The NFL playoffs are into the divisional round and the injury report has updates for players like Jonathan Stewart, Marshawn Lynch, Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, DeAngelo Williams, Jeremy Maclin, Ted Ginn, Julian Edelman and Tom Brady.
The Steelers are coming into the divisional round banged up, as both Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger were injured against the Bengals in the wild card game. Roethlisberger is dealing with a shoulder sprain, but he is expected to play, while Brown suffered a concussion and could be out for the matchup with the Broncos, according to Bob Holtzman at ESPN. Holtzman reports that Brown is "not looking good" for the game against the Broncos, but that it's "likely" that Roethlisberger will be able to play.
DeAngelo Williams missed the wild card game with a foot/ankle injury and is seeing a foot specialist this week. Williams' status is up in the air he could be out for a second straight game, which would put Fitzgerald Toussaint and Jordan Todman in a key role once again. Williams reportedly visited with Dr. Robert Anderson about the injury and his status remains uncertain for the game on Sunday. Toussaint and Todman played well against the Bengals with Toussaint leading the two in overall yards.
Marshawn Lynch was expected to play against the Vikings for the Seahawks, but the running back sat out after saying he did not "feel ready to play" on Sunday. According to Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, Lynch is "day-to-day" and the team will "see how it goes" heading into the matchup against the Panthers. Lynch was able to practice last week and did not suffer any setbacks, but he did not end up being active for Seattle. Lynch had abdominal surgery in November and has not played in the last eight games for the Seahawks.
Jeremy Maclin was injured for the Chiefs against the Texans on Saturday and while the wideout did not suffer any ligament damage, Adam Schefter at ESPN reports that he is dealing with a high ankle sprain. The team feared Maclin suffered a torn ACL, but Maclin suffered an ankle injury. Maclin likely will miss the game against the Patriots, but there is a chance he could return if Kansas City wins and advances to the next round.
Jonathan Stewart missed the last three games of the season for the Panthers but he could return for Carolina in the divisional round, according to ESPN. Adam Schefter reports that Stewart is "expected to be ready" to play against the Seahawks on Sunday. The Panthers have Ted Ginn dealing with a knee injury, but he is expected to practice on Wednesday and should be able to play against the Seahawks on Sunday.
Tom Brady is coming off of an ankle injury suffered in Week 17, but he is expected to play for the Patriots. Julian Edelman is also "on track" to play after suffering a foot injury and having surgery in the middle of the season.
