Accidents are an unlucky actuality of NFL life, however everybody who follows the league — fantasy football gamers, sports bettors, and followers of groups — desires the most recent well being info. In that vein, we’re monitoring each NFL harm forward of Week 9.
Let’s evaluation the harm report for each recreation on the NFL’s Week 9 schedule. Keep in mind, you may all the time keep up to date on the most recent harm buzz across the league with PFN’s NFL and Fantasy News Tracker.
NFL Week 9 Harm Tracker
Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers (TNF)
- Titans: QB Ryan Tannehill, OUT (ankle); WR DeAndre Hopkins, QUESTIONABLE (toe); OT Chris Hubbard, OUT (concussion); CB Roger McCreary, OUT (hamstring); S Mike Brown, OUT (ankle)
- Steelers: CB Levi Wallace, QUESTIONABLE (foot); S Minkah Fitzpatrick, OUT (groin)
Titans: Will Levis — who threw four touchdowns in his first NFL start on Sunday — will fill in for Tannehill once more because the veteran QB misses his second recreation with a excessive ankle sprain.
Hopkins was restricted on Monday and Tuesday earlier than failing to apply on Wednesday. Midweek downgrades are by no means an excellent signal, however the veteran move catcher is expected to suit up against the Steelers on Thursday, per NFL Community.
Nicholas Petit-Frere changed Hubbard at proper deal with final week and can begin in opposition to the Steelers. McCreary will probably be sidelined for a second consecutive recreation.
Steelers: QB Kenny Pickett needed to depart Sunday’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after struggling a rib harm, however he advised the media he was planning to play on TNF. He gained’t carry an harm designation for Week 9.
Fitzpatrick represents a major loss. Keanu Neal and Damontae Kazee will attempt to exchange one of many NFL’s finest safeties. Wallace couldn’t play final week, so the Steelers deployed Patrick Peterson and Joey Porter Jr. on the boundary and Arthur Maulet within the slot.
Miami Dolphins at Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (Germany)
- Dolphins: RB Raheem Mostert (ankle); WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring); WR River Cracraft (shoulder); TE Durham Smythe (ankle); OT Terron Armstead (knee); G Robert Hunt (hamstring); C Connor Williams (groin); CB Jalen Ramsey (knee); CB Xavien Howard (groin); CB Nik Needham (Achilles); CB Justin Bethel (foot); S Brandon Jones (concussion)
- Chiefs: RB Jerick McKinnon (groin); RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (sickness); LB Willie Homosexual Jr. (decrease again); P Tommy Townsend (hand)
Dolphins: Mostert didn’t apply final Wednesday, both, however nonetheless made it again in time for Miami’s Week 8 win over the New England Patriots. The veteran RB sat out of the Dolphins’ first apply this week however returned for a limited session on Thursday.
Miami has acquired ample excellent news on the harm entrance. On Wednesday, head coach Mike McDaniel prompt that Williams and Howard could play on Sunday. The Dolphins additionally activated Armstead’s apply window as he works his method again from injured reserve (IR).
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Security Jevon Holland is out of the league’s concussion protocol after lacking Week 8, however Jones — Holland’s alternative within the secondary — is now within the protocol and didn’t journey to Germany.
Chiefs: McKinnon began off final week with a missed apply however participated later within the week and performed on Sunday. In the meantime, Andy Reid stated Gay probably won’t require an IR stint, however the truth that a visit to injured reserve was thought of isn’t an amazing signal for Homosexual’s Week 8 availability.
Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons
- Vikings: WR Okay.J. Osborn (chest); WR Brandon Powell (shoulder); DL Dean Lowry (groin); LB Brian Asamoah II (ankle); CB Akalyeb Evans (neck)
- Falcons: FB Keith Smith (concussion); WR Drake London (groin); LB Tae Davis (concussion); CB Mike Hughes (shoulder); S DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring)
Vikings: Lowry did not apply on Thursday, whereas the remainder of Minnesota’s injured gamers have been restricted. Asamoah missed final week’s recreation, so even restricted practices are a step in the appropriate course.
