Track the most important injuries across the entire NFL Week 3 slate. This report covers all 16 games and is updated as teams release practice participation and game-status information throughout the week.
Falcons at Packers (Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | QB | Falcons | Oblique | Out |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | Falcons | Ankle | TBD |
| A.J. Terrell Jr. | CB | Falcons | Groin | TBD |
| Jayden Reed | WR | Packers | Back | TBD |
| Aaron Banks | G | Packers | Toe | TBD |
Atlanta Falcons
- Tua Tagovailoa, QB — Out: Oblique. Was estimated as limited on Monday’s walk-through, an improvement from missing all practices the past two weeks. Michael Penix Jr. (ACL recovery) could be cleared to start Thursday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
- Brian Robinson Jr., RB — TBD: Ankle. Listed as limited on Monday’s estimated injury report.
- A.J. Terrell Jr., CB — TBD: Groin. Ruled out during the first half of Week 2 against Carolina.
On IR/Reserve: Da’Shawn Hand, DT (quadriceps, surgery)
Green Bay Packers
- Jayden Reed, WR — TBD: Back. Did not participate in Monday’s estimated practice after being carted off on a backboard in Week 2. Severity has not been disclosed.
- Aaron Banks, G — TBD: Toe. Ruled out during the second quarter of Week 2. Jager Burton replaced him at left guard.
On IR/Reserve: Josh Jacobs, RB (personal, Exempt List) · Micah Parsons, DE (knee, PUP, Week 5 eligible)
Chiefs at Dolphins (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wright | RB | Dolphins | Neck (Stinger) | Day-to-Day |
Kansas City Chiefs
No notable injuries.
Miami Dolphins
- Jaylen Wright, RB — Day-to-Day: Neck (Stinger). Day-to-day heading into Week 3, per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Panthers at Browns (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Brooks | RB | Panthers | Groin | Week-to-Week |
| Teven Jenkins | G | Browns | Back | Out |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | LB | Browns | Neck | Out |
Carolina Panthers
- Jonathon Brooks, RB — Week-to-Week: Groin. Considered week-to-week after exiting Week 2 in the fourth quarter. Receiving further medical opinions, per Tom Pelissero of Netflix.
On IR/Reserve: Brady Christensen, G (hamstring, Week 5 eligible) · Ikem Ekwonu, OT (knee, PUP, Week 5 eligible)
Cleveland Browns
- Teven Jenkins, G — Out: Back. Inactive for the second consecutive game.
- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB — Out: Neck. Inactive for the second consecutive week.
On IR/Reserve: Dillon Gabriel, QB (back, ~mid-October) · Dylan Sampson, RB (knee, Week 5 eligible)
Titans at Giants (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | Giants | Knee (MCL) | TBD |
| Malik Nabers | WR | Giants | Shoulder | TBD |
| Brian Burns | LB | Giants | Ankle (Sprain) | TBD |
| Andrew Thomas | OT | Giants | Groin | TBD |
Tennessee Titans
No notable injuries.
New York Giants
- Jaxson Dart, QB — TBD: Knee (MCL). Suffered an MCL sprain during Monday night’s loss to the Rams and was officially questionable to return but did not re-enter the game.
- Malik Nabers, WR — TBD: Shoulder. Played through the injury Monday night but managed just one catch for one yard on four targets.
- Brian Burns, LB — TBD: Ankle (Sprain). Suffered a low-ankle sprain in Monday’s loss to the Rams, per Connor Hughes of SNY.tv.
- Andrew Thomas, OT — TBD: Groin. Was questionable to return during Monday’s game.
On IR/Reserve: Paulson Adebo, CB (knee, IR)
Patriots at Jaguars (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Onwenu | G | Patriots | Ankle (Fracture) | Out |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | Patriots | Neck | Out |
New England Patriots
- Mike Onwenu, G — Out: Ankle (Fracture). X-rays revealed a fractured right ankle after T.J. Watt landed on it in Week 2. Greg Van Roten is the replacement at right guard.
- Carlton Davis III, CB — Out: Neck. Inactive for the second consecutive game.
On IR/Reserve: A.J. Brown, WR (ankle, ~Week 8)
Jacksonville Jaguars
No notable injuries.
Chargers at Bills (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr. | S | Chargers | Hand (Fracture) | TBD |
| Trey Pipkins III | OT | Chargers | Knee | Out |
| DJ Moore | WR | Bills | Shoulder (AC Joint) | Day-to-Day |
Los Angeles Chargers
- Derwin James Jr., S — TBD: Hand (Fracture). Suffered a finger fracture in Week 2 and was questionable in-game against the Raiders.
