$Daniel Jones plays through fractured fibula ahead of Week 13”$ 👉NFL Injury Tracker Week 13: Daniel Jones’ Fractured Fibula Update, Jaxson Dart Clears Protocol & Key Fantasy Implications

As Week 13 of the NFL season gets underway, several major injury updates are shaping fantasy football lineups and team preparations. From Daniel Jones’ fractured fibula to Jaxson Dart clearing concussion protocol, here is the complete breakdown of all key player statuses heading into the weekend.

Daniel Jones Playing Through Fractured Fibula Ahead of Week 13

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is reportedly managing a fractured fibula, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

Jones first appeared on the Colts’ Week 12 injury report with a lower-leg issue but still played through the discomfort in a 23–20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the injury, he completed 181 passing yards with two touchdowns and added 16 rushing yards.

During the team’s Week 13 preparations:

Wednesday: Limited participant
Thursday: Full participant

Jones told reporters he is unsure exactly when the injury occurred but confirmed he expects to play Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Daniel Jones says he will play in Week 13

“I’m all good. I’ll be ready to go on Sunday,” Jones told the media. “It’s something that was hanging over from last week, but I’m getting treatment and I’m good to go.”

For fantasy managers, Jones’ availability is encouraging, but the fractured fibula raises concerns about mobility and rushing output.

Jaxson Dart Clears Concussion Protocol — Will Start for the Giants

In New York, the Giants announced that Jaxson Dart has officially cleared concussion protocol after missing the last two games due to symptoms suffered in Week 10 vs. the Chicago Bears.

Backup quarterback Jameis Winston started both games in Dart’s absence — each resulting in seven-point losses.

This week, both quarterbacks took first-team reps, but now that Dart is cleared, he is expected to return to full workload for Monday night’s matchup against the New England Patriots.

What this means for the Giants

Dart resumes QB1 duties
Winston returns to backup role
Giants’ offense regains more mobility, deep passing, and RPO flexibility

Other Notable Week 13 Injury News

Below are key injury updates across the league that could influence lineup decisions, betting outcomes, and game plans:

New England Patriots

Rookie left tackle Will Campbell has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. He’ll miss four games but is expected to return this season. Good news for rookie QB Drake Maye, as the injury is not considered season-ending.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Quarterback Baker Mayfield continues rehabbing a shoulder sprain.

Mayfield and Teddy Bridgewater are sharing practice reps.
Bridgewater is receiving most first-team snaps.

Mayfield said his availability depends on pain tolerance. He has experienced similar non-throwing shoulder issues before.

Minnesota Vikings

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy remains in concussion protocol. The Vikings may have to start rookie QB Max Brosmer against Seattle. McCarthy reported concussion symptoms during the flight home from Week 12's loss to Green Bay.

Team-by-Team Week 13 Injury Tracker

Below is the full list of updated inactives and injury statuses across the league:

Green Bay Packers – Inactives

WR Matthew Golden
LB Quay Walker
CB Nate Hobbs
OL Donovan Jennings
WR Savion Williams
DL Lukas Van Ness
DL Karl Brooks

Detroit Lions – Inactives

OL Miles Frazier
OL Graham Glasgow
S Kerby Joseph
DL Tyler Lacy
WR Kalif Raymond
DL Mekhi Wingo
TE Brock Wright

Kansas City Chiefs

TE Noah Gray — Out (Concussion)
CB Christian Roland-Wallace — Out (Back)
G Trey Smith — Out (Ankle)

Dallas Cowboys

T Tyler Guyton — Out (Ankle)
CB Carson Caelen — Questionable (Hamstring)

Cincinnati Bengals

RB Tahj Brooks — Out (Concussion)
WR Jermaine Burton — Out (Ankle)
DE Trey Hendrickson — Out (Hip/Pelvis)
WR Tee Higgins — Out (Concussion)
DE Cameron Sample — Questionable (Oblique)

Baltimore Ravens

DT Taven Bryant — Out (Knee)
RB Justice Hill — Out (Neck)

Chicago Bears

The Bears are dealing with a heavy defensive injury list:

OL Luke Newman — Out
DL Dominique Robinson — Out
LB T.J. Edwards — Out
LB Ruben Hyppolite II — Out
LB Noah Sewell — Out
DB Tyrique Stevenson — Out
DB Kyler Gordon — Questionable
DB Jaylon Johnson — Questionable

Atlanta Falcons

WR Drake London — Doubtful (Knee)

Additional Fantasy Football Impact

With Daniel Jones playing hurt, Jaxson Dart returning, and several starting WRs and RBs ruled out across the league, Week 13 will force fantasy managers to: