If you're reading this, it means you survived another Thursday night slopfest and are ready for a weekend of actual professional football.
With roughly a quarter of the season in the books, there are injuries to key players in every matchup this week including multiple starting quarterbacks. Keep an eye on this page as the week progresses; it will be updated with every injury report and analysis of every major absence of the weekend.
Also, be sure to bookmark our NFL Injured Reserve Tracker which will be updated weekly throughout the season.
Giants at Packers
Giants
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cordale Flott
|
CB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kenny Golladay
|
WR | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Richie James
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Julian Love
|
S | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Henry Mondeaux
|
DT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Azeez Ojulari
|
LB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Tyrod Taylor
|
QB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Daniel Jones
|
QB | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Nick McCloud
|
CB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Fabian Moreau
|
CB | Foot | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Evan Neal
|
OT | Neck | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Wan'Dale Robinson
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | DNP | Out |
|
Kadarius Toney
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Leonard Williams
|
DE | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Daniel Jones is back after leaving last week's win early due to an ankle injury. However, Tyrod Taylor will be inactive after suffering a concussion.
With Taylor out, Davis Webb will be elevated from the practice squad to backup Jones. The 2017 third-round pick has never thrown a pass in the NFL, but has been involved in over 55 transactions. So that's something.
– Kadarius Toney, Wan'Dale Robinson and Kenny Golladay will all be absent on Sunday morning.
That leaves David Sills V and Richie James as the top receiving options for the Giants against the Packers.
It's been a tough year for last year's prized additions. Toney has been held without a catch in two games and Golladay has just two catches on six targets in four games this season.
Packers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jaire Alexander
|
CB | Groin | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Adrian Amos
|
S | Concussion | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
David Bakhtiari
|
OT | Knee | LP | LP | DNP | (-) |
|
Tariq Carpenter
|
S | Abdomen | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Elgton Jenkins
|
G | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Allen Lazard
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Josh Myers
|
C | Foot | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Devonte Wyatt
|
DT | Quadricep | LP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
– The Packers get Jaire Alexander back this week after a one-week absence due to a groin injury he suffered in Week 3.
Alexander will slide back into the starting lineup and Rasul Douglas will kick back into the slot.
– Adrian Amos is questionable after spending time in concussion protocol this week. If he's out on Sunday, special teams ace Rudy Ford could see some defensive snaps.
Ford played 44 snaps last week against the Patriots, earning a 78.9 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus for his efforts.
Steelers at Bills
Steelers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Diontae Johnson
|
WR | Hip | (-) | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Cameron Sutton
|
CB | Groin/Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Ahkello Witherspoon
|
CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Levi Wallace
|
CB | Foot | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Terrell Edmunds
|
S | Concussion | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Minkah Fitzpatrick
|
S | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Mason Cole
|
OL | Foot | (-) | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Chris Wormley
|
DL | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Cameron Heyward
|
DT | Ankle/Elbow | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
– The Steelers got some good news on Friday with Minkah Fitzpatrick shedding his injury designations with full participation in practice. However, the rest of the starting secondary is still hurting.
Fitzpatrick's fellow starting safety Terrell Edmunds is questionable and was replaced by Tre Norwood last week after he went down with a concussion. Norwood had a lot of playing time as a rookie, mostly as a slot corner.
As for starting cornerbacks, Ahkello Witherspoon is out and Cameron Sutton is questionable. Levi Wallace is healthy again and should slide into Witherspoon's spot. Wallace started last week and allowed three catches for 31 yards on six targets.
James Pierre could also be pressed into action should Sutton sit. The three-year vet made four starts last season and forced three fumbles.
Bills
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Christian Benford
|
CB | Hand | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jamison Crowder
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Gabe Davis
|
WR | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Tremaine Edmunds
|
MLB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Dawson Knox
|
TE | Foot/Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jake Kumerow
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Cam Lewis
|
CB | Forearm/Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Isaiah McKenzie
|
WR | Concussion | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Mitch Morse
|
C | Elbow | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Justin Murray
|
OT | Foot | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Ed Oliver
|
DT | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jordan Phillips
|
DT | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jordan Poyer
|
FS | Ribs | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
– The Bills will be without both of their starting safeties again with Jordan Poyer out due to a rib injury. Micah Hyde is already on the IR.