- Trey Pipkins III, OT — Out: Knee. Inactive in Week 2.
On IR/Reserve: David Njoku, TE (fibula, going to IR per Harbaugh) · Charlie Kolar, TE (forearm, going to IR per Harbaugh) · Tyler Biadasz, C (knee, season-ending) · KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR (hamstring, Week 5 eligible)
Buffalo Bills
- DJ Moore, WR — Day-to-Day: Shoulder (AC Joint). Diagnosed with an AC joint sprain after exiting Thursday’s win over the Lions. Being treated as day-to-day, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Jets at Lions (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | S | Jets | Groin | Out |
| Blake Miller | OT | Lions | Knee | Out |
New York Jets
- Minkah Fitzpatrick, S — Out: Groin. Inactive in Week 2. Expected to miss two to three weeks, per Jordan Schultz.
On IR/Reserve: Tim Patrick, WR (groin, IR) · Omar Cooper Jr., WR (ankle, IR)
Detroit Lions
- Blake Miller, OT — Out: Knee. Inactive for the second consecutive game.
On IR/Reserve: Isiah Pacheco, RB (back, surgery Sep. 15, ~12 weeks) · Brian Branch, S (Achilles, PUP, Week 5 eligible) · Kerby Joseph, S (knee, PUP, Week 5 eligible)
Texans at Colts (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | Texans | Hamstring | Out |
| Alec Pierce | WR | Colts | Heel | TBD |
| Charvarius Ward | CB | Colts | Groin | TBD |
Houston Texans
- Nico Collins, WR — Out: Hamstring. Inactive for the second consecutive game. May miss two games, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.
On IR/Reserve: Tank Dell, WR (knee, Week 5 eligible) · Henry To’oTo’o, LB (shoulder, Week 5 eligible)
Indianapolis Colts
- Alec Pierce, WR — TBD: Heel. Attempting to rehab without surgery; could return around midseason if all goes well, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
- Charvarius Ward, CB — TBD: Groin. Dealing with groin tightness after Week 2’s overtime loss to Kansas City.
Seahawks at Commanders (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | Seahawks | Glute | Out |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | Commanders | Elbow (Dislocated) | TBD |
| Chig Okonkwo | TE | Commanders | Hamstring | Out |
| Frankie Luvu | LB | Commanders | Groin | Out |
| Sam Cosmi | G | Commanders | Concussion | TBD |
Seattle Seahawks
- Sam Darnold, QB — Out: Glute. Ahead of schedule in his recovery and has a chance to practice this week, per head coach Mike Macdonald. Drew Lock started in Week 2.
On IR/Reserve: Zach Charbonnet, RB (knee/ACL, PUP, Week 5 eligible)
Washington Commanders
- Jayden Daniels, QB — TBD: Elbow (Dislocated). Dislocated his left (non-throwing) elbow after a fall in Week 2. Underwent imaging Monday and will consult with multiple experts, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Marcus Mariota would start if Daniels cannot go.
- Chig Okonkwo, TE — Out: Hamstring. Inactive for the second consecutive game.
- Frankie Luvu, LB — Out: Groin. Inactive for the second consecutive game.
- Sam Cosmi, G — TBD: Concussion. Suffered a concussion in Week 2, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic.
On IR/Reserve: Laremy Tunsil, OT (triceps, ~December) · Jer’Zhan Newton, DT (pectoral, ~November)
Bengals at Steelers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman Jr. | WR | Steelers | Foot | Out |
| Rico Dowdle | RB | Steelers | Toe | TBD |
| Joey Porter Jr. | CB | Steelers | Back | Out |
Cincinnati Bengals
No notable injuries.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Michael Pittman Jr., WR — Out: Foot. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that this is a new foot injury, unrelated to the one Pittman dealt with during training camp.
- Rico Dowdle, RB — TBD: Toe. Returned at halftime in Week 2 but was shut down in the second half after aggravating the injury.
- Joey Porter Jr., CB — Out: Back. Will be evaluated Wednesday, per Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com.
On IR/Reserve: DeShon Elliott, S (undisclosed, Week 5 eligible)
Cardinals at 49ers (Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 49ers | Hip | TBD |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 49ers | Personal | Out |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 49ers | Ankle (High) | Out |
Arizona Cardinals
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: James Conner, RB (foot, designation to return) · Tip Reiman, TE (ankle, PUP, Week 5 eligible)
San Francisco 49ers
- Mike Evans, WR — TBD: Hip. Exited in the fourth quarter of Week 2. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Evans will “have to be managed this week.”
