As we enter Week 8, there are two types of teams; those who are getting healthy and those who are falling apart.
A well-placed bye week can contribute to a team's health, especially at this time of the year and Week 8 will feature six teams playing after resting last week. For a look at all of the non-roster injuries, check out our Injured Reserve tracker and our reserve/COVID-19 list tracker.
For all the other news, check out this week's injury reports with analysis on the biggest storylines and question marks:
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons; 1:00 PM
Panthers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.J. Henderson
|
CB | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Shaq Thompson
|
LB | Foot | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Terrace Marshall Jr.
|
WR | Concussion | DNP | DNP | LP | Out |
|
Giovanni Ricci
|
FB | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Cameron Erving
|
T | Neck | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Daviyon Nixon
|
DT | Knee | LP | DNP | (-) | Moved to IR |
|
Darryl Johnson
|
DE | Hamstring | (-) | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Trent Scott
|
T | Finger | (-) | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Matt Paradis
|
C | Back | (-) | LP | LP | (-) |
– Despite being listed as questionable, Matt Rhule expects Shaq Thompson to suit up for the first time since Week 4. His return should push Jermaine Carter to play a more complementary role after playing over 65 snaps in each of the last three games.
– The Panthers will also get Cam Erving back after he missed Week 7 due to an illness. Brady Christensen struggled in his spot, allowing two sacks and six total pressures.
– As for Stephon Gilmore, the Panthers are going to wait until Saturday afternoon before they commit to him returning. The former Defensive Player of the Year would replace Keith Taylor on the outside in the Carolina defense.
Falcons
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Avery Williams
|
CB | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
A.J. Terrell
|
CB | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
– The Falcons are pretty healthy, although Dante Fowler Jr. is on the Injured Reserve. Adetokunbo Ogundeji got his first NFL start last week and struggled to make an impact, registering zero pressures on 32 pass-rushing snaps against the Dolphins.
San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears; 1:00 PM
49ers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Azeez Al-Shaair
|
LB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Dee Ford
|
DL | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Maurice Hurst
|
DL | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Javon Kinlaw
|
DT | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Samson Ebukam
|
LB | Ankle | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Deebo Samuel
|
WR | Calf | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jaquiski Tartt
|
S | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Trent Williams
|
T | Ankle/Elbow | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Marcell Harris
|
LB | Thumb | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Trey Lance
|
QB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
– Trey Lance is expected to return after a two-week absence due to a knee injury. The rookie QB has made just one start so far this season, but he has thrown three touchdowns despite completing 52 percent of his passes.
Chicago's pass defense has allowed only Jared Goff and Matt Stafford to pass for over 250 yards against them this season.
– With Javon Kinlaw and Maurice Hurst both out, Kentavius Street and D.J. Jones will start at defensive tackle.
Street has recorded a sack in each of his two starts this season. Jones has made eight stops this season and earned a 71.2 run defense grade from Pro Football Focus.
Bears
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Khalil Mack
|
LB | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Tashaun Gipson Sr.
|
DB | Hip | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jakeem Grant Sr.
|
WR | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Akiem Hicks
|
DL | Groin | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
J.P. Holtz
|
TE | Quad | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Bilal Nichols
|
DL | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Allen Robinson II
|
WR | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jesper Horsted
|
TE | Knee | (-) | (-) | FP | Questionable |
|
Sam Kamara
|
LB | Knee | (-) | FP | FP | Questionable |
– Khalil Mack will miss his first game since 2018 with a foot injury. The Bears allowed just 19 total points in his two missed contests that season. The loss of Mack will be mitigated by the return of Robert Quinn, who was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list this week.
Quinn has five sacks and 18 total pressures this season. Trevis Gipson earned a pair of pressures last week in his first start of the season.
