As the NFL Divisional Round approaches, several key players are set to miss the upcoming games due to injuries sustained during the Wild Card Round. The San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens, who had the luxury of a bye week, were able to rest their injured starters ahead of their Divisional Round matchups. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans, the only team to play last weekend, have had a full week of rest. The other three Wild Card winners will have a shorter turnaround time.
According to the NFL's injury report, some notable players who will be inactive for the Divisional Round include Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, who is still recovering from an ankle injury suffered in Week 11. He has been practicing but will not be ready to play. The Houston Texans have designated 13 players as out for their game against the Ravens.
Additionally, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury since early December, will undergo a pregame workout to determine if he can play against the Dallas Cowboys. Packers running back AJ Dillon is doubtful to play due to neck and thumb injuries.
In the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, both teams have players listed as questionable, including wide receivers Justyn Ross and Kadarius Toney. It remains to be seen if they will be able to take the field on game day.
As injuries continue to impact fantasy football leagues and betting decisions, fans will keep a close eye on the developments leading up to the Divisional Round games.
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