All the latest updates and news on the 49ers’ injury report ahead of a Week 12 game vs. the Packers.
The San Francisco 49ers will go into Week 12 without quarterback Brock Purdy and defensive end Nick Bosa.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Friday told reporters both players have been ruled out against the Green Bay Packers. Purdy is nursing a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 11. Bosa has hip and oblique injuries that derived from a hip injury he sustained leading up to Week 10.
With Purdy out, quarterback Brandon Allen will get the start with Josh Dobbs holding down the backup role. It will be Dobbs’s first time active for the 49ers.
Not listed are tight end George Kittle and running back Christian McCaffrey. Both were limited during the week. Kittle had a hamstring issue. McCaffrey is still managing his Achilles tendinitis.
The latest injury news for Rams vs. Eagles heading into Sunday night’s matchup at SoFi Stadium
The Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles will square off on Sunday night in a pivotal Week 12 game at SoFi Stadium and there aren’t many injury question marks heading into this matchup.
Each team released its final injury report on Friday and only five total players have designations for this game. Rob Havenstein is listed as doubtful, with Charles Woods and KT Leveston being ruled out.
For the Eagles, DeVonta Smith has been ruled out already and Brittain Covey is questionable. Below are the full injury reports for both teams, including updates on key players.
Rams injury report
Eagles injury report
Rob Havenstein injury update
Havenstein is officially listed as doubtful after being limited the last two days, which means he most likely won’t play against the Eagles. This will be his third consecutive missed game. Joe Noteboom is off the injury report but the Rams could still start Warren McClendon Jr. over him at right tackle.
Cobie Durant injury update
Durant is off the injury report and will play against the Eagles after dealing with a minor thigh injury.
Kevin Dotson injury update
Dotson missed practice Thursday with an illness but was a full participant Friday and is good to go for this weekend.
DeVonta Smith injury update
Smith has officially been ruled out for the Eagles, leaving them without their No. 2 receiver for Sunday’s game.
Falcons draft Texas A&M pass rusher in latest 2025 NFL mock draft from ESPN’s Matt Miller
The Atlanta Falcons still have six games left to play before the season is over but we’re already noticing a trend in mock drafts. Since the defense has struggled to pressure opposing quarterbacks, NFL analysts continue to project edge rushers to Atlanta.
It’s hard to argue, though. The Falcons rank dead last in sacks with 10 total through their first 11 games. While sacks are generally an overrated stat, they can also be a sign of consistent defensive pressure.
Even with the team sitting atop the NFC South at 6-5, Atlanta’s lack of a pass rush could limit any chance for a deep postseason run. Matthew Judon is in the final year of his contract and the Falcons need additional help regardless of whether or not he returns in 2025.
ESPN’s Matt Miller released a new mock draft of Round 1 which projects Atlanta to take Texas A&M defensive end Nic Scourton at pick No. 20:
The Falcons would benefit from adding someone with Scourton’s size and all-around game off the edge. The team’s run defense hasn’t been great this season, either. Scourton has a run defense grade of 79.4 from Pro Football Focus. Over his last two seasons, he has recorded 52 total pressures.
Rookie Bralen Trice was off to a promising start in the preseason before landing on the injured reserve list. The former third-round pick out of Washington should be back healthy next season. This could still be an area the Falcons look to address early in the draft.
The team is off in Week 12 but will return to play the Los Angeles Chargers at home in Week 13. In the meantime, check out the Falcons’ full list of players set to hit free agency in 2025.
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury that will keep him out of Sunday’s game against the Rams
The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the best receiving corps in the league when healthy, but they won’t be at full strength on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams.
While A.J. Brown will play this week, the same can’t be said about DeVonta Smith. On Friday, the Eagles ruled out Smith for Sunday’s game due to a hamstring injury that caused him to miss practice all week. He’s the Eagles’ No. 2 receiver, so that’s a significant loss for Philadelphia.
Below is the latest on Smith heading into this weekend’s game.
DeVonta Smith injury update
Smith has played in nine of 10 games this season, including last week’s win over the Commanders, but he’ll miss this game at SoFi Stadium.
