Week 15 infirmary report
Check out all the key injuries from Week 15 of the NFL season.
Originally Published: December 19, 2004
| Key Week 15 injuries | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player | What ails him | When he'll be back |
|
Chad Brown Linebacker Seahawks |
Hurt his foot, but coach Mike Holmgren did not know how badly. Brown made his return against the Jets after missing the last three games after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. | Status uncertain vs. Cardinals in Week 16. |
|
Phillip Buchanon Cornerback Raiders |
Bruised his tailbone in the second quarter of the game against Tennessee. | Status uncertain vs. Chiefs in Week 16. |
|
Robert Ferguson Wide receiver Packers |
In the fourth quarter, Jacksonville safety Donovin Darius clothes-lined Ferguson. Ferguson laid on the ground for several minutes before eventually removed from the field on a stretcher. | Status uncertain vs. Vikings in Week 16. |
|
Wayne Gandy Offensive tackle Saints |
Left the game against the Bucs in the first quarter with a knee sprain. | Status uncertain vs. Falcons in Week 16. |
|
Matt Hasselbeck Quarterback Seahawks |
Left the game against the Jets with a right elbow injury. | Status uncertain vs. Cardinals in Week 16. |
|
Kyle Johnson Fullback Broncos |
Left the game against Kansas City with a leg injury. | Status uncertain vs. Titans in Week 16. |
|
Kenard Lang Defensive end Browns |
Sprained his right knee against the Chargers and didn't play in the second half. | Status uncertain vs. Dolphins in Week 16. |
|
Byron Leftwich Quarterback Jaguars |
Limped off the field during the game against the Packers after getting hit by Cullen Jenkins. | Returned to action. |
|
Ray Lewis Linebacker Ravens |
Left the game against the Colts with a sprained right wrist. | Returned to action. |
|
Willis McGahee Running back Bills |
Left the game against Cincinnati late in the second quarter after he hyperextended his knee after getting his foot caught in the turf. | Returned to action. |
|
Bryant McKinnie Left tackle Vikings |
Left the game against the Lions because of back spasms. | Status uncertain vs. Packers in Week 16. |
|
Quintin Mikell Safety Eagles |
Left the game against Dallas after the opening kickoff. | Special teams coach John Harbaugh says Billy McMullen will play on special teams if Mikell isn't ready for the Rams. |
|
Rob Morris Linebacker Colts |
Left the game against Baltimore after suffering a concussion in the third quarter. | Status uncertain vs. Chargers in Week 16. |
|
Terrell Owens Wide receiver Eagles |
Suffered a fractured fibula in the win over Dallas. | Could be lost for rest of year and playoffs. |
|
Todd Pinkston Wide receiver Eagles |
Left the game against Dallas with an apparent knee injury. | Returned to action. |
|
Emmitt Smith Running back Cardinals |
Left the game against St. Louis with a sudden migraine headache in the second quarter. | Returned to action. |
|
Zach Wiegert Guard Texans |
Left the game against Chicago in the second quarter with a sprained knee ligament. | Status uncertain vs. Jaguars in Week 16. |
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