In tandem with Sports Injury Central (SIC), we will be posting the weekly thoughts of Pro Football Doc, Dr. David Chao, on players who are doubtful, questionable, or probable to play. This NFL Week 14 injury report includes Jayden Daniels, Mike Evans, and Justin Herbert.
Also included is the SIC Player Edge projection, a proprietary ratings metric you can use when thinking about betting player props or filling out your fantasy football lineups.
Pro Football Doc, Dr. David Chao, breaks down some key injuries to watch ahead of NFL Week 14.
Justin Herbert – Hand
Justin Herbert had surgery on Monday to his hand, likely a metacarpal fracture with plates and screws. There’s a high chance he plays with a splint or cast on. He already logged a limited practice today, and it’s the off-hand for the quarterback. He already played through the broken hand finishing the game, and he’s played through a broken left finger before in the past. I expect him to play out of shotgun and not be as mobile to avoid risking ball security, but he will play for the Chargers on Monday Night Football.
Justin Herbert has a -10.8% SIC Player Edge projection which reflects the health of Herbert, the Chargers Pass Offense and the Eagles Pass Defense therefore we expect him to be UNDER his projected passing prop and DFS points.
Jayden Daniels – Elbow
Jayden Daniels. Remember when he dislocated his elbow? Everyone thought, “Oh my gosh, surgery, his season is over,” and we were saying, no, he’s going to make a return quicker than people think. He’s good to go this week and already had a full practice. The only question is whether the Commanders will risk it. They’ve been protective of their star franchise player, but they’re 3–9 and running on fumes for their playoff chances to win the division. It’s likely that Jayden Daniels plays this week.
Jayden Daniels has a -4.6% SIC Player Edge projection which reflects the health of Daniels, the Commanders Pass Offense and the Vikings Pass Defense therefore we expect him to be slightly UNDER his projected passing prop and DFS points.
Marvin Harrison Jr. – Heel
Marvin Harrison has two straight DNPs due to a heel injury coming off an appendectomy. He played pretty well last week. Even though he has not practiced, there is an outside chance that he plays, as wide receivers play on their toes, not their heels.
Marvin Harrison Jr. has a -26.2% SIC Player Edge projection which reflects the health of Harrison, the Cardinals Pass Offense and the Rams Pass Defense therefore we expect him to be UNDER his projected passing prop and DFS points.
Mike Evans – Collarbone
Mike Evans’ injury was more recent, but he should return more quickly. Both have logged limited practices so far this week. Mike Evans has just a clavicle fracture; it’s been six-plus weeks, he’s ready to go, and he’s been working out lower body with no problems. There’s still a chance he could be activated and play this week.
Jayden Reed – Collarbone
Jayden Reed will likely have a slightly slower recovery. Yes, his collarbone fracture was earlier this season than Mike Evans’, but remember, he had the fifth metatarsal Jones-type fracture with surgery, and that is likely the rate-limiting step for his return for the Packers.
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