Divisional round injury roundup: Kittle out, Collins ruled out, Darnold questionable

Cbssports reports that as the NFL divisional round approaches with just eight teams remaining, injuries are shaping availability for several matchups with a trip to Championship Sunday on the line.

Wild Card Weekend cost the 49ers tight end George Kittle for the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles, and Texans receiver Nico Collins was ruled out after suffering a concussion and did not practice this week. The Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez, who also exited with a concussion, cleared protocol and practiced fully late in the week and will be available. Buffalo activated defensive tackle Ed Oliver and receiver Curtis Samuel off injured reserve, and Josh Allen logged back-to-back full practices and carries no injury designation. San Francisco ruled out linebacker Fred Warner, listed Ricky Pearsall as questionable after limited practices, and Trent Williams carries no designation after full sessions.

Seattle listed quarterback Sam Darnold as questionable with an oblique injury; the report notes that if he cannot play, backup Drew Lock would start. Several other players around the league remain listed as questionable entering the weekend, while final reports and recent activations will determine who is in, who is out and whose status remains up in the air.

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Sports, George Kittle, Nico Collins, Sam Darnold, Christian Gonzalez, Josh Allen