This season, Smith has 41 catches for 516 yards and four touchdowns, leading the team in receptions and ranking second in receiving yards.
#Eagles ruled out WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) for Sunday against the #Rams.
Washington basketball center is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.
Franck Kepnang is a vital piece to the Washington Huskies’ success in coach Danny Sprinkle’s first season at the helm. The center has been impactful whenever he’s been on the floor, averaging 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game in the two contests he’s participated in this season.
However, he’s missed Washington’s last two games due to a lingering knee injury. Sprinkle has chalked both of those up to “load management” games, as the Huskies have won both games in his absence against UMass Lowell and Division II Seattle Pacific University.
Franck Kepnang injury update
Kepnang has played in just 18 games over two seasons with the Huskies as he’s been limited by various knee injuries, which has led to Sprinkle’s decision to play it safe with the fifth-year senior.
“I don’t know,” Sprinkle said on Sunday when asked if Kepnang is a player he can rely on this season, “I wish I had the answer for you right now. It is load management to an extent, but we’ve got to make sure he’s healthy for January, February, March, and if his knee flares up or anything happens, we’ve got to make sure, first and foremost, we’re taking care of Franck. I’m not going to jeopardize putting him out on the court if I don’t feel he’s ready or 100 percent, and that’s why we held him out again tonight.”
How long will Franck Kepnang be out?
Sprinkle’s comments seem to suggest that Kepnang isn’t on any particular timeline. He could play as soon as Friday night against Alcorn State but may be held out until Washington’s first Big Ten game against UCLA on December 3.
Washington’s big man depth
In Kepnang’s absence, Wilhelm Breidenbach has stepped up and started at center, while Sprinkle has utilized several smaller lineups with Great Osobor at center and Tyler Harris at power forward. The Huskies also have Oregon State transfer KC Ibekwe at the position, but he hasn’t played yet, as Sprinkle feels his skillset is best suited for bigger teams that prefer to play a more physical game down low.
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Mike Evans has been missing ever since he suffered a severe aggravation of a lingering hamstring injury. He had injured it initially in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints, but it went a step further after catching his 100th receiving touchdown in Week 7 against the Ravens.
Todd Bowles hinted that Evans may be coming back after the Bye Week, and we got an idea of his status during the Thursday injury report.
Mike Evans injury update
On Wednesday, Evans was limited in practice but he did do some work which was a step forward. On Thursday, he was a full participant which leads everyone to believing we will see him return on Sunday against the Giants. Bowles shared that Evans was “trending” towards playing but quarterback Baker Mayfield gave the most reassuring news on his top target.
“From what I can see, good, and just [from] talking to him, he seems really positive about it. I mean, you guys know, Mike is a pro. He’s going to do everything he can to get back out there with us and fight for this team as we take it one game at a time.”
How long will Mike Evans be out?
Mike Evans is expected to play on Sunday against the New York Giants. Barring a major setback on Friday at practice, he should not miss any more time with this hamstring injury.
From Tom Brady to Colin Cowherd, the NFL world reacted in a big way to QB Bo Nix’s impressive performance.
After Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix had a historic performance against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11, NFL pundits have offered their takes on the first-year signal caller. Here’s a recap of the reactions this week.
Tom Brady names Bo Nix one of his 3 stars of the week
The pair mentioned in the game against Atlanta, Nix had his highest yards-per-pass (9.8) of the season.
Chris Simms breaks down Bo Nix’s ‘surgically explosive’ performance
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms has seen the difference for the Broncos offense. “I just love the look of Bo Nix, I really do,” said Simms. “I love the offense they’re running, too.”
Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson chime in on Bo Nix’s big game
The two former pass catchers reacted to Nix’s huge stat line from the Falcons game. “(Nix) was one of three Bronco rookie quarterbacks to ever throw four touchdowns in a game,” noted Sharpe.
Colin Cowherd says Bo Nix is a top-12 quarterback in the NFL
After Nix had his highest stats of the season, ESPN insider Adam Schefter marveled at the young quarterback. “Rookies don’t do that,” Schefter remarked on the Pat McAfee Show. “That’s over 80 percent completion rate, four touchdowns, no interceptions. Bo Nix is getting better and better and better.”
