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NFL news roundup: Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to start Week 18 vs. Packers

Published: Jan 02, 2026 at 12:15 PM Updated: Jan 02, 2026 at 06:34 PM

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NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order

Arizona Cardinals

3-13

INJURIES

WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
OL Evan Brown (NIR-personal) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.
LB Josh Sweat (ankle/knee) questionable

Atlanta Falcons

7-9

INJURIES

WR Drake London (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Saints. Head coach Raheem Morris expects London to play, however.
WR Darnell Mooney (knee) questionable; Morris expects Mooney to play.
TE Kyle Pitts (knee) questionable; Morris expects Pitts to play.
DL Brandon Dorlus (hamstring) out
DL Sam Roberts (knee/ankle) questionable
CB Clark Phillips III (triceps/illness) out
S DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring) questionable

Baltimore Ravens

8-8

INJURIES

QB Lamar Jackson (back) was a full particiant in practice for a third consecutive day and has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.
WR Rashod Bateman (illness) questionable
DT Taven Bryan (knee) questionable
CB Marlon Humphrey (illness) questionable

SIGNINGS

DT John Jenkins signed a contract extension, the team announced. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the deal is for one year and is worth $2.1 million.

Buffalo Bills

11-5

INJURIES

QB Josh Allen (foot) was limited in Friday's practice and good to go for Sunday's game against the Jets, per coach Sean McDermott.
TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) questionable
DE Joey Bosa (hamstring) questionable
DT DaQuan Jones (calf) out
LB Terrel Bernard (calf) out
S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) out

Carolina Panthers

8-8

INJURIES

WR David Moore was not activated off injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Buccaners and will not play.
G Robert Hunt was not activated off injured reserve and will sit out Saturday's game.

GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS

LB Jacoby Windmon
CB David Long

Chicago Bears

11-5

INJURIES

WR Rome Odunze (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
OL Ozzy Trapilo (knee/quad) questionable
DB Jaquan Brisker (illness) questionable
DB Nick McCloud (illness) questionable

Cincinnati Bengals

6-10

INJURIES

WR Charlie Jonasen (ankle) was ruled ouf for Sunday's game against the Browns.
TE Cam Grandy (chest) questionable
C Matt Lee (knee) out
DE Joseph Ossai (ankle) out
DT B.J. Hill (ankle) questionable
CB Josh Newton (hamstring) knee

Cleveland Browns

4-12

INJURIES

TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) will miss Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bengals.
TE David Njoku (knee, NIR-personal) out
C Kingsley Eguakun (knee/shoudler) questionable
G Teven Jenkins (concussion) questionable
LB Winston Reid (back) out
LB Carson Schwesinger (quad/ankle) out
CB Myles Harden (shoulder) questionable

Dallas Cowboys

7-8-1

INJURIES

RB Malik Davis (calf/eye) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
RB Javonte Williams (neck/shoulder) out
G TJ Bass (knee) out
LB DeMarvion Overshown (concussion) out
CB Shavon Revel Jr. (concussion/neck) out
RB Phil Mafah (shoulder) questionable
DE Payton Turner (ribs) questionable)
CB Josh Butler (knee) questionable

Denver Broncos

13-3

INJURIES

DL John Franklin-Myers (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) out
LB Karene Reid (hamstring) out

Detroit Lions

8-8

INJURIES

WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee/ankle) is trending in the right direction to play Sunday against th e Bears, per head coach Dan Campbell. St. Brown is officialy questionable for Sunday.
OT Taylor Decker (shoulder/illness/rest) questionable
OT Giovanni Manu (illness) questionable
OT Penei Sewell (ankle) out
G Christian Mahogany (illness) questionable
OL Kayode Awosika (illness) questionable
OL Trystan Colon-Castillo (wrist) out
DT Alim McNeill (abdomen) out
LB Alex Anzalone (concussion/personal) out
S Thomas Harper (concussion) out

Green Bay Packers

9-6-1

INJURIES

QB Malik Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
WR Dontayvion Wicks (concussion) doubtful
WR Savion Williams (foot/illness) out
G John Williams (back) out
OL Donovan Jennings (throat) out
OL Zach Tom (back/knee) questionable
LB Nick Niemann (pectoral) out

Houston Texans

11-5

INJURIES

OT Trent Brown (ankle/knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
DE Darrell Taylor (ankle) questionable
LB Jamal Hill (calf) out
CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) questionable
CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle/knee) out

Indianapolis Colts

8-8

INJURIES

QB Anthony Richardson (eye) was ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Texans.
TE Will Mallory (lung) out
CB Sauce Gardner (calf) out
S Daniel Scott (knee) out

Jacksonville Jaguars

12-4

SIGNINGS

OT Cole Van Lanen has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension that is worth $51 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The deal also includes $32.5 million guaranteed, per Rapoport. Van Lanen was originially drafted by the Packers in the sixth round in 2021 and has spent the past four seasons in Jackonville.