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts; 1:00 PM
Titans
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Khari Blasingame
|
FB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Bud Dupree
|
OLB | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Amani Hooker
|
DB | Groin | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Chris Jackson
|
DB | Foot | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Julio Jones
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Monty Rice
|
LB | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Chester Rogers
|
WR | Groin | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Teair Tart
|
DT | Groin | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Bobby Hart
|
T | Chest | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Kendall Lamm
|
T | Ankle | FP | FP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Taylor Lewan
|
T | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Josh Reynolds
|
WR | Illness | (-) | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Darrynton Evans
|
RB | Knee | (-) | LP | DNP | Moved to IR |
|
Harold Landry III
|
OLB | Hamstring | (-) | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Denico Autry
|
DL | Knee | (-) | (-) | LP | (-) |
|
Rashaan Evans
|
LB | Ankle | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
– Taylor Lewan will return after missing Week 7 due to a concussion. Ever since his nightmarish Week 1, Lewan has settled in, allowing just six pressures and one sack in the four starts since.
– Julio Jones returns to the bench with the same hamstring injury that cost him Weeks 4 and 5. Marcus Johnson started the last time Jones was out, catching three of his four targets for 52 yards.
Colts
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
T.Y. Hilton
|
WR | Quad | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
BoPete Keyes
|
CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Xavier Rhodes
|
CB | Calf | DNP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Nyheim Hines
|
RB | Ribs | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Braden Smith
|
T/G | Foot/Thumb | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Jonathan Taylor
|
RB | Ribs | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Kemoko Turay
|
DE | Groin | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Rock Ya-Sin
|
CB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jordan Wilkins
|
RB | Non-Football Illness | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– T.Y. Hilton “looked good” in practice on Friday, according to Frank Reich. His return would be huge for an offense desperate for a deep threat with Parris Campbell nursing a foot injury on the IR.
Carson Wentz has the NFL's highest passer rating on deep throws this season and the Titans have both Kristian Fulton and Caleb Farley on the IR.
Replacement Greg Mabin was targeted just once by the Chiefs last week, but he has allowed 15.0 yards per reception in his five-year career.
Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans; 1:00 PM
Rams
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Andrew Whitworth
|
OL | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jordan Fuller
|
S | Knee | DNP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
|
Robert Rochell
|
DB | Knee | DNP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
|
Sebastian Joseph-Day
|
DL | Chest | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Terrell Lewis
|
OLB | Ribs | DNP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Tremayne Anchrum Jr.
|
OL | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jalen Ramsey
|
CB | Illness | (-) | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Desean Jackson
|
WR | Rest | (-) | (-) | DNP | Out |
– Thirty-nine-year-old Andrew Whitworth will be absent on Sunday after suffering a knee injury in Week 7. Former third-round pick Joseph Noteboom will make his first start of the season at left tackle.
Noteboom started the final seven games of 2020 at left tackle for the Rams after Whitworth went down. He allowed just one sack in those contests.
– Despite the “rest” designation, Desean Jackson will actually miss Sunday's game while trying to find a new team. The Rams have allowed to veteran receiver to peruse the trade market and see if he can find a partner for Los Angeles to make a deal.
Since his three-catch, 120-yard outburst in Week 3, Jackson has caught just three passes and played just four snaps last week.
Texans
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Justin Britt
|
OL | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Christian Kirksey
|
LB | Thumb | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Justin McCray
|
OL | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Deshaun Watson
|
QB | Not Injury Related | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Rex Burkhead
|
RB | Hip | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jaleel Johnson
|
DL | Back | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Pharaoh Brown
|
TE | Thigh | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
– The big note for the Texans this week is Tyrod Taylor won't be activated off the IR despite joining the team in practice. The veteran is still dealing with a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2.
That means Davis Mills will make his sixth-straight start. Outside of a 312-yard, three-touchdown performance against the Patriots, the rookie has struggled, throwing just two touchdowns to seven interceptions and never averaging more than six yards per attempt.
Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets; 1:00 PM
Bengals
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chris Evans
|
HB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Trey Hopkins
|
C | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Trey Hendrickson
|
DE | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jackson Carman
|
G | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Auden Tate
|
WR | Thigh | FP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Jets
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tevin Coleman
|
RB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Joe Flacco
|
QB | Non-Injury | DNP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Bryce Huff
|
DL | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Trevon Wesco
|
TE | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Quincy Williams
|
LB | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Zach Wilson
|
QB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ashtyn Davis
|
S | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Tyler Kroft
|
TE | Back | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Shaq Lawson
|
DL | Wrist | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
C.J. Mosley
|
LB | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Corey Davis
|
WR | Hip | (-) | LP | DNP | Doubtful |
– Mike White will make his first NFL start with Zach Wilson nursing a sprained PCL. White got his first action last week in relief of Wilson, completing 20 of his 32 attempts for 202 yards, but did toss a pair of interceptions.
The Jets did trade for Joe Flacco this week and he should be the backup after joining the team in practice on Friday.
– Things won't be easy for White with Corey Davis listed as “doubtful” for Sunday. Davis leads the Jets in targets, catches, yards and touchdowns.
Davis's injury could lead to more snaps for Denzel Mims, who has been active in just four games, but does have four catches for 79 yards and he leads the team in yards per target, albeit in a small sample size.
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills; 1:00 PM
Dolphins
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jerome Baker
|
LB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Xavien Howard
|
CB | Shoulder/Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Noah Igbinoghene
|
CB | Knee/Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Brandon Jones
|
S | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Byron Jones
|
CB | Achilles/Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Greg Mancz
|
OL | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
DeVante Parker
|
WR | Shoulder/Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jaelan Phillips
|
LB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Elandon Roberts
|
LB | Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jacoby Brissett
|
QB | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Zach Sieler
|
DT | Ribs | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Tua Tagovailoa
|
QB | Ribs | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Jason McCourty was added to the IR this week after suffering a foot injury against Atlanta. The veteran safety had seen his snaps dwindle in recent weeks with the emergence of second-round rookie Jevon Holland.
Holland has been targeted nine times in pass coverage, allowing six completions and earning two pass breakups.
Bills
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spencer Brown
|
OT | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Dawson Knox
|
TE | Hand | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Justin Zimmer
|
DT | Foot | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Boogie Basham
|
DE | Illness | (-) | DNP | (-) | (-) |
– Tommy Sweeney will start at tight end with Dawson Knox out with a broken hand. Amazingly, Sweeney is averaging 1.0 yards per catch on his four receptions. He is the fourth player in NFL history to average 1.0 yards per catch with at least four receptions and the first to do so since 1969.
Left tackle Dion Dawkins also compared Sweeney to Michael Scott and Steve from Blues Clues on Friday. So, yeah.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns; 1:00 PM
Steelers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ben Roethlisberger
|
QB | Pectoral/Hip | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Melvin Ingram III
|
LB | Groin | LP | LP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Chase Claypool
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Anthony McFarland Jr.
|
RB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Zach Banner
|
OT | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Eric Ebron
|
TE | Hamstring | (-) | LP | DNP | Out |
– Eric Ebron will miss his first game of the season with a hamstring injury. He's been the teams' second tight end behind rookie Pat Freiermuth, catching just seven passes for 47 yards on 13 targets.
The Steelers will turn to Zach Gentry in two tight end sets, however Pittsburgh has used 12 personnel just 16 percent of the time.
– Melvin Ingram is doubtful for Sunday, although that designation has nothing to do with his trade request according to Mike Tomlin.
Browns
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Odell Beckham Jr.
|
WR | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Nick Chubb
|
RB | Calf | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jadeveon Clowney
|
DE | Ankle/Groin/Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Jack Conklin
|
T | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Tony Fields II
|
LB | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
A.J. Green
|
CB | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Blake Hance
|
G | Elbow | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Malik Jackson
|
DT | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Richard LeCounte III
|
S | NIR/Discipline | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jarvis Landry
|
WR | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Baker Mayfield
|
QB | Left Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Donovan Peoples-Jones
|
WR | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Malcolm Smith
|
LB | Abdomen | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
J.C. Tretter
|
C | Knee | LP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
Denzel Ward
|
CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jedrick Wills Jr.
|
T | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Mack Wilson
|
LB | Calf | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Takkarist McKinley
|
DE | Groin | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
– Despite listing 18 players on the injury report, the big news in Cleveland is who will be returning this week. Baker Mayfield is back after missing Week 7 due to a labrum injury in his non-throwing shoulder.
