Another Sunday, another round of significant injuries across the NFL.
As teams begin to game plan for Week 9, several will be doing so without key contributors.
From high-ankle sprains to potential season enders, here is a comprehensive look at the most impactful injuries from the past week of action and the initial timelines for their return.
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Biggest NFL Week 8 Injuries:
Patrick Surtain Injury Update
Broncos CB Patrick Surtain left early in the second half due to a shoulder injury.
Surtain suffered a leg injury early on as well, but returned quickly after a brief trip to the medical tent.
He did not return to the game after the shoulder issue and a trip to the IR could be in order depending on the severity of his pectoral strain.
Cam Skattebo Injury Update
Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo had to be carted off the field in the second quarter against the Eagles after his leg got caught underneath himself and a defender on a tackle attempt.
Skattebo immediately called for the trainers, and his teammates were visibly upset on the field.
After the game, it was confirmed he suffered a dislocated ankle, and he is expected to miss the rest of the season. He was placed on the IR on Tuesday.
Tyrone Tracy handled 10 carries and caught the ball twice filling in for Skattebo.
Saquon Barkley Injury Update
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley had his best game of the season, rushing for 150 yards, but sat out the end of Sunday's win due to a groin injury.
Following the game, Barkley told reporters he just tweaked his groin and he could have returned if necessary.
Backup Tank Bigsby rushed for 104 yards on nine carries
The Eagles have a bye coming up, so Barkley shouldn't miss any time.
Quinshon Judkins Injury Update
Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins was forced out of the game on Sunday due to a shoulder injury.
There have been no updates on the severity of the injury, but the Browns do have a bye in Week 9, giving the rookie an extra week to recover, assuming the issue is minor.
Dylan Sampson filled in as the lead back following the injury.
Other Notable Week 8 Injuries
- Falcons WR Drake London was a surprise inactive this week. He was a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a lingering hip injury and was ruled questionable on Saturday. Atlanta was also without QB Michael Penix.
- Broncos WR Marvin Mims is in the concussion protocol.
- Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson aggravated his hip injury. He is currently considered “day-to-day” by the team.
- Bills DL Ed Oliver reportedly suffered a torn biceps, an injury that will likely end his season. He was placed on the IR on Tuesday.
- Panthers DL Derrick Brown suffered a knee injury, but the team believes he escaped a serious injury. The same is not true of RG Brady Christensen, who suffered a torn Achilles.
- The Browns suffered several injuries on defense. CB Tyson Campbell (concussion) and S Rayshawn Jenkins (groin) both left the game early. The bigger concern is rookie LB Carson Schwesinger, who suffered a high ankle sprain.
- The 49ers dealt with even more injuries on defense, with LB Dee Winters (knee) and DL Jordan Elliott (ankle) leaving early.
- Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick left near the end of the game with a finger injury.
- Chargers CB Tarheeb Still is expected to miss two to four weeks with an MCL sprain.
- Buccaneers EDGE Haason Reddick is currently dealing with a sprained ankle and knee soreness according to Todd Bowles.
- The Commanders expect Jayden Daniels to participate in practice as early as Wednesday this week. He missed Week 8 due to a hamstring injury. Washington also considers Terry McLaurin “day-to-day” after he suffered a quad injury against the Chiefs.
- The Vikings expect JJ McCarthy to have a full week of practice before he returns to the starting lineup this week against the Lions. Carson Wentz has been moved to the IR after undergoing surgery to fix his injured left shoulder.