NFL Week 12 injury roundup: TE Jimmy Graham, LB Justin Houston
The Chiefs suffered a major blow when linebacker Justin Houston left their game against the Buffalo Bills with a knee injury. He got leg-whipped late in the first quarter, and did not return.
Houston has 30 total tackles this season, a forced fumble, and two interceptions.
Here are some other injuries we’re tracking in Week 12:
Jimmy Graham | TE, Seahawks
Torn patellar tendom, out for season
Rob Gronkowski | TE, Patriots
Carted off with knee injury
Allen Hurns | WR, Jaguars
Concussion, out for game
Hurns had to be carted off, and was able to move his arms. He taken to the hospital for further evaluation, and released just before 6 p.m. ET.
Rishard Matthews | WR, Dolphins
Chest, did not return
He took a big hit from Jets safety Calvin Pryor on an incomplete pass and left for the locker room.
Ahmad Bradshaw | RB, Colts
Right wrist, did not return.
X-rays came back negative, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson.
Garrett Celek | TE, 49ers
Ankle, out for game
He had to be carted off the field in the first half.
Tyler Eifert | TE, Bengals
Neck, did not return
He sustained a pinched nerve in his neck against the Rams.
Jeremy Hill | RB, Bengals
Ankle, did not return
Giovani Bernard saw more touches with Hill out.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie | CB, Giants
Right ankle, did not return
He went down with a non-contact injury in the second quarter, and had to be helped off by trainers. He came back for a few plays before leaving again.
Karlos Williams | RB, Bills
Shoulder, did not return
Running back Boobie Dixon entered in his place during the first half.
Ryan Shazier | LB, Steelers
Head, questionable to return
Shazier was helped to the locker room in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion.
Heath Miller | TE, Steelers
Ribs, did not return
Miller had five catches for 45 yards before leaving.
Geoff Schwartz | OL, Giants
Broken left leg, did not return
The Giants’ offensive line was dealt a big blow in the first half.
Marcus Williams | CB, Jets
Sprained knee, did not return
Williams intercepted a pass before leaving. After the game, coach Todd Bowles announced Williams had sprained his knee.
Mike Pouncey | C, Dolphins
Right foot, did not return
He was carted off the field in the first quarter. He couldn’t put any weight on his injured foot. He will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.
Eric Fisher | OL, Chiefs
Neck, out for game
The former No. 1 pick walked off under his own power and headed to the locker room.
Justin Durant | LB, Falcons
Ankle, did not return
The veteran has seven tackles in a loss to the Colts last week.
Derek Carrier | TE, Redskins
Ankle, did not return
Washington’s backup tight end left early in the first quarter.
This post will be updated.
- Kenny Ducey