The NFL playoffs are approaching, and teams are facing critical injury concerns as they head into the final week of the regular season. Among the notable injuries is Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown, who sprained his ankle during a game against the Cleveland Browns. While the injury is not deemed serious, his status for the upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers remains uncertain. If Brown is unable to play, Khalil Herbert, a former Chicago Bears player, is expected to see increased touches.

In Miami, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a hip injury that kept him out of the previous game against the Browns. Tyler Huntley stepped in as the starter, but the Dolphins are hoping Tagovailoa can return for their crucial matchup against the New York Jets, as they still have a chance at the playoffs. Tagovailoa has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, which raises concerns about his availability for the regular-season finale.

Meanwhile, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones, who previously played for the Green Bay Packers, left a game against his former team due to a quad contusion. Although the injury is not major, he has a good chance of returning for a Week 18 rematch against the Detroit Lions. If he cannot play, Cam Akers would be in line to take the starting role.

Lastly, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett played through broken ribs to help secure a victory over the Dallas Cowboys. However, he exited the game after taking multiple hard hits. If Pickett is unable to play in Week 18, Tanner McKee, a second-year reserve, would likely take over as the starter.