That leaves Damar Hamlin and Jaquan Johnson to start on the back end of their defense. Hamlin notched half a sack in Week 3 and followed up with eight tackles last week.
Johnson got his second-career start two weeks ago for Poyer against the Dolphins and allowed four completions for 75 yards and a touchdown on four targets.
– Offensively, the Bills will rely on Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis to carry the passing game. Rookie Khalil Shakir got his first two catches last week in the win over Baltimore and has 40 snaps played over the past two weeks.
Tommy Sweeney and Quintin Morris will split time at tight end with Dawson Knox expected to be inactive. Morris has three catches this year and Sweeney will factor in blocking situations.
Chargers at Browns
Chargers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Keenan Allen
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Justin Herbert
|
QB | Ribs | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Dustin Hopkins
|
K | Right Quadricep | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Zander Horvath
|
RB | Quadricep | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Austin Johnson
|
NT | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Tre' McKitty
|
TE | Quadricep | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Josh Palmer
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Donald Parham
|
TE | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Kyle Van Noy
|
MLB | Back | LP | FP | LP | (-) |
|
Gerald Everett
|
TE | Hamstring | (-) | LP | FP | (-) |
– The Chargers signed Taylor Bertolet to their practice squad this week as insurance for Dustin Hopkins who is questionable with a groin injury that popped up in practice this week.
The Texas A&M product has bounced around five different practice squads since 2016, but has never kicked in a game. He made 22 of his 31 field goal attempts as an Aggie in 2015 including a career-long 55 yarder.
– Keenan Allen will be inactive for the fourth-straight game. Mike Williams has carried the receiving corps, leading the Chargers with 258 yards and 31 targets. DeAndre Carter could see more targets on Sunday, especially if Josh Palmer is inactive as well.
Jason Moore Jr. is the only other healthy Charger receiver, but he has played just four snaps this season and has five catches in four seasons with the team.
Browns
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Joel Bitonio
|
G | Bicep/Rest | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Taven Bryan
|
DT | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Harrison Bryant
|
TE | Illness | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jadeveon Clowney
|
DE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jordan Elliott
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Myles Garrett
|
DE | Shoulder/Biceps | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Joe Haeg
|
T | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
|
LB | Groin | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Isaiah Thomas
|
DE | Hand | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Denzel Ward
|
CB | Back/Ribs | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
– Myles Garrett is expected to play on Sunday after missing just one game due to his car accident last week.
His return is a huge factor going against a Chargers offense that ranks 23rd in the NFL in pass-block win rate. Jadeveon Clowney is still questionable after missing two weeks with an ankle injury.
Alex Wright has started the last two games on the edge and has failed to make an impact as a pass rusher, generating just four pressures and zero hits in 82 snaps.
Texans at Jaguars
Texans
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blake Cashman
|
LB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Austin Deculus
|
OT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jonathan Greenard
|
DE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kurt Hinish
|
DL | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Brevin Jordan
|
TE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Chris Moore
|
WR | Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Maliek Collins
|
DT | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Derek Stingley Jr.
|
CB | Elbow/Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Kenyon Green
|
OT | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Tytus Howard
|
OT | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– With Brevin Jordan out again, OJ Howard could see a lot of action as the Texans' top tight end.
Last week, Howard played 43 snaps and earned five targets on 26 routes. With slot receiver Chris Moore also ruled out, that target share could go even higher.
The Texans could also feature Brandin Cooks in the slot more this week and use Nico Collins and Phillip Dorsett on the outside against the Jaguars secondary.
Jaguars
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
K'Lavon Chaisson
|
LB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Foley Fatukasi
|
DE | Quadricep | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Zay Jones
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Cole Van Lanen
|
G | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Despite carrying a questionable designation into the weekend, Zay Jones is good to go according to Doug Pederson. Jones missed last week's loss to the Eagles and Jamal Agnew had a career day, scoring two touchdowns.
Despite missing last week, Jones is still second on the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards.
– Adam Gotsis should get his first start of the season with Folorunso Fatukasi ruled out due to a quad injury.
Gotsis earned a sack and another quarterback pressure last week in 18 pass rush snaps against Jalen Hurts.
