Week 13 NFL Sunday Morning Tweet Storm Recap

Every Sunday morning, the NFL’s national reporters unload injury news and other tidbits to inform our gambling decisions. Here are some of the top news items and what they mean.

PLAYERS RULED OUT

Players out for Sunday include JuJu Smith-Schuster, Damarious Randall, Greg Robinson, Dee Ford, Dante Pettis, Golden Tate, Evan Engram, Jabril Peppers, Marlon Mack, T.Y. Hilton, Ryan Kerrigan, Paul Richardson, Jordan Howard, Damien Williams, Hunter Renfrow, Gerald Everett.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 1, 2019

Smith-Schuster is set to miss his second straight. Hilton’s return lasted all of one week and, with 10 days of rest, he’ll sit again. The bye week was not enough for Damien Williams to get right, so LeSean McCoy, Darrel Williams and Darwin Thompson will man Kansas City’s backfield. 

PLAYERS EXPECTED TO PLAY

Players expected to play Sunday include Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor, Tyreek Hill, Deebo Samuel, Emmanuel Sanders, Chase Edmonds.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 1, 2019

The Eagles have two of their top receivers back. Tyreek Hill only needed the bye week to return to the lineup. The 49ers should have their full receiving corps available in their showdown with the Ravens.

DREW LOCK (DEN) TO MAKE NFL DEBUT

Broncos’ rookie second-round draft pick Drew Lock will make his first NFL start Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, per league sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 1, 2019

The rookie second rounder out of Missouri puts an end to the Brandon Allen era after returning from IR. He’s expected to be Denver’s starter for the rest of the season.

CHARGERS GET DERWIN JAMES AND ADRIAN PHILLIPS BACK

Chargers’ safeties Derwin James and Adrian Phillips both have been activated and both are expected to play against the Broncos, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 1, 2019

James was an All-Pro as a rookie but hasn’t played in his second season after preseason foot surgery. Phillips, also an All-Pro in 2018 as a special teamer, started the season as James’ replacement but went on IR after breaking his arm in Week 2. James and Phillips will look to spoil Drew Lock’s debut.

RUSSELL OKUNG (LAC) SET TO RETURN

Chargers’ OT Russell Okung, listed as questionable for Sunday’s game due to a groin injury, is expected to play against Denver, per source. A plus for Philip Rivers’ blindside.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 1, 2019

Okung has had health issues all season, having appeared in just three games and playing 100 percent of the offensive snaps in one of them. Though questionable, he is expected to play.

KYLER MURRAY (ARI) WILL PLAY

Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a hamstring injury, will start vs. the Rams, per a league source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 1, 2019

Murray’s status was uncertain since he didn’t appear on the injury report until Friday with a hamstring injury. He appears to be fine.

VON MILLER (DEN) HAS A CHANCE TO PLAY

#Broncos LB Von Miller (questionable) is considered 50/50 with his knee injury vs. the #Chargers, though it’s trending in the right direction, source said. He’s played through injuries in the past, and while this isn’t a certainty, it’s a positive outlook.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 1, 2019

The three-time All-Pro is dealing with a knee injury. He has a sack in three of his last four games.

SEVEN PATRIOTS DEALING WITH ILLNESSES

Seven #Patriots players, all starters, were listed as questionable with illnesses, from flu to cold to anything in between. While things seem to be trending in the right direction & most or all should play, this was as challenging a week as one can imagine in NE. Worth watching.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 1, 2019

Whatever the issue is, it caused the Patriots to quarantine the sick players in a second plane for their trip to Houston. Since they won’t play until Sunday night, we’ll have to wait to find out their status.

ZACH ERTZ (PHI) WILL PLAY

#Eagles TE Zach Ertz is officially active. https://t.co/iBXrrTTiQo

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 1, 2019

There was some worry he wouldn’t be available since the Eagles promoted a tight end from the practice squad, but he’ll be in uniform today. With Alshon Jeffery also returning, the Eagles should have more success on offense this week.

MATT BREIDA (SF) WILL SIT

#49ers RB Matt Breida, on the sidelines after he reaggravated an ankle injury, is not expected to go today, source said. Sounds like another week of rest and rehab for Breida.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 1, 2019

ESPN’s Adam Schefter originally reported Breida would play, but Breida apparently aggravated the injury in pregame warmups. Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson should see expanded roles along with Tevin Coleman as the 49ers try to put an end to the Ravens’ winning streak.

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