The final week of the 2025 NFL regular season features significant injury updates and player statuses. T.J. Watt of the Steelers is set to return after recovering from a lung injury and surgery, expressing confidence and excitement to play in the AFC North showdown against the Ravens. Watt missed three games due to a lung injury caused by dry needling at the team facility, but has since fully participated in practice and has no game restrictions. Meanwhile, Josh Allen of the Bills is confirmed to be playing despite a foot injury, maintaining his streak of consecutive starts. Nico Collins of the Texans will sit out Week 18 to rest before the playoffs, after posting over 1,100 yards this season. Other notable absences include Jaylen Waddle and De'Von Achane of the Dolphins, who will also rest, and Breece Hall of the Jets, who is out with a knee injury. The Cowboys have ruled out Javonte Williams due to shoulder and neck injuries, and Marvin Harrison Jr. is sidelined with injuries, ending his challenging sophomore season on IR. Several teams have players listed as questionable or doubtful, including Kyren Williams and Tyler Higbee for the Rams, and Rome Odunze for the Bears. The Raiders have ruled out Geno Smith with a high ankle sprain, while the Eagles will be without Jalen Carter, Nakobe Dean, Dallas Goedert, and Lane Johnson due to injuries. The Chargers will rest key players like Justin Herbert and Omarion Hampton, and the Giants will be without Wan'dale Robinson, Cor'Dale Flott, and Theo Johnson. The Lions expect Amon-Ra St. Brown to play, but Penei Sewell is ruled out for the season. Overall, many teams are managing injuries as they approach the critical playoff week.