Bears at Vikings
Bears
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Matthew Adams
|
OLB | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Dane Cruikshank
|
DB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | LP | Doubtful |
|
Ryan Griffin
|
TE | Achilles | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jaylon Johnson
|
CB | Quad | DNP | DNP | LP | Doubtful |
|
Jaylon Jones
|
DB | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Justin Jones
|
DT | Hip | (-) | LP | FP | (-) |
|
David Montgomery
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Sterling Weatherford
|
LB | Illness | (-) | DNP | FP | (-) |
– David Montgomery is trending in the right direction after limited participation in practice on Thursday and Friday.
The Bears turned to Khalil Herbert last week and it could be a committee situation against the Vikings who have held Montgomery to 3.9 yards per carry in his career. Herbert has 39 carries for 234 yards since Montgomery went down.
– Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Jones split time last week with Jaylon Johnson out and that could be the strategy this week going against Justin Jefferson and the Vikings receiving corps.
The duo allowed two catches for 20 yards on four targets against the Giants last week.
Vikings
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Andrew Booth
|
CB | Quad | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Za'Darius Smith
|
OLB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Cameron Dantzler
|
CB | Hip | FP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Ben Ellefson
|
TE | Groin | (-) | LP | DNP | Out |
|
Jalen Nailor
|
WR | Hamstring | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Dalvin Cook wasn't mentioned on this week's injury report, which is good news for the running back's shoulder.
He wore a harness last week and had 20 carries for 76 yards against the Saints, however he split the receiving duties with Alexander Mattison, running 20 routes to Mattison's 15. It will be interesting to see if a healthier shoulder means a bigger role in the passing game.
Opposing offenses have targeted running backs just 19 times against the Bears this season, second lowest in the NFL.
Seahawks at Saints
Seahawks
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rashaad Penny
|
RB | Shoulder | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Gabe Jackson
|
G | Knee/Rest | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Darryl Johnson
|
DE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | (-) | Moved to IR |
|
Quinton Jefferson
|
DE | Elbow | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Justin Coleman
|
CB | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Damien Lewis
|
G | Calf | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Dareke Young
|
WR | Quadricep | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Marquise Goodwin
|
WR | Knee | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Phil Haynes
|
G | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Kenneth Walker III
|
RB | Shoulder | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Darrell Taylor will rejoin the starting lineup with Darryl Johnson moved to the IR. Johnson was signed off waivers earlier this year, but impressed and took over the starting end spot from Taylor.
Taylor has managed seven pressures and one sack in 96 pass rushing snaps this season.
– The good news in Seattle is rookie Kenneth Walker III is expected to play despite carrying a questionable designation. He played a career-high 25 snaps last week, carrying the ball eight times for 29 yards.
Unfortunately for Walker, Rashaad Penny is averaging 6.0 yards per carry this season and is firmly entrenched atop the Seahawks depth chart.
Saints
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Calvin Throckmorton
|
OT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Payton Turner
|
DE | Chest | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Michael Thomas
|
WR | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jameis Winston
|
QB | Back/Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
P.J. Williams
|
CB | Quadricep | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ryan Ramczyk
|
OT | Rest | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Marcus Maye
|
S | Rib | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Andrus Peat
|
G | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Alvin Kamara
|
RB | Rib | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jarvis Landry
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Taysom Hill
|
TE | Rib | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Carl Granderson
|
DE | Eye | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Five different offensive starters carry injury designations into the weekend, including Jameis Winston who has already been ruled out by Dennis Allen.
That means it will be Andy Dalton under center for the second-straight week following the Saints' London loss last Sunday.
Dalton completed 71 percent of his passes last week for 236 yards and a touchdown, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt.
– The Saints' offensive weapons remain banged up with Michael Thomas already ruled out and Alvin Kamara and Jarvis Landry listed as questionable.
Kamara sat out last week and Mark Ingram split carries with Latavius Murray. However, Murray is now in Denver after being signed off the Saints' practice squad.
Dwayne Washington is the other running back on the roster, but has never earned more than eight carries in a season since joining the Saints in 2019.
Even if Landry does suit up, he's been a complete nonfactor for the Saints offense since Week 1, catching eight passes for 54 yards in the last three games.
