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 Geno Smith, Drake London, and Woody Marks.
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 16.
Marvin Harrison Jr. – Heel
Marvin Harrison Jr. has missed several weeks with a heel issue. It does not appear to be a heel contusion but more likely plantar fasciitis. It’s something he could return from, but with the Cardinals out of contention, it will depend on how he feels. You’ll need to check game-day actives.
- If he plays, Harrison has a -53.9% SIC Player Edge projection which reflects the health of Harrison, the Cardinals receiving Offense and the Falcons Receiving Defense therefore we expect him to be UNDER his projected passing prop and DFS points.
Geno Smith – Shoulder
Geno Smith will be the starting quarterback for the Raiders. He had a one-week hiatus with shoulder and hand issues, but neither appears to be major. This looks more like a trapped muscle issue rather than anything involving the rotator cuff or shoulder joint, and I expect him to be able to play through it.
- Smith has a -29.6% SIC Player Edge projection which reflects the health of Smith, the Raiders Pass Offense and the Texans Pass Defense therefore we expect him to be UNDER his projected passing prop and DFS points.
Drake London – Knee
Another big one is Drake London of the Atlanta Falcons with a PCL injury. He usually tries to play through injuries, and this is the first realistic week he can return. Expect him to play and be paired with Kirk Cousins this week.
- London has a -16.4% SIC Player Edge projection which reflects the health of London, the Falcons Pass Offense and the Cardinals Pass Defense therefore we expect him to be UNDER his projected passing prop and DFS points.
Woody Marks – Ankle
Woody Marks is the last one to monitor. He left the game, but head coach DeMeco Ryans said he could have stayed in. He hasn’t practiced this week, so it will come down to a coaching decision—whether they save him with the playoffs in mind or use him this week. You’ll need to watch the 90-minute inactives.
Marks has a -1.4% SIC Player Edge projection which reflects the health of Marks, the Texans Rush Offense and the Raiders Rush Defense therefore we expect him to be lightly UNDER his projected passing prop and DFS points.
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