Injuries are at the forefront of the NFL’s conversation with Week 4 underway, mainly in light of Tua Tagovailoa’s brief hospitalization Thursday night after head and neck trauma forced him out of the Dolphins. Miami isn’t the only team with uncertainty under center heading into the weekend, either. Some clubs are much healthier than others, and quite a few big names remain uncertain about dressing on Sunday. Here we’ve compiled all the final injury reports for the Week 4 action.
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The Saints will be shorthanded in at least some capacity, with the biggest absence likely coming from the middle, where Winston is recovering slower than expected from lingering issues. Former Bengals veteran Andy Dalton, last seen with the Cowboys and Bears, is on track to get his first start of 2022. Rookie Chris Olave and reserve Tre’Quan Smith could see even more targets with Thomas out and Landry banged up, while Kamara is expected to adapt but could rely on a pitch alongside Mark Ingram.
The Vikings are in much better health, with star running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) disappearing from the report after making a full return to practice. Starting defensemen Eric Kendricks (toe) and Harrison Smith (concussion) are also set to go.
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Former 49ers third-rounder Trey Sermon is set to debut as the No. 2/3 RB for the Eagles with Scott out, behind Miles Sanders and Kenny Gainwell.
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Jared Goff will be without some of his best weapons at home, with Jamaal Williams expected to handle RB1 duties and DJ Chark set for a return to action alongside Josh Reynolds with St. Brown sidelined. Tight end TJ Hockenson could also have additional looks in the passing game.
Bears at Giants (-3)
- Bear: To be determined
- Giants: WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), DE Leonard Williams (knee)
New York’s receiving corps will again be without Toney, the 2021 first-rounder, who also featured in Week 3. Williams’ absence up front could also put more pressure on the Giants rushers, who didn’t have much of an impact against the Cowboys last week.
- Commanders: To be determined
- Cowboys: To be determined
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- Titans: To be determined
- Foals: S Justin Blackmon (ankle) OUT; DT DeForest Buckner (shoulder), LB Shaquille Leonard (rear), QUESTIONABLE
Facing Derrick Henry and Co., the Colts defense could be without a few key starters if Buckner doesn’t adapt; the star inside defender did not train ahead of the game. Leonard, meanwhile, could make his 2022 debut as a linebacker after missing the first three games while recovering from back surgery, although coach Frank Reich has made it clear he won’t. wouldn’t be 100% anyway.
The biggest news here is Zach Wilson’s omission from the Jets’ report, as the quarterback is fully cleared of the knee surgery that sidelined him for the first three games. He will make his debut in 2022, replacing replacement Joe Flacco.
- Invoices: WR Jake Kumerow (ankle), DT Jordan Phillips (hamstring), CB Christian Benford (hand) OUT; WR Gabe Davis (ankle), TE Dawson Knox (back/hip), C Mitch Morse (elbow), OL Justin Murray (foot), DT Ed Oliver (ankle), CB Dane Jackson (neck), S Jordan Poyer (foot) QUESTIONABLE
- Crows: To be determined
After missing Week 3, Davis told reporters he would return to the court despite the questionable tag, serving as Josh Allen’s WR2 against Stefon Diggs. That doesn’t mean Buffalo will be unscathed, with both Morse and Oliver doubtful in the trenches. Less than two weeks after his scary head injury against the Titans, Jackson also said he plans to play in the Bills’ secondary despite coming on as a game mover.
- Cardinals: WR AJ Green (hamstring), DL Rashard Lawrence (hand), LB Ezekiel Turner (ankle) OUT; WR Marquise Brown (foot), WR Rondale Moore (hamstring), C Rodney Hudson (knee), DE JJ Watt (calf), LB Zaven Collins (shoulder) DOUBTFUL
- Panthers: RB Christian McCaffrey (thigh), WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring), DE Marquis Haynes (knee), CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver (Achilles) DOUBTFUL
The Cardinals, still without DeAndre Hopkins through suspension, could call on the bottom of their receiver depth chart in this one. With Green out and Brown and Moore bumped, reserve Greg Dortch could see another high volume of targets from Kyler Murray, along with tight end Zach Ertz. Running back James Conner (knee) is also set to go.
Baker Mayfield will have a stoned supporting cast at best, with McCaffrey “hopeful” to perform despite limited practice just once this week. Shenault, who emerged in Week 3, is a game-time decision.
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- Patriots: QB Mac Jones (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
- Packers: To be determined
Despite Mac Jones being in practice on Friday, all indications are that veteran back-up Brian Hoyer will start at QB; Jones’ high ankle sprain has been classified as “severe” in multiple reports, and the sophomore starter hasn’t shown much mobility during his limited return to the field.
- Chiefs: To be determined
- Buccaneers: To be determined
Stay tuned for the analysis.
Stay tuned for the analysis.