Despite losing his last two starts, Mayfield has thrown for four touchdowns in his last two games after throwing just two in his first four starts of the season.
– Nick Chubb is also returning after D'Ernest Johnson did his best Jim Brown impression last Thursday night. The Browns boast the NFL's best rushing attack, leading in yards, touchdowns, and yards per attempt.
With Kareem Hunt still on the IR, expect Chubb and Johnson to take the bulk of the action with Demetric Felton being primarily being used as a receiver.
Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions; 1:00 PM
Eagles
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jack Anderson
|
C/G | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside
|
WR | Back | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Javon Hargrave
|
DT | Shoulder | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Anthony Harris
|
S | Thumbs/Groin | DNP | LP | LP | Doubtful |
|
Jason Kelce
|
C | Foot/Rest | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Ryan Kerrigan
|
DE | Groin | LP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Zech McPhearson
|
CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Miles Sanders
|
RB | Ankle/Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
DeVonta Smith
|
WR | Headache | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Landon Dickerson
|
OL | Hip | (-) | LP | FP | (-) |
– Miles Sanders is expected to be added to the IR after spraining his ankle last week. Rookie Kenny Gainwell and Boston Scott split up the touches pretty evenly after Sanders went out last week.
Veteran Jordan Howard is also expected to be added from the practice squad and could be used as a bruiser between the tackles. However, Jalen Hurts is the Eagles' leading rusher and the quarterback should get the bulk of the work in the running game again.
– Safety Anthony Harris will miss his second-straight game with a groin injury and injuries to both thumbs. Marcus Epps started last week and allowed a touchdown in coverage.
Lions
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jerry Jacobs
|
CB | Illness | (-) | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
A.J. Parker
|
CB | Neck | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Trey Flowers
|
OLB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
T.J. Hockenson
|
TE | Ankle/Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
D'Andre Swift
|
RB | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jamaal Williams
|
RB | Thigh | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jason Cabinda
|
FB | Hip | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– A.J. Parker and Jerry Jacobs are both questionable, leaving the Detroit secondary in a state of flux. Parker has been the team's nickelback this season, but veteran slot corner Nickell Robey-Coleman is on the practice squad and could earn a call-up against his former team.
– Trey Flowers is questionable with a knee injury, but he was able to play through it last week and record three tackles.
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers; 4:05 PM
Patriots
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
David Andrews
|
C | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Ja'Whaun Bentley
|
LB | Ribs | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kendrick Bourne
|
WR | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kyle Dugger
|
DB | Neck | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Nick Folk
|
K | Left Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Davon Godchaux
|
DT | Finger | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Dont'a Hightower
|
LB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Brandon King
|
LB | Thigh | LP | LP | LP | Out |
|
Shaq Mason
|
OL | Abdomen | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jonnu Smith
|
TE | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Josh Uche
|
LB | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kyle Van Noy
|
LB | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Shaun Wade
|
CB | Concussion | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Deatrich Wise Jr.
|
DL | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Carl Davis
|
DL | Hand | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
– The Patriots are up to their old tricks, listing 30 percent of their roster as questionable after limiting them all in practice this week. The only player who is definitely out is Brandon King, who has played mostly on special teams this season.
Chargers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nasir Adderley
|
S | Hip | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Drue Tranquill
|
LB | Chest | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Mike Williams
|
WR | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Austin Ekeler
|
RB | Hip | (-) | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
– Austin Ekeler suffered a hip injury on Wednesday and is questionable heading into the weekend. Brandon Staley described his ailment as soreness and is “real hopeful” his running back will be available.