Lions at Patriots
Lions
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Quintez Cephus
|
WR | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
D.J. Chark
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | LP | DNP | Out |
|
John Cominsky
|
DE | Wrist | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Charles Harris
|
DE | Groin | (-) | LP | DNP | Out |
|
Matt Nelson
|
OT | Calf | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
D'Andre Swift
|
RB | Shoulder/Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kayode Awosika
|
OT | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Chris Board
|
LB | Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Evan Brown
|
C | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jonah Jackson
|
G | Finger | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Josh Reynolds
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Amon-Ra St. Brown
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Taylor Decker
|
OT | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
T.J. Hockenson
|
TE | Hip | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Frank Ragnow
|
C | Foot | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
– The Lions have the NFL's top-ranked offense through four weeks, but they are really banged up heading into New England before their bye week. D'Andre Swift, DJ Chark and Quintez Cephus have already been ruled out.
Swift is expected to return after the bye, but for now it's Jamaal Williams carrying the load in the backfield. Williams leads the NFL in rushing touchdowns this season and ranks ninth in rushing attempts.
At wide receiver, things get even scarier when you consider Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds are both questionable after being limited participants in Friday's practice. St. Brown was inactive last week.
Against the Seahawks, Jared Goff leaned heavily on TJ Hockenson. The tight end was targeted 12 times, catching eight passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns.
Patriots
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lawrence Guy
|
DE | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Brian Hoyer
|
QB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | (-) | Moved to IR |
|
DaMarcus Mitchell
|
DE | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jonnu Smith
|
TE | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Doubtful |
|
Kyle Dugger
|
S | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Mac Jones
|
QB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Doubtful |
|
Raekwon McMillan
|
MLB | Thumb | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jakobi Meyers
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jalen Mills
|
CB | Hamstring | LP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Adrian Phillips
|
DB | Ribs | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Isaiah Wynn
|
OT | Hip | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Bailey Zappe will make his first NFL start after coming in to relieve Brian Hoyer last week. Hoyer is on the IR due to the concussion he suffered against the Packers and Mac Jones is still dealing with his high ankle sprain.
Zappe did throw for over 60 touchdowns last season at Western Kentucky (Go Hilltoppers!), but threw the ball just 15 times on 43 snaps in his first NFL action. For the season, the Patriots offense ranks 25th in the NFL in pass attempts.
Expect another conservative approach even against a Lions defense that has allowed at least 27 points in every game this season.
Dolphins at Jets
Dolphins
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Terron Armstead
|
OT | Toe | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Cethan Carter
|
TE | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Keion Crossen
|
DB | Glute/Shoulder | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Xavien Howard
|
CB | Groins | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Robert Jones
|
G | Back | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tua Tagovailoa
|
QB | Concussion/Back/Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jaylen Waddle
|
WR | Groin | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Brandon Jones
|
S | Chest | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Zach Sieler
|
DE | Hand | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Tanner Conner
|
TE | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Raekwon Davis
|
DT | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Trey Flowers
|
LB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Greg Little
|
OT | Finger | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Hunter Long
|
TE | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Cedrick Wilson
|
WR | Ribs/Toe | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Salvon Ahmed
|
RB | Back | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tyreek Hill
|
WR | Quad | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
– The Dolphins ruled Tua Tagovailoa out early this week and will be cautious after his scary concussion last Thursday night. That means it's Teddy Bridgewater time in South Beach.
Bridgewater averaged 8.4 yards per attempt in relief last week against the Bengals, tossing one touchdown and interception in the loss. One worry could be how the Dolphins deep passing game might suffer with Bridgewater under center.
He was just 4-9 on passes that travelled more than 10 yards beyond the line of scrimmage last week, which is stark compared to Tagovailoa completing 30 of his 46 completions that travelled that far.
Jets
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Max Mitchell
|
OT | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Quincy Williams
|
ILB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Breece Hall
|
RB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Marcell Harris
|
LB | Neck | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Zach Wilson
|
QB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Max Mitchell is the fourth Jets tackle to go down this year, but Duane Brown could be activated this weekend and immediately start at right tackle for New York. The five-time Pro Bowler was signed in the offseason, but has yet to play after suffering a shoulder injury in training camp.
If Brown isn't activated, Conor McDermott could play right tackle again with Alijah Vera-Tucker kicking out from guard to man the other tackle spot. Not an ideal scenario when facing the NFL's second-best pass rush according to pass rush win rate.
