NEWSLETTER
The big injury to track all week will definitely be Packers’ quarterback Jordan Love. Malik Willis stepped in and performed nicely, but with tougher opponents ahead and the Lions putting another win on the board, the Packers need to get their QB1 healthy and ready for the home stretch.
The surprise midweek injury turned out to be Rams star wideout Puka Nacua showing up with a knee injury on Thursday. Sources are saying it’s not believed to be serious, but we’ll still have to see what his status is for Sunday’s game vs the Seahawks. He’s listed as limited in practice reports.
Injury report updates from around the league following week eight of the NFL season:
Arizona Cardinals
- DL Naquan Jones left in the first quarter with a hand injury but returned in the third.
- DE Darius Robinson was activated from the injured reserve on Monday.
- OT Jonah Williams saw his practice window to come off IR opened this week.
Atlanta Falcons
- DL Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle) left in the third quarter and did not return. DNP Wednesday.
- RG Chris Lindstrom (knee) missed time in the fourth quarter. Questionable.
- LB Troy Andersen (knee) is day-to-day and possibly closer to returning after missing a handful of games. Heads into the game with a questionable tag.
Baltimore Ravens
- DE Brent Urban was ruled out of Sunday’s game with a concussion. DNP on Wednesday.
- DT Michael Pierce was ruled out with a calf injury. He is headed to the IR, but it is not viewed as a season-ending injury.
- CB’s Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins both returned to the practice field on Wednesday.
- CB Arthur Maulet did not practice on Wednesday, but returned Thursday as a full participant
- DT Travis Jones (ankle) DNP Wednesday
- QB Lamar Jackson is off the injury report altogether after a bit of a scare on Wednesday and Thursday.
Buffalo Bills
- WR Curtis Samuel and LB Terrel Bernard missed Sunday’s game. Both are limited at practice on Wednesday.
- CB Christian Benford has downgraded to limited on Thursday with a wrist injury.
- WR Amari Cooper was a limited participant on Wednesday and Thursday with a wrist injury.
Carolina Panthers
- TE Feleipe Franks sustained a concussion on punt coverage
- OLB D.J. Johnson sprained his right ankle.
- RB Jonathan Brooks‘ status is still up in the air, according to Dave Canales.
- QB Andy Dalton is still dealing with a thumb injury and who starts for week 9 at QB is still up in the air. Bryce Young will get another start.
- LB Jadeveon Clowney DNP on Wednesday, but it was listed as rest. He’s a possible trade candidate ahead of the deadline.
- TE Tommy Tremble (back), OL Ikem Ekwonu (ankle), LB DJ Johnson (ankle) and TE Felipe Franks (concussion) DNP on Wednesday. Tremble and Johnson upgraded to limited for Thursday but Franks and Ekwonu missed again.
Chicago Bears
- LT Braxton Jones left in the first half with a knee injury. He is week-to-week and will miss time, but he likely avoided a major injury. OUT Sunday.
- OT Kiran Amegadjie is also out Sunday.
- G Teven Jenkins (knee) left late in the game, he was listed as limited on the estimated injury report Wednesday. He DNP on Thursday.
- G Bill Murray (chest) was knocked out in the fourth.
- The team has opened the practice window for OL Ryan Bates to return to from the IR. He was a limited participant on Thursday.
- S Jaquan Brisker will miss this week.
Cincinnati Bengals
- OT Orlando Brown Jr. left with the game (knee) last week and is doubtful Sunday.
- WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) heads into this week doubtful to play
- DE Sam Hubbard (hamstring) was limited in practice on Thursday
- S Geno Stone is still limited in practice as he works through his shin injury.
- RB Zach Moss (neck)nis doubtful.
Cleveland Browns
- CB Denzel Ward left in the third quarter last Sunday but did clear the concussion protocol.
- LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) has been placed on the IR
- Edge Rusher Za’Darius Smith missed Wednesday’s practice with an illness.
