That's it. The final week of the 2023 NFL regular season. Saturday and Sunday will be full of life-or-death matches as teams try to clinch division crowns or wild card spots. There are 20 teams remaining in Super Bowl contention, which is the highest number in NFL history with one game week remaining. Six teams have win-and-in scenarios, so this weekend is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Every single team is dealing with injuries at this point in the year, and there are numerous franchises that have their starters out as well. Below we take a look at the latest injury reports from the regular season. Let's start with the two matches on Saturday.
Odds courtesy of SportsLine Consensus
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET
- Steelers: DB Trenton Thompson (neck), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), LB Elandon Roberts (chest) QUESTIONABLE
- Ravens: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (coach's decision), LB Malik Harrison (groin), CB Marlon Humphrey (calf), QB Lamar Jackson (coach's decision), CB Daryl Worley (shoulder/ankle), OG Kevin Zeitler (knee/quad/coach's decision) OUT; WR Zay Flowers (Calf) doubtful; CB Ronald Darby (illness), S Kyle Hamilton (knee), CB Arthur Maulet (hip), CB Brandon Stephens (ankle), WR Tylan Wallace (knee), S Ar'Darius Washington (chest) QUESTIONABLE
The Steelers need a win against the Ravens and other help to get into the playoffs. A win and a loss against the Bills or Jaguars would secure their entry. Kenny Pickett has been in full practice all week with his ankle problem, but Mason Rudolph will start for Pittsburgh. Fitzpatrick, Thompson and Roberts, all listed as questionable, were limited on both Wednesday and Thursday.
With the No. 1 seed, the Ravens are sitting on numerous starters on Saturday. The secondary could be a problem as seven cornerbacks or safeties have either been ruled out or listed as questionable, including Darby, Hamilton and Humphrey. On offense, Tyler Huntley starts at center in place of the resting Jackson, Zeitler is also out and Flowers is questionable.
Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET
A Houston win puts the Texans in the game, but they won't have Brown or Greenard in the lineup. The Texans have a handful of other starters who are considered questionable, such as Anderson, Collins, Rankins and Tunsil. However, NFL Media reported Saturday that both Tunsil and Anderson are expected to play.
The Colts will at least secure a Wild Card spot with a win, but they have some issues on offense. With Kelly, Nelson and Smith, three starters are considered questionable, but all three took part in at least limited practice on Thursday. Moss, who is also listed as questionable, participated fully in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
A Buccaneers win would give Tampa Bay the NFC South crown. The Bucs' headline act is Mayfield, who is questionable with a rib injury. However, he took part in training on a limited basis on Thursday and was a full participant on Friday. With the division on the line, you have to imagine he will play.
Haynes will not be on the roster this week after suffering a concussion last week that required hospitalization in Jacksonville. Horn, who is questionable, took part in full training on Friday.
With the playoffs ahead of them, the Browns have several starters. Keep an eye on their special teams as kicker Hopkins won't play and punter Bojorquez is questionable. Both were injured against the Texans a few weeks ago.
The Bengals will likely be without Higgins in the season finale, who was unable to practice all week due to his hamstring injury. He is officially doubtful. Awuzie is questionable after missing practice on Friday with a shoulder injury.
- Vikings: CB Byron Murphy (knee), WR Jalen Nailor (concussion), OT Brian O'Neill (ankle), DT Jaquelin Roy (ankle), CB Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder), DB Theo Jackson (toe) OUT; OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), OT Christian Darrisaw (illness) QUESTIONABLE
- Lions: LB James Houston (ankle), WR Jameson Williams (ankle/illness), TE Brock Wright (hip) OUT; S CJ Gardner-Johnson (pectoral), DL Benito Jones (illness), DT Alim McNeill (knee) QUESTIONABLE
The Vikings will not have Murphy, O'Neill or Blackmon in the lineup this weekend. It is questionable whether Darrisaw is suffering from an illness after missing practice on Friday. Minnesota needs help to make the postseason. The Vikings have to win against the Lions, plus a loss by the Seahawks, the Packers and a loss by the Saints or Buccaneers.
The Lions are one of the few teams that have already secured their spot in the playoffs and will face their regulars. It is questionable whether Gardner-Johnson and McNeill will return to the field and CJGJ has even been fully involved in training all week. However, Houston isn't ready yet. He had limited training all week but was eliminated.