Falcons: London left Sunday’s loss to the Titans with a groin harm and didn’t return, so it’s hardly stunning that he hasn’t practiced this week.
If London finally ends up sitting out Week 9, fellow WRs Van Jefferson and Mack Hollins and TEs Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith will see extra alternatives from new Falcons starter Taylor Heinicke.
Seattle Seahawks at Baltimore Ravens
- Seahawks: WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring); G Phil Haynes (calf); G Anthony Bradford (ankle); EDGE Boye Mafe (shoulder); S Jerrick Reed (shoulder)
- Ravens: RB Gus Edwards (toe); WR Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder); OT Ronnie Stanley (shoulder); OT Morgan Moses (shoulder); EDGE Odafe Oweh (ankle/knee); CB Rock Ya-Sin (sickness); S Marcus Williams (hamstring)
Seahawks: Seattle is comparatively wholesome heading into Week 9. Lockett was the one injured participant who did not apply, however he’s been prepared for video games even after taking extra time without work in the course of the week than common in 2023.
Ravens: Edwards didn’t apply Wednesday however expects to play — and receive a heavy workload — in opposition to the Seahawks on Sunday. Beckham, Moses, Stanley, Oweh, and Ya-Sin additionally did not apply at present, however lots of these veterans may return to apply on Thursday or Friday.
Williams has missed Baltimore’s final two video games with a hamstring harm. Requested if he’ll play in Week 9, Williams stated, “We’ll see what happens.”
Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns
- Cardinals: RB Emari Demercado (toe); WR Michael Wilson (shoulder); WR Greg Dortch (ankle); OL Trystan Colon (calf); DT Kevin Robust (shoulder); LB Krys Barnes (hamstring);
- Browns: QB Deshaun Watson (proper shoulder); RB Jerome Ford (ankle); WR David Bell (knee); TE David Njoku (ankle); OT Jedrick Wills (foot/ankle); OT Dawand Jones (shoulder); EDGE Alex Wright (knee); LB Sione Taktaki (hamstring); LB Anthony Walker (shoulder); CB Greg Newsome II (groin); CB Mike Ford (glute); S Grant Delpit (ankle/shoulder)
Cardinals: Demercado has taken over as Arizona’s beginning RB with James Conner sidelined, however he didn’t apply at present. Keontay Ingram will grow to be the Cardinals’ RB1 if Demercado has to take a seat out Week 9.
Wilson additionally did not apply after departing Sunday’s recreation with a shoulder concern. Rondale Moore and Zach Pascal will probably be in line for extra work if Wilson misses a recreation.
Browns: Watson, sidelined by a shoulder harm for the higher a part of 4 video games, returned for a restricted apply on Wednesday. Head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn’t but named a starter for Week 9, however P.J. Walker will probably be below heart once more if Watson can’t go.
On Thursday, Watson stated he’s “not sure” if he’ll be able to play in Week 9.
“It’s getting higher every day,” Watson stated. “The arrow goes up. The method has been very, superb. And we’re simply regular, going daily and ensuring that we’re doing every thing we will to construct that energy and every thing.”
Bell, Njoku, Wills, Jones, Wright, and Newsome did not apply on Wednesday. Jones and Newsome each left Sunday’s recreation with harm points. James Hudson III changed Jones at proper deal with, whereas Cameron Mitchell performed the slot instead of Newsome.
Ford recovered surprisingly shortly from an ankle harm to play final week and advised reporters he was feeling higher at present.