- LT Jedrick Wills and S Ronnie Hickman returned to practice Wednesday.
- TE David Njoku missed practice with an ankle injury on Thursday.
Dallas Cowboys
- RB Rico Dowdle missed the Sunday Night Matchup due to illness; he was ruled out just before the game.
- LB Micah Parsons is still not practicing and will likely miss his fourth straight game.
- K Brandon Aubrey is again missing practice for jury duty.
- OL Zach Martin (shoulder) DNP on Wednesday but was upgraded to limited for Thursday
- CB Trevon Diggs (calf) DNP all week and will be a game-time decision.
- CB DaRon Bland has been activated off of the IR and may play this week, but is still a DNP
- RB Ezekiel Elliott will be a healthy scratch on Sunday for disciplinary reasons.
Denver Broncos
- CB Patrick Surtain returned from concussion protocol after missing last week’s TNF game.
- S Dellarin Turner practiced for the first time since tearing his ACL late last year but will not play this week.
- S PJ Locke (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday.
- RT Mick McGlinchey DNP
Detroit Lions
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez left the game with an ankle injury. He’s likely to miss at least one week but it’s not being classified as a high-ankle sprain. Ruled out for Sunday.
- DL Josh Paschal has been ruled out.
- QB Jared Goff missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury. He’s expected to suit up Sunday and was a full participant on Thursday.
Green Bay Packers
- QB Jordan Love left the game with a groin injury. His Monday MRI showed nothing major, a strained groin that will have him day-to-day. He was not seen practicing on Wednesday.
- S Evan Williams was lost to a hamstring injury. DNP this week and is out for Sunday.
- LB Quay Walker has cleared the concussion protocol.
- RB Josh Jacobs, CB Jaire Alexander, G Elgton Jenkins, T Rasheed Walker, and C Josh Myers all missed practice on Wednesday. Myers is doubtful.
Houston Texans
- LT Jarrett Patterson left in the second quarter with a concussion.
- S Calen Bullock injured his shoulder in the third quarter.
- C Jarrett Patterson was evaluated for a concussion
- WR Stefon Diggs tore his ACL and is done for the year
- Al-Shaair, Pierce, and Patterson have been ruled out for TNF.
- DE Will Anderson Jr injured his ankle during TNF
- G Kenyon Green will miss the rest of the season with the shoulder injury he suffered on TNF.
Indianapolis Colts
- S Trevor Denbow injured his knee in the first quarter and didn’t return last week.
- OT Bernhard Raimann is in the concussion protocol and will miss this week.
- QB Anthony Richardson has been benched in favor of Joe Flacco
- WR Josh Downs (toe), C Ryan Kelly (calf/knee), WR Michael Pittman (back), and RT Braden Smith (knee) DNP on Wednesday but all returned to full go on Thursday.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- G Brandon Scherff left with a knee injury Sunday. Has not practiced yet this week.
- WR Gabe Davis left with a shoulder injury. day-to-day
- WR Christian Kirk broke his collarbone and will miss the rest of the season. A tough break in more ways than one for the Jaguars, who likely would have been moving him before the deadline after the loss.
- WR Brian Thomas Jr is dealing with a chest injury. The MRI showed nothing further than a contusion; he had a chance to play. day-to-day and has been listed as limited Wednesday and Thursday.
- RB Travis Etienne (hamstring) has a chance to be back this week according to head coach Doug Pederson.
- G Ezra Cleveland is dealing this an ankle injury. Has not practiced yet this week.
- Every single player listed above DNP on Wednesday, along with RB Tank Bigsby (ankle), S Andrew Wingard (knee), and DT Maason Smith (ankle).
Kansas City Chiefs
- S Nazeeh Johnson (concussion) is out for Monday night.
- TE Jody Fortson (knee) has been placed on the IR.
- TE Jared Wiley tore his ACL during practice this week, his rookie season is over.