Jamie Erdahl says Bo Nix was the NFL’s big winner in Week 11
Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky said that Nix is having a great season. “He’s got control and he has the answers,” said Orlovsky. “Control of everything they’re trying to do in Denver offensively.”
PFF reacts to Bo Nix’s play and Broncos’ impressive offensive line
Although the rest of the NFL is giving Nix all the love, PFF realized that the Broncos’ offensive line is a key part of the success Nix has been having throughout the season.
Tim Jenkins breaks down film of Bo Nix’s best game yet
Tim Jenkins called Nix’s historic performance “the best performance I’ve seen out of a rookie quarterback this season, and if I’m really being honest, the best performance I’ve seen from a Broncos quarterback in a long, long, long time.”
Kurt Benkert reviews Bo Nix’s great game vs. Falcons
Former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert broke down Nix’s incredible performance against Atlanta in an 18-minute video.
Doug Farrar breaks down Bo Nix’s recent rise
New All-22 video for @AthlonSports: Bo Nix’s ascent as the @Broncos‘ franchise QB after a long post-Peyton Manning search is happening. Sean Payton brought up two plays that speak to Nix’s recent development. Nix is taking one of the NFL’s most complex playbooks to the field. pic.twitter.com/w4qhzp9Eai
“Peyton Manning retired after the 2015 season, and from 2016-2023, the Denver Broncos threw 13 different quarterbacks into the fire to try and replace him,” said Farrar. “But now with 2024 first-round draft pick Bo Nix, Denver may finally have a guy to mercifully end that quarterback curse.”
Chris Long reacts to Bo Nix’s impressive improvement this season
Super Bowl champion Chris Long praised Nix, as an older rookie quarterback who is hitting his stride with head coach Sean Payton.
Chase Daniel says Bo Nix should be Rookie of the Year
“In my opinion, (Nix is) right now neck and neck with (Commanders quarterback) Jayden Daniels in the Offensive Rookie of the Year category,” said the former QB.
Nix is certainly making a serious case for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Can he continue this high-quality quarterback play through the rest of the season?
The Broncos will go on the road to face the Raiders in Week 12. Here are five things to watch for on Sunday.
The Denver Broncos (6-5) will go on the road to face the Las Vegas Raiders (2-8) in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a quick list of five storylines to watch for leading up to the AFC West showdown.
1. Denver’s running back rotation: It appeared that Audric Estime might be taking over as the new RB1, but Javonte Williams quickly put that notion to rest by leading the backfield in touches last week. So, what will the backfield rotation look like going forward? It’s tough to predict — especially if the Broncos ride the hot hand — but it seems that Williams is still the lead back with Jaleel McLaughlin and Estime rotating in behind him.
2. Brock Bowers vs. Broncos’ defense: When Denver played the Raiders in Week 5, rookie tight end Brock Bowers totaled eight receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown. Bowers has been a bright spot for a struggling Las Vegas squad in recent weeks, and he will be a tough test for the Broncos’ secondary. “You can see how they made it a point of emphasis to give him the ball in any spot and any position,” cornerback Pat Surtain said. “They even have him at ‘X’ [receiver] backside and at his tight end spot at the ‘Z.’ He is playing all positions, and they are utilizing him very well. It will be a good challenge for us.”
3. Maxx Crosby vs. Denver’s offensive line: The Broncos beat the Raiders 34-18 earlier this season, but Bowers and defensive lineman Maxx Crosby were both problems for Denver. Crosby ended the day with two sacks and he now has 15.5 sacks in 11 career games against the Broncos. “It’s important [to know where he is at],” quarterback Bo Nix said. “He’s a really good player. He played well last time we played him even though he was a little banged up. I’m sure he’s going to be fresh and ready to go this game. One thing about him is his motor never stops. He’s a hard-working player. He plays every snap really hard, and he tries to get in everyone’s head. That’s just the type of style he is and the player he is. He’s really good. One of the best in the league.”