Falcons at Buccaneers
Falcons
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kyle Pitts
|
TE | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
– Kyle Pitts will be inactive this week, which shouldn't change the Atlanta offense much if you look at his involvement so far this season. He has just one game with more than two catches or 25 yards and has yet to score a touchdown.
– The loss of Cordarrelle Patterson looms large with Damien Williams still on the IR for at least one more week. Tyler Allgeier and Caleb Huntley each had 10 carries last week with Allgeier busting one for 42 yards and adding 20 yards in the passing game.
The Buccaneers have been the NFL's best team when it comes to covering running backs in the passing game, they've allowed just 48 receiving yards to running backs, nearly half of the next best team.
Buccaneers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tom Brady
|
QB | Right shoulder/Right finger | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Cameron Brate
|
TE | Concussion | DNP | DNP | LP | Out |
|
Carlton Davis
|
CB | Shoulder | FP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Russell Gage
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Chris Godwin
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Akiem Hicks
|
DE | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Julio Jones
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Breshad Perriman
|
WR | Knee/Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Logan Ryan
|
DB | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Donovan Smith
|
OT | Elbow | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Rakeem Nunez-Roches
|
DT | Illness | (-) | DNP | FP | (-) |
– Cade Otton is expected to be the Buccaneers' starting tight end with Cameron Brate sidelined with a concussion. The rookie had three catches for 29 yards last week against Kansas City.
Covering tight ends has been an issue for the Falcons defense. So far, they are allowing the second-most receptions and the third-most yards to opposing tight ends through four games.
– The Bucs will be missing Akiem Hicks for the third-straight week on defense. The veteran end is dealing with a foot injury and has been replaced by Rakeem Nunez-Roches.
Nunez-Roches has yet to make an impact, recording just one pressure and one tackle for loss in two games. He hasn't recorded a sack since 2017.
Titans at Commanders
Titans
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ola Adeniyi
|
OLB | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Treylon Burks
|
WR | Toe | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Zach Cunningham
|
ILB | Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Bud Dupree
|
OLB | Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Joe Jones
|
LB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Tory Carter
|
FB | Neck | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Amani Hooker
|
S | Concussion | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ugo Amadi
|
DB | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Nate Davis
|
G | Knee/Foot | (-) | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Caleb Farley
|
CB | Knee | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Ben Jones
|
C | Back | (-) | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Lonnie Johnson
|
CB | Illness | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
– Rookie Treylon Burks is going to miss a couple weeks as he recovers from turf toe. His absence creates more targets for Nick Westbrook-Ikhene or Kyle Philips, both of whom have under 10 catches and 100 yards this season.
– On a positive note, the Titans will get slot corner Ugo Amadi back after he missed two games with an ankle injury.
He's held opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating of 56.3 when targeting this year, second best on the team behind safety Amani Hooker.
Amadi will be matched up with Curtis Samuel, who leads the Commanders in targets and receptions this season.
Commanders
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Percy Butler
|
S | Quad | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Sam Cosmi
|
OT | Finger | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jahan Dotson
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Milo Eifler
|
LB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Curtis Samuel
|
WR | Illness | DNP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Charles Leno Jr.
|
OT | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
David Mayo
|
OLB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
William Jackson
|
CB | Back | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Logan Thomas
|
TE | Calf | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
– Rookie first-round pick Jahan Dotson will be absent this week after suffering a hamstring injury against the Cowboys. He leads the Commanders with four receiving touchdowns this season.
Cam Sims could slide into the starting lineup, but he has zero catches on the season and just three targets.
– Washington will also be without right tackle Sam Cosmi, who underwent thumb surgery this week. Cornelius Lucas is the next man up at that spot.
The veteran Lucas has earned the second-highest pass blocking grade on the Commanders in just 13 snaps on PFF.
49ers at Panthers
49ers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Arik Armstead
|
DT | Foot/Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Tyrion Davis-Price
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Javon Kinlaw
|
DT | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Tyler Kroft
|
TE | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Colton McKivitz
|
OT | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Tarvarius Moore
|
DB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Trent Williams
|
OT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ross Dwelley
|
TE | Rib | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jauan Jennings
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Danny Gray
|
WR | Hip | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– The interior of the 49ers' defensive line could be vulnerable this week with both Arik Armstead and Javon Kinlaw ruled out. Christian McCaffrey is averaging over 4.5 yards per carry when running behind center.
