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NFL Playoff Injury Report: Key Players Out?
15 Jan
Summary
- George Kittle suffered an Achilles injury during the wild card round.
- Fred Warner and Ed Oliver are on track to return for their teams.
- Several key players for Bills and 49ers are dealing with injuries.
As the NFL playoff divisional round approaches, key player injuries cast a shadow over several teams' Super Bowl aspirations. The San Francisco 49ers are grappling with the loss of tight end George Kittle to an Achilles injury sustained in the wild card round, although All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner is nearing a return after a lengthy absence due to an ankle injury. This could significantly impact their matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Buffalo Bills are also monitoring their injury report closely. Both Jordan Poyer and Maxwell Hairston have missed practice time with hamstring and ankle injuries, respectively. A positive note for Buffalo is the potential return of defensive tackle Ed Oliver, who has been limited in practice as the team works to bolster its run defense.
Other teams are also contending with injuries. The Denver Broncos are hoping their linebacker can recover from a hamstring issue in time for their game. The Seahawks, facing the 49ers, have seen Charles Cross and Elijah Arroyo return to full practice, bolstering their offense, but DeMarcus Lawrence and Riq Woolen are managing injuries ahead of their critical matchup.
