{"id":905462,"date":"2026-09-25T22:14:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T22:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/905462\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T22:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T22:14:23","slug":"nfl-week-3-injury-report-updates-on-puka-nacua-sam-darnold-nico-collins-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/905462\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Week 3 injury report: Updates on Puka Nacua, Sam Darnold, Nico Collins, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Per usual, there are a slew of notable injuries to monitor ahead of this weekend&#8217;s games. Fortunately for you, we&#8217;re keeping track of every team&#8217;s final injury report, which you can find below.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>News broke about several injured players before today&#8217;s injury reports were released. Seahawks quarterback <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2180320\/sam-darnold\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sam Darnold<\/a> will play this weekend for the first time after he sustained a glute injury during the early portions of Seattle&#8217;s Week 1 win over the Patriots.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rams wideout <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3121687\/puka-nacua\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Puka Nacua<\/a> (hip\/groin) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday night&#8217;s showdown against the Broncos in Denver. 49ers pass rusher <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2260972\/nick-bosa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Bosa<\/a> is expected to miss a few weeks after he pulled his calf during Thursday&#8217;s practice. <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26694019\/jaxson-dart\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaxson Dart<\/a>, who sustained a season-ending knee injury during Monday night&#8217;s loss to the Rams, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DDuggan21\/status\/2103478797546704975?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">reportedly<\/a> underwent surgery on Friday. His recovery timeline is 4-6 months.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Below is a rundown of every team&#8217;s final injury report of the week. Be sure to monitor this page throughout the evening as we will be providing updates as soon as they are available.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Sept. 27Chargers at Bills<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LAC\/los-angeles-chargers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chargers<\/a>: G <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2258527\/kayode-awosika\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kayode Awosika<\/a> (fibula), TE <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2866273\/charlie-kolar\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Charlie Kolar<\/a> (forearm), DB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2815176\/elijah-molden\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Elijah Molden<\/a> (hamstring), G\/T <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3116462\/trey-pipkins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trey Pipkins<\/a> III, WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28909756\/brenen-thompson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brenen Thompson<\/a> (quadricep), DL <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2000919\/dalvin-tomlinson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dalvin Tomlinson<\/a> (hamstring) OUT; QB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2969444\/trey-lance\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trey Lance<\/a> (groin), CB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28875716\/rodney-shelley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rodney Shelley<\/a> (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE\u00a0<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/BUF\/buffalo-bills\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bills<\/a>: DB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26693514\/jordan-hancock\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan Hancock<\/a> (hamstring), DL <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26723652\/t-j-sanders\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">T.J. Sanders<\/a> (illness) OUT; WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26717289\/keon-coleman\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keon Coleman<\/a> (ankle), WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2179328\/dj-moore\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Moore<\/a> (shoulder), DL <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2247345\/ed-oliver\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ed Oliver<\/a> (hip), G <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3166707\/armaj-reed-adams\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ar&#8217;maj Reed-Adams<\/a> (elbow) QUESTIONABLE\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lance was a late addition to the injury report. The Chargers can promote <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3162292\/dj-uiagalelei\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Uiagalelei<\/a> from the practice squad if Lance is unable to play. Jim Harbaugh said that <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2865698\/trevor-penning\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trevor Penning<\/a> will start at left guard in place of Awosika.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For the Bills, coach Joe Brady said that Coleman and Moore will be game-time decisions after being limited participants on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m going to give them all the way through till game time,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buffalobills.com\/news\/buffalo-bills-injury-report-vs-chargers-week-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brady said<\/a>. &#8220;And I have confidence in them. When they&#8217;re ready to go, they&#8217;ll be ready to go.&#8221;  <\/p>\n<p>Panthers at Browns<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CAR\/carolina-panthers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Panthers<\/a>: LB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2827535\/devin-lloyd\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Devin Lloyd<\/a> (calf), LB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2875832\/claudin-cherelus\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Claudin Cherelus<\/a> (shoulder), S <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2139311\/nick-scott\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Scott<\/a> (rib) OUT; WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3163990\/jalen-coker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Coker<\/a> (ankle), WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3131575\/xavier-legette\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Xavier Legette<\/a> (knee) QUESTIONABLE<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CLE\/cleveland-browns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Browns<\/a>:\u00a0OL <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2250389\/teven-jenkins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Teven Jenkins<\/a> (back) OUT; CB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2975557\/tyson-campbell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyson Campbell<\/a> (ankle, hip, knee), S <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2804169\/grant-delpit\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grant Delpit<\/a> (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE<\/p>\n<p>The Panthers were hit hard on both sides of the ball this week. Lloyd won NFC Defensive Player of the Week after registering nine tackles, a sack, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and three pass breakups. He did not practice at all this week. Dave Canales said Coker should be good to go &#8212; he didn&#8217;t practice Thursday but logged limited practices on Wednesday and Friday &#8212; and Legette will be a game-time decision.