- Jets: QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles), OL Jake Hanson (concussion), TE Jeremy Ruckert (concussion), QB Zach Wilson (concussion) OUT; OL Wes Schweitzer (calf) doubtful
- Patriots: OT Trent Brown (illness), TE Hunter Henry (knee) OUT; CB Myles Bryant (illness), DT Christian Barmore (knee), TE Pharaoh Brown (ribs), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), DB Jonathan Jones (knee), WR DeVante Parker (ribs), S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring), WR Matthew Slater (hamstring), LB Jahlani Tavai (tooth), CB Shaun Wade (hip), CB Jalen Mills (ankle), WR Tyquan Thornton (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
It is official. Rodgers will not play another game this season. Neither will Wilson due to his concussion, as Trevor Siemian will end New York's disappointing season at quarterback.
The Patriots may be playing their last game of the Bill Belichick era and have several starters whose play is questionable. All 12 players listed as questionable participated in limited practice Friday.
- Hawks: LB Troy Andersen (pectoral), C Drew Dalman (ankle), RB DeMarcco Hellams (concussion) OUT; QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle), DL Zach Harrison (knee), CB Mike Hughes (concussion) QUESTIONABLE
- Saints: S Lonnie Johnson (knee), OT Landon Young (knee) OUT; TE Juwan Johnson (chest), RB Alvin Kamara (ankle), DT Khalen Saunders (concussion), RB Kendre Miller (ankle/illness), WR AT Perry (illness), DE Payton Turner (toe), S JT Gray (illness) QUESTIONABLE
The Falcons need a win and a Buccaneers loss to the Panthers to make the playoffs, but they may not have their starting quarterback Heinicke, who is questionable to play because of an ankle injury. He participated in limited training throughout the week.
The Saints could clinch the NFC South with a win and a Buccaneers loss or tie. New Orleans could also make the playoffs with a win against Atlanta as well as a Seahawks loss/tie and a Packers loss/tie. It is questionable whether Kamara will be able to play with an ankle injury after not practicing all week. Miller is also questionable due to an ankle injury and illness. Johnson was limited on Thursday and Friday with a pectoral injury and it is questionable whether he will be able to play.
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said Lawrence's decision to play could come shortly before the game. He participated in limited training throughout the week. Both Jones and Kirk participated in limited practice throughout the week. The Jags need a win to win the AFC South.
While Levis is questionable whether he can play, it is Ryan Tannehill who will start at quarterback. It will likely be his final game as a Tennessee Titan. The Titans are already out of the playoffs, but Tennessee can play spoilsport and keep Jacksonville from winning the division.
- Seahawks: DE Mario Edwards (knee), OG Phil Haynes (toe), OT Abraham Lucas (knee), RB Kenny McIntosh (thumb) OUT; LB Nick Bellore (knee), LB Jordyn Brooks (ankle), OT Jason Peters (foot), NT Jarran Reed (knee) QUESTIONABLE
- Cardinals: OT DJ Humphries (knee), OT Dante Stills (knee), CB Garrett Williams (ankle) OUT; LB Dennis Gardeck (knee), S Andre Chachere (shoulder), LB Victor Dimukeje (foot), DT Leki Fotu (hand), OT Elijah Wilkinson (illness), WR Zach Pascal (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE
The Seahawks can clinch a playoff spot with a Packers win and loss or draw. Seattle will be without Edwards and Lucas on Sunday due to knee injuries, as both have not practiced all week. It's questionable whether Reed will be able to play with a knee injury despite not practicing at all.
Arizona will be without Humphries, who was unable to practice all week due to a knee injury, in the regular-season finale. Wilkinson and Pascal were added to the injury report on Thursday and it is questionable whether both are fit.
- Bears: WR Darnell Mooney (concussion) OUT; DB Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) doubtful; DB Kyler Gordon (calf), RB Khalil Herbert (back/staff), TE Cole Kmet (knee), OL Lucas Patrick (calf), LS Patrick Scales (foot) QUESTIONABLE
- packer: RB AJ Dillon (thumb/neck), S Rudy Ford (hamstring) OUT; LB Isaiah McDuffie (concussion/neck) doubtful; OG Elgton Jenkins (knee/ankle), TE Luke Musgrave (kidney), WR Jayden Reed (chest), EDGE Preston Smith (ankle), OT Luke Tenuta (ankle), WR Christian Watson (hamstring), WR Dontayvion Wicks (chest) , RB Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE
It's déjà vu as the Packers face a win-and-in situation at home against a division rival. We'll see if the Bears can do what the Lions did at Lambeau Field last year. The Bears won't have Mooney on offense, who hasn't practiced all week because of his concussion. Star cornerback Johnson is questionable to play after missing practice all week due to a shoulder injury, while Herbert is questionable due to a back/personal issue. He didn't train on Friday.
