Accidents are an unlucky actuality of NFL life, however everybody who follows the league — fantasy soccer gamers, sports activities bettors, and followers of groups — desires the most recent well being info. In that vein, we’re monitoring each NFL harm forward of Week 3.
Let’s assessment the harm report for each recreation on the NFL’s Week 3 schedule. Bear in mind, you may at all times keep up-to-date on the most recent harm buzz across the league with PFN’s NFL and Fantasy Information Tracker.
NFL Week 3 Harm Tracker
New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers (TNF)
Giants: RB Saquon Barkley, OUT (ankle); WR Wan’Dale Robinson, QUESTIONABLE (knee); OT Andrew Thomas, OUT (hamstring); OL Ben Bredeson, OUT (concussion); EDGE Azeez Ojulari, OUT (hamstring); LB Micah McFadden, QUESTIONABLE (neck)
49ers: WR Brandon Aiyuk, QUESTIONABLE (shoulder); CB Ambry Thomas, QUESTIONABLE (knee)
Giants: Though Giants head coach Brian Daboll held out hope Barkley might play on Thursday after happening with a sprained ankle in Week 2, the four-day turnaround at all times made Barkley’s return unlikely. Matt Breida is his direct backup, however Gary Brightwell and fifth-round rookie Eric Grey might additionally see snaps in opposition to the 49ers.
Thomas is arguably simply as important a loss as Barkley, particularly provided that the Giants are dealing with the 49ers’ elite defensive entrance. He’ll possible get replaced at left sort out by Joshua Ezeudu, who allowed one sack when filling in for Thomas final week.
49ers: Aiyuk couldn’t play a full complement of Week 2 snaps after struggling a shoulder harm, and he’s now dealing with a brief turnaround with the 49ers taking part in on Thursday night time. He was restricted on Wednesday, and San Francisco common supervisor John Lynch labeled Aiyuk a game-time choice for TNF.
Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens
Colts: QB Anthony Richardson (concussion); C Ryan Kelly (concussion); G Quenton Nelson (toe); DT Grover Stewart (foot); CB Kenny Moore II (knee)
Ravens: RB Justice Hill (toe); WR Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle); WR Devin Duvernay (shoulder); OT Ronnie Stanley (knee); C Tyler Linderbaum (ankle); EDGE Odafe Oweh (ankle); EDGE Jadeveon Clowney (unspecified); CB Marlon Humphrey (foot); S Marcus Williams (pectoral)
Colts: Richardson, Kelly, Nelson, and Moore all sat out of Thursday’s Colts apply. Richardson scored two dashing touchdowns earlier than happening on Sunday — he’ll get replaced by Gardner Minshew II if he can’t play. Wesley French and Josh Sills would step in up entrance if Kelly and Nelson are sidelined.
Ravens: As is turning into the norm, the Ravens have a prolonged harm report. Eight of the 9 gamers listed above couldn’t apply on Wednesday (Devin Duvernay was restricted).
Ravens RB Justice Hill wasn’t practising immediately. May’ve been banged up Sunday.
However Kenyan Drake (37) was. He’s again on the apply squad. pic.twitter.com/tLmKUVp5SM
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) September 20, 2023
Hill has a toe harm and could possibly be in peril of lacking Week 3, however he’s not coping with a long-term concern. The Ravens added Kenyan Drake to their apply squad on Wednesday, signaling Hill could possibly be combating a well being concern.
Beckham isn’t anticipated to overlook time after struggling an ankle harm final week, however he didn’t apply on Wednesday. Stanley, Linderbaum, Humphrey, and Williams have been sidelined for Week 2.
Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns
Titans: RB Derrick Henry (toe); WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle); G Peter Skoronski (stomach); DT Teair Tart (knee); EDGE Denico Autry (foot); EDGE Harold Landry (hamstring); LB Luke Gifford (quad); CB Kristian Fulton (hamstring); CB Anthony Kendall (hip); S Amani Hooker (concussion)
Browns: WR Amari Cooper (groin/shoulder); OT Jedrick Wills (shoulder); DT Siaki Ika (foot); LB Anthony Walker (pectoral); LB Sione Takitaki (shoulder); EDGE Za’Darius Smith (ankle/thigh); CB Greg Newsome II (elbow); S Juan Thornhill (calf)
Titans: Skoronski, the Titans’ first-round decide in April, couldn’t play in Week 2 after present process an appendectomy. On Wednesday, head coach Mike Vrabel stated he doesn’t anticipate the rookie being obtainable in Week 3. Xavier Newman began in Skoronski’s place final week.
