We haven’t been able to say this very often this season, but the injury report coming out of Week 10 looks relatively light. It’s a welcome sight after the way the season has gone this year, but doesn’t mean there aren’t situations to deal with.
Week 11 Injury Report
Aaron Jones, RB, Minnesota Vikings
Things looked bleak for Aaron Jones when he got carted to the locker room with a suspected rib injury. Things must have gone well in the room, because Jones was able to come back and finish the game for the Vikings on the last drive.
Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
It wound up leading to a key fumble from Jaylen Warren, but Najee Harris missed a few snaps with what appeared to be an ankle issue. Harris was able to come back later, and the Steelers are playing the Ravens on Sunday, so I would be stunned if Harris missed Week 11. If he did, there would be some sort of split between Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson.
Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
After a wild comeback win for the Lions, some attention was paid to Sam LaPorta, who injured his shoulder. Coach Dan Campbell said that it’s not an injury where LaPorta would miss significant time, but there is at least a chance of him missing this week. They think it’s an AC sprain, but it may not keep him out of action at all.
Dalton Kincaid, TE, Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo pass-catchers are just not having a good time right now. Receivers Keon Coleman and Amari Cooper missed the game against the Colts, and tight end Dalton Kincaid injured his knee while trying to catch a Josh Allen pass. The concern is a sprained ligament like a PCL. They have the Chiefs at home this week, but Dawson Knox may wind up being the lead tight end for that matchup.