Here's your Saturday Night Skill Player-Only Injury Report.
The injury designations listed below (QUESTIONABLE, DOUBTFUL, and OUT) are from the official NFL Injury Report, released by the league office. Monday designations are from either the league or the updated injury reports provided by the teams' media relations departments (via social media or the official team websites).
The "outlook" comments -- optimistic, uncertain, and pessimistic -- for players with QUESTIONABLE and DOUBTFUL designations are our own. They're based on local and national reporting, practice participation, and coaches' comments.
This article was updated through Saturday, 26 Sept. at 17:30 ET
Players listed as questionable should be considered game-time decisions. You should verify their status in the 90 minutes leading up to kickoff. For up-to-the-minute updates, visit our Game Day Update page.
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON
LOS ANGELES @ BUFFALO
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
WR Brenen Thompson (quad) OUT
TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) OUT
QB Trey Lance (groin) QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
- David Njoku is on IR, so Oronde Gadsden II is the primary TE
- The Chargers elevated TE Patrick Herbert -- Justin’s brother -- from the practice squad.
BUFFALO BILLS
WR Keon Coleman (ankle) QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
WR DJ Moore (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
CAROLINA @ CLEVELAND
CAROLINA PANTHERS
WR Jalen Coker (ankle) QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
WR Xavier Legette (knee) QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
- Jonathon Brooks to miss six to eight weeks after groin surgery.
- The Panthers elevated WR Chris Moore and RB Anthony Tyus for Sunday’s game.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
CLEAR
NEW YORK @ DETROIT
NEW YORK JETS
TE Mason Taylor (toe) OUT
RB Kene Nwangwu (back) DOUBTFUL OUT; ruled out on Sat.
WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
- Signed WR Jamaal Pritchett to their active roster and elevated WR Sterling Shepard from their practice squad.
DETROIT LIONS
CLEAR
HOUSTON @ INDIANAPOLIS
HOUSTON TEXANS
WR Nico Collins (hamstring) OUT
- The Texans elevated rookie WR Lewis Bond on Saturday. Bond is a potential starter with Collins out.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
WR Ashton Dulin (ankle) OUT
WR Alec Pierce (heel) OUT; placed on IR on Sat., out at least four weeks.
- The Colts signed WR Anthony Gould to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and also elevated WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
KANSAS CITY @ MIAMI
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
CLEAR
MIAMI DOLPHINS
WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) OUT
RB Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot) DOUBTFUL; outlook pessimistic
WR Ryan Miller (hip/back) QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
TENNESSEE @ NEW YORK
TENNESSEE TITANS
RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
- The Titans elevated RB Michael Carter from the practice squad with Spears questionable.
NEW YORK GIANTS
CLEAR
- Jaxson Dart out four to six months; Jameis Winston starts at QB.
Steady light rain is forecast throughout the entire game at MetLife Stadium, with precipitation probabilities holding at 86-87%. North winds at 17 mph compound the wet conditions with temperatures in the low 60s.
CINCINNATI @ PITTSBURGH
CINCINNATI BENGALS
WR Andrei Iosivas (thumb) OUT; placed on IR on Sat., out at least four weeks.
- The Bengals elevated TE Tanner Hudson from their practice squad to their active roster.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
RB Rico Dowdle (toe) OUT
RB Jaylen Warren (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
WR Michael Pittman Jr (foot) QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
- The Steelers signed RB Travis Homer to the active roster.
SEATTLE @ WASHINGTON
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
CLEAR
- Sam Darnold returns at QB.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) OUT
TE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring) OUT
- Marcus Mariota starts at QB with Daniels out.
A persistent 43-44% chance of light rain lingers all afternoon, paired with northwest winds building to 15 mph by the second half. Temperatures sit in the mid-60s.
NEW ENGLAND @ JACKSONVILLE
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
CLEAR
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
CLEAR
SUNDAY LATE AFTERNOON
ARIZONA @ SAN FRANCISCO
ARIZONA CARDINALS
CLEAR
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
WR Demarcus Robinson (ankle) OUT
WR Mike Evans (hip) QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
MINNESOTA @ TAMPA BAY
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
CLEAR
- Kyler Murray returns to the starting lineup.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
CLEAR
BALTIMORE VS DALLAS (in Brazil)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE; outlook pessimistic
- ESPN reports that Flowers is expected to test his hamstring injury pregame. If he does end up playing, he would likely be on a pitch count for the contest.
DALLAS COWBOYS
CLEAR
LAS VEGAS @ NEW ORLEANS
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
QB Aidan O'Connell (personal) QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
TE Brock Bowers (knee) QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
- According to ESPN's Ryan McFadden, barring unforeseen circumstances, Bowers will return this week. The Raiders did not elevate a TE on Sat.
- The Raiders elevated WR Cody White from the practice squad.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
WR Barion Brown (hamstring) OUT
- The Saints elevated WRs Kevin Austin Jr and Jalen Cropper for tomorrow’s game.
SUNDAY NIGHT
LOS ANGELES @ DENVER
LOS ANGELES RAMS
WR Puka Nacua (hip) DOUBTFUL; outlook pessimistic
TE Colby Parkinson (knee) QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
DENVER BRONCOS
RB Jonah Coleman (ankle) OUT; placed on IR on Sat., will miss at least four weeks.
WR Marvin Mims Jr.. (foot) QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
MONDAY NIGHT
PHILADELPHIA @ CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
PENDING
CHICAGO BEARS
QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) OUT
QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) QUESTIONABLE
- Bagent practiced Sat., awaiting final clearance; Case Keenum expected to start at QB.