4. Broncos QB Bo Nix chasing history: Denver’s quarterback has been setting multiple franchise rookie records this fall and he needs just one touchdown on Sunday to break the team’s rookie passing record of 14 (he’s currently tied with Marlin Briscoe). Going up against a Las Vegas defense that allows 327.8 yards and 28.5 points per game, Bo Nix might be poised to have another big performance in Week 12.
5. Denver’s seeking first-ever win in Las Vegas: Since moving to the desert in 2020, the Raiders are 4-0 against the Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. “I’m excited to go [there for] a road divisional game,” Nix said. “They’re always a lot of fun. I know it’s an important game. It’s going to be an awesome atmosphere. It’s going to be a fun game. They’re going to have a good team. They’re going to be ready to go. Playing them again, I think it’s going to be a good game. I’m excited for the opportunity we have. Any divisional games are always important.”
The Oklahoma Sooners look to be heading into their matchup with Alabama once again without key wide receivers.
Just when it seemed like things were coming together for the Oklahoma Sooners on the injury front, at least a little bit, the Sooners downgraded Jalil Farooq to questionable.
On the initial injury report, Farooq wasn’t even listed, so his presence puts in doubt his availability for Saturday’s game against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Oklahoma can’t seem to find any luck on the injury front, but that’s been the case all year.
Once again, the Sooners are trending to be without their top five wide receivers against Alabama.
Here’s a look at the latest injury report.
Oklahoma injury report
Player
Position
Status 11/20
Jayden Gibson
WR
OUT
Gentry Williams
DB
OUT
Geirean Hatchett
OL
OUT
Nic Anderson
WR
OUT
Kendel Dolby
DB
OUT
Andrel Anthony
WR
OUT
Jacob Sexton
OL
OUT
Jake Taylor
OL
OUT
Deion Burks
WR
OUT
Joshua Bates
OL
Doubtful
Jalil Farooq
WR
Questionable
Jovantae Barnes
RB
Questionable
Alabama injury report
Player
Position
Status 11/20
Keon Sabb
DB
OUT
Cole Adams
WR
OUT
Quandarrius Robinson
LB
OUT
Michael Tarquin injury update
After missing Oklahoma’s last two games against Maine and Missouri, it looks like starting tackle Michael Tarquin will be back in action this week after not landing on the initial injury report. Now, the question becomes, does he take over at right or left tackle?
Jalil Farooq injury update
Jalil Farooq has been recovering from a surgically repaired broken foot suffered in week one. He appeared on a limited basis two weeks ago against Missouri. After initially not showing up on the injury report, Farooq was listed as questionable on Thursday’s update.
Deion Burks injury update
Deion Burks was downgraded to out for Saturday’s game against Alabama. He suffered a concussion in the second half of the Missouri game. Though it’ll be two weeks between games, there’s no reason to rush Burks back from injury at this point in the season.
Jovantae Barnes injury update
Jovantae Barnes sprained his ankle during his 200-yard effort against Maine and was forced to miss the game against Missouri. Though listed as questionable for this week, he’s had two weeks to rest. Depending on how severe the initial injury was, he could be back in action this week.
Gavin Sawchuk injury update
Running back Gavin Sawchuk was off the injury report for Oklahoma’s game against Missouri but didn’t play. Instead, Taylor Tatum, Xavier Robinson, and Sam Franklin who got the running back snaps. Could Sawchuk be available this week to help the Sooners’ rushing attack?
Joshua Bates injury update
Joshua Bates was moved to out for this Saturday against Alabama.
Where is GameDay in Week 13 of 2024? Here’s the answer.
If you’re a college football fan, of course you’re aware that every Saturday morning is a big deal: that’s because you’re sitting down to watch ESPN’s College GameDay as you get ready for that day’s games.
If you’re here, you’re probably wondering: Where is GameDay this week in 2024?
With Week 12 kicking off on Saturday, the show will be in Columbus, Ohio for Ohio State and Indiana, a matchup of two top-5 teams — the Hoosiers are No. 5 in the nation and the Buckeyes are No. 2.
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