- WR Skyy Moore is on the IR as well
- RB Kareem Hunt has been limited in practice
- WR JuJu Smith-Schuster has been ruled out for Monday Night
Las Vegas Raiders
- LB Robert Spillane is questionable with a knee injury this week.
- C Andre James (ankle) was injured in the second half Sunday and has been ruled out for this week.
- RB Zamir White DNP on Thursday, he’s questionable for Sunday
Los Angeles Chargers
- CB Kristian Fulton aggravated a hamstring injury during the third quarter last week, he’s been ruled out for Sunday.
- WR DJ Chark was a full go at practice on Thursday, he’s been activated off of the IR and heads into this week with a questionable tag.
- WR Quentin Johnston (ankle) is off the injury report and good to go vs Cleveland.
Los Angeles Rams
- S Kam Curl injured his knee in the first quarter but returned in the second. He was limited in practice on Wednesday
- OT Joe Noteboom (ankle) was a full participant on Wednsday
- WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder) was limited
- DT Neville Gallimore (stinger) DNP and is doubtful to play Sunday.
- P Ethan Evans is out this week with an illness
- WR Puka Nacua left practice on Thursday with a knee injury. It’s not believed to be serious. He’s expected to play
Miami Dolphins
- S Jevon Holland left with a knee injury and did not return last Sunday. He’s doubtful for Sunday.
- TE Julian Hill injured his shoulder on a fumble in the first, but he returned. DNP so far
- RB Alex Ingold (calf) was listed as limited on Thursday.
Minnesota Vikings
- LT Christian Darrisaw hurt his knee late in the first half and is done for the season. Multiple ligaments were damaged, and surgery was required.
- TE TJ Hockenson was activated Thursday and will play this upcoming week. He practiced in full on Wednesday for the first time since the injury.
- LB Blake Cashman is still not practicing and will miss another game.
New England Patriots
- QB Drake Maye is in the concussion protocol but was a limited participant on Wednesday, a hopeful sign for his availability Sunday.
- QB Joe Milton III will be the backup quarterback this weekend if Drake Maye is ruled out.
- LB Christian Elliss (abdomen), OT Vererian Lowe (ankle/shoulder), and DT Jaquelin Roy (neck) DNP on Wednesday. All three were upgraded to limited for Thursday.
New Orleans Saints
- WR Bub Means has a high ankle sprain and has been placed on IR
- RB Kendre Miller and CB Marshon Lattimore suffered hamstring injuries in the second half last week and did not return. Miller has been placed on the IR and Lattimore has been ruled out.
- CB Rico Payton left with a back injury in the fourth quarter last Sunday.
- TE Juwan Johnson was evaluated for a concussion.
- RB Jamaal Williams has been ruled out with a groin injury.
- QB Derek Carr practiced on Wednesday on a “pitch count” but is expected to return to the starting lineup on Sunday.
New York Giants
- RB Tyrone Tracy has cleared the concussion protocol and will play this week.
- LB Matt Adams (knee), OL Josh Ezeudu (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), P Jaime Gillian (hamstring), and WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette also missed Wednesday’s practice.
- G Jon Runyan was a surprise addition to the Thursday injury report with a foot ailment forcing him into a limited status.
- K Greg Joseph is headed to the IR and will miss at least four games.
- P Jaime Gillan (hamstring) remains out.
New York Jets
- OL Alijah Vera-Tucker, S Tony Adams, S Ashtyn Davis, LB CJ Mosely, DT Leki Fotu, and WR Allen Lazard have all been ruled OUT for TNF. Lazard was placed on IR.
- WR Davante Adams was checked for a concussion but cleared and allowed to continue
- CB Sauce Gardner injured his right foot late in the game
- CB Michael Carter II injured his back and was questionable to return
- OL Jake Hanson left the game with a hamstring injury
- G John Simpson injured his groin and left the game
- CB DJ Reed was evaluated for a concussion
Philadelphia Eagles
- OT Lane Johnson briefly left but did return after getting rolled up on.
