This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.
PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases its final official injury report each Friday (approximately 7:00 p.m. ET). West Coast teams often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.
Week 8 fantasy football injury report
This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Tyreek Hill, RB Bucky Irving, WR Zay Flowers, WR DK Metcalf, QB Jayden Daniels, WR Tee Higgins, RB Travis Etienne, WR Jakobi Meyers, WR Quentin Johnston, QB Derek Carr, WR Allen Lazard
ARIZONA CARDINALS
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (knee) practiced fully Friday and is good to go.
ATLANTA FALCONS
LB Troy Andersen (knee) is out again.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) was limited all week, but he’s out. WR Zay Flowers (ankle) didn’t practice until he saw limited work Friday, and he’s questionable.
BUFFALO BILLS
LB Terrel Bernard (ankle, pectoral) and WR Curtis Samuel (pectoral) didn’t practice all week and are out. WR Mack Hollins (shoulder), TE Dalton Kincaid (collarbone) were limited the first two days but practiced Friday and will play. QB Josh Allen (hand) practiced all week and will play.
CAROLINA PANTHERS
WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) had limited work Wednesday and Thursday but was idle Friday before being ruled out. WR Diontae Johnson (ribs) didn’t practice all week and is out. QB Andy Dalton (thumb) didn’t practice all week and is doubtful. RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) was limited Friday, but he has been ruled out.
CHICAGO BEARS
S Jaquan Brisker (concussion) and CB Kyler Gordon (hamstring) will not play.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
QB Joe Burrow (wrist) practiced fully all week and is good to go. WR Tee Higgins (quadriceps) was limited Friday and draws a questionable tag, pointing toward a game-time status.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is out for the rest of the season and on IR. RB Jerome Ford (hamstring) and LT Jedrick Wills (knee) didn’t practice all week and have been ruled out. DE Myles Garrett (Achilles) and WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) practiced all week and are good to go.
DALLAS COWBOYS
WR Brandin Cooks (knee) remains on IR. LB Micah Parsons (ankle) and CB DaRon Bland (foot) are out.
DENVER BRONCOS
WR Josh Reynolds (finger, arm, head) is on IR.
DETROIT LIONS
DE Aidan Hutchinson (leg) will miss the rest of the regular season on IR.
GREEN BAY PACKERS
WR Jayden Reed (ankle) and WR Christian Watson (ankle) were limited Wednesday and Thursday but had a full session Friday. They’ll play.
HOUSTON TEXANS
WR Nico Collins (hamstring) remains on IR. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) is out again. DE Will Anderson Jr. (chest) and LT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) were limited Wednesday but were good the rest of the week and will play.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) had a full practice Thursday and Friday and will return. WR Josh Downs (toe, groin), WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back), RT Braden Smith (knee) and C Ryan Kelly (calf) are good to go. Downs and Kelly practiced Friday, but Pittman and Smith did not.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot), RB Travis Etienne (hamstring) and LT Cam Robinson (concussion) are all questionable. Robinson cleared the protocol Friday and will play. The other two were limited all week and are iffy. TE Evan Engram (hamstring) and WR Gabe Davis (shoulder) will play. Engram had full sessions Thursday and Friday, but Davis was limited all week.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
RB Isiah Pacheco (leg) and WR Rashee Rice (knee) remain on IR. WR Skyy Moore (abdomen) joined them on IR. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) is out as well. RB Kareem Hunt (hip) and WR Mecole Hardman (knee) are good to go after full sessions Friday.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
QB Aidan O’Connell (thumb) was placed on IR with a broken thumb. WR Jakobi Meyers (abdomen) is questionable but had a full session Friday. DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) sat out Thursday but practiced the other two days and will play.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
RB Gus Edwards (ankle) is on IR. WR Quentin Johnston (ankle) upgraded to limited work Friday but is doubtful. TE Hayden Hurst (groin), WR Ladd McConkey (hip) and WR DJ Chark Jr. (groin) are all questionable after limited work Friday.
LOS ANGELES RAMS – Thursday night
TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder) was out. WR Puka Nacua (knee) and WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) returned.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) practiced fully Thursday and Friday, and he’s expected to return, despite his questionable status. WR Tyreek Hill (foot) is also questionable, but he was limited Thursday and didn’t practice at all Friday, which is a red flag. WR Jaylen Waddle (quadriceps) was limited Wednesday and Thursday but had a full session Friday. He’ll play.
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MINNESOTA VIKINGS – Thursday night
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) was out again Thursday but was activated Friday and will play in Week 9. LT Christian Darrisaw (knee) was lost for the season.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) and WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) carry no injury designations after full work Friday.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
WR Rashid Shaheed (knee) will miss the rest of the season and is on IR. QB Derek Carr (oblique) is doubtful after missing the entire week of practice. WR Chris Olave (concussion) and TE Taysom Hill (ribs) are poised to return after a full practice Friday. QB Spencer Rattler (hip) is good to go after a full week of practice.
NEW YORK GIANTS – Monday night
LT Andrew Thomas (foot) remains on IR.
NEW YORK JETS
TE Tyler Conklin (hip) and QB Aaron Rodgers (knee, hamstring) are good to go after practicing Friday. WR Allen Lazard (chest) is doubtful, though, after he was out all week.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
TE Dallas Goedert (hamstring) didn’t practice all week and is out.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS – Monday night
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) was limited Thursday and Friday.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) remains on IR. WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) joined him on IR and will miss the rest of the season. WR Jauan Jennings (hip) and PK Jake Moody (ankle) are out again. TE George Kittle (foot) and WR Deebo Samuel (wrist, illness) are questionable after limited work Friday. RB Jordan Mason (shoulder) and DE Nick Bosa (elbow) are good to go after full practices Friday.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
WR DK Metcalf (knee) didn’t practice all week and is doubtful. RB Kenneth Walker III (illness) didn’t practice Wednesday, was limited Thursday and had a full session Friday. He’ll play.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
WR Chris Godwin (ankle) was placed on IR and will miss the rest of the season. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is out until at least Week 12. RB Bucky Irving (toe) upgraded to limited work Friday, and he’s questionable.
TENNESSEE TITANS
WR Treylon Burks (knee) landed on IR. RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring) and QB Will Levis (shoulder) are both questionable after limited practices all week.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
QB Jayden Daniels (ribs) upgraded to limited work Friday and is questionable. Head coach Dan Quinn said how Daniels’ body responds prior to kickoff.