The San Francisco 49ers still were without a handful of key players for Thursday's practice.

Zack Baun took a glance at the contract his agent and the Eagles agreed on back in March and saw one thing in there that made him laugh.

Understanding problematic injuries and identifying viable contingency plans before the Sunday morning add-drop frenzy gives savvy re-draft managers an advantage over the competition. The article below details the top five NFL injuries and contingency plans to know for Week 18.

It is growing increasingly likely that running back Alvin Kamara (groin) and quarterback Derek Carr (left hand) have played their last game for the Saints this season.

The Eagles don't need quarterbacks Jalen Hurts or Kenny Pickett for Sunday's game against the Giants, but getting them back on the practice field would be a positive development for next week's playoff opener.

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey showed Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo love after his dominant Peach Bowl performance against Texas.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion/left finger) missed practice on Thursday and remains in the NFL's concussion protocol. Hurts, who suffered his concussion on Dec. 22 against the Commanders, was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report to start the week. He did not play against the Cowboys in Week 17. The Eagles will host either the Packers or...

Does Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt deserve to be fired? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down a tough decision for the team.

The Packers are locked in as a wild card team in the NFC but head coach Matt LaFleur noted that starters will still play in Sunday's game against the Bears.

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel revealed his votes for NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.

The current record for catches in a season by a tight end is 116. Bowers is at 108 with one game to go.

Patrick Surtain II is vying to be the seventh cornerback to win DPOY.

The Bengals signed running back Kendall Milton from the the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Thursday.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said running back Saquon Barkley 'probably' won't play Sunday, which would leave ex-Rams star Eric Dickerson's 2,105-rushing yard record intact.

The Eagles have six Pro Bowlers in 2024, including three first-timers.

Castoffs from the teams that drafted them, Goff and Darnold now lead their teams into one of the most consequential regular season games in NFL history.

Kate Magdziuk identifies the worst picks in every round of 2024 fantasy football drafts.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley won't be in the lineup against his former team on Sunday, but he remained on the Giants' minds as they move toward the end of the season.

Cam Jurgens, Jason Kelce's hand-picked successor, on Wednesday was named to his first Pro Bowl after his first season as a center and second year as a starter.

Here's a look at Week 18 from a betting perspective.

How will the Patriots divide up quarterback reps against the Bills? Alex Van Pelt shared a notable update involving Drake Maye and Joe Milton.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is dealing with a right hand injury, and there's been talk that he might sit out Sunday's season finale.

After a season of analyzing players who made or broke our lineups, Tera Roberts looks at the full picture.

Three Chargers earned spots on Pro Bowl rosters announced Thursday, with Khalil Mack, Derwin James Jr. and Rashawn Slater all earning recognition.

With the 2024 fantasy football season in the books, Dalton Del Don looks ahead to next season with his early rankings.

Last week of regular season is here . . . and here are our picks for every game.

Will the Patriots make some tough decisions at wide receiver in 2025? Phil Perry breaks down a position group in need of a shakeup.

Who should have made the Pro Bowl but was left out?

Al-Shaair was suspended last month for a hit that concussed Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.

A close look at Week 18 matchups against pass and run funnel defenses

Four 49ers stars were named to the 2025 Pro Bowl for their outstanding 2024 NFL season performances.

Former 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman believes Jake Moody has "got to go" amid the San Francisco kicker's recent struggles.

After clinching the NFC West through the strength of victory tiebreaker last Sunday night, the Rams will do what they've traditionally done under head coach Sean McVay and rest starters in the final week of the season.

The Dolphins, Saints, Jets, and Titans were the only teams to not have players named to either roster

The rosters for the AFC and NFC were announced on Thursday

With one week left in the 2024 regular season, clear favorites have developed as to most of the AP awards.

Eagles linebacker Zack Baun has been named a Pro Bowler for the first time in his career.

The AFC North-leading Ravens (11-5) play host to the Browns, and later the Steelers (10-6), trying to overtake the division lead, play host to the Bengals.

On the first day of the New Year, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave what might have been his last midweek press conference with the Jets.

The Steelers have been awarding a team MVP for 56 years, and no one has won it as many times as Watt.

After each Thursday night game of the year, Amazon usually sends out an email with the audience numbers.

The winner gets the top seed, but the loser will keep rolling into the postseason.

Donte Whitner explains why the 49ers made a mistake playing quarterback Brock Purdy in San Francisco's 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night at Levi's Stadium.

San Francisco wide receiver Jauan Jennings cherishes his football journey as the 49ers veteran approaches his first 1,000-yard season in the NFL.

In addition to his skills on special teams, Derius Davis has started to establish himself as a threat on offense in the Justin Herbert-led passing attack.

Kyle Shanahan confirmed Joshua Dobbs will start in place of Brock Purdy in the San Francisco 49ers' Week 18 game against the Arizona Cardinals.

The Dolphins signed offensive tackle Braeden Daniels to the active roster from the Cowboys' practice squad, the team announced Wednesday.

With the NFC West title already clinched, the Rams will start Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Richardson said a MRI revealed "a disc thing" that "might be chronic."

Running back Aaron Jones was not a full participant in Vikings practice Wednesday, but he's not concerned about his availability for Sunday night's showdown with the Lions.