Los Angeles Rams at Inexperienced Bay Packers
- Rams: QB Matthew Stafford (proper thumb); WR Puka Nacua (knee); WR Austin Trammell (hip); WR Ben Skowronek (Achilles); OT Rob Havenstein (calf); DT Larrell Murchison (knee); LB Ernest Jones (knee); CB Cobie Durant (shoulder); P Ethan Evans (ankle)
- Packers: RB Aaron Jones (hamstring); TE Luke Musgrave (ankle); OT Yosh Nijman (knee); G Elgton Jenkins (knee); CB Jaire Alexander (again)
Rams: Stafford banged his thumb in opposition to a Cowboys defender’s helmet on Sunday, then aggravated the harm whereas hauling in a move for a two-point conversion. He won’t have to go on IR, however Stafford looks like a game-time decision for Week 9.
Nacua, who performed by way of a groin harm earlier this 12 months, is now coping with a knee concern. He was restricted on Wednesday, suggesting he’ll be prepared for Sunday’s recreation in opposition to Inexperienced Bay.
Packers: Each injured Inexperienced Bay participant managed a restricted session on Wednesday. All 5 have been restricted all through the week heading into final Sunday’s recreation and nonetheless suited up.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans
- Buccaneers: TE Ko Kieft (ankle); OT Tristan Wirfs (quadriceps); G Matt Feiler (knee); DT Logan Corridor (groin); S Kaevon Merriweather (ankle)
- Texans: RB Dameon Pierce (ankle); WR Robert Woods (foot); OT Laremy Tunsil (knee); TE Brevin Jordan (foot); DT Sheldon Rankins (knee)
Buccaneers: Feiler missed final week’s recreation in opposition to the Buffalo Payments and hasn’t practiced this week. Aaron Stinnie performed left guard in Week 8.
Defensive deal with Vita Vea, who additionally was sidelined for Week 8, was a full apply participant on Wednesday. However Corridor has began the week with consecutive DNPs; Willam Gholston will see extra motion in Week 9 if Corridor can’t play.
Texans: Pierce hasn’t practiced this week. Houston is “contemplating” the idea of having the second-year RB sit out a game to permit his ankle harm to heal, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. Devin Singletary is the Texans’ RB2, whereas Mike Boone may additionally see extra work out of the backfield if Pierce is sidelined.
In the meantime, Woods is predicted to overlook his second straight recreation with a foot concern. Jordan is the one different Texan not working towards this week. He’s been Houston’s TE3 behind Dalton Schultz and Teagan Quitoriano.
Washington Commanders at New England Patriots
- Commanders: WR Curtis Samuel (toe); OL Ricky Stromberg (knee); S Percy Butler (calf)
- Patriots: WR DeVante Parker (concussion); TE Pharaoh Brown (again); OT Trent Brown (ankle/knee); OT Calvin Anderson (sickness); OT Vederian Lowe (ankle); DT Christian Barmore (knee); DT Davon Godchaux (sickness); DL Deatrich Smart Jr. (shoulder); EDGE Josh Uche (ankle/toe); LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (hamstring); CB Jonathan Jones (knee); CB Myles Bryant (chest)
Commanders: Samuel was restricted with a foot harm coming into final week’s recreation however finally performed. He solely managed 14 snaps earlier than departing and by no means returned.
Samuel hasn’t practiced his week as he continues to handle his foot/toe concern. If he fails to apply on Friday, he’ll be overwhelmingly more likely to sit out of Week 9. In that state of affairs, Jamison Crowder will see loads of motion within the slot.
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Stromberg suffered what regarded like a extreme knee harm whereas blocking on an extra-point try. He was on crutches on Thursday and is probably going a candidate for injured reserve.
Patriots: Parker, Trent Brown, Anderson, and Godchaux did not apply on Thursday. With Kendrick Bourne on IR and Parker trending towards a Week 9 absence, Demario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Jalen Reagor might be New England’s high three wideouts on Sunday.
Trent Brown was noticed limping out of the locker room following New England’s Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. Lowe — coping with his personal harm — could should play left deal with.
Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints
- Bears: QB Justin Fields, OUT (proper thumb); OT Braxton Jones (neck); G Nate Davis (ankle); LB Tremaine Edmunds (knee); CB Terrell Smith (sickness); S Jaquan Brisker (concussion)
- Saints: WR Lynn Bowden Jr. (sickness); TE Taysom Hill (hip); OL James Hurst (ankle); DT Malcolm Roach (sickness); LB Demario Davis (knee); LB Ty Summers (concussion/hamstring)
Bears: Head coach Matt Eberflus already dominated Fields out earlier this week. Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent will make his third profession begin in opposition to the Saints.
Elsewhere on offense, Davis hasn’t practiced since happening with an ankle harm in Week 6. Teven Jenkins has been taking part in proper guard in his absence. Jones continues to be on IR however might be activated earlier than Sunday’s recreation.
On protection, Edmunds is day to day after injuring his knee in Week 8. Brisker re-entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after experiencing extra signs on Sunday. Neither defender has practiced this week.
Saints: An sickness is clearly making its method across the New Orleans locker room. The Saints have 4 gamers with an sickness on final week’s harm report and have two extra at present (together with security Marcus Maye, who absolutely practiced).
Hurst hadn’t practiced since happening in Week 6 however has been restricted this week. New Orleans has been rolling with an Andrus Peat-Max Garcia-Erik McCoy-Cesar Ruiz-Ryan Ramczyk offensive line, preferring to maintain 2022 first-rounder Trevor Penning on the bench even with Hurst sidelined.
Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers
- Colts: WR Josh Downs (knee); OT Braden Smith (hip/wrist); OT Blake Freeland (again); EDGE Zaire Franklin (knee); EDGE Dayo Odeyingbo (shoulder/toe); CB JuJu Brents (quad)
- Panthers: WR DJ Chark (elbow); WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle); OT Taylor Moton (knee); G Austin Corbett (knee); EDGE Brian Burns (elbow); EDGE Justin Houston (hamstring); LB Frankie Luvu (hip); LB Chandler Wooten (hamstring); LB Claudin Cherelus (knee); S Vonn Bell
Colts: Downs was added to Indy’s harm report as a DNP on Thursday, suggesting he suffered a knee harm throughout apply. Juwan Winfree and Isaiah McKenzie will see extra work behind Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce if Downs can’t play.
Smith has already missed two video games in a row. Freeland — who has changed Smith at proper deal with — is now coping with an harm of his personal. Arlington Hambright appears to be like like the subsequent man up at RT if Smith and Freeland are each sidelined on Sunday.
Brents was sidelined in Week 8. The rookie CB’s quad harm was anticipated to result in a multi-week absence.
Panthers: Chark did not apply on Wednesday however returned for a restricted Thursday session, suggesting he’s trending towards taking part in this week. Moton was additionally upgraded from DNP to restricted at present.
Shenault, Houston, and Cherelus are the one Panthers who haven’t practiced in some type thus far this week.
New York Giants at Las Vegas Raiders
- Giants: QB Tyrod Taylor, OUT (ribs); RB Saquon Barkley (ankle); WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee); TE Darren Waller, OUT (hamstring); OT Andrew Thomas (hamstring); OT Evan Neal (ankle); EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux (again)
- Raiders: RB Brandon Bolden (knee); FB Jakob Johnson (concussion); OT Thayer Munford (neck); EDGE Maxx Crosby (knee/ankle); LB Divine Deablo (ankle); LB Robert Spillane (hand); LB Luke Masterson (concussion); CB Nate Hobbs (ankle); Okay Daniel Carlson (proper groin)
Giants: After lacking three video games with a neck harm, Daniel Jones has been cleared for contact and will probably be below heart in opposition to the Raiders. With Taylor injured, New York signed veteran QB Matt Barkley to its apply squad this week.
Whereas Barkley and Robinson typically have upkeep days early within the week, the identical can’t be stated for Waller, who has already been dominated out. The veteran TE stated his hamstring harm “may take a little bit” to heal” and prompt his return timeline is measured in weeks, not days. Daniel Bellinger will step in so long as Waller is sidelined.
