What happened: Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward sustained a finger injury during Friday's practice session, placing him on the official injury report with a questionable designation. Addressing the issue after practice, head coach Todd Monken expressed confidence in the defender's availability by stating, "Knowing Denzel, I'd expect him to play, but we'll see.

Why it matters: Ward anchors the perimeter defense for a Cleveland squad protecting the No. 4 seed in the standings. Under contract via a club extension, the cornerback has stated he is willing to shadow opposing top receivers this season, keeping his availability central to the Browns' defensive game plan.

What to watch: Cleveland's game-day inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff will determine whether Ward is cleared to play through the finger issue.