Ekeler is the only Charger with over 100 rushing yards this season, but Larry Rountree is next on the depth chart. The sixth-round rookie is averaging 2.5 yards per carry on his 24 touches this season. The Patriots have allowed 3.8 yards per carry this season, fourth best in the NFL.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Seattle Seahawks; 4:05 PM
Jaguars
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ben Bartch
|
OL | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Tyson Campbell
|
CB | Toe | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
DaVon Hamilton
|
DT | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Myles Jack
|
LB | Back | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Ross Matiscik
|
LS | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Tyler Shatley
|
OL | Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jay Tufele
|
DT | Hand | DNP | DNP | DNP | Moved to IR |
– Coming off the bye week, Jay Tufele is the only Jaguar who is ruled out. However, the rookie has played just 13 snaps this season. Things do get complicated with nose tackle DaVon Hamilton listed as “questionable.”
Malcom Brown could slide to the inside from his defensive end position if Hamilton is out. Roy Robertson-Harris and Adam Gotsis would then start on the ends.
Seahawks
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Duane Brown
|
T | Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Brandon Shell
|
T | Ankle | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Marquise Blair
|
FS | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Alex Collins
|
RB | Groin | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Damien Lewis
|
G | Shoulder | FP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
D.K. Metcalf
|
WR | Foot | FP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
John Reid
|
CB | Knee | FP | FP | (-) | (-) |
|
Darrell Taylor
|
DE | Neck | FP | (-) | (-) | (-) |
|
Jordyn Brooks
|
LB | Elbow | FP | FP | (-) | (-) |
– Ugo Amadi will start at safety with Marquise Blair out. The pair had been splitting time as the nickelback this season with Amadi allowing a passer rating of 112.7 on his 20 targets.
– Duane Brown has been “feeling lousy” this week according to Pete Carroll. He should still start at left tackle. Jamarco Jones is the backup option.
– Alex Collins should also be expected to play this week. He was held out of practice early last week as well, but still got 17 touches. Expect more work for Rashaad Penny as well after he was activated from the IR last week.
Washington Football Team at Denver Broncos; 4:25 PM
Washington
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dyami Brown
|
WR | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Sam Cosmi
|
OL | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Terry McLaurin
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Curtis Samuel
|
WR | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Wes Schweitzer
|
G | Neck | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Antonio Gibson
|
RB | Shin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
William Jackson III
|
CB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Brandon Scherff
|
G | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Ricky Seals-Jones
|
TE | Quad | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Cam Sims
|
WR | hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Danny Johnson
|
CB | Wrist | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Cornelius Lucas
|
T | Illness | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
– Despite earning 28 touches in the last two weeks, Antonio Gibson is playing less snaps while dealing with stress fractures in his shin.
J.D. McKissic is now playing over 60 percent of the snaps at running back for Washington and has been used a lot in the passing game, earning 16 targets in the past two weeks.
Broncos
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Von Miller
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Mike Purcell
|
DL | Thumb | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Garett Bolles
|
T | Foot | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Tyrie Cleveland
|
WR | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jamar Johnson
|
S | Quad | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Aaron Patrick
|
LB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Malik Reed
|
LB | Hip | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Baron Browning
|
LB | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jonathon Cooper
|
LB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Teddy Bridgewater
|
QB | Oblique | (-) | FP | FP | (-) |
– With Mike Purcell out, DeShawn Williams will start at nose tackle on Sunday. Williams has a wild story, waiting five years between NFL appearances before joining the Broncos last year. He had three tackles last week.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints; 4:25 PM
Buccaneers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Giovani Bernard
|
RB | Chest | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Antonio Brown
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Lavonte David
|
ILB | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Jamel Dean
|
CB | Shoulder/Thumb | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Dee Delaney
|
CB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
O.J. Howard
|
TE | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Rob Gronkowski
|
TE | Ribs | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Anthony Nelson
|
OLB | Elbow | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jason Pierre-Paul
|
OLB | Shoulder/Hand | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Richard Sherman
|
CB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Ndamukong Suh
|
DL | Knee | DNP | FP | DNP | (-) |
|
Steve McLendon
|
DL | Not injury related | (-) | DNP | FP | (-) |
– Antonio Brown is the only Buccaneer ruled out for Sunday afternoon. This will be his second-straight absence. The Bucs relied on Mike Evans and Chris Godwin last week with each guy receiving 10 targets.