It will be Hassan Ridgeway and Kevin Givens tasked with stopping him. Both guys played over 30 snaps against the Rams last week and earned run defense grades over 70 from PFF.
– After a week rotating with Colton McKivitz, Jaylon Moore will step into the left tackle spot full-time with both McKivitiz and Trent Williams ruled out.
Moore allowed a sack and a quarterback in four snaps in Week 3, but recovered and didn't allow a pressure last week, albeit in just seven snaps.
Panthers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Laviska Shenault Jr.
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Marquis Haynes
|
DE | Knee | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Frankie Luvu
|
OLB | Shoulder | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Stantley Thomas-Oliver
|
CB | Thigh | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Xavier Woods
|
S | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Stephen Sullivan
|
TE | Back | FP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Shaq Thompson
|
OLB | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Laviska Shenault will be inactive this week thanks to two hamstring injuries. His 67-yard touchdown in Week 3 was a pivotal moment for an offense desperate for explosive plays.
Could 2021 second-round pick Terrace Marshall Jr. get some looks this week? He's played just four snaps all year and has been a healthy scratch for three games.
– The back end of the Panthers defense could be in rough shape if Xavier Woods is inactive. Fellow safety Jeremy Chinn is already on the IR.
Sean Chandler and Myles Hartsfield should split Chinn's snaps, with Chandler playing more deep safety and Hartsfield playing down in the slot.
The Panthers have Juston Burris on their roster too if they need to fill Woods's spot.
Eagles at Cardinals
Eagles
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jake Elliott
|
K | Right Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kyron Johnson
|
LB | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Patrick Johnson
|
LB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Avonte Maddox
|
CB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jordan Mailata
|
OT | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Boston Scott
|
RB | Rib | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Isaac Seumalo
|
G | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Darius Slay
|
CB | Forearm | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– The Eagles streak of injury luck ran out this week with a number of key players sidelined, starting with kicker Jake Elliott. Philadelphia signed Cameron Dicker to their practice squad and he will be active on game day.
Dicker the Kicker spent last season with the Texas Longhorns, making 13 of his 15 field goal attempts and handling punting duties as well. He will become the first NFL player born in Hong Kong.
– Offensively, the Eagles will be without Pro Bowl left tackle Jordan Mailata, who injured his shoulder last week. Jack Driscoll filled in against the Jaguars and allowed one sack and three additional pressures.
Former first-round pick Andre Dillard could fill in for Mailata, but he's on the IR recovering from a broken forearm. Dillard was active at practice this week and could be added to the 53-man roster on Saturday afternoon.
Cardinals
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marquise Brown
|
WR | Foot | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Max Garcia
|
G | Toe | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Rodney Hudson
|
C | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Rashard Lawrence
|
NT | Hand | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Matt Prater
|
K | Right Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Justin Pugh
|
G | Elbow | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Nick Vigil
|
OLB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Zaven Collins
|
ILB | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
A.J. Green
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
D.J. Humphries
|
OT | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Zeke Turner
|
LB | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
J.J. Watt
|
DE | Calf/Rest | LP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Rondale Moore
|
WR | Knee | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Trayvon Mullen
|
CB | Hamstring | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
– The Cardinals will also be without their kicker as Matt Prater is dealing with a hip injury. The team added former Chief and Jet Matt Ammendola to their practice squad and he will handle the kicking duties on Sunday.
Ammendola struggled in his last game with Kansas City, missing a field goal and an extra point in a 20-17 loss.
– The interior of the Cardinals' offensive line is banged up with Rodney Hudson listed as doubtful and Justin Pugh carrying a questionable designation into the weekend.
Sean Harlow could fill in for Hudson, but he's struggled this season with most of his work coming at left guard. Harlow allowed six pressures in an opening week loss to Kansas City.
With fellow backup Max Garcia out, it could be tough finding a replacement for Pugh if he's unable to go. Not an ideal situation in a week when they're tasked to block Fletcher Cox, Javon Hargrave and Jordan Davis.
