NFL Injury Report - Wildcard Playoff Round

If you're betting NFL odds this weekend, injuries will play a large factor, whether you're betting the spread, straight up, or totals. Here's a quick look at notable injuries for the Wild Card games.

New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals: Saturday 4:40 p.m. ET
Cincy's leading receiver Chad Ochocinco left last week's Jets game with a knee injury, but he practiced fully on Wednesday according to the Bengals' website and should be good to go this weekend. He probably won't be much of a weapon with Darrelle Revis shadowing him, anyway. Running back Larry Johnson is dealing with some knee tendonitis, but Cedric Benson will return to his starting job. The biggest loss is linebacker Rey Maualuga, who is finished for the year with an ankle injury. Jets linebacker David Harris hasn't practiced, but he's expected to play despite an ankle injury. Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery has been limited by a hip injury but his status isn't in jeopardy for Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys: Saturday 8:00 p.m. ET
Cowboys running back Tashard Choice is expected to play after suffering a "slight" concussion against Philly last weekend. Tackle Marc Columbo, who has been out since Week 11 with a leg injury, might rejoin the lineup this weekend. Head coach Wade Phillips claims he'll start if he's ready to go. Philly lost center Jamaal Jackson a few weeks ago; he'd emerged as one of the league's better centers so that's a tough loss for the Eagles.

Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots: Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET
The Patriots will be without Wes Welker-Tom Brady's favourite target-after he shredded his knee in Week 17. New England has some nicks and scrapes but everyone but Welker should suit up Sunday. Baltimore escaped the final week of the season with no injuries.

Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals: Sunday at 4:40 p.m. ET
The Cardinals could be without one of their best weapons as Anquan Boldin is dealing with an ankle sprain. He'll probably dress Sunday, but his effectiveness will be greatly limited. There's more bad news, as top corner Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has a badly sprained knee and, even if he plays, it won't be at nearly 100 percent. The only notable injury on Green Bay's roster is Charles Woodson. The Defensive Player of the Year candidate hurt his shoulder in Week 17 but it has been reported he could have retuned to action had the game mattered. Expect him to be fine on Sunday.

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