NFL injury tracker: Latest injury news, fantasy implications as CeeDee Lamb is set to return, Puka Nacua ruled out for Week 7

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One star wide receiver will definitely return in Week 7, while one definitely will not play.

CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys will be active on Sunday against the Washington Commanders after missing the past three games with a high-ankle sprain.

After going through two limited practices this week, Lamb said he’s ready to play and will not need a long time to get back into the swing of things.

“I feel like I’m moving around, running around being me,” Lamb said, via ESPN. “Happy as can be obviously just believing in my ankle. Obviously, I feel like it’s back to where I needed it to be.”

Lamb, who suffered the injury in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears, said he could have come back last week but he gained more confidence with the extra week of rest.

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“I feel like that’s why we took an extra week just to make sure that I had that comfort,” Lamb said. “Just to make sure that I had that same explosiveness, just to make sure that I had that same stability.”

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has been ruled out of their London matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Nacua will miss the game due to an ankle sprain suffered last week against the Baltimore Ravens. He left the game only to return later on, but was not much of a factor.

“He’s making good progress. I am very optimistic about hopefully having him ready after the bye,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Friday. “I think it’ll serve him well and I have confidence in our other receivers to be able to step up.”

The Rams will be on their bye next week before facing the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 2.

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Other notable Week 7 injuries:

There will be a two-headed monster in Carolina as Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is set to return against the Jets. Hubbard has missed the past two weeks with a calf injury, opening the door for Rico Dowdle to go off for 389 rushing yards and one touchdown. Dowdle is now fifth among running backs for most rushing yards in the NFL.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers look likely to get Mike Evans back this week, but they could be down a different wide receiver against the Detroit Lions. Rookie standout Emeka Egbuka has been dealing with a hamstring strain and missed practice this week. Along with Chris Godwin Jr. and running back Bucky Irving, Egbuka’s absence would be a big hit to the Tampa offense. The Ohio State product is fifth in the NFL with 469 receiving yards and tied for second-most touchdowns (5) among receivers.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He will not start, but head coach Kevin O’Connell said that McCarthy will serve as the emergency No. 3. Carson Wentz will be under center against his old team.

It’s looking like Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers will miss a fourth straight game as a knee injury has kept him out of practice. Head coach Pete Carroll said earlier this week that Bowers was making progress, but with a bye week next week, he might be better served with the additional rest. He is currently doubtful.

George Kittle is set to return for the San Francisco 49ers against the Atlanta Falcons after suffering a “full tear” of his hamstring in Week 1. Quarterback Brock Purdy, however, will remain out, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said he is “headed in the right direction” in dealing with his toe injury.

Week 7 byes: Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills

Here’s the rest of the Week 7 injury report (players will be added as teams release their reports):

