Injury Expectations | Midweek Update | Week 10

Jene Bramel's Injury Expectations | Midweek Update | Week 10 Jene Bramel Published 11/11/2020

Wednesday Media Updates

***The Panthers defined Christian McCaffrey's shoulder injury as an AC sprain. McCaffrey sought additional opinions on the injury this week, a process he'd not undertake with a low-grade injury. Matt Rhule told reporters McCaffrey is "pretty much out this week and we'll see how it looks next week."

***Joe Mixon is still not practicing. However, he was seen moving well in rehab and simulating carries. Zac Taylor continues to suggest Mixon has a chance to play this week. Mixon needs to return to individual drills on Thursday to feel confident in his chances to see a significant workload this week.

***Nick Chubb told reporters his knee feels good since returning to practice. He's "not sure" whether he'll play, noting the final decision will be made by the coaching staff and medical personnel, but he looks likely to return.

***Miles Sanders returned to a limited practice as the Eagles come out of their Week 9 bye. Philadelphia will be careful with Sanders' practice reps through the week but he's trending toward returning.

***Ben Roethlisberger is on the COVID list but able to rehab in the facility away from his teammates. He will not be listed on the injury report until he returns to the active roster. Although he's dealing with injuries to both knees, he's currently expected to play.

***Chris Carson has resumed running but is not cleared for individual drills. If Wednesday's conditioning goes well, it's possible Carson works toward returning in a limited role. He remains questionable at best. Pete Carroll told reporters Carlos Hyde is further behind Carson. Hyde is unlikely to play.

***Deebo Samuel was not healthy enough for individual drills. The Niners say they'll re-evaluate on Thursday but Samuel is not trending well.

***Kenyan Drake may be close to returning. The Cardinals allowed him to take part in individual drills on Wednesday. If his ankle responds well, it's a good sign for this week.

Injured Reserve additions through Wednesday transactions:

Designated to return through Wednesday transactions:

THURSDAY NIGHT INJURY EXPECTATIONS

Here are the key offensive players listed on the practice participation or game status report for Thursday Night Football:

Indianapolis at Tennessee

***The Colts have ruled out Jack Doyle (concussion). Mo Alie-Cox is listed questionable but will continue to play through knee soreness. T.Y. Hilton returns after missing last week's game with a groin injury. He fully practiced this week.

***The Titans are nearly full strength. Adam Humphries will miss his second week while continuing to recover from a Week 8 concussion.

Early week practice participation and playing expectations

The Wednesday and Thursday practice participation reports are our first chance to see which players each NFL team is limiting in practice after the previous week's games. Players limited in mid-week practice aren't necessarily in danger of missing that week's game. But they all need to be watched closely.

Quarterbacks
Team
Injury
Practice Participation
Game
Status
FBGs
Expects
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Josh Allen Buf Shoulder Full Full Expected to Play
Drew Brees NO Shoulder Limited Limited Expected to Play
Matthew Stafford Det Neck Full Full Expected to Play
Gardner Minshew Jac Thumb DNP DNP Inactive
Kyle Allen Was Ankle DNP DNP Inactive
Running Backs
Team
Injury
Practice Participation
Game
Status
FBGs
Expects
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Christian McCaffrey Car Shoulder DNP DNP Inactive
Mike Davis Car Toe Not Listed Full Expected to Play
Aaron Jones GB Calf Full Full Expected to Play
Joe Mixon Cin Foot DNP DNP Likely Inactive
Samaje Perine Cin Knee Full Full Expected to Play
Miles Sanders Phi Knee Limited Full Expected to Play
Chris Carson Sea Foot DNP DNP Likely Inactive
Carlos Hyde Sea Hamstring DNP DNP Likely Inactive
Travis Homer Sea Knee Full Limited Expected to Play
DeeJay Dallas Sea Arm / Wrist Full Not Listed Expected to Play
Kenyan Drake Ari Ankle Limited Limited Awaiting Information
*David Montgomery Chi Concussion *DNP Awaiting Information
Damien Harris NE Ankle / Chest Limited Limited Likely to Play
Justin Jackson LAC Knee DNP DNP Likely Inactive
Troymaine Pope LAC Neck Full Full Expected to Play
Darrell Henderson LAR Quadriceps DNP Limited Likely to Play
David Johnson Hou Concussion DNP DNP Likely Inactive
Tevin Coleman SF Knee DNP DNP Inactive
Matt Breida Mia Hamstring Limited Limited Awaiting Information
Patrick Laird Mia Ankle Full Full Expected to Play
Mark Ingram Bal Ankle Limited DNP Likely to Play
Antonio Gibson Was Shoulder DNP Full Expected to Play
Devonta Freeman NYG Ankle Limited Limited Likely Inactive
T.J. Yeldon Buf Back Full Full Likely to Play
Wide Receivers
Team
Injury
Practice Participation
Game
Status
FBGs
Expects
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Michael Thomas NO Ankle / Hamstring Limited Limited Expected to Play
Chris Godwin TB Finger Limited Limited Expected to Play
Scott Miller TB Hip / Groin Limited Limited Expected to Play
*Adam Thielen Min Shoulder *Full Expected to Play
Kenny Golladay Det Hip DNP DNP Inactive
JuJu Smith-Schuster Pit Knee DNP Full Expected to Play
Cooper Kupp LAR Oblique Limited Limited Expected to Play
Deebo Samuel SF Hamstring DNP DNP Likely Inactive
*Allen Robinson Chi Knee *Limited Expected to Play
Jerry Jeudy Den Shoulder DNP Limited Likely to Play
Tim Patrick Den Hamstring Limited Limited Likely to Play
Jarvis Landry Cle Hip Full Full Expected to Play
John Brown Buf Knee DNP Full Expected to Play
Sterling Shepard NYG Toe / Hip Limited Limited Expected to Play
Golden Tate NYG Knee Not Listed Limited Awaiting Information
D.J. Chark Jac Illness Not Listed DNP Likely to Play
Laviska Shenault Jac Hamstring Limited Limited Awaiting Information
Alshon Jeffery Phi Calf Full Full Likely to Play
NKeal Harry NE Concussion Limited Limited Awaiting Information
Bryan Edwards LV Ankle Full Full Expected to Play
Tight Ends
Team
Injury
Practice Participation
Game
Status
FBGs
Expects
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Darren Waller LV Back Full Full Expected to Play
T.J. Hockenson Det Toe Not Listed DNP Likely to Play
Noah Fant Den Ankle Limited Full Expected to Play
Austin Hooper Cle Abdomen Full Full Expected to Play
*Irv Smith Min Groin *DNP Awaiting Information
Greg Olsen Sea Foot Limited Full Expected to Play
Adam Shaheen Mia Shoulder Full Full Expected to Play
*Cole Kmet Chi Groin *DNP Awaiting Information
Marcedes Lewis GB Knee Limited DNP Expected to Play

Note: Asterisk denotes Monday night players who practice Thursday/Friday/Saturday.

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