5 NFL stars set to miss Week 14 games due to COVID

Every week of the 2021 NFL season, players have missed games due to Covid. Week 14 will be no different. Several NFL players from around the league will be on the Covid list, meaning that they will be unavailable for their teams' Week 14 game. Here are five of the biggest stars who will not play this week due to Covid restrictions.

Players set to miss NFL Week 14 due to Covid

#1 - WR Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers vs. New York Giants

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen is quarterback Justin Herbert's favorite weapon in the Los Angeles Chargers' passing game. Allen leads the entire team in targets, receptions and receiving yards but will miss Week 14 against the New York Giants. Their other top wide receiver, Mike Williams, is also questionable for this game but he is trending towards playing.

#2 - RB Darrell Henderson Jr., Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr.

The Los Angeles Rams have a crucial game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14. The Rams desperately need a win if they want to remain in the NFC West division race. Unfortunately, they will have to proceed without their top running back, Darrell Henderson Jr. Sony Michel who carried the load in Week 13, will get the start this week as well.

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NFL players who will miss Week 14 due to Covid

Players are on the Covid list for Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season.

#3 - TE David Njoku, Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku

The Cleveland Browns face off against the Baltimore Ravens in an important division rivalry game in Week 14. The Browns will be without David Njoku, who is their top tight end and one of their most important offensive players. He leads the entire team in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns entering Week 14. He has played in every game this season so far.

#4 - RB Jamaal Williams, Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams \Jacksonville Jaguars v New Orleans Saints

The Detroit Lions have found some success this season in using both of their running backs, D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams. Unfortunately they will be without them both in Week 14. Swift is dealing with injuries while Jamaal Williams will miss the game due to Covid. Jermar Jefferson will get the first start of his career in Week 14 against the Denver Broncos.

#5 - DE Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints vs. New York Jets

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan

Cameron Jordan is one of the leaders for the New Orleans Saints defense, along with Marshon Lattimore and Demario Davis. Jordan is also one of the most durable players in the entire NFL. His streak of 172 consecutive games without missing one will come to an end in Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season. He is on the Covid list and has officially been ruled out.