LOS ANGELES RAMS

WR Puka Nacua (ankle): OUT

RT Rob Havenstein (ankle): OUT

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

TE Quintin Morris (groin): OUT

LB Devin Lloyd (calf): OUT

CAROLINA PANTHERS

OLB Patrick Jones II (back): OUT

LG Damien Lewis (shoulder): questionable

WR Jalen Coker (quadriceps): questionable

C Austin Corbett (knee): questionable

RT Taylor Moton (elbow): questionable

DT Tershawn Wharton (toe): questionable

NEW YORK JETS

WR Garrett Wilson (knee): doubtful

LB Cam Jones (hip): doubtful

CB Qwan’tez Stiggers (hip): doubtful

CB Michael Carter II (concussion): questionable

LB Ja’Markis Weston (groin): questionable

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

TE Grant Calcaterra (oblique): OUT

DT Jalen Carter (heel): questionable

G Landon Dickerson (ankle): questionable

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

OLB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck): OUT

OLB Tyler Batty (knee): questionable

LB Blake Cashman (hamstring): questionable

DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (hip): questionable

C Michael Jurgens (hamstring): questionable

QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle): questionable

RT Brian O’Neill (knee): questionable

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

TE Brock Bowers (knee): doubtful

WR Jakobi Meyers (knee/toe): questionable

WR Alex Bachman (ankle): questionable

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

T Josh Simmons (non-injury related): OUT

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

WR Stefon Diggs (chest): questionable

OLB Harold Landry (ankle): questionable

CB Charles Woods (knee): questionable

S Jaylinn Hawkins (hamstring): questionable

TENNESSEE TITANS

WR Calvin Ridley (hamstring): OUT

WR Bryce Oliver (knee): OUT

RG Blake Hance (shoulder): OUT

OLB Arden Key (quad): OUT

DT T’Vondre Sweat (ankle): questionable

OLB Dre’Mont Jones (knee): questionable

CB Marcus Harris (calf): questionable

MIAMI DOLPHINS

S Elijah Campbell (quad): OUT

LB Tyrel Dodson (concussion): questionable

CB Storm Duck (ankle): questionable

CLEVELAND BROWNS

TE David Njoku (knee): OUT

T Jack Conklin (concussion): questionable

DT Mike Hall Jr. (knee): questionable

DT Mason Graham (knee): questionable

WR Gage Larvadain (concussion): questionable

DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (hip): questionable

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

DT John Ridgeway (shoulder): questionable

CB Isaac Yiadom (hamstring): questionable

CHICAGO BEARS

K Cairo Santos (right thigh): OUT

LB Noah Sewell (concussion): OUT

RB D’Andre Swift (groin): questionable

DL Grady Jarrett (knee): questionable

DL Austin Booker (knee): questionable

RB Travis Homer (calf): questionable

LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (knee): questionable

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

WR Josh Downs (concussion): OUT

WR Ashton Dulin (chest): OUT

CB Charvarius Ward Sr. (concussion): OUT

RB Tyler Goodson (groin): questionable

CB Kenny Moore II (Achilles): questionable

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

T Trey Pipkins (knee): OUT

S Elijah Molden (thumb): doubtful

T Joe Alt (ankle): doubtful

WR Derius Davis (knee): questionable

RB Hassan Haskins (chest): questionable

LB Troy Dye (thumb): questionable

DE Khalil Mack (elbow): questionable

LB Denzel Perryman (ankle): questionableG Jamaree Salyer (knee): questionable

NEW YORK GIANTS

LB Swayze Bozeman (ankle): OUT

LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring): OUT

C John Michael Schmitz (concussion): OUT

DL Chauncey Golston (neck): doubtful

WR Darius Slayton (hamstring): doubtful

OLB Abdul Carter (hamstring): questionable

OLB Victor Dimukeje (pectoral): questionable

DENVER BRONCOS

OLB Jonah Elliss (shoulder): OUT

LB Dre Greenlaw (quad): questionable

GREEN BAY PACKERS

DL Lukas Van Ness (foot): OUT

WR Christian Watson (knee): OUT

DL Devonte Wyatt (knee): OUT

T Anthony Belton (ankle): questionable

CB Nate Hobbs (knee): questionable

RB Josh Jacobs (illness/calf): questionable

K Brandon McManus (quad): questionable

C/G Jacob Monk (hamstring): questionable

OL Zach Tom (oblique/back): questionable

WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle): questionable

ARIZONA CARDINALS

RB Emari Demercado (ankle): OUT

DT Walter Nolen (calf): OUT

S Kitan Crawford (ankle): questionable

G Will Hernandez (knee): questionable

WR Zay Jones (knee): questionable

QB Kyler Murray (foot): questionable

DT Darius Robinson (pectoral): questionable

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

WR Terry McLaurin (quad): OUT

DE Dorance Armstrong (hamstring): questionable

G Sam Cosmi (knee): questionable

TE Zach Ertz (shoulder, calf): questionable

CB Jonathan Jones (hamstring): questionable

WR Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel): questionable

DALLAS COWBOYS

CB Trevon Diggs (knee, concussion): OUT

G Trevor Keegan (neck): OUT

CB Caelen Carson (knee): questionable

T Ajani Cornelius (knee): questionable

DE Marshawn Kneeland (ankle): questionable

WR Jonathan Mingo (knee): questionable

DT Mazi Smith (knee): questionable

S Juanyeh Thomas (illness): questionable

ATLANTA FALCONS

WR Ray-Ray McCloud (non-injury related): OUT

OLB Jalon Walker (groin): OUT

CB Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring): OUT

CB Clark Phillips III (triceps/illness): OUT

S Jordan Fuller (knee): OUT

DE Ta’Quon Graham (calf): questionable

TE Feleipe Franks (calf): questionable

LT Jake Matthews (ankle): questionable

WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring): questionable

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee, hamstring): OUT

WR Ricky Pearsall (knee): OUT

LB Fred Warner (ankle): OUT

QB Brock Purdy (toe): OUT

DT Kevin Givens (pectoral): questionable

CB Renardo Green (neck): questionable

CB Upton Stout (shoulder): questionable

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder): OUT

WR Chris Godwin (fibula): OUT

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Fri, October 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM EDT

