While Tom Brady seemed to not even break a sweat in the Buccaneers win over the Eagles on Thursday night, there are a number of teams who are sweating over whether they will have the services of some of their best players come Sunday.
For a look at all of the non-roster injuries, bookmark the Injured Reserve tracker and reserve/COVID-19 List tracker. For all other injury news and analysis, check out the game-by-game breakdown of all the injury reports for this weekend’s action:
Miami Dolphins at Jacksonville Jaguars; (London), 9:30 AM
Dolphins
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Xavien Howard
|
CB | Shoulder/Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
DeVante Parker
|
WR | Shoulder/Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jacoby Brissett
|
QB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Byron Jones
|
CB | Achilles | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Adam Shaheen
|
TE | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Preston Williams
|
WR | Groin | LP | LP | Questionable | |
|
Brandon Jones
|
S | Ankle | FP | FP | LP | Questionable |
– Tua Tagovailoa is expected to return from the IR and start on Sunday. The Dolphins offense has struggled this season, scoring over 17 points just once and ranking 31st in net yards per pass attempt.
– Xavien Howard was dominant in 2020, but he has struggled this year, allowing an explosive pass play in each of the last four games and surrendering three touchdowns in Week 5 alone.
Expect Justin Coleman to start for Howard in London. He has forced just one incompletion this season, allowing 13.3 yards per completion.
Jaguars
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dakota Allen
|
LB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Lerentee McCray
|
DE/OLB | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Ben Bartch
|
OL | Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Tyson Campbell
|
CB | Toe | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Roy Robertson-Harris
|
DL | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tyler Shatley
|
OL | Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Myles Jack
|
LB | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Marvin Jones Jr.
|
WR | NIR – Personal | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Rashaad Coward
|
DT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Out |
– Linebacker Myles Jack will be absent after suffering an oblique injury against the Titans. Jack has struggled with injuries throughout his career, but this year he is simply struggling. He has allowed a passer rating of 141.7 when targeted this season and only 15 linebackers have more missed tackles this season.
Shaquille Quarterman will start in Jack’s spot. Quarterman has played just 45 snaps in the NFL, recording six tackles.
Kansas City Chiefs at Washington Football Team; 1:00 PM
Chiefs
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Anthony Hitchens
|
LB | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Jarran Reed
|
DT | NIR (Personal) | DNP | (-) | (-) | (-) |
|
Charvarius Ward
|
CB | Quad | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Blake Bell
|
TE | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Tyreek Hill
|
WR | Quad | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Chris Jones
|
DT | Wrist | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Joe Thuney
|
OL | Hand | DNP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
|
Chris Lammons
|
CB | Shin | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Lucas Niang
|
OL | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Joe Thuney was a full participant in practice on Friday despite dealing with a broken hand. The veteran guard hasn’t missed a game during his six years in the NFL and should be expected to start on Sunday.
– Chris Jones will miss his second-straight game with a wrist injury. The Chiefs defense has struggled all season, ranking last among points allowed and yards allowed per drive.
– Kansas City will also miss Clyde Edwards-Helaire who sprained his MCL last week. Backup Darrel Williams hasn’t been terribly effective this season, averaging just 3.8 yards per carry.
Washington
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sam Cosmi
|
OL | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Antonio Gibson
|
RB | Shin | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jared Norris
|
LB | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Curtis Samuel
|
WR | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Brandon Scherff
|
G | Knee | DNP | DNP | (-) | (-) |
|
Cam Sims
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jonathan Allen
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Dyami Brown
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Cole Holcomb
|
LB | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
James Smith-Williams
|
DE | Toe | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Sammis Reyes
|
TE | Back | (-) | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Terry McLaurin
|
WR | Hamstring | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
– The Washington receiving corps is extra thin this week with Curtis Samuel and Cam Sims both ruled out and tight end Logan Thomas occupying a spot on the IR.
Terry McLaurin’s late-week hamstring injury really throws a wrench into things, but he is still expected to suit up. Ricky Seals-Jones will start for Thomas and Adam Humphries and DeAndre Carter are the next two leading receivers for Washington.
Despite their putrid defense, the one thing the Chiefs have done well on that side of the ball is stop wide receivers. Kansas City has allowed the ninth-least yards to opposing wide receivers this season.
Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers; 1:00 PM
Vikings
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ben Ellefson
|
TE | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Alexander Mattison
|
RB | Shoulder | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Adam Thielen
|
WR | Foot | DNP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
Justin Jefferson
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
Anthony Barr
|
LB | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Michael Pierce
|
DT | Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ihmir Smith-Marsette
|
WR | Toe | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
C.J. Ham
|
FB | Quadriceps | LP | (-) | (-) | (-) |
|
Dalvin Cook
|
RB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Nick Vigil
|
LB | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Cameron Dantzler
|
CB | Illness | (-) | LP | FP | (-) |
– Dalvin Cook is expected to suit up after missing last week with a sprained ankle. Cook first injured his ankle in Week 2 and was inactive in Week 3 before struggling against the Browns in Week 4.
It is unclear if Cook will get his normal workload, but Alexander Mattison has been playing well in recent weeks and looks deserving of a bigger role in the offense.
Panthers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shaq Thompson
|
LB | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Cameron Erving
|
T | Neck | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Christian McCaffrey
|
RB | Hamstring | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
C.J. Henderson
|
CB | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Kamal Martin
|
LB | Concussion | (-) | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Deonte Brown
|
G | Knee | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
– The big news in Carolina is Christian McCaffrey will miss his third-straight game after suffering a hamstring injury early in Week 3. The running back seems to be going backwards after being limited in practice all week last week, but being downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday and Friday this week.
The Panthers could have benefitted from putting McCaffrey on the IR after he was injured, but chose against that, hoping he’d heal up quickly. Chuba Hubbard will get another start after rushing for over 100 yards against the Eagles last week.
Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants; 1:00 PM
Rams
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aaron Donald
|
DL | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jake Funk
|
RB | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Matt Gay
|
K | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Giants
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saquon Barkley
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kenny Golladay
|
WR | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Daniel Jones
|
QB | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Matt Skura
|
OL | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Andrew Thomas
|
T | Foot | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Rodarius Williams
|
CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | (-) | Moved to IR |
|
Ben Bredeson
|
G | Hand | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Nate Ebner
|
DB | Quad | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Jabrill Peppers
|
S | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Logan Ryan
|
DB | Hip | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Sterling Shepard
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Darius Slayton
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kadarius Toney
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Justin Hilliard
|
LB | Ankle | (-) | LP | (-) | Moved to IR |
– The loss of Saquon Barkley will put a lot of pressure on Devontae Booker to step up, but he has struggled all year, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry. However, the Rams are allowing 4.3 yards per carry to opposing running backs.
– Daniel Jones is expected to play after progressing through concussion protocol this week, but it is unknown who he will be throwing to. Kenny Golladay is out while Kadarius Toney and Darius Slayton are both listed as questionable.
The outlook for Toney is optimistic, although he will be matched up against Jalen Ramsey. Sterling Shepard is also expected to return after missing two games. He was the Giants leading receiver in Weeks 1 and 2.
Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens; 1:00 PM
Chargers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nasir Adderley
|
S | Hip | LP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Justin Jackson
|
RB | Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Drue Tranquill
|
LB | Chest | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Mike Williams
|
WR | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
– Michael Schofield will step in and start at right guard for Los Angeles after Oday Aboushi tore his ACL last week. He was the Chargers’ starting right guard in 2018 and 2019 before moving to Carolina last year. The 32-year-old did allow a quarterback hit in relief of Aboushi on Sunday.
Ravens
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ronnie Stanley
|
T | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Sammy Watkins
|
WR | Thigh | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
DeShon Elliott
|
S | Quad | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Geno Stone
|
S | Thigh | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Alejandro Villanueva
|
OT | Knee | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Lamar Jackson
|
QB | Illness | (-) | DNP | FP | (-) |
– The Ravens are dealing with offensive line issues too, missing Ronnie Stanley for the fifth-straight game. Despite being listed as questionable, Alejandro Villanueva is expected to be available.
The former Steeler has allowed two sacks and 12 pressures in four games at left tackle this season.
– The debut of Rashod Bateman should help mitigate the loss of Sammy Watkins on Sunday. Bateman hasn’t played in a football game since catching four passes against Purdue November of 2020.
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears; 1:00 PM
Packers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Davante Adams
|
WR | NIR | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Randall Cobb
|
WR | NIR | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jack Heflin
|
DL | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Elgton Jenkins
|
G | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Aaron Jones
|
RB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Dennis Kelly
|
T | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Kevin King
|
CB | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Josh Myers
|
C/G | Finger | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Vernon Scott
|
S | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Robert Tonyan
|
TE | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Malik Taylor
|
WR | Illness | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
– The Packers secondary is thin with Jaire Alexander on the IR and Kevin King out with a shoulder injury. Isaac Yiadom and Eric Stokes should be the starting outside cornerbacks after allowing six completions on 10 targets last week.