- Brandon Aiyuk, WR — Out: Personal. Shanahan said Sunday he is not viewing Aiyuk as an option while the club deals with multiple receiver injuries.
- Demarcus Robinson, WR — Out: Ankle (High). Facing a 3-to-6 week recovery, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.
On IR/Reserve: Ricky Pearsall, WR (knee/PCL, season-ending) · Christian Kirk, WR (calf, Week 5 eligible) · De’Zhaun Stribling, WR (ankle, ~4 weeks) · Jake Tonges, TE (knee/MCL, season-ending)
Vikings at Buccaneers (Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | Vikings | Personal | Out |
Minnesota Vikings
- Jauan Jennings, WR — Out: Personal. Inactive for the second consecutive game.
On IR/Reserve: Jordan Mason, RB (thumb, IR)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
No notable injuries.
Raiders at Saints (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | Raiders | Knee (Meniscus) | Out |
| Kelvin Banks Jr. | OT | Saints | Ankle (High) | Out |
Las Vegas Raiders
- Brock Bowers, TE — Out: Knee (Meniscus). Head coach Klint Kubiak said Bowers will practice this week and is gearing up to play Sunday. Would be his 2026 season debut.
New Orleans Saints
- Kelvin Banks Jr., OT — Out: Ankle (High). Expected to undergo surgery and is out indefinitely, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
On IR/Reserve: Audric Estime, RB (thigh, Week 5 eligible)
Ravens at Cowboys (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, in Rio de Janeiro)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | Ravens | Hamstring | Out |
| Ronnie Stanley | OT | Ravens | Toe | TBD |
| Malik Hooker | S | Cowboys | Forearm (Fracture) | Out |
| DeMarvion Overshown | LB | Cowboys | Hamstring | Out |
| Cobie Durant | CB | Cowboys | Hamstring | TBD |
Baltimore Ravens
- Zay Flowers, WR — Out: Hamstring. Head coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Flowers has a “good shot” to play in Week 3.
- Ronnie Stanley, OT — TBD: Toe. Was questionable to return during Week 2.
On IR/Reserve: T.J. Tampa, CB (knee, IR) · Ja’Kobi Lane, WR (wrist, surgery, ~4 weeks)
Dallas Cowboys
- Malik Hooker, S — Out: Forearm (Fracture). Inactive in Week 2.
- DeMarvion Overshown, LB — Out: Hamstring. Inactive in Week 2.
- Cobie Durant, CB — TBD: Hamstring. Exited Week 2 after a collision and could miss a few weeks, per Todd Archer of ESPN.
On IR/Reserve: Tyler Smith, G (thumb, ~4-6 weeks)
Rams at Broncos (Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | Broncos | Foot | Out |
| J.K. Dobbins | RB | Broncos | Hamstring | TBD |
| RJ Harvey | RB | Broncos | Hamstring | Out |
Los Angeles Rams
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: Myles Garrett, DE (knee, scope, Week 5 eligible)
Denver Broncos
- Marvin Mims Jr., WR — Out: Foot. Ruled out in Week 2 after not practicing.
- J.K. Dobbins, RB — TBD: Hamstring. Exited in the second half of Week 2. The Broncos believe his hamstring is “good” heading into Sunday, per Tom Pelissero of Netflix.
- RJ Harvey, RB — Out: Hamstring. Inactive in Week 2.
On IR/Reserve: Jonathon Cooper, LB (Exempt List, trial Nov. 10)
Eagles at Bears (Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | RB | Eagles | Shoulder (Stinger) | TBD |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | Eagles | Knee (MCL) | Week-to-Week |
| Caleb Williams | QB | Bears | Hamstring | Week-to-Week |
Philadelphia Eagles
- Saquon Barkley, RB — TBD: Shoulder (Stinger). Suffered a stinger on the first offensive snap in Week 2 and missed the entire first half before returning for the second half.
- Dallas Goedert, TE — Week-to-Week: Knee (MCL). Diagnosed Monday with a sprained MCL and is expected to miss a few weeks, per Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter of ESPN.
On IR/Reserve: Landon Dickerson, G (knee, IR)
Chicago Bears
- Caleb Williams, QB — Week-to-Week: Hamstring. Head coach Ben Johnson said he does not anticipate Williams practicing this week but would not officially rule him out for Monday’s game. Williams was carted off the field in Week 2 after a non-contact injury.
On IR/Reserve: Kyler Gordon, CB (calf, PUP, Week 5 eligible)