 last week) 88
Stafford suffered a mild turf toe injury late in the Week 18 loss to the 49ers and had limited mobility against the Cardinals. He will be a week better and should have more mobility against the Buccaneers.
Aaron Rodgers (92 last week) 92
Rodgers has a low 90s score because of his broken pinky toe, but it should be near fully healed by now.
Leonard Fournette 63
The Tampa Bay starting running back was not available for the Wildcard win over the Eagles because of a significant hamstring injury he suffered in Week 15. He has a better chance to play this week, but will likely have limited burst and cutting ability.
Ronald Jones 42
The fourth-year back has not played since suffering an ankle injury Week 17. By video, the injury did not look severe but head coach Bruce Arians has not been optimistic about his chances to play this week. If he does play, expect him to have less cutting ability than usual.
Sony Michel 88 /Cam Akers 74 /Darrell Henderson Jr. 33
Cam Akers was impressive in the win over the Cardinals, finishing with 17 carries for 55 yards and one catch for 40 yards. He’s still a long way from having the same burst he had last season, but his progress has been impressive. Michel is healthy and will likely split touches with Akers against the Buccaneers. Henderson could be activated off IR this week, but he will still likely be limited by the right knee MCL sprain he suffered Week 16.
Mike Evans (88 last week) 91
The veteran Buccaneers receiver seems to be past his Week 15 hamstring injury, which is good news for a Tampa team down three other wideouts. He had 9 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Eagles.
Odell Beckham Jr. 90
The 29-year-old caught his first playoff touchdown and got his first career playoff win against the Cardinals. His surgically repaired left knee has looked better and better as the year has progressed. Expect him to be heavily involved against the Buccaneers.
George Kittle 93
The 28-year-old Pro Bowl tight end dealt with a nagging calf injury early in the season, but is healthy for the playoffs. He had just three targets against the Cowboys last week, but should be heavily involved against the Packers.
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