– The news is better along the Green Bay offensive line where Elgton Jenkins and Josh Myers could both return. While Lucas Patrick did perform well at center last week, the same can’t be said for Yosh Nijman, who allowed two sacks.
Bears
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Akiem Hicks
|
DL | Groin | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
J.P. Holtz
|
TE | Quad | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Caleb Johnson
|
LB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Khalil Mack
|
LB | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Allen Robinson II
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Christian Jones
|
LB | Back | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Darnell Mooney
|
WR | Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Xavier Crawford
|
DB | Back | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Duke Shelley
|
DB | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Justin Fields
|
QB | Rib/knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Joel Iyiegbuniwe
|
LB | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Danny Trevathan
|
LB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jakeem Grant Sr.
|
WR | Groin | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Ryan Nall
|
RB | Ankle | (-) | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Artie Burns
|
RB | Foot | (-) | (-) | FP | Questionable |
|
Eddie Jackson
|
RB | Knee | (-) | (-) | FP | Questionable |
– The Bears placed right tackle Germain Ifedi on the IR this week, which means Elijah Wilkinson will start for the next three weeks.
The five-year vet has made 19 starts at right tackle during the last two seasons. He played well on Sunday, allowing zero pressures on 12 pass-blocking snaps.
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts; 1:00 PM
Texans
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Justin Britt
|
OL | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Pharaoh Brown
|
TE | Shoulder | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Laremy Tunsil
|
OL | Thumb | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Deshaun Watson
|
QB | Not Injury Related | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Danny Amendola
|
WR | Thigh | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Rex Burkhead
|
RB | Hip/Knee | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kamu Grugier-Hill
|
LB | Hip | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Mark Ingram II
|
RB | Not Injury Related | (-) | DNP | (-) | (-) |
|
Desmond King II
|
DB | Hip | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
– Despite his expectation to play through the torn UCL in his thumb, Laremy Tunsil is out on Sunday. That leaves Geron Christian as the starting left tackle for the Texans.
The former third-round pick played well in relief of Tunsil on Sunday, allowing zero pressure and earning Pro Football Focus’s third-highest pass-blocking grade among tackles.
Colts
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rodrigo Blankenship
|
K | Right Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Darius Leonard
|
LB | Ankle/Shoulder | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Xavier Rhodes
|
CB | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Andrew Sendejo
|
S | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Braden Smith
|
T | Foot/Thumb | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kemoko Turay
|
DE | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jordan Wilkins
|
RB | Non-Football Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Rock Ya-Sin
|
CB | Ankle | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Kwity Paye
|
DE | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Isaac Rochell
|
DE | Illness | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– The Colts signed Michael Badgley to replace Rodrigo Blakenship this week. The former Charger spent one week with Tennessee this year, missing an extra point and his only field goal attempt.
– T.Y. Hilton will return from the IR this week after joining the team for a full practice on Friday. Hilton has yet to play this season due to a neck injury, but he has had a lot of success against Houston in his career.
In 18 games against the Texans, Hilton has caught 97 passes and averages 95.4 yards per game.
Cincinnati Bengals at Detroit Lions; 1:00 PM
Bengals
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Trey Hopkins
|
C | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Darius Phillips
|
CB | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
D’Ante Smith
|
G | Knee | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Quinton Spain
|
OG | NIR – Personal | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jackson Carman
|
G | NIR | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Joe Burrow
|
QB | Throat | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Joe Mixon
|
HB | Ankle | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
– Despite the questionable designation, Joe Mixon is expected to play and receive a full workload against the Lions. It could be a big day for Mixon, the Lions have allowed 10 touchdowns to opposing running backs and the sixth-most rushing yards.
As of this writing, backup running back Samaje Perine is still on the reserve/COVID-19 list, so that leaves Chris Evans and practice squad member Trayveon Williams as the only depth pieces behind Mixon.
– It was an interesting week for rookie Jackson Carman, but the rookie looks to be good to start at right guard after spending time on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Lions
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Corey Ballentine
|
CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | Moved to IR | |
|
Jamaal Williams
|
RB | Hip/Illness | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Trey Flowers
|
OLB | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
T.J. Hockenson
|
TE | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Amani Oruwariye
|
CB | Hip | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jonah Jackson
|
G | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
D’Andre Swift
|
RB | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns; 4:05 PM
Cardinals
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jordan Hicks
|
ILB | Toe | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
DeAndre Hopkins
|
WR | Illness | DNP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Rodney Hudson
|
OL | Ribs/Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Byron Murphy Jr.
|
CB | Ribs | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tanner Vallejo
|
ILB | Hand | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Marco Wilson
|
CB | Ribs | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kelvin Beachum
|
OL | Ribs | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Darrell Daniels
|
TE | Illness | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Chase Edmonds
|
RB | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kyler Murray
|
QB | Right Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Dennis Gardeck
|
OLB | Hand | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– The Cardinals made a move on Friday, trading for Zach Ertz to replace Maxx Williams at tight end. However, because Ertz played for the Eagles on Thursday night, he is ineligible to suit up on Sunday.