- CB Darius Slay left with a groin injury in the second half last week. He’s been ruled out for Sunday’s game.
- TE Dallas Goedert (hamstring) is still not practicing. Ruled out for Sunday
- G Mekhi Becton (concussion) was at practice on Wednesday and has cleared protocol.
- DT Jalen Carter DNP on Wednesday but was a full participant on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Steelers
On bye this week.
- QB Justin Fields was relegated to emergency QB on Monday Night after suffering a hamstring injury in practice. He was scheduled to get an MRI this week.
San Francisco 49ers
On bye this week.
- RB Jordan Mason injured his shoulder early on, tried to return, but ended up missing most of the 2nd half.
- LB Dee Winters left the game in the second half with a concussion.
- WR Chris Conley is week-to-week with a hamstring strain.
- WR Jauan Jennings is expected to be back after the bye, recovering from a hip injury
- WR Deebo Samuel (ribs) left in the fourth quarter. He’s day-to-day with a rib injury and oblique strain.
- RB Christian McCaffrey hopes to get back to practice next week.
Seattle Seahawks
- LB Dre’Mont Jones left in the second half with a shoulder injury but returned to the game.
- WR DK Metcalf has been ruled out for Sunday.
- TE Noah Fant is also out for Sunday.
- DB Devon Witherspoon DNP on Wednesday, but was a full go on Thursday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- WR Sterling Shepard left with a hamstring injury in the first half but did return after halftime
- LB Lavonte David (ankle) finished the game after leaving briefly in the fourth quarter.
- David, Shepard, RB Bucky Irving (toe), NT Greg Gaines (calf), and WR Mike Evans (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday.
- S Tykee Smith has cleared the concussion protocol and will play Monday.
Tennessee Titans
- QB Will Levis (shoulder) missed a second straight week but is practicing. The team will see how his shoulder responds and make a call at QB this week. It would appear that Mason Rudolph is in line to start again.
- CB L’Jarius Sneed (quadriceps) was also inactive. He’s still week-to-week and is not expected to play this Sunday.
- WR Calvin Ridley, RB Tony Pollard, WR Tyler Boyd, DT T’Vondre Sweat, and DT Jeffery Simmons were not seen at the open part of practice on Wednesday.
- RB Tyjae Spears has been ruled out and Tony Pollard DNP all week, leaving him questionable.
Washington Commanders
- LT Cornelius Lucas limped off the field midway through the third quarter with an ankle injury. DNP Wednesday.
- LB Frankie Luvu (shin) did not practice on Wednesday.
- QB Jayden Daniels (ribs) is still being listed as limited, but I’d expect that’ll be the case for a while.
NFL Injury Designations: A Guide
Understanding the different injury designations used in the NFL can be crucial for fantasy football players, bettors, and casual fans alike. While things have changed over the past few years (we no longer have the near-useless “probable” tag), the designations are mostly the same as they’ve ever been as we get closer to game time each week.
Here’s a breakdown of the most common terms you’ll encounter:
Active
Meaning: The player is healthy and available to play.
Inactive
Meaning: The player will not play in the game due to injury, illness, or other reasons.
Questionable
Meaning: The player’s status for the game is uncertain, and a final decision will be made closer to game time.
Doubtful
Meaning: The player is unlikely to play, but there’s still a small chance.
Out
Meaning: The player will definitely not play in the game.
Did Not Practice (DNP)
Meaning: The player did not participate in practice on a given day due to injury, illness, or other reasons.
Limited
Meaning: The player participated in practice but was limited in some way, such as only doing drills or being held out of contact.
Full
Meaning: The player participated in full practice without any limitations.
Note: While these are the most common designations, teams may sometimes use additional terms or provide more specific details about a player’s injury. It’s always a good idea to check the latest injury reports for the most accurate information.
By understanding these injury designations, you can make more informed decisions about your fantasy football lineups, bets, and even whether to watch a particular game.
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