There are two weeks left in the NFL regular season, and with multiple players injured across the league, many fans are wondering if key players will be available for Sunday's games. Below are three key players that are reportedly expected to play for each of their respective teams this weekend.
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees - Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Brees would try to play with a torn plantar fascia in his right foot, and now the Saints quarterback will reportedly start despite being listed as questionable, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Saints currently sit at the bottom of the NFC South division at 5-9, and many changes could be in store for the franchise during the offseason. Brees is clearly still hurting from the injury, and backup quarterbacks Matt Flynn and Garrett Grayson split reps this week with Brees out for Thursday's practice. The Saints quarterback has been known to tough it out throughout his career, and it will be interesting to see his mobility against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday afternoon.
Seattle Seahawks WR Dough Baldwin - Baldwin is expected to be a game-time decision with a hamstring injury, but he is reportedly expected to play, according to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport. The Seahawks face NFC West rival the St. Louis Rams Sunday afternoon and are expected to have their leading receiver. Baldwin is having a career-best season in Seattle, recording 65 catches for 905 yards with 13 touchdowns. Seattle opened their season with a loss to the Rams, and expect head coach Pete Carroll to have his team ready for Sunday's matchup.
Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington - The Cardinals running back is listed as questionable with a toe injury and has not played since late November. Ellington is reportedly expected to make his return Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ellington is currently averaging 6.9 yards per carry and will look to share carries with rookie running back David Johnson. The Cardinals rookie running back has developed into a dominant playmaker for Arizona, and he will likely still have a heavy workload despite Ellington's return.
