Injury Roundup From Week 16

'Twas the week before playoffs, when all through the field, players were stirring with injuries, the details no longer concealed. 

Key: Position Player, Team | Injury | Projected Return to Play

QB Josh Allen, Buffalo | Elbow Injury | Projecting Week 17 Return

Josh Allen, who has been playing through most of the season with left hand fracture, was seen fussing with his right (throwing) hand during Sunday's game. 

Josh Allen appears to be dealing with discomfort in his throwing hand. He's testing it on the sideline. #Bills #Patriots pic.twitter.com/FFwnyGWT9V

— Henry McKenna (@henrycmckenna) December 22, 2024

Allen's injury actually occurred when he injured his right elbow. Following this injury, Allen told CBS reporter Evan Washburn that he "had no feeling in his hand." 

"Got a helmet to the funny bone. I went to throw the next one, and I had no feeling in the hand. Came out a little wobbly."

- Josh Allen to @EvanWashburn on what happened to his throwing hand pic.twitter.com/bA312VmkU9

— NFL on CBS ? (@NFLonCBS) December 23, 2024

It's likely Allen irritated his ulnar nerve. When serious, this can result in missed time, but in Allen's case, it does not appear to be an issue. I expect him to play next week. Fantasy managers can rest easy.

WR Drake London, Atlanta | Hamstring  | Projecting Week 17 Return 

Drake London was removed from Sunday's game due to a hamstring injury, but by all accounts, it appears to be minor. Post-game, London told reporters he could have re-entered the game if needed. It sounds like London plans to play next week, but his practice participation heading into Week 17 will tell the real story.