<\/p>\n<p>The Browns will be without Jenkins for the third straight week, but coach Todd Monken said he&#8217;s hopeful both Campbell and Delpit can play. Both were limited in practice all week. Campbell was listed as questionable (ankle) last week but played; he picked up the hip injury earlier this week and the knee injury on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Jets at Lions<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYJ\/new-york-jets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jets<\/a>: S <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2186316\/minkah-fitzpatrick\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minkah Fitzpatrick<\/a> (groin), LB Kiko Mauigoa (quad), TE <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28878064\/mason-taylor\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mason Taylor<\/a> (thumb) OUT; RB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2261254\/kene-nwangwu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kene Nwangwu<\/a> (back) DOUBTFUL; WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26701928\/adonai-mitchell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adonai Mitchell<\/a> (finger), EDGE <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2962062\/joseph-ossai\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joseph Ossai<\/a> (foot) QUESTIONABLE\u00a0<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DET\/detroit-lions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lions<\/a>: G <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3157141\/ben-bartch\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Bartch<\/a> (foot), S <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3121929\/thomas-harper\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thomas Harper<\/a> (ankle) OUT\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ossai is trending upwards as he was a full participant on Friday. Mitchell was limited on Thursday and Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Along with Harper, the Lions will also be without <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2136493\/avonte-maddox\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Avonte Maddox<\/a>, who sustained a season-ending injury during Detroit&#8217;s Week 2 loss in Buffalo. The injuries to Maddox and Harper will give\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Izien<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Mills<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Bishop Fitzgerald<\/a>\u00a0more opportunities to make plays in the Lions&#8217; secondary.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Texans at Colts<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/HOU\/houston-texans\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texans<\/a>: WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2878193\/nico-collins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nico Collins<\/a> (hamstring), DB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2130954\/m-j-stewart\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">M.J. Stewart<\/a> (knee), LB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2867066\/jake-hummel\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jake Hummel<\/a> (groin), G <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2804557\/ed-ingram\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ed Ingram<\/a> (groin), EDGE <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/1852852\/jadeveon-clowney\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadeveon Clowney<\/a> (knee) OUT; OT <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2065940\/trent-brown\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trent Brown<\/a> (knee\/wrist) QUESTIONABLE<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/IND\/indianapolis-colts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Colts<\/a>:\u00a0WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3116796\/ashton-dulin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ashton Dulin<\/a> (ankle), WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2965664\/alec-pierce\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alec Pierce<\/a> (heel) OUT; CB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2926483\/charvarius-ward\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Charvarius Ward<\/a> Sr. (groin) QUESTIONABLE<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s another lengthy injury list for the Texans, with no absence looming larger than Collins&#8217;. The Texans managed just six points last week with Collins out, and tight end <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2136748\/dalton-schultz\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dalton Schultz<\/a> (140 yards) was the only player with more than 37 yards receiving. Ingram being out and Brown being questionable means an already-struggling offensive line could be down more bodies, too, though Brown at least logged a full practice Friday.<\/p>\n<p>As expected, Pierce will miss this game after he prematurely exited the Colts&#8217; Week 2 loss to the Chiefs. The arrow is up for Ward, who was fully engaged on Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Patriots at Jaguars\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NE\/new-england-patriots\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patriots<\/a>: LB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26699412\/quintayvious-hutchins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quintayvious Hutchins<\/a> (knee), LB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2179816\/dremont-jones\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dre&#8217;Mont Jones<\/a> (shoulder) OUT; TE <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28924611\/eli-raridon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eli Raridon<\/a> (thigh), S <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3127716\/craig-woodson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Craig Woodson<\/a> (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE\u00a0<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/JAC\/jacksonville-jaguars\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaguars<\/a>: DT <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26728628\/albert-regis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Albert Regis<\/a> (elbow) DOUBTFUL\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Raridon didn&#8217;t practice the past two days after being limited on Wednesday. Woodson was limited on Friday after not practicing the previous two days.