Player Notes
Jacksonville Jaguars Parnell, Jermey · Dec 20, 2018
T Jermey Parnell, who was inactive Sunday against the Redskins with a knee injury, didn't practice Wednesday.
Jacksonville Jaguars Wilson, Jarrod · Dec 20, 2018
S Jarrod Wilson, who stepped in when Ronnie Harrison suffered a knee injury in the first period, didn't practice Wednesday for both foot and personal reasons.
Jacksonville Jaguars Chark Jr., D.J. · Dec 20, 2018
WR DJ Chark Jr., who was inactive for the Redskins game, didn't practice Wednesday because of a quadriceps injury.
Jacksonville Jaguars Lambo, Josh · Dec 20, 2018
K Josh Lambo, who was inactive for the Redskins game with a right groin injury, didn't practice Wednesday. He was replaced by veteran Kai Forbath, who signed last Friday.
Jacksonville Jaguars Fournette, Leonard · Dec 20, 2018
RB Leonard Fournette was listed on the injury report Wednesday but had a full practice. He limped off the field after his one second-half carry and told head coach Doug Marrone he was fine, but they didn't put him back in.
San Francisco 49ers Gould, Robbie · Dec 20, 2018
K Robbie Gould was named an as an alternate to the Pro Bowl. Gould leads the NFL in field-goal percentage (29-for-30, 96.7 percent).
San Francisco 49ers Tartt, Jaquiski · Dec 20, 2018
SS Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder stinger) was on the field for just 33 plays (29 on defense) in the Week 15 win over Seattle before leaving the contest. He was able to practice Wednesday on a limited basis as the team began preparations for Chicago.
San Francisco 49ers Williams, K'Waun · Dec 20, 2018
CB K'Waun Williams (strained knee) aggravated a previous injury in the Seattle game in Week 15 and had to be removed from the game. He likely will try again in the Week 16 game against Chicago.
San Francisco 49ers Nzeocha, Mark · Dec 20, 2018
OLB Mark Nzeocha (strained groin) almost surely will miss his second consecutive game in Week 16 against Chicago. He had to leave the Week 14 win over Denver with the injury, and did not suit up for the Week 15 win over Seattle.
San Francisco 49ers Breida, Matt · Dec 20, 2018
RB Matt Breida (sprained ankle) couldn't finish the Week 15 win over Seattle, but likely will be able to start the Week 16 game against Chicago. He was able to practice on a limited basis when the 49ers began preparations for the Chicago game on Wednesday.
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