In the lead-up to Sunday’s NFL games, injury updates are crucial for fans and teams alike. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is officially marked as “questionable” for their matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Despite this, reports indicate that the Cardinals may start Jacoby Brissett for the second consecutive week as Murray continues to recover from a mid-foot sprain sustained during a Week 6 loss to the Tennessee Titans. In his last appearance, Brissett threw for 320 yards with two touchdowns and one interception but ultimately fell to the Indianapolis Colts. The Cardinals, struggling with a four-game losing streak decided by a total of just nine points, are hoping for a turnaround.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys received encouraging news with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb set to return against the Washington Commanders after missing three games due to a high-ankle sprain. Lamb expressed his eagerness to play again after feeling confident during practice, stating, “Happy as can be, obviously just believing in my ankle.” He had the option to return last week but chose to rest for additional recovery, focusing on regaining stability and explosiveness.
On the other hand, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will be sidelined for their upcoming London game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to an ankle sprain sustained in the previous week’s contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Rams head coach Sean McVay noted that while progress is being made, there’s optimism Nacua will be ready following the team’s bye week.
As for other injury news in Week 7, Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is set to return against the New York Jets after missing two games due to a calf injury, while teammate Rico Dowdle has excelled in his absence. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay Buccaneers stars Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka are both questionable for Monday night’s game against the Detroit Lions, dealing with hamstring issues.
In Minnesota, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is questionable for Sunday’s contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, with head coach Kevin O’Connell confirming Carson Wentz will start in his place. And in Green Bay, running back Josh Jacobs is a game-time decision due to a combination of illness and a calf injury.
As teams navigate through these injury challenges, fans remain hopeful that their favorite players will recover swiftly and return to the field, bringing positive impacts to their respective teams.