Key Highlights
- The Cincinnati Bengals will not activate quarterback Joe Burrow for Week 12 against the New England Patriots.
- Jaxson Dart has been ruled out for the New York Giants’ game against the Detroit Lions due to a concussion.
- Joe Mixon’s injury situation remains uncertain, with the Houston Texans not expecting him to play this season.
- Aaron Rodgers is listed as questionable for his game against the Chicago Bears, dealing with a fractured left wrist.
NFL Injury Tracker: Latest Update on Week 12
The National Football League (NFL) continues to navigate through a series of injuries heading into Week 12. Key players and teams are facing significant challenges that could impact not only their upcoming games but also fantasy football lineups.
Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow Update
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Cincinnati Bengals will not activate quarterback Joe Burrow for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. This decision comes as Burrow is still recovering from a turf toe injury that sidelined him in the second game of the season.
Burrow had surgery on his toe on September 19 and was listed as “questionable” heading into the weekend. However, despite making progress, Zac Taylor, head coach of the Bengals, expressed cautious optimism about Burrow’s readiness for play.
“He’s done everything he can,” said Zac Taylor. “You expect it to respond great when he’s out there and gets tackled, but you don’t know … and two games in five days, you have to account for that.”
Burrow’s absence could be significant as the Bengals face division-rival Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving, a game he said would be “very” meaningful when his 21-day practice window was opened on November 10. In his absence, veteran quarterback Joe Flacco will reportedly start his sixth consecutive game.
New York Giants: Jaxson Dart’s Concussion Situation
The New York Giants have ruled out rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart for their Week 12 game against the Detroit Lions. Interim head coach Mike Kafka cited Dart’s lack of progression through concussion protocol as the reason for his absence, stating that it was not due to extra caution by the organization.
Dart has been limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday but has yet to be cleared from protocol after suffering a concussion in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. His impressive start to the season includes 1,417 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions, as well as 317 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
Houston Texans: Joe Mixon’s Uncertain Future
The Houston Texans do not expect running back Joe Mixon to play this season due to his ongoing foot injury. Mixon was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list in late August and has not participated in any offseason OTAs, minicamp, or training camp.
The absence of a key player like Mixon could significantly impact the Texans’ offensive lineups for the remainder of the season. The team is currently evaluating their options and potential return dates, with Thanksgiving potentially being considered as a possible return game.
Aaron Rodgers: Questionable for Bears Game
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears due to his fractured left wrist. In a previous update, head coach Mike Tomlin stated that Rodgers would not need surgery and was wearing a brace during limited practice on Thursday.
If Rodgers cannot play, backup Mason Rudolph will likely start in his place. Rodgers has been managing swelling and stiffness in the knee throughout the week, but his status for the game remains uncertain as he practices again on Friday.
“If Rodgers can’t go, backup Mason Rudolph will be in line to start,” noted a Packers official.
The NFL injury tracker continues to monitor these and other notable injuries for Week 12, providing critical updates that impact both professional and fantasy football strategies. As the season progresses, fans and analysts alike remain keenly aware of how these injuries could shape upcoming matchups and team performances.
