Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 8

Dave Kluge's Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 8 Dave Kluge Published 10/27/2023

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And here's a rundown of what they covered.

Bye Weeks

None

Early Games - Sunday, 1:00 pm ET

Houston Texans @ Carolina Panthers

  • Robert Woods (foot) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and is not expected to play
  • Tank Dell (concussion) returned to practice in full after missing Week 6
  • Miles Sanders (shoulder) practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Laviska Shenault Jr (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Terrace Marshall Jr received permission to seek a trade in hopes of finding a more prominent role
  • OC Thomas Brown will take over play-calling duties for HC Frank Reich
  • Frank Reich on Miles Sanders and Chuba Hubbard: "It's always gonna be a little bit by committee. That's typically our approach, so, the actual mix, that could vary week-to-week. We'll see how things play out this week, though."

Los Angeles Rams @ Dallas Cowboys

  • Darrell Henderson Jr. placed on practice squad, will likely be activated before Sunday's game
  • Kyren Williams will hopefully be activated from IR when he's first eligible, per Sean McVay

Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers

  • T.J. Hockenson (foot) missed Wednesday's practice but returned on Thursday
  • Luke Musgrave (ankle) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Aaron Jones (hamstring) missed Wednesday's practice but returned on Thursday
  • Christian Watson (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday, likely to play Sunday, barring setback

New Orleans Saints @ Indianapolis Colts

  • Alvin Kamara (illness) missed practice on Wednesday but returned on Thursday
  • Juwan Johnson (calf) limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, has not played since Week 3
  • Taysom Hill (chest) limited on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Chris Olave arrested on Monday and charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle
  • Jamaal Williams was on a snap count in Week 7 and could see role grow
  • Kylen Granson (concussion) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Zack Moss (elbow/heel) did not practice on Wednesday but practiced in a limited fashion on Thursday
  • Michael Pittman Jr vented frustration with his lack of targets in Week 7 loss: "They just didn't target me today, for whatever reason. Maybe I'm not a big part of the offense."
  • Anthony Richardson's surgery was a success

New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins

New York Jets @ New York Giants

  • Randall Cobb (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday, limited on Thursday
  • Aaron Rodgers "ahead of schedule" in rehab from Achilles tear
  • Saquon Barkley (elbow) limited on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Darren Waller (hamstring) limited on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Daniel Jones (neck) limited on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Jones still not cleared for contact, Tyrod Taylor likely to start again

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Atlanta Falcons @ Tennessee Titans

Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders

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