The Saturday afternoon Skill Player-Only Injury Report reveals crucial injury updates ahead of an exciting NFL Sunday. As of Saturday, November 1, 2023, several teams are facing significant roster challenges due to player injuries.
In the matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bears will be without wide receiver Luther Burden III, running back Roschon Johnson, and running back D’Andre Swift, all ruled out. On the Bengals’ side, quarterback Joe Flacco is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, but the outlook appears optimistic.
The clash between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions shows the Vikings are missing fullback C.J. Ham and tight end Josh Oliver, both out. The Lions will be without safety Kerby Joseph and running back Craig Reynolds, with running back Sione Vaki marked as questionable and an uncertain outlook.
In the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers, Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton is questionable due to a thumb injury, while the Packers’ kicker Brandon McManus is also questionable, but the outlook is optimistic.
The Los Angeles Chargers face challenges with tight end Will Dissly listed as questionable and running back Hassan Haskins officially out. The Tennessee Titans have wide receiver Bryce Oliver and running back Calvin Ridley both listed as questionable and out, respectively.
The Atlanta Falcons’ Casey Washington is out with a back issue, while the New England Patriots will miss running back Rhamondre Stevenson, also out with a toe injury.
The San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, as well as quarterback Brock Purdy, who is questionable but will not start. The New York Giants are concerned about tight end Daniel Bellinger, who is doubtful with a neck injury.
The Indianapolis Colts will play without wide receiver Anthony Gould. The Steelers see quarterback Will Howard listed as questionable, while wide receiver Scotty Miller is out with a finger injury.
In the matchup between the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, Denver will miss tight end Nate Adkins and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr., both out. Meanwhile, Texans’ tight end Dalton Schultz is questionable.
As for the later Sunday matchups, the Jacksonville Jaguars will be short-handed without wide receivers Travis Hunter and Tim Patrick. The Las Vegas Raiders will also be without quarterback Aidan O’Connell.
The New Orleans Saints are hopeful with running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed both marked as questionable, with optimistic outlooks. The Kansas City Chiefs will be without running back Isiah Pacheco, while the Buffalo Bills will miss wide receiver Joshua Palmer.
In the Sunday night fixture between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, Seattle will be without wide receiver Jake Bobo and tight end Dareke Young. Cooper Kupp’s status is uncertain due to an injury concern. Washington will miss tight end John Bates and wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
Finally, on Monday night, the Arizona Cardinals face the Dallas Cowboys, with QB Kyler Murray questionable to start, while the Cowboys have reported no injury concerns.
As teams prepare for the crucial matchups, fans and teams alike will be watching closely to see how these injury updates will affect performance on the field. The injury list highlights the unpredictable nature of the league and the resilience players must exhibit as they navigate through the season’s challenges.