In the meantime, New York could be near getting its supposed offensive line group again into motion. Thomas — who’s been out since Week 1– and Neal have been restricted on Thursday and will swimsuit up on Sunday.
Kicker Graham Gano needs surgery on his left knee and will probably be positioned on IR, per NFL Community. The Giants are planning to signal Randy Bullock to switch Gano.
Raiders: Deablo and Masterson — two of Las Vegas’ high three linebackers — haven’t practiced this week. Spillane was upgraded from DNP to restricted on Thursday, however the Raiders may have to think about a apply squad LB elevation for Sunday’s recreation.
Munford has been working in a proper deal with rotation with Jermaine Eluemunor, however he’s but to apply this week. Eluemunor will presumably play a full complement of snaps in opposition to the Giants if Munford sits out.
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
- Cowboys: OT Tyron Smith (neck); OT Chuma Edoga (ankle)
- Eagles: RB Boston Scott (private); TE Grant Calcaterra (concussion); TE Jack Stoll (ankle); G Cam Jurgens (foot); G Sua Opeta (hip); DT Jordan Davis (hamstring); DT Milton Williams (shoulder); CB Bradley Roby (shoulder)
Cowboys: Smith couldn’t play in opposition to the Rams final week, however Jerry Jones stated the veteran offensive deal with will “more than likely” be ready to face the Eagles on Sunday. Whereas Smith has practiced thus far this week, Mike McCarthy hopes he participate in Saturday’s session and play on Sunday.
Edoga, filling in for Smith at left deal with, went down late in opposition to Los Angeles and has been restricted this week. If Smith and Edoga each sit, fifth-round rookie Asim Richards will seemingly guard Dak Prescott’s blindside.
Eagles: Scott, Calcaterra, and Roby missed apply on Wednesday. Roby, essentially the most vital of these contributors, hasn’t performed in two weeks, forcing Philadelphia to plot different options within the slot.
Jurgens continues to be on IR, however the Eagles have opened his apply window. They’ll should activate him sooner or later over the subsequent three weeks.
Buffalo Payments at Cincinnati Bengals (SNF)
- Payments: LB Baylon Spector (hamstring); LB A.J. Klein (again)
- Bengals: OT Orlando Brown Jr. (groin); DT Josh Tupou (shoulder); EDGE Trey Hendrickson (foot); LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee); S Tycen Anderson (knee)
Payments: Josh Allen didn’t apply on Wednesday, however head coach Sean McDermott stated the veteran QB didn’t suffer a setback along with his shoulder concern. Likewise, Allen doesn’t believe his injury will linger and is feeling higher every single day.
Allen was a full apply participant on Thursday. McDermott advised reporters he’s “confident” that Buffalo’s quarterback will be able to play in opposition to the Bengals on Sunday night time.
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Spector missed Week 8 and hasn’t practiced this week. Klein injured his again throughout Wednesday’s apply and needed to sit out Thursday’s session.
Buffalo placed second-year cornerback Kaiir Elam (ankle) on IR on Thursday, so he’ll should miss no less than 4 video games. Veteran defensive deal with Linval Joseph took Elam’s roster spot.
Bengals: Hendrickson performed by way of a foot harm in Cincinnati’s win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8. He didn’t apply on Wednesday however returned for a limited Thursday session.
Tupou and Anderson are the one Bengals not working towards this week.
Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets (MNF)
- Chargers: WR Josh Palmer (knee); DL Morgan Fox (indirect); LB Eric Kendricks (ribs)
- Jets: TBD
Chargers: Palmer is L.A.’s solely injured participant who did not apply on Thursday. The third-year WR entered Week 8 with a knee harm and appeared to aggravate the issue throughout Sunday’s recreation.
Whereas Palmer finally returned to the Chargers’ win over the Bears, his Thursday DNP means we’ll want to observe his apply standing all through the weekend.
Jets: TBD
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