The Packers have ruled out Dillon due to thumb and neck injuries, while wide receivers Reed, Watson and Wicks are questionable. Wicks was a full participant Friday, Reed was limited and Watson didn't practice. Smith is another notable questionable player. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday but returned as a limited participant on Friday.
Manhertz and McGlinchey were out for Denver on Friday. Both players haven't trained all week.
The Raiders won't have Jacobs for the regular season finale as he missed practice all week with a quadriceps injury. Mayer also had to miss the game due to a toe injury. Star defenseman Maxx Crosby was limited all week with his knee injury but will not play in Week 18.
- Chiefs: WR Rashee Rice (hamstring), CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf), WR Kadarius Toney (hip/ankle), OT Donovan Smith (neck) OUT; QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) doubtful; RB Isiah Pacheco (quad/shoulder), LB Nick Bolton (wrist/abdominal), CB Trent McDuffie (shoulder), DE George Karlaftis (NIR), DE Michael Danna (NIR) QUESTIONABLE
- Charger: WR Keenan Allen (heel), LB Joey Bosa (foot), LB Justin Hollins (shoulder), DT Nick Williams (shoulder) OUT; LB Kenneth Murray (shoulder), OG Zion Johnson (neck) doubtful; CB Deane Leonard (heel), LB Tanner Muse (knee), TE Stone Smartt (shoulder), LB Tuli Tuipulotu (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
With the playoffs decided, the Chiefs will be without several starters on Sunday. It's questionable whether Pacheco will be able to play with quad and shoulder problems. It was limited on Thursday and Friday. Blaine Gabbert starts for Mahomes under center.
The Chargers ruled out several key players for their final game of the season. Allen will miss another competition with his heel injury and Bosa is out with foot problems. Murray is doubtful whether he will be able to play after missing training all week with a shoulder injury.
The Eagles need a win and a loss or a draw from the Cowboys to win the NFC East. Philly won't have Smith or Slay in the regular-season finale, and Swift is questionable after being limited Friday by illness.
Banks, who is listed as doubtful, and Schmitz, who is questionable, were both limited participants on Thursday and Friday. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor was limited all week with a back injury but did not play.
- Aries: CB Duke Shelley (hamstring) OUT; OG Joe Noteboom (foot), TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder), QB Matthew Stafford (NIR), RB Kyren Williams (NIR), WR Cooper Kupp (NIR), DL Aaron Donald (NIR), LB Ernest Jones (NIR) doubtful
- 49ers: DE Arik Armstead (foot/knee), S Ji'Ayir Brown (knee), TE Ross Dwelley (ankle), S Tashaun Gipson (quad), RB Christian McCaffrey (calf), CB Ambry Thomas (hand) OUT; OG Jon Feliciano (back), WR Jauan Jennings (concussion), WR Danny Gray (shoulder), WR Ray-Ray McCloud (rib) QUESTIONABLE
It's the battle of the backups in The Bay, as the Rams and 49ers have multiple starters in preparation for the postseason. Carson Wentz faces Sam Darnold.
All the Cowboys need is a win to win the division. Running back Rico Dowdle is back for the Cowboys, who haven't ruled anyone out for the regular-season finale. Golston and Smith are the only players in question who did not practice on Friday.
The Commanders have ruled Allen out for the season with a knee injury, while Fuller also won't be on the roster. It's questionable whether Curl will be able to play after missing practice on Thursday and Friday with a quadriceps injury.
Morse is the only Bill with a game designation, as he missed Friday's practice due to an illness. Star quarterback Josh Allen (neck/right finger) was listed on the injury report but was a full participant all week.
Miami won't have Chubb or Howard in this battle for the AFC East crown, but that's to be expected. Mostert missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to knee and ankle injuries, but returned as a limited participant on Friday. The same goes for Waddle, who is dealing with an ankle injury. Both are officially questionable. The Dolphins' injury report contained some good news, as Jevon Holland is expected to return to the lineup after missing several games and no offensive lineman has been assigned a game designation. Austin Jackson, Robert Hunt, Liam Eichenberg, Lester Cotton and Terron Armstead were all listed on the injury report with varying ailments, but all will play.