Cowboys at Rams
Cowboys
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Quinton Bohanna
|
DT | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Noah Brown
|
WR | Neck | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jake Ferguson
|
TE | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Malik Hooker
|
FS | Thumb | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jayron Kearse
|
S | Kne | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jourdan Lewis
|
CB | Groin | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Connor McGovern
|
G | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Dak Prescott
|
QB | Right Thumb | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Dalton Schultz
|
TE | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Donovan Wilson
|
FS | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
CeeDee Lamb
|
WR | Groin | (-) | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jason Peters
|
OT | Chest | (-) | (-) | LP | Doubtful |
|
Tony Pollard
|
RB | Illness | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
– Jason Peters's impending absence means it will be up to Connor McGovern to handle the duties at left guard. The two had been a rotation in weeks prior. McGovern played 40 snaps last week, allowing three pressures and a sack against the Commanders.
– Tony Pollard is questionable after missing Friday's practice due to an illness. He struggled last week against Washington, carrying the ball eight times and earning only six yards.
Ezekiel Elliott is averaging under four yards per carry, but has seen his touches go up every week this season.
Rams
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brian Allen
|
C | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Cobie Durant
|
CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jordan Fuller
|
DB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Coleman Shelton
|
C | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
David Edwards
|
G | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
David Long
|
DB | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Taylor Rapp
|
S | Ribs | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Jeremiah Kolone will start at center for the Rams on Sunday. He got his first NFL action last week against the 49ers and allowed four pressures and earned a 38.6 offensive grade from PFF.
The good news is David Edwards should return to left guard after missing one game due to a concussion. Edwards has been a proficient run blocker, but he struggled in protection back in Week 1, allowing two sacks and six pressures against the Bills.
Bengals at Ravens
Bengals
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Devin Asiasi
|
TE | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tee Higgins
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Hayden Hurst
|
TE | Groin | LP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Evan McPherson
|
K | Groin | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Germaine Pratt
|
LB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Feels like Tee Higgins has been questionable every week this year, but he has yet to miss a game and has played at least 46 snaps in each of the last four games. At this point, it would be a surprise if he's inactive based on his history.
Ravens
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rashod Bateman
|
WR | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Josh Bynes
|
ILB | Hip | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
J.K. Dobbins
|
RB | Chest | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Justice Hill
|
RB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Justin Houston
|
OLB | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Patrick Mekari
|
OT | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Marcus Peters
|
CB | Quad | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Ronnie Stanley
|
OT | Ankle/Rest | FP | FP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Ben Cleveland
|
G | Foot | (-) | DNP | DNP | Out |
– Could Ronnie Stanley finally make his return to the field after sitting out 20 consecutive games? John Harbaugh told reporters this week that he feels good about the status of the All Pro left tackle and his full participation in practice this week is an encouraging sign.
If Stanley is inactive again, Patrick Mekari is healthy again so he can fill in for one more week.
– Devin Duvernay is third on the Ravens in targets this season, although he's far behind Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman in that category. Still, expect Duvernay to get more involved this week with Bateman sidelined with a foot injury.
After Bateman, only Demarcus Robinson has at least 10 targets, with five catches and 41 yards on his stat sheet this year.
Raiders at Chiefs
Raiders
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jayon Brown
|
ILB | Hamstring | LP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
Justin Herron
|
OT | Knee | LP | (-) | Moved to IR | |
|
Foster Moreau
|
TE | Knee | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
Denzel Perryman
|
MLB | Concussion | LP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Hunter Renfrow
|
WR | Concussion | FP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Roderic Teamer
|
SAF | Illness | DNP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Darren Waller
|
TE | Shoulder | LP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Sam Webb
|
CB | Hamstring | LP | LP | Unspecified | |
|
Rock Ya-Sin
|
CB | Knee | LP | FP | Unspecified |
Chiefs
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Harrison Butker
|
K | Left Ankle | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
Creed Humphrey
|
C | (NIR) Personal | DNP | (-) | Unspecified | |
|
Trey Smith
|
G | Pectoral | LP | LP | Unspecified | |
|
L'Jarius Sneed
|
CB | Ankle | FP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Michael Danna
|
DE | Calf | FP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Jody Fortson
|
TE | Shoulder | FP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Mecole Hardman
|
WR | Heel | FP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Skyy Moore
|
WR | Ankle | FP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
JuJu Smith-Schuster
|
WR | Quad | FP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
|
WR | Abdomen | FP | FP | Unspecified |