Darrell Daniels is off the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he has yet to catch a pass this season. Demetrius Harris is the only other tight end on the roster and is also searching for his first catch of the season.
The Browns have done a good job defending tight ends this season, allowing just 16 catches through five games.
Browns
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nick Chubb
|
RB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jadeveon Clowney
|
DE | Elbow/Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jack Conklin
|
T | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Myles Garrett
|
DE | Knee/Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
A.J. Green
|
CB | Shoulder/Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kareem Hunt
|
RB | Wrist/Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Malik Jackson
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Elijah Lee
|
LB | Hip | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Malik McDowell
|
DT | Elbow/Foot/Neck | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Takkarist McKinley
|
DE | Ankle/Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Greg Newsome II
|
CB | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
David Njoku
|
TE | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Malcolm Smith
|
LB | Abdomen | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
J.C. Tretter
|
C | Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Denzel Ward
|
CB | Neck | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Greedy Williams
|
CB | Shoulder/Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jedrick Wills Jr.
|
T | Ankle | LP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
– Nick Chubb will be out on Sunday after missing practice this week due to a calf injury. Expect Kareem Hunt to get the bulk of the work at running back, but he is considered questionable.
Demetric Felton is the next man up on the depth chart and he has impressed as a receiver in limited snaps. Even if Hunt is a go, Felton could receive a lot of attention as a receiver out of the backfield.
– Jadaveon Clowney was a surprise inactive last week due to knee soreness, but he did practice in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday this week. He might be a game-time decision again depending on how he feels during warmups.
– Browns cornerbacks are also questionable, except for Greedy Williams, who is expected to play. Rookie Greg Newsome II hasn’t played since Week 3 and Denzel Ward’s neck injury kept him limited in practice all week.
If both of those guys suit up, it could push Williams back to the bench. However, Williams has been the Browns best coverage player this season, according to PFF.
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos; 4:25 PM
Raiders
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Johnathan Abram
|
S | Shoulder/Calf | FP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Peyton Barber
|
RB | Toe | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Brandon Facyson
|
CB | Hip | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Johnathan Hankins
|
DT | Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Casey Hayward Jr.
|
CB | Knee | FP | FP | DNP | (-) |
|
Nate Hobbs
|
CB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Alec Ingold
|
FB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Quinton Jefferson
|
DT | Back | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Dallin Leavitt
|
S | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Cory Littleton
|
LB | Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Kolton Miller
|
T | Pectoral | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Carl Nassib
|
DE | NIR-Personal/Ribs | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Yannick Ngakoue
|
DE | NIR-Rest/Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Brandon Parker
|
T | Ribs | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Denzel Perryman
|
LB | Toe | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Roderic Teamer
|
S | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Darren Waller
|
TE | NIR-Rest/Knee | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Josh Jacobs
|
RB | Illness | (-) | DNP | LP | (-) |
– Despite spamming us with 18 players on this week’s injury report, the Raiders are relatively healthy. Johnathan Hankins is the only starter expected to be out on Sunday, but his play this season hasn’t been all that inspiring.
– Josh Jacobs has struggled since returning to the lineup two weeks ago, but he has had success against the Broncos in his career, rushing for 286 yards and scoring six touchdowns in three games against Denver.
Broncos
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mike Ford
|
CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Melvin Gordon III
|
RB | Hip | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kareem Jackson
|
S | Back | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Mike Purcell
|
DL | Back | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Ronald Darby
|
CB | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Shelby Harris
|
DE | Wrist | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Justin Simmons
|
S | Hand | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Courtland Sutton
|
WR | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Aaron Patrick
|
OLB | Ankle | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
– Ronald Darby should return to action after spending time on the IR. It is unclear whether Darby will start, Patrick Surtain II has taken his spot in the starting lineup, so it will be up to Darby to unseat Kyle Fuller at the left cornerback spot.
In his last three games, Fuller has allowed 10 completions on 10 targets for 180 yards.
Dallas Cowboys at New England Patriots; 4:25 PM
Cowboys
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dorance Armstrong
|
DE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Trevon Diggs
|
CB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Ezekiel Elliott
|
RB | Ribs | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Randy Gregory
|
DE | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Damontae Kazee
|
S | Hip | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Ty Nsekhe
|
T | Illness | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Donovan Wilson
|
S | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tyron Smith
|
T | Neck | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Despite being listed as questionable, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expects both Trevon Diggs and Tyron Smith to be “ready to play” on Sunday.
