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NFL Week 14 injury report
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NFL Week 14 injury report

The NFL playoff race is ramping up, and injuries play a major factor. While some teams' injured players try to get back on the field, others have gone down. 

Here's a look at injuries to prominent players heading into Week 14.

 
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Vontaze Burfict, LB, Bengals

Vontaze Burfict, LB, Bengals
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Burfict was taken off on a backboard and carted off Monday and has been diagnosed with a concussion. He sat out practice on Monday and seems unlikely to play this week.

 
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Amari Cooper, WR, Raiders

Amari Cooper, WR, Raiders
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Cooper sat out Sunday's game with a concussion and ankle injury. He's now out of the concussion protocol but still didn't practice on Wednesday due to the ankle. He's questionable for Sunday's critical division matchup at Kansas City.

 
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Zach Ertz, TE, Eagles

Zach Ertz, TE, Eagles
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Ertz was still in the concussion protocol as of Wednesday after leaving Sunday's game. He has attended team meetings this week, and the Eagles hope to have him back in a critical NFC matchup at the Rams.

 
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C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE, Texans

C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE, Texans
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Fiedorowicz suffered this third concussion since training camp, and the Texans placed him on injured reserve, ending his season.

 
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Mark Ingram, RB, Saints

Mark Ingram, RB, Saints
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Ingram sat out Wednesday's practice with a toe injury and is a game-time decision for Thursday night's game against Atlanta. Alvin Kamara would see more snaps if Ingram is unable to go, though Ingram is expected to play.

 
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Leonard Johnson, CB, Bills

Leonard Johnson, CB, Bills
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Johnson got a limited practice session in on Wednesday after leaving Sunday's game with a knee injury. The Bills could use him back this week with Tre'Davious White questionable.

 
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Shaq Lawson, DE, Bills

Shaq Lawson, DE, Bills
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After being carted to the locker room with an ankle injury on Sunday, Lawson was ruled out for the season on Tuesday.

 
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Andy Levitre, OG, Falcons

Andy Levitre, OG, Falcons
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Atlanta is expected to be without Levitre for two to three weeks due to a partially torn tricep. He will miss Thursday's critical game against the NFC South rival Saints.

 
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Kyle Long, OG, Bears

Kyle Long, OG, Bears
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Long's injury-plagued season ended when he was placed on the injured reserve this week with a shoulder injury.

 
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Jordan Matthews, WR, Bills

Jordan Matthews, WR, Bills
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Matthews has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury. The Bills could get some relief, however, as Kelvin Benjamin (knee) has returned to practice this week.

 
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Pernell McPhee, LB, Bears

Pernell McPhee, LB, Bears
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McPhee left Sunday's game with a shoulder injury and sat out Wednesday's practice. His status for this week's game is unclear.

 
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Braxton Miller, WR, Texans

Braxton Miller, WR, Texans
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Miller didn't participate in practice on Wednesday due to a concussion. The team is hoping to have him back this week.

 
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Joe Mixon, RB, Bengals

Joe Mixon, RB, Bengals
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Mixon is in the concussion protocol after Monday night's brutal game against the Steelers. He could have a tough time playing on a short week.

 
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Alec Ogletree, LB, Rams

Alec Ogletree, LB, Rams
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Ogletree injured his elbow on Sunday, but the Rams still expect him back in a huge home game against the Eagles this week.

 
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Jabrill Peppers, S, Browns

Jabrill Peppers, S, Browns
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Peppers sat out Wednesday's practice after leaving the last game with a knee injury. Cleveland has confirmed the rookie will be back this season, but a return this week against Green Bay is in question.

 
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John Ross, WR, Bengals

John Ross, WR, Bengals
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The speedy Ross has been ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury that will require surgery. His rookie season has been a lost year due to injuries and ineffective play.

 
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Ryan Shazier, LB, Steelers

Ryan Shazier, LB, Steelers
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Shazier was moved to a Pittsburgh hospital after leaving on a stretcher due to a scary hit on Monday night. He's been diagnosed with a spinal contusion and is out indefinitely.

 
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Matthew Stafford, QB, Lions

Matthew Stafford, QB, Lions
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Stafford got in a limited practice on Wednesday due to a bruised hand. He's questionable for this week's game but will more than likely play with the Lions fighting for a Wild Card spot.

 
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Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Dolphins

Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Dolphins
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Tankersley got banged up with shoulder and ankle injures on Sunday, but the team expects him to practice later this week. He has an extra day to rest with the Dolphins playing New England on Monday night.

 
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Tyrod Taylor, QB, Bills

Tyrod Taylor, QB, Bills
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Taylor didn't practice on Wednesday due to a patellar tendon contusion but did return Thursday. It's unclear if the Bills will go with Nathan Peterman or Joe Webb at quarterback if Taylor is unavailable this week.

 
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Tre'Davious White, CB, Bills

Tre'Davious White, CB, Bills
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White was limited in practice on Wednesday due to a concussion after Rob Gronkowski took a dirty shot on him that resulted in a one-game suspension. His status for this week is unclear.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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