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Thirty-one things to know about Week 14 injury report

The Arizona Cardinals will play without Adrian Peterson for the second straight week due to a neck injury.

The running back will miss Sunday's tilt versus the Tennessee Titans, the team announced. Peterson missed practice again Friday after being sidelined this entire week.

The 32-year-old missed last week's loss versus the Los Angeles Rams.

With Peterson out, Kerwynn Williams is in line to see the bulk of the carries Sunday against Tennessee. Williams rushed for 97 yards on 16 carries in Week 13.

Wide receiver John Brown (toe) will also miss the contest.

Other injury news we're tracking on this Friday in Week 14:

  1. Jim Caldwell said Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is dealing with a right hand injury, is progressing. When asked if Stafford will play Sunday against Tampa Bay, Caldwell responded: "we'll see." NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday, per a source, that Stafford is expected to start vs. the Bucs. He is officially listed as questionable.

Also listed as questionable are running back Ameer Abdullah (neck), cornerback Jamal Agnew (knee), defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (ankle), tackle Emmett Cleary (ankle), guard T.J. Lang (foot), tackle Corey Robinson (foot), center Travis Swanson (knee) and defensive end Cornelius Washington (shoulder).

  1. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (Achilles) returned to practice Friday after sitting out earlier this week. Brady is expected to be fine and the injury is not cause for concern.
  1. The Cincinnati Bengals ruled out running back Joe Mixon, linebacker Vontaze Burfict and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. All three are in concussion protocol.
  1. Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Petermanis expected to start Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in place of Tyrod Taylor (knee), Rapoport reported Saturday. Taylor was considered a game-time decision because of a knee injury suffered in Week 13. Bills head coach Sean McDermott is optimistic receiver Kelvin Benjamin (knee) plays against the Colts.
  1. Cleveland Browns defensive back Jabrill Peppers (knee) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Tight end Seth DeValve (hip), defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun (knee) and defensive lineman Danny Shelton (chest/ribs) are listed as questionable.
  1. Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith (concussion) and cornerback Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) are both listed as questionable for Sunday versus the Seattle Seahawks.
  1. New York Jets running back Matt Forte (knee) and right guard Brian Winters (abdomen/ankle) are both questionable for Sunday's tilt versus the Denver Broncos. Wide receiver Robby Anderson (hamstring) practiced in full Friday and will play this week. Linebacker Bruce Carter (groin) will not play and has been ruled out.
  1. Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) is listed as questionable against Minnesota Vikings Sunday. Linebacker Shaq Thompson (foot) has been ruled out. Center Ryan Kalil (neck) is listed as questionable.
  1. Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman is in concussion protocol. Coleman sustained the injury in Thursday night's win over the New Orleans Saints.
  1. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin Durant (concussion, illness), defensive tackle David Irving (concussion) and cornerback Orlando Scandrick (back) were downgraded Saturday from questionable to out for their game against the Giants. Sean Lee (hamstring) was a full participant in practice and is off the injury report. Tackle La'el Collins (back), receiver Brice Butler (foot) and tackle Tyron Smith (back) are listed as questionable.
  1. Denver Broncos guard Ronald Leary (back) and quarterback Paxton Lynch (ankle) been ruled out against the New York Jets, while wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (ankle) and defensive tackle Domata Peko (knee) is questionable.
  1. Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (hamstring), safety Montae Nicholson (concussion) and wideout Maurice Harris (concussion) have all been ruled out against the Los Angeles Chargers.
  1. New York Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh (back) will not play against the Dallas Cowboys. Giants cornerback Eli Apple (hip, back), running back Orleans Darkwa (illness), defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (finger), wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and tackle Chad Wheeler (concussion) are all questionable.
  1. Chicago Bears defensive lineman Eddie Goldman (hip) and linebacker Pernell McPhee (shoulder) are doubtful to play against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  1. Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Miller (concussion) will not play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Running back Alfred Blue (concussion) and linebacker Jelani Jenkins also will not play. Receiver Will Fuller (ribs) is off the injury report and will play.
  1. New Orleans Saints linebacker A.J. Klein (groin) and defensive end Trey Hendrickson (ankle) are both expected to miss some time, Rapoport reported. Hendrickson's X-ray results on his injured ankle were negative.
  1. Minnesota Vikings tackle Mike Remmers (low back) did not participate in practice this week and will not play Sunday. Tight end David Morgan (concussion), who remains in concussion protocol, is also rules out. Center Pat Elflein (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday.
  1. Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper was back at practice Friday after missing last week due to an ankle injury. Cooper is questionable for Sunday's tilt with Kansas City. Cornerback David Amerson (foot) and receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (hip) are also listed as questionable.
  1. Kansas City Chiefs center Mitch Morse (foot) and defensive back Eric Murray (ankle) are ruled out for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.
  1. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) and defensive tackle Corey Liuget (toe) are questionable to play against the Redskins.
  1. Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Perry (foot, shoulder) and defensive tackle Quinton Dial (chest, knee) are questionable to play against the Browns. CornerbackDemetri Goodson (hamstring) won't play, while cornerbackDavon House (shoulder) is doubtful.
  1. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (back), guard Jermaine Eluemunor (shoulder) and linebacker C.J. Mosley (neck) were all full participants on Friday and are questionable to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Linebacker Za'Darius Smith (shoulder) is doubtful.
  1. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Mitchell (ankle) is questionable to play against Baltimore andAntonio Brown (toe) is no longer on the injury report.
  1. Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (hamstring) hamstring will play Sunday against the Cardinals after missing the past two games. Linebacker Derrick Morgan (knee) did not practice this week and has been ruled out.
  1. Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief (ankle) will not play against the Bills. Center Ryan Kelly also has been ruled out because of a concussion.
  1. Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz was limited in practice Friday. Coach Doug Pederson said Ertz remains in concussion protocol.
  1. Los Angeles Rams linebackerAlec Ogletree (elbow) and wide receiverRobert Woods (shoulder) were both limited in practice and questionable for Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Linebacker Connor Barwin (forearm) also was limited in practice is questionable for the game.
  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (hamstring) and safeties Josh Robinson (hamstring) and T.J. Ward (concussion) will not play against the Detroit Lions.
  1. Seattle Seahawks guard Oday Aboushi (shoulder) will not play against the Jacksonville Jaguars and defensive end Dion Jordan (neck) is questionable.
  1. Dolphins guardJermon Bushrod (foot), quarterbackMatt Moore (foot) and running back Damien Williams (shoulder) will not play against the New England Patriots. Cornerback Cordrea Tankersley (ankle/shoulder) is listed as doubtful and safety Michael Thomas is questionable.
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