Diggs has been the best cornerback in football this year, intercepting six passes and allowing a passer rating of just 38.9 when targeted.
Patriots
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ja’Whaun Bentley
|
LB | Shoulder | LP | LP | (-) | (-) |
|
Cody Davis
|
DB | Knee | LP | LP | (-) | (-) |
|
Kyle Dugger
|
S | Hamstring | LP | LP | (-) | (-) |
|
Nick Folk
|
K | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Damien Harris
|
RB | Ribs | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Justin Herron
|
OL | Abdomen | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jonathan Jones
|
CB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Shaq Mason
|
G | Abdomen | DNP | LP | DNP | Out |
|
Jalen Mills
|
CB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Ronnie Perkins
|
LB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kyle Van Noy
|
LB | Groin | LP | LP | (-) | (-) |
|
Shaun Wade
|
CB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
– Mac Jones will have to play without either of his tackles on Sunday. Left tackle Isaiah Wynn is still on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Trent Brown was moved to the IR last week.
Shaq Mason will also be out, leading to Ted Karras getting the start at right guard. Yodny Cajuste should start at right tackle.
Bill Belichick wouldn’t commit to who will line up at left tackle, but if Justin Herron is healthy, it should be him after he played his best game of the year against Houston.
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers; 8:20 PM
Seahawks
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Damien Lewis
|
G | Illness | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Chris Carson
|
RB | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Bobby Wagner
|
LB | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Russell Wilson
|
QB | Right Finger | DNP | LP | LP | Out |
|
Kyle Fuller
|
C/G | Illness | LP | FP | (-) | (-) |
|
Penny Hart
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Darrell Taylor
|
DE | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
D.K. Metcalf
|
WR | Foot | LP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
Cedric Ogbuehi
|
T | Biceps | LP | DNP | Out |
– Chris Carson and Russell Wilson were both added the IR, so they will miss at least three games. Rashaad Penny is still on the IR, meaning Alex Collins should be the Seahawks’ lead running back on Sunday.
Geno Smith will start his first game since replacing Eli Manning in 2017. Smith started one game against the Steelers in 2013, completing just 19 of his 34 pass attempts and also tossing two interceptions.
Steelers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ben Roethlisberger
|
QB | Pectoral/Hip | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Melvin Ingram III
|
LB | Not Injury Related | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
JuJu Smith-Schuster
|
WR | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Trai Turner
|
G | Not Injury Related | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Chase Claypool
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
James Washington
|
WR | Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Carlos Davis
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Out |
|
Cameron Heyward
|
DT | Neck | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Cameron Sutton
|
CB | Groin | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Devin Bush
|
LB | Groin | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Ahkello Witherspoon
|
CB | Coaches Decision | (-) | DNP | FP | (-) |
– Juju Smith-Schuster will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Smith-Schuster hasn’t topped 52 yards or scored a touchdown.
A pending free agent, Smith-Schuster has seen his stock plummet after catching 111 passes for 1426 yards in his second year in the NFL. He signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh in the offseason in hopes of rehabilitating his value.
James Washington might take Smith-Schuster’s snaps, but most of the Steelers’ passing game already revolves around the trio of Najee Harris, Diontae Johnson, and Chase Claypool.
Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans; (Mon.) 8:15 PM
Bills
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ryan Bates
|
OL | Ankle | LP | FP | (-) | |
|
Jon Feliciano
|
G | Elbow | FP | FP | (-) | |
|
Taiwan Jones
|
RB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Matt Milano
|
LB | Hamstring | LP | LP | (-) |
Titans
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Caleb Farley
|
CB | Illness | DNP | FP | (-) | |
|
Kristian Fulton
|
CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Monty Rice
|
LB | Groin | DNP | FP | (-) | |
|
Rodger Saffold III
|
G | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Teair Tart
|
DT | Toe | DNP | LP | (-) | |
|
Khari Blasingame
|
FB | Shoulder | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Taylor Lewan
|
T | Toe | LP | FO | (-) | |
|
Jeremy McNichols
|
RB | Ankle | LP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Chester Rogers
|
WR | Groin | LP | FP | (-) | |
|
A.J. Brown
|
WR | Hamstring | FP | FP | (-) | |
|
Bud Dupree
|
OLB | Knee | FP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Julio Jones
|
WR | Hamstring | FP | FP | (-) | |
|
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
|
WR | Hamstring | FP | FP | (-) |
