Azeez Ojulari missed his third straight game on Sunday due to a calf injury and is considered day-to-day. The defensive end was not present for the team’s walkthrough prior to their matchup against the Buccaneers and will likely enter the game as a reserve player if he can’t go tonight.
With two games remaining in the season, it’s uncertain whether or not Ojulari will be available for Week 17 against Miami (FL). If he cannot play this week, rookie Carl Nassib may see more action given that he has been active in recent weeks despite being inactive earlier in the year. The Browns are hopeful that Ojulari can return by Week 16 but they’ll monitor his progress closely leading up to that time frame.”
Why Is Leonard Williams Not Playing?
Azeez Ojulari will miss his third straight game with a calf injury, leaving the Detroit Lions’ defensive end rotation depleted. Rookie Jeremiah Ledbetter is expected to start in Ojulari’s place and fellow rookie Cornelius Washington should also see increased playing time.
Neither player has had much of an impact so far this season, but their absence could be costly down the stretch as Detroit attempts to earn its first playoff berth since 2009. The Lions are next in action on Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Vikings and should have all hands on deck in order for them to rebound from this loss.
If you’re looking for someone to fill out your fantasy football lineup, consider either Ledbetter or Washington; both players have potential value heading into Week 9.
Defensive End Out
Leonard Williams is out with an ankle injury and the team will be using Beau Allen instead. The New York Giants are facing a tough opponent in the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend and they’ll need all of their players to contribute if they want to win.
Allen has been playing well recently, so he should continue to play significant minutes for the Jets this season. If Williams can’t return soon, it’ll give Allen more opportunities to show his talent on defense. We won’t know how long Williams will be sidelined for until he’s back on the field, but we’ll update you as needed.
Azeez Ojulari (Calf) Sidelined
Leonard Williams (ankle) is not playing in the Rams’ game against the 49ers due to an ankle injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Ojulari was listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report and will miss his third consecutive game with a calf injury.
The rookie has been filling in for Williams ever since he went down, recording six tackles and one sack over that span. With just three games left in the season, losing Ojulari could be detrimental to Los Angeles’ playoff hopes heading into their Week 17 matchup against San Francisco this Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium.
If you’re looking for an update on how Leonard Williams is doing or what role Azeez Ojulari may play moving forward, keep checking back with us here on Mile High Huddle because we’ll have all of the latest news and updates.
Third Straight Game Missed
Leonard Williams has missed three consecutive games due to injury and the Jets are concerned about his health. The team is unsure when he’ll return, but they hope it won’t be too long until he rejoins them on the field.
They don’t want to rush him back and potentially aggravate any injuries that may already exist. If Williams can’t participate in practice or game action soon, then the Jets will stash him on the injured reserve list for now.
He could still play this season if everything goes according to plan, but his status remains up in the air at this point.
To Recap
The New York Jets have been struggling this season and one big reason has been the lack of production from their defensive line. Leonard Williams was supposed to be a key part of that unit, but he’s not playing very well lately.
The team may decide to trade him or release him in the near future if his play doesn’t improve.
