Top five NFL injuries and contingency plans for Wild Card Weekend

Los Angeles: The NFL is buzzing as teams gear up for Wild Card Weekend, but injuries are making things a bit tricky. The Chargers are facing some tough breaks with their running backs, J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, both dealing with ankle sprains. Dobbins has been limited in practice, while Edwards just got back to full participation. It’s a bit of a mess, and fantasy managers are left guessing how it’ll all play out.

Edwards missed the last two games, and Dobbins, who had a clean bill of health before Week 18, is now on the injury report again. It’s a real nail-biter for fans and fantasy players alike. Dobbins might be good to go, but with Edwards not looking great pre-injury, it could turn into a committee situation. Hassan Haskins is also in the mix, and he’s been stepping up lately.

Meanwhile, the Chargers’ wide receiver situation isn’t much better. Quentin Johnston started the week limited due to a quad injury and then got sick. Joshua Palmer is out with a foot injury, but Simi Fehoko might return from IR. Luckily for the Chargers, the Texans’ secondary is also struggling, which could open up opportunities for their remaining receivers.

Over in Baltimore, Zay Flowers is out with a knee injury, and that’s a big blow for the Ravens. They’re counting on Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews to step up in his absence. Bateman has been getting more targets, and with Pittsburgh’s cornerbacks not being at their best, he could have a big game.

Green Bay is also feeling the heat after losing Christian Watson to a torn ACL. They’re up against a tough Eagles defense, and it’ll be interesting to see how they adjust without him. Romeo Doubs is stepping in, and he’s been practicing fully, so he might be the one to watch.

Lastly, A.J. Brown from the Eagles is dealing with a knee issue, but the team is optimistic he’ll play. They’re managing his workload to keep him fresh for the game. With all these injuries, it’s going to be a Wild Card Weekend to remember!