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>New England will face a familiar face in former Patriot <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2183835\/jakobi-meyers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jakobi Meyers<\/a>, who was taken off the injury report after dealing with a thumb injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chiefs at Dolphins<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/KC\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chiefs<\/a>: T <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3116779\/josh-simmons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Simmons<\/a> (back) OUT; DB Chamarri Conner (knee) DOUBTFUL\u00a0<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIA\/miami-dolphins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphins<\/a>: EDGE Rob Beal Jr. (hamstring), WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28900321\/caleb-douglas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Douglas<\/a> (ankle) OUT; RB Jaylen Wright (stinger\/foot) DOUBTFUL; CB JuJu Brents (knee), WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2964726\/ryan-miller\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Miller<\/a> (hip\/back) QUESTIONABLE\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Conner was limited during each of this week&#8217;s practices. For the Dolphins, Brents and Miller were full participants on Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Titans at Giants<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/TEN\/tennessee-titans\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Titans<\/a>: CB Cor&#8217;Dale Flott (quad), RB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3122588\/tyjae-spears\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyjae Spears<\/a> (ankle) QUESTIONABLE\u00a0<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYG\/new-york-giants\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Giants<\/a>: OLB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2253012\/brian-burns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brian Burns<\/a> (ankle), CB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3122290\/deonte-banks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deonte Banks<\/a> (calf), S <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3123449\/tyler-nubin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Nubin<\/a> (calf) QUESTIONABLE\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Flott was questionable all week, while Spears was limited on Friday after not practicing the previous two days. Fellow running back <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2184011\/tony-pollard\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tony Pollard<\/a> (ankle) will play after being limited the past two days.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For the Giants, Burns didn&#8217;t practice all week, while Banks and Nubin were limited throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p>Bengals at Steelers<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CIN\/cincinnati-bengals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bengals<\/a>: WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2966908\/andrei-iosivas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andrei Iosivas<\/a> (thumb) OUT; DT <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2146581\/b-j-hill\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">B.J. Hill<\/a> (Achilles) DOUBTFUL\u00a0<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/PIT\/pittsburgh-steelers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steelers<\/a>: G <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26699424\/gennings-dunker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gennings Dunker<\/a> (knee), RB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2252798\/rico-dowdle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rico Dowdle<\/a> (toe) OUT; WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2240188\/michael-pittman\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Pittman<\/a> Jr. (foot), CB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3125620\/joey-porter-jr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joey Porter Jr<\/a>. (NIR\/conditioning), RB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3126535\/jaylen-warren\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaylen Warren<\/a> (shoulder), CB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2179803\/jamel-dean\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jamel Dean<\/a> (ankle) QUESTIONABLE\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cincinnati has only two players on its injury report, but they&#8217;re both significant. Hill&#8217;s absence would leave the Bengals with less depth in the middle of their defensive line. Iosivas&#8217; absence will likely lead to more targets for running backs <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2965160\/chase-brown\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Brown<\/a>, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2131148\/samaje-perine\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Samaje Perine<\/a> (who caught three touchdowns in Pittsburgh back in 2022) and tight end <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2139298\/mike-gesicki\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Gesicki<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Steelers removed the back ailment from Porter&#8217;s injury label this week. Porter, who unsuccessfully held in this summer in the hope of getting a new contract, was non-committal when asked about his status for Sunday. Pittsburgh will also have to scramble if Warren can&#8217;t play. With Dowdle already out, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2249831\/travis-homer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Homer<\/a> would likely be promoted from the practice squad if Warren is inactive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Seahawks at Commanders<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/SEA\/seattle-seahawks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seahawks<\/a>: S <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2260683\/julian-love\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Julian Love<\/a> (calf), S <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2836360\/ty-okada\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ty Okada<\/a> (hamstring) OUT; DT <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2868177\/brandon-pili\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brandon Pili<\/a> QUESTIONABLE\u00a0<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/WAS\/washington-commanders\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Commanders<\/a>: G Sam Cosmi (concussion\/throat), S <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3122466\/nick-cross\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Cross<\/a> (illness), QB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3123337\/jayden-daniels\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jayden Daniels<\/a> (left elbow), LB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2925877\/frankie-luvu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Frankie Luvu<\/a> (groin), TE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) OUT\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3126954\/aj-finley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AJ Finley<\/a> will replace Love in the starting lineup on Friday. Along with Darnold, the Seahawks will also have rookie running back <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28875230\/jadarian-price\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadarian Price<\/a>, who left last week&#8217;s win over the Cardinals early after injuring his chest. Price was a full participant on Friday. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Daniels is among the large contingent of injured Commanders who won&#8217;t play on Sunday. Daniels will be replaced by <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/1880862\/marcus-mariota\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Mariota<\/a>, who has played well when given the opportunity since coming to Washington in 2024. During his time in D.C., Mariota has thrown 15 touchdowns against seven interceptions and has completed 64.1 percent of his passes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals at 49ers\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/ARI\/arizona-cardinals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cardinals<\/a>: TBA<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/SF\/san-francisco-49ers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">49ers<\/a>: TBA\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Vikings at Buccaneers<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIN\/minnesota-vikings\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vikings<\/a>: C <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3121596\/nick-samac\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Samac<\/a> (knee), P <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28875461\/brett-thorson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brett Thorson<\/a> (hamstring) OUT<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/TB\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buccaneers<\/a>: TBA<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a relatively clean injury report for Minnesota. Samac, the team&#8217;s third-string center, has not played this year. Thorson got hurt in the Vikings&#8217; Week 2 win over the <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CHI\/chicago-bears\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bears<\/a>, so <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/1974200\/johnny-hekker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Johnny Hekker<\/a> will handle punting duties Sunday. The best news for Minnesota is\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">that Aaron Jones<\/a>\u00a0(knee) progressed from no practice on Wednesday to limited practice on Thursday to full practice &#8212; with no injury designation &#8212; on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Raiders at Saints<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LV\/las-vegas-raiders\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raiders<\/a>:\u00a0S <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3174857\/treydan-stukes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Treydan Stukes<\/a> (concussion) OUT; TE <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26693971\/brock-bowers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brock Bowers<\/a> (knee), QB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2868716\/aidan-oconnell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aidan O&#8217;Connell<\/a> (personal) QUESTIONABLE<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NO\/new-orleans-saints\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Saints<\/a>: WR <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28900204\/barion-brown\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barion Brown<\/a> (hamstring), DL <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28901101\/christen-miller\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christen Miller<\/a> (toe) OUT; CB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3126390\/martin-emerson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Martin Emerson<\/a> Jr. (shoulder)<\/p>\n<p>The Raiders are patiently waiting for Bowers to make his season debut. He was a limited participant both Wednesday and Thursday and did not practice Friday, which coach Klint Kubiak said was part of the plan. Bowers worked out before last week&#8217;s game, before being ruled out (he had been doubtful), but will not work out pregame this week.<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans will continue to be without its top two draft picks from 2026: Wide receiver <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28900885\/jordyn-tyson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jordyn Tyson<\/a> hurt his hamstring before the season began and is on IR with a potential October return, and Miller will miss his second straight game with a toe ailment that popped up late last week. Brown, a sixth-round pick, is also out. Emerson logged a limited practice Friday, his first participation all week.<\/p>\n<p>Ravens vs. Cowboys<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/BAL\/baltimore-ravens\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ravens<\/a>: TBA<br \/>Saints: TBA\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rams at Broncos<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LAR\/los-angeles-rams\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rams<\/a>: TBA<br \/><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DEN\/denver-broncos\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Broncos<\/a>: TBA\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Monday, Sept. 28Eagles at Bears\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/PHI\/philadelphia-eagles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eagles<\/a>:\u00a0TBA<br \/>Bears:\u00a0QB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26695775\/caleb-williams\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Williams<\/a> (hamstring), QB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/29081346\/tyson-bagent\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyson Bagent<\/a> (concussion), OL <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/1850818\/joe-thuney\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joe Thuney<\/a> (rest), K <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2132690\/cairo-santos\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cairo Santos<\/a> (hip) DNP; LB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3161646\/noah-sewell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Noah Sewell<\/a>, DB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3121387\/tyrique-stevenson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyrique Stevenson<\/a> (hamstring), DL <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26728030\/shemar-turner\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shemar Turner<\/a> (knee) limited; DL <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/1850730\/grady-jarrett\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grady Jarrett<\/a>, RB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3177368\/kyle-monangai\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kyle Monangai<\/a> (knee) FULL<\/p>\n<p>The big question for the Bears is the quarterback situation. Williams hurt his hamstring in Week 2, and coach <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/395994\/ben-johnson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Johnson<\/a> said he expected Williams to miss some time. Bagent is still in the concussion protocol, meaning <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/1137118\/case-keenum\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Case Keenum<\/a> could draw the start. In better news, Monangai practiced fully on Friday after not practicing on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Final game statuses will come out on Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Per usual, there are a slew of notable injuries to monitor ahead of this weekend&#8217;s games. 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