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NFL Week 13 Injury Recap & Analysis: Lamar Jackson, Kenneth Walker III, Treylon Burks and more

Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

• QB Lamar Jackson's knee: The Baltimore Ravens quarterback exited in the second quarter with a potential PCL sprain and/or bone bruise. He could miss a few weeks depending on the severity.

• RB Kenneth Walker III's ankle: The Seattle Seahawks running back appeared to suffer a low ankle sprain. The typical return-to-play timeline for  a Grade 1 sprain is one to three weeks.

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An NFL player's injury status can have a significant effect in both real-life football and fantasy football. Maybe most importantly at this time of year — at least for some — is that injuries heavily influence fantasy football rankings and start/sit decisions.


BUFFALO BILLS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Toward the end of the game, Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers entered the blue medical tent to be checked for a concussion. If it is confirmed, then he will enter the five-step protocol and would have to be cleared to play in Week 14. 


PITTSBURGH STEELERS @ ATLANTA FALCONS

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DENVER BRONCOS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS

Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton suffered a hamstring in the first half. A Grade 1 strain would have a return-to-play of typically one to three weeks, and a Grade 2 strain is four to six weeks.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson injured his knee in the second quarter. I believe he suffered a PCL sprain and/or a bone bruise. The return-to-play timeline for a Grade 1 sprain is typically one to three weeks, but a bone bruise would complicate and lengthen his recovery.


GREEN BAY PACKERS @ CHICAGO BEARS

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JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ DETROIT LIONS

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered what originally seemed to be a horrible injury in the first half. The mechanism looked like a meniscus, MCL and/or ACL injury, but he miraculously avoided anything serious and returned in the second half.


CLEVELAND BROWNS @ HOUSTON TEXANS 

Browns wide receiver David Bell injured his hand in the first quarter. He will undergo further testing Monday to determine the severity. 


NEW YORK JETS @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS

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WASHINGTON COMMANDERS @ NEW YORK GIANTS

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TENNESSEE TITANS @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks suffered a head injury during a stellar touchdown catch early in the game. He will enter the five-step protocol, and if he can clear it in time, he will play in Week 14.

Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins injured his shoulder in the third quarter. I believe he suffered an AC joint sprain. The Grade 1 sprain return-to-play timeline is typically one to two weeks, the Grade 2 timeline is two to four weeks and the Grade 3 timeline is four to six weeks.


SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ LOS ANGELES RAMS

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter. I believe he suffered a low ankle sprain. The return-to-play timeline for a Grade 1 sprain is typically one to three weeks.


MIAMI DOLPHINS @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an ankle injury toward the end of the game. I believe he suffered a mild sprain and will be ready for Week 14.

49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was carted off in the second quarter due to a foot injury. He will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season. 


KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS

Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst injured his calf in the second quarter. The Grade 1 strain return-to-play timeline is typically one to three weeks.


LOS ANGELES CHARGERS @ LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ DALLAS COWBOYS

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