As the NFL moves into Sunday, the Skill Player-Only Injury Report reveals several key updates on player conditions for the upcoming matchups. This report details injury designations based on the official NFL Injury Report released by the league, alongside updates from team media relations.
Players marked as QUESTIONABLE should be treated as game-time decisions, and their status may change up to 90 minutes before kickoff. For real-time updates, seek information on our Game Day Update page.
In the early afternoon games on Sunday, the Miami Dolphins will face the Atlanta Falcons. Miami’s tight end Julian Hill has been ruled OUT due to an ankle injury, and Darren Waller is also OUT after being placed on injured reserve due to a pectoral issue. Atlanta is uncertain about the status of running back Tyler Allgeier (hip, knee) and wide receiver Drake London (hip), with Allgeier’s outlook being optimistic while London’s remains uncertain. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is alsoQUESTIONABLE with a knee injury, but his outlook is mixed, being described as both optimistic and pessimistic.
The New York Jets are set to visit Cincinnati, where they will be monitoring running back Breece Hall (knee), who is QUESTIONABLE with an optimistic outlook. Other Jets players like Kene Nwangwu (OUT, concussion) and Josh Reynolds (OUT, hip) add to injury woes. Cincinnati remains unaffected as far as injuries are concerned.
In the matchup between the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots, tight end David Njoku (knee) is QUESTIONABLE with an optimistic outlook, while quarterback Shedeur Sanders is also added to the list listed as QUESTIONABLE with an uncertain outlook.
The New York Giants visit Philadelphia, and kicker Graham Gano (groin) is QUESTIONABLE but was activated from IR, suggesting he might make an appearance.
The Buffalo Bills will encounter the Carolina Panthers, where Dalton Kincaid (oblique) is QUESTIONABLE with an optimistic outlook. In contrast, Carolina’s quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) is DOUBTFUL, with a pessimistic outlook for his return to play.
As the afternoon progresses, the Chicago Bears will play the Baltimore Ravens, with several key injuries affecting both teams. Bears’ players like Roschon Johnson (back) and Cole Kmet (back) are OUT, while Cairo Santos (right thigh) has an optimistic outlook but is QUESTIONABLE. Meanwhile, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is QUESTIONABLE, and his outlook is somewhat mixed, having been ruled out prior.
Continuing with notable injuries, the San Francisco 49ers will face the Houston Texans without key personnel such as Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Brock Purdy (toe), both OUT for the match. For Houston, receivers Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) are also OUT.
As we reach the late afternoon games, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dealing with significant losses, including Mike Evans (clavicle) and Chris Godwin (fibula), both placed on IR. The New Orleans Saints report no injuries.
In the Sunday night matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay’s Matthew Golden (hip) and Brandon McManus (right quadriceps) are both QUESTIONABLE with uncertain and optimistic outlooks respectively. Christian Watson is also QUESTIONABLE with an optimistic outlook after being activated from IR, while Dontayvion Wicks (calf) is ruled OUT.
Finally, on Monday night, the Washington Commanders will visit the Kansas City Chiefs, with Commanders’ quarterback Jayden Daniels ruled OUT due to a hamstring issue, while kicker Matt Gay is QUESTIONABLE. The Chiefs currently have no injury concerns.
Notably, several teams are enjoying a bye week, including the Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
As the NFL season continues, teams and fans alike will be watching these injury updates closely, as they may greatly impact the games ahead.