INJURIES

G Patrick Mekari (back) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
LB Jalen McLeod (ankle) out

Kansas City Chiefs

6-10

INJURIES

RB Isiah Pacheco (NIR-rest) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
WR Xavier Worthy (illness) doubtful
TE Jake Briningstool (hamstring) out
OT Jaylon Moore (knee) questionable
G Trey Smith (ankle) out
DE George Karlaftis (NIR-rest) questionable
DL Jerry Tillery (NIR-personal) questionable

Las Vegas Raiders

2-14-0

INJURIES

QB Geno Smith (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
RB Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) questionable
G Dylan Parham (illness) out
DT Adam Butler (biceps) out

Los Angeles Chargers

11-5

INJURIES

RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
RB Hassan Haskins (concussion) questionable
RB Kimani Vidal (neck) questionable
OL Jamaree Salyer (hamstring) doubtful
C Bradley Bozeman (concussion) questionable
CB Nikko Reed (hamstring) out
CB Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder) questionable
DB Elijah Molden (hamstring) doubtful
S R.J. Mickens (shoulder) questionable

Los Angeles Rams

11-5

INJURIES

RB Blake Corum (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
RB Kyren Williams (ankle) questionable, but HC Sean McVay expects him to play.
WR Davante Adams (hamstring) questionable
TE Tyler Higbee is expected to be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game. Higbee is questionable for Sunday.
OL Kevin Dotson (ankle) out
OL Alaric Jackson (knee) questionable
LB Omar Speights (ankle) questionable
CB Josh Wallace (ankle) out
S Quentin Lake (elbow) out

Miami Dolphins

7-9

INJURIES

RB De'Von Achane (shoulder) is doubtful to play in Sunday's game against the Patriots.
WR Jaylen Waddle (ribs) questionable
TE Darren Waller (groin) was placed on injured reserve.
OL Aaron Brewer (neck) questionable
LB Quinton Bell (illness) questionable
LB Jordyn Brooks (hamstring) questionable
LB Chop Robinson (concussion) questionable
S Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf) out
K Jason Sanders (right hip) questionable

SIGNINGS

RB Donovan Edwards (active roster off Commanders practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

CB Clarence Lewis (practice squad)

Minnesota Vikings

8-8

INJURIES

QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will start Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers, per head coach Kevin O'Connell.
RB Aaron Jones (hip) out
WR Myles Price (ankle) out
TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) out
TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) out
CB Dwight McGlothern (hip) questionable

SIGNINGS

DL Taki Taimani (active roster from practice squad)

New England Patriots

13-3

INJURIES

FB Jack Westover (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
LT Will Campbell: Head coach Mike Vrabel is hopefull that Campbell (knee) will be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Campbell has no injury designation for Sunday.
G Jared Wilson (concussion) out
DL Khyiris Tonga (foot) out
DT Milton Williams: Vrabel is hopefull that Williams (ankle) will be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game. Williams has no injury designation for Sunday.
LB Harold Landry (knee) out
LB Robert Spillane (ankle) out
CB Charles Woods (foot) questionable

New Orleans Saints

6-10

INJURIES

QB Spencer Rattler (right finger) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
RB Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) out
WR Chris Olave (lung) out
WR Mason Tipton was placed on injured reserve
TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden was placed on IR
TE Jack Stoll was placed on IR
G Dillon Radunz (knee) questionable
DT Bryan Bresee (knee) out
DT Nathan Shepherd (ankle/knee) out
LB Demario Davis (calf) questionable
DB Michael Davis was placed on IR

SIGNINGS

WR Ronnie Bell (active roster from practice squad)
WR Samori Toure (active roster from practice squad)
LB Fadil Diggs (active roster from practice squad)

New York Giants

3-13

INJURIES

WR Jalin Hyatt (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (rib) out
TE Theo Johnson (illness) out
OL Evan Neal (neck) out
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle/toe) out
CB Cordale Flott (knee) out
S Jevon Holland (knee/concussion) out

New York Jets

3-13

INJURIES

QB Tyrod Taylor (knee) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Bills.
RB Isaiah Davis (concussion) out
RB Breece Hall (knee) questionable
TE Mason Taylor (neck) out
TE Jelani Woods (hamstring) out
OL Xavier Newman-Johnson (knee) out
OL Joe Tippmann (hip) out
DE Micheal Clemons(ankle) out
CB Brandon Stephens (neck) questionable
CB Qwan'tez Stiggers out

Philadelphia Eagles

11-5

INJURIES

TE Dallas Goedert (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
OT Lane Johnson (foot) out
DT Jalen Carter (hip) out
LB Nakobe Dean (hamstring) out
LB Jaelan Phillips (ankle) out
S Marcus Epps (concussion) out

Pittsburgh Steelers

9-7

INJURIES

LB T.J. Watt (lung) was a full participant in Friday's practice and has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

7-9

INJURIES

DT Calijah Kancey (torn pectoral) was activated off injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Panthers.

GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS

Jason Pierre-Paul

ROSTER CUTS

LB John Bullock

Tennessee Titans

3-13

INJURIES

WR Van Jefferson (forearm) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
WR Bryce Oliver (knee) questionable
TE Gunnar Helm (toe) out
LB Ali Gaye (knee) questionable
LB Arden Key (hip) out
LB Oluwafemi Oladejo (fibula) out
CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Achilles) out
S Amani Hooker (ankle/toe) doubtful

Washington Commanders

4-12

INJURIES

QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
QB Marcus Mariota (right hand/quad) out
OT Laremy Tunsil (oblique) out
OL Brandon Coleman (knee) questionable