Williams, Washington, Smith among injured in NFL’s Week 17

Williams, Washington, Smith among injured in NFL’s Week 17

Dec. 29 (UPI) — Trent Williams, Darnell Washington and Geno Smith have been among the NFL gamers injured in Week 17. Injured gamers might be evaluated this week to find out potential timelines for return.

Josh Allen, Jordyn Brooks, Chop Robinson, Sauce Gardner and Marvin Harrison Jr. have been among other gamers impacted by accidents in Week 17.

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Williams exited after playing just one snap during the San Francisco 49ers’ 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif. Coach Kyle Shanahan said he sustained a hamstring injury and was unsure about the severity of the issue. The 12-time Pro Bowl choice and three-time All-Pro began all 16 of the 49ers’ games this season.

Cornerback Upton Stout (concussion) and defensive lineman Keion White (groin) also exited early during the victory. The Bears misplaced defensive lineman Joe Tryon Shoyinka (concussion) and linebacker Noah Sewell (ankle).

The 49ers (12-4) will host the Seattle Seahawks (13-3) on Saturday in Santa Clara. The Bears (11-5) will host the Detroit Lions (8-8) on Sunday in Chicago.

Green Bay Packers defensive sort out Jordon Riley is carted off the area after struggling an Achilles injury during a loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Seahawks broad receivers Rashid Shaheed (concussion) and Cody White (groin) have been injured during a 27-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.

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Panthers coach Dave Canales said tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders sustained a damaged ankle in the loss.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 17. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

The Panthers (8-8) will tackle the Tampa Bay (*17*) (7-9) in Week 18. The winner of that matchup will clinch the NFC South title and the final playoff berth for the convention.

(*17*) cornerback Jamel Dean sustained a shoulder injury during a loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins misplaced linebackers Jordyn Brooks (hamstring), Ok.J Britt (groin) and Chop Robinson (concussion).

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington sustained a damaged arm during a loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Cleveland. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI

(*17*) coach Todd Bowles told reporters that Dean’s shoulder has been “bothering him all year.”

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Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said tight end Darnell Washington sustained a damaged arm during a 13-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Cleveland. Washington logged two catches for 15 yards.

The Browns misplaced tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) and guard Teven Jenkins (concussion) during the victory.

The Steelers (9-7) will host the Baltimore Ravens (8-8) on Sunday in Pittsburgh. The Browns (4-12) will tackle the Cincinnati Bengals (6-10) on Sunday in Cincinnati.

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll said quarterback Geno Smith sustained a high-ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of a loss to the New York Giants.

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Giants security Jevon Holland sustained a knee injury in the win.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen appeared to irritate a earlier proper foot injury during a 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Allen, who threw for 262 yards and ran for 2 touchdowns, was limping during the game, however told reporters his play was not impacted by the issue.

The Bills (11-5) also misplaced linebacker Terrel Bernard to a calf injury. They will host the New York Jets (3-13) in their common season finale. The Eagles (11-5) will host the Washington Commanders (4-12).

Jets operating again Breece Hall exited with a knee injury during the fourth quarter of a 42-10 loss to the New England Patriots. Hall totaled 111 yards and a score on 14 carries.

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Jets coach Aaron Glenn said it was “hard to tell,” when requested about the severity of Hall’s injury. The Jets operating again eclipsed 1,000 dashing yards in a season for the first time of his profession in Sunday’s loss. He totaled 1,065 yards and 4 scores on 243 carries via his first 16 begins of 2025.

The Jets also misplaced defensive again Qwan-tez Stiggers (knee) and operating again Isaiah Davis (concussion) during Sunday’s setback.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner exited with a calf injury during a 23-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Indianapolis.

Colts coach Shane Steichen said Gardner’s left calf — which he injured in Week 13 — tightened during the loss.

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Arizona Cardinals broad receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. sustained a heel injury during a 37-14 loss to the Bengals. The Cardinals also misplaced security Kitan Crawford to an ankle injury. Harrison was focused as soon as and did not report a catch in the loss.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Kamal Hadden (ankle) and defensive lineman Jordon Riley (Achilles) sustained season-ending accidents during a 41-24 loss to the Ravens on Saturday in Green Bay, Wis.

New Orleans Saints tight end Jack Stoll sustained a knee injury during a 34-26 win over the Tennessee Titans. The Titans misplaced cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (Achilles), broad receiver Van Jefferson (forearm) and linebacker Arden Key (again) during the loss.

The Atlanta Falcons (6-9) will host the Los Angeles Rams (11-4) in the NFL’s Week 17 finale at 8:15 p.m. EST Monday in Atlanta.

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