Henry was a restricted participant on Wednesday and ought to be effective for Week 3. Skoronski, Gifford, Kendall, and Tart have been the one Titans to not apply immediately.
Browns: The Browns obtained banged up in a brutal Monday night time recreation in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which value them Nick Chubb. Cooper didn’t undergo a identified harm in Week 2, so he could also be receiving relaxation. Smith and Newsome went down on Monday however finally returned to the sport.
Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions
Falcons: No accidents of word
Lions: RB David Montgomery (thigh); WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe); WR Josh Reynolds (groin); OT Taylor Decker (ankle), G Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee); CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee/hamstring); S Kerby Joseph (hip)
Lions: Montgomery went down with a thigh harm in Week 2 and didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday. If he can’t play in opposition to the Falcons, first-round rookie Jahmyr Gibbs would tackle a way more important position, whereas Craig Reynolds and Zonovan Knight might additionally combine in.
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St. Brown was out and in of Detroit’s lineup in Week 3 whereas coping with cramping, and he’s not practising on Wednesday attributable to a toe harm. Luckily, he returned for Thursday’s session. Head coach Dan Campbell has referred to ASRB as day-to-day.
As if doubtlessly dropping Montgomery and St. Brown wasn’t sufficient, the Lions may be with out two beginning offensive linemen in Decker and Vaitai. Decker already missed Week 2, and he and Vaitai is perhaps sidelined on Sunday.
New Orleans Saints at Inexperienced Bay Packers
Saints: RB Jamaal Williams (hamstring); TE Foster Moreau (ankle); TE Taysom Hill (knee)
Packers: RB Aaron Jones (hamstring); WR Christian Watson (hamstring); OT David Bakhtiari (knee); G Elgton Jenkins (MCL sprain); EDGE Rashan Gary (knee); EDGE Lukas Van Ness (elbow)
Saints: Williams didn’t apply on Wednesday and is predicted to overlook time after struggling a hamstring harm in Week 3. Luckily, third-round rookie RB Kendre Miller — who hasn’t performed in 2023 because of his personal hamstring concern — practiced absolutely on Wednesday and seems able to make his NFL debut on Sunday.
Packers: In Inexperienced Bay, Jones didn’t take part in Wednesday’s apply after lacking Week 2, however he was seen on the sphere on Thursday. Watson, who hasn’t performed but this season, has been in a position to go well with up this week, a optimistic signal for his Sunday availability.
Aaron Jones is again at apply for the primary time since injuring his hamstring in Week 1 in opposition to the Bears.
Nevertheless, Christian Watson shouldn’t be practising immediately after practising yesterday.
Security Zayne Anderson additionally a brand new DNP. David Bakhtiari once more not out right here.
Right here’s Jones: pic.twitter.com/EnTLQh0bcr
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 21, 2023
Bakhtiari skilled swelling in his knee earlier than Inexperienced Bay’s Week 2 and was compelled to sit down, as Matt LaFleur defined earlier this week. Opposite to hypothesis, Bakhtiari would have been inactive whether or not the Packers performed on turf or grass final week. Jenkins is predicted to overlook time, however Inexperienced Bay hasn’t but positioned him on injured reserve.
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars
Texans: QB C.J. Stroud (shoulder); WR Tank Dell (thigh); OT Laremy Tunsil (knee); OT George Fant (ankle/knee); EDGE Jonathan Greenard (knee); LB Denzel Perryman (hand/wrist); CB Tavierre Thomas (hand); S Jimmie Ward (hip); S Jalen Pitre (chest); S Eric Murray (concussion)
Jaguars: WR Zay Jones (knee); EDGE Josh Allen (shoulder); DT Folorunso Fatukasi (shoulder); S Andrew Wingard (shoulder); S Antonio Johnson (hamstring)
Texans: Whereas Houston has a prolonged harm report, it’s troublesome to get a deal with on who will truly play on Sunday. Perryman, Pitre, and Thomas have been the one Houston gamers to not get in at the very least a restricted apply on Wednesday.
Stroud was a late addition to the Texans’ harm report final week, however he took each offensive snap for Houston on Sunday regardless of coping with a shoulder concern. The rookie signal-caller stated he expects to be 100% for Week 3 and was closely concerned in Wednesday’s apply.
Jaguars: Jones didn’t apply for the Jaguars on Wednesday after struggling a knee harm in Week 3, however head coach Doug Pederson labeled the veteran wideout day-to-day. If Zay Jones sits in opposition to the Texans on Sunday, Tim Jones can be the following man up in Jacksonville’s WR corps.
Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins
Broncos: OT Garett Bolles (ankle); EDGE Frank Clark; DT Mike Purcell (ankle); S Justin Simmons (hip)
Dolphins: RB Salvon Ahmed (groin); WR Jaylen Waddle (concussion); WR Tyreek Hill (ankle); TE Tyler Kroft (again); TE Julian Hill (ankle); OT Terron Armstead (again/ankle/knee); EDGE Jaelan Phillips (again); EDGE Andrew Van Ginkel (ankle); DT Raekwon Davis (wrist); DB Elijah Campbell (knee)
Broncos: Bolles managed a restricted session on Wednesday, however Clark, Purcell, and Simmons have been DNPs. Clark was at all times anticipated to overlook time, however the Broncos can’t afford to lose Simmons within the again finish with Waddle and Hill coming to city in Week 3.
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Dolphins: In Miami, Waddle continues to be recovering from the top harm he suffered on Sunday night time. He didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday, nor did Ahmed. However all the opposite injured Dolphins have been obtainable, together with Armstead, who’s but to make his 2023 debut.
Terron Armstead will apply immediately. Additionally, right here’s Mike McDaniel on Jaylen Waddle and Jaelan Phillips. pic.twitter.com/XIbG24bO9E
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) September 20, 2023
Los Angeles Chargers at Minnesota Vikings
Chargers: RB Austin Ekeler (ankle); EDGE Joey Bosa (hamstring); EDGE Chris Rumph II (hamstring); LB Eric Kendricks (hamstring); LB Daiyan Henley (hamstring)
Vikings: WR Jalen Nailor (hamstring); OT Christian Darrisaw (ankle); C Garrett Bradbury (again); EDGE Marcus Davenport (ankle); LB Jordan Hicks (shin); S Josh Metellus (shoulder)
Chargers: Ekeler’s ankle harm compelled him to sit down out of Week 2, and he’s already trending within the incorrect path for Week 3. He was on the apply discipline Wednesday however didn’t take part in workforce drills. If Ekeler is sidelined once more, Joshua Kelley ought to see one other full complement of snaps as his substitute.
Kendricks, who missed Week 2 together with his hamstring harm, didn’t apply on Wednesday. Bosa, Rumph, and Henley have been all restricted.
Vikings: Neither Bradbury nor Davenport have been in a position to apply for Minnesota immediately. Darrisaw, who was lively in Week 2 however didn’t play a single snap, obtained a in restricted session.
New England Patriots at New York Jets
Patriots: WR DeVante Parker (knee); OT Trent Brown (concussion); G Mike Onwenu (ankle); G Cole Unusual (knee); G Sidy Sow (concussion); DT Christian Barmore (knee); CB Jonathan Jones (ankle) CB Marcus Jones (shoulder)
Jets: RB Breece Corridor (knee); OT Duane Brown (shoulder, hip); OT Mekhi Becton (knee); EDGE John Franklin-Myers (hip); LB Quincy Williams (knee); CB Michael Carter II (elbow); S Tony Adams (hamstring); Ok Greg Zuerlein (groin)
Patriots: Brown, Sow, and Jonathan Jones all missed Week 2 with accidents. Marcus Jones injured his shoulder in opposition to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night time and was the one Patriot to not apply on Wednesday. Each different injured New England participant obtained in at the very least a restricted session.
Jets: New York has a prolonged harm report, however a number of gamers — together with Corridor, Brown, and Becton — acquired ample relaxation earlier than taking part in final week. That’s possible New York’s plan for Week 3, as effectively.
Williams, Carter, and Adams all picked up accidents within the Jets’ Week 2 loss to the Cowboys, however head coach Robert Saleh doesn’t appear overly involved that any of them will likely be sidelined on Sunday.
Buffalo Payments at Washington Commanders
Payments: TE Dawson Knox (again); EDGE Leonard Floyd (ankle); LB Terrel Bernard (leg); S Micah Hyde (hamstring)
Commanders: TE Logan Thomas (concussion); DT Daron Payne (ankle); DB Jartavius Martin (concussion)
Payments: Knox couldn’t apply for the second straight day on Thursday, which doesn’t bode effectively for his Week 3 three availability. Floyd, Bernard, and Hyde all managed restricted periods immediately, whereas veteran security Jordan Poyer was given the time off to relaxation.
Commanders: In Washington, Thomas didn’t apply on Wednesday after struggling a concussion in Week 2. If he can’t play in opposition to the Payments, fellow tight ends John Bates and Cole Turner can be set for elevated utilization. Payne briefly left Sunday’s recreation with an ankle harm however later re-entered the competition.
Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks
Panthers: QB Bryce Younger (ankle); RB Miles Sanders (knee); EDGE Brian Burns (ankle); EDGE Justin Houston (calf); EDGE Amare Barno (thigh); LB Chandler Wooten (knee)
Seahawks: WR DK Metcalf (ribs); TE Will Dissly (shoulder); OT Charles Cross (toe); G Phil Haynes (calf); C Evan Brown (knee); EDGE Boye Mafe (knee); DT Jarran Reed (groin); LB Devin Bush (shoulder); CB Riq Woolen (chest); CB Coby Bryant (toe); S Julian Love (hamstring)
Panthers: Younger didn’t take part within the Panthers’ Wednesday walkthrough and didn’t apply on Thursday, both.
If Younger can’t go well with up in opposition to the Seahawks, veteran Andy Dalton would take over below heart. The Panthers additionally signed Jake Luton — who was with the membership this summer season — to their apply squad on Wednesday. He’d be elevated to Carolina’s 53-man roster if Younger is inactive.
Right here’s what Panthers QB Andy Dalton stated once I requested if he plans to begin on Sunday at Seattle. pic.twitter.com/OoNBKhjndV
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) September 21, 2023
Seahawks: For Seattle, Brown and Haynes obtained in restricted practices on Wednesday, however each different injured Seahawk couldn’t take part. Metcalf’s rib harm shouldn’t be thought-about critical and won’t hold him out of Sunday’s recreation. However the identical can’t be stated for Cross or Woolen, who look like trending towards uncertain for Week 3.
Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals
Cowboys: WR Brandin Cooks (knee); OT Tyler Smith (hamstring); G Zack Martin (ankle); G Chuma Edoga (elbow); S Donovan Wilson (calf); S Jayron Kearse (sickness)
Cardinals: DT Leki Fotu (shoulder); DT Carlos Watkins (biceps); LB Josh Woods (ankle)
Cardinals: Arizona has a comparatively clear harm report heading into their Week 3 recreation in opposition to the Cowboys. Woods and Watkins didn’t apply Wednesday, however Watkins is predicted to be positioned on injured reserve after present process surgical procedure this week.
Cowboys: In Dallas, Cooks, Smith, Edoga, and Wilson all practiced on Wednesday, whereas Martin was with the Cowboys’ rehab group, head coach Mike McCarthy stated Wednesday. Cooks, Smith, and Wilson missed Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Jets, whereas Edoga left early.
Chicago Bears at Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
Bears: WR Darnell Mooney (knee); C Lucas Patrick (sickness); CB Josh Blackwell (hamstring); S Eddie Jackson (foot)
Chiefs: RB Isiah Pacheco (hamstring); WR Kadarius Toney (toe); WR Richie James (MCL); LB Nick Bolton (ankle); LB Willie Homosexual Jr. (quad), CB L’Jarius Sneed (knee)
Bears: Darnell Mooney’s knee concern compelled him to depart the Bears’ Week 2 recreation, however it’s not believed to be a critical concern. Jackson’s foot harm is extra of a query mark, and the veteran security didn’t apply on Wednesday.
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Chiefs: Pacheco handled hand and labrum points all through the summer season, however his hamstring harm is new. He didn’t apply on Wednesday however is predicted to return on Thursday “in some capability.”
Toney didn’t apply Wednesday or Thursday, whereas James went from a restricted Wednesday session to a Thursday DNP. If each receivers are sidelined, Skyy Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Rashee Rice, and the remainder of the Chiefs’ receivers might see extra appears to be like.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Las Vegas Raiders (SNF)
Steelers: WR Gunner Olszewski (concussion); TE Darnell Washington (knee); EDGE Markus Golden (knee); DT Larry Ogunjobi (foot); S Minkah Fitzpatrick (chest); S Damontae Kazee (calf)
Raiders: WR Jakobi Meyers (concussion); EDGE Tyree Wilson (sickness); DT Bilal Nichols (hamstring/hand); LB Divine Deablo (rib); CB Jakorian Bennett (hamstring); S Marcus Epps (quad); S Chris Smith II (sickness)
Steelers: Pittsburgh performed a nasty AFC North recreation in opposition to the Browns on Monday night time and now has the harm report to indicate for it on a brief week. Each one of many Steelers’ injured gamers did not apply on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday’s stories will give us a greater thought of their statuses for Week 3.
Raiders: In Las Vegas, Meyers missed Week 2 with a concussion however was again on the sphere for a restricted apply on Wednesday. Davante Adams, evaluated for a concussion in Week 2, was a full apply participant.
Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (MNF)
Eagles: TBD
Buccaneers: TBD