DJ Moore ended up in the hospital after the Bears’ Monday night win, but he, along with D’Andre Swift, are set to play on Sunday at home against New Orleans. Swift suffered a groin injury on Monday and had been limited in practice this week.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM EDT

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Mac Jones will start again for the 49ers as they take on the Falcons for SNF. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed to reporters on Friday that Brock Purdy, who has been limited while recovering from turf toe, will be out for Sunday’s matchup.

In addition, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is officially out with a knee injury, as is DL Yetur Gross-Matos (knee, hamstring). DL Kevin Givens (pec), CB Renardo Green (neck) and CB Upton Stout (shoulder) are questionable for Sunday.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM EDT

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who reported that Harrison has been cleared from the league’s concussion protocol.

As for quarterback Kyler Murray, he’s officially “questionable” with a foot injury, which has been reported as a mid-foot sprain. He suffered it in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, and it kept him out of a Week 6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Jacoby Brissett filled in for Murray last week in Indy.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM EDT

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Wide receiver Quentin Johnston is off the Chargers’ injury report, after missing last week’s game against the Dolphins with a hamstring injury. But Los Angeles may still be without Joe Alt for Sunday’s game against the Colts: The offensive tackle is listed as doubtful with an ankle injury he suffered during Week 4k.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM EDT

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“I sent him home,” head coach Raheem Morris said Friday. “An excused absence. We are working through some things that are private with the young man, and we will get those things figured out.”

“This is between Ray-Ray, the organization and us… I wouldn’t say it is a disciplinary thing. More a football thing with something we have to get straightened out.”

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM EDT

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Friday that quarterback Kyler Murray will be given the 48 hours before they decided whether he will play. Murray has been dealing with a foot injury that kept him out of Week 6. He’s taken reps this week with the practice squad receivers while Jacoby Brissett has worked with the starters.

In other Arizona injury news, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. shed his no-contact jersey after being in concussion protocol.

The Cardinals host the Packers on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM EDT

“This is the NFL. If you’re unsure of what is gonna happen, just wait, because something is gonna happen and you deal with it,” said head coach Brian Schottenheimer. “The biggest thing is just the concern for Trevon and that he’s OK, and it seems like he is.”

The 27-year-old Diggs has played six games this season for the Cowboys and recorded 18 total tackles.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM EDT

McLaurin went from being limited to practice to being downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday. Despite taking the field on Friday, he will miss his fourth straight game.

The other question mark, Deebo Samuel (heel), took part in practice and has a chance to play Sunday.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM EDT

Wilson was injured last week against the Broncos in London. He did not practice this week and will likely miss the Jets’ Week 7 matchup against the Panthers.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM EDT

The Rams will be without Nacua when the take on the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Nacua is second in the NFL with 54 receptions and third in receiving yards (616).

Nacua suffered an ankle injury last week against the Ravens. After leaving the game, he returned but was not much of a factor.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM EDT

After being limited in practice on Wednesday, McLaurin was downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday, putting his status for Week 7 in doubt.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM EDT

Swift has been nursing a groin injury days after his 108-yard performance in the win over the Commanders. Moore, meanwhile, was transported to a local hospital following the Monday night game for “precautionary medical attention.” Head coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday on ESPN Chicago that Moore’s stay was related to a groin injury.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM EDT

Murray, who missed last week’s game against the Colts, has been throwing to practice squad receivers this week, while Jacoby Brissett has been working with the starters.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM EDT

Despite being downgraded to limited in Thursday’s practice, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter said he will play this week against the Vikings. He’s been dealing with a heel issue.

NFL injury tracker: Latest injury news, fantasy implications as CeeDee Lamb is set to return, Puka Nacua ruled out for Week 7

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