– Richard Sherman, Lavonte David and Rob Gronkowski all “have a chance” to play according to Bruce Arians. The defensive players haven't played since Week 6 and Gronkowski has been ruled out since Week 4 with broken ribs.
Saints
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Andrus Peat
|
G/T | Pectoral | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Dwayne Washington
|
RB | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Taysom Hill
|
QB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Deonte Harris
|
WR/RS | Hamstring | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Payton Turner
|
DE | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Marshon Lattimore
|
CB | Hand | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– The Buccaneers blitz at the highest rate in the NFL and New Orleans will be missing their left guard Andrus Peat.
Calvin Throckmorton should make the start after ranking as the Saints second-best pass blocker last week in relief of Peat.
– Perhaps more worrisome is the continued absence of Taysom Hill. The offensive weapon hasn't practiced since suffering a concussion in Week 5. Even without Hill, the Saints still boast the second-best red zone offense in the NFL.
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings; 8:20 PM
Cowboys
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dorance Armstrong
|
DE | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Trevon Diggs
|
CB | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Randy Gregory
|
DE | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Dak Prescott
|
QB | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tyron Smith
|
T | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Cedrick Wilson
|
WR | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Donovan Wilson
|
S | Groin | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Dak Prescott's calf is probably the biggest question mark of the weekend. After injuring the leg in final play of the Cowboys Week 6 win, Prescott got to rest on the bye last week.
However, despite sounding optimistic last week, backup Cooper Rush took every first-team snap in practice this week. If you needed another sign to be pessimistic, consider this: Dallas opened as a 2.5-point favorite, but is currently considered a three-point underdog to the Vikings.
Vikings
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Anthony Barr
|
LB | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Ben Ellefson
|
TE | Knee/Foot | LP | DNP | (-) | Moved to IR |
|
Patrick Jones II
|
DE | Knee | (-) | (-) | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Michael Pierce
|
DT | Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Adam Thielen
|
WR | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Dede Westbrook
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
– Michael Pierce is the only Viking ruled out for Sunday night. The defensive tackle hasn't played since injuring his elbow in Week 4. The Vikings rushing defense has struggled this season, ranking 30th in the NFL in yards per carry allowed.
New York Giants at Kansas City Chiefs; (Mon.) 8:15 PM
Giants
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saquon Barkley
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Lorenzo Carter
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Nate Ebner
|
DB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Kenny Golladay
|
WR | Knee | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Kadarius Toney
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | LP | (-) | |
|
Evan Engram
|
TE | Calf | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Danny Shelton
|
DL | Pec | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Sterling Shepard
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Kaden Smith
|
TE | Knee | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Carter Coughlin
|
LB | Ankle | (-) | DNP | (-) |
Chiefs
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chris Jones
|
DT | NIR (Personal)/Groin/Wrist | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Anthony Hitchens
|
LB | Tricep | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Khalen Saunders
|
DT | Knee | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Michael Burton
|
FB | Pectoral | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Travis Kelce
|
TE | Neck | FP | FP | (-) | |
|
Trey Smith
|
OL | Ankle | FP | FP | (-) | |
|
L'Jarius Sneed
|
CB | Wrist | FP | FP | (-) | |
|
Joe Thuney
|
OL | Hand | FP | FP | (-) | |
|
Darrel Williams
|
RB | Hamstring | FP | FP | (-) | |
|
Tyrann Mathieu
|
DB | Illness | (-) | DNP | (-) | |
|
Chad Henne
|
QB | Right Finger | (-) | FP | (-) | |
|
Mike Remmers
|
T | Knee | (-) | LP | (-) | |
|
Charvarius Ward
|
CB | Foot | (-) | LP | (-) |
