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NFL injury report: Week 8

Updated every 30 minutes, last at Oct 29, 10:42 PM ET. 14 games in Week 8, 4 teams on bye. 11 fantasy players out or doubtful and 54 questionable on this week's teams; 97 more on injured reserve or the PUP list. Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, tight ends and kickers, biggest fantasy names first, with practice participation and the next man on the depth chart.

Biggest fantasy absences this week

Week 8 games

Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers, Thu 8:15 PM ET (Lambeau Field)

Panthers injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
AJ DillonRBOutCoach's decisionExpected back Nov 8
Ja'Tavion SandersTEOutCoach's decisionExpected back Nov 8
Haynes KingQBOutCoach's decisionExpected back Nov 8
  • AJ Dillon: Dillon (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's contest against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.
  • Ja'Tavion Sanders: Sanders (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's matchup with Green Bay, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.
  • Haynes King: King (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as the Panthers' emergency No. 3 quarterback against the Packers on Thursday night, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Packers injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Christian WatsonWRQuestionableChestBo Melton (WR1)
Kaleb JohnsonRBOutCoach's decisionExpected back Nov 8
Jonnu SmithTEOutCoach's decisionExpected back Nov 8
  • Christian Watson: Watson (chest) is questionable to return to Thursday night's game against the Panthers, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
  • Kaleb Johnson: Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Panthers, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.
  • Jonnu Smith: Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Panthers Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.

Active after this week's report: Matthew Golden (questionable on the report, played Thu).

Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Raymond James Stadium)

Falcons injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Brian Robinson Jr.RBQuestionableWed DNP, Thu DNPHamstring
Olamide ZaccheausWRQuestionableLimitedShoulder
  • Brian Robinson Jr.: Robinson (hamstring) did not practice Thursday for the second day in a row, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
  • Olamide Zaccheaus: Zaccheaus (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Buccaneers injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Emeka EgbukaWRQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedConcussion, concussionTez Johnson (WR1)
Kenny GainwellRBQuestionableWed DNP, Thu LimitedHipSean Tucker (RB2)
  • Emeka Egbuka: Egbuka (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
  • Kenny Gainwell: Gainwell (hip) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets, Sun 1:00 PM ET (MetLife Stadium)

Raiders injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Ian ThomasTEQuestionableLimitedShoulder
  • Ian Thomas: Thomas (shoulder) was a limited participant at the Raiders' practice Thursday.

Jets injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Breece HallRBQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedRight quadricepsBraelon Allen (RB1)
  • Breece Hall: Hall (quadriceps) remained limited at Thursday's practice.

Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Paycor Stadium)

Titans injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Carnell TateWRQuestionableWed DNP, Thu DNPShoulderCalvin Ridley (WR1)
Tyjae SpearsRBQuestionableWed DNP, Thu DNPKneeJulius Chestnut (RB2)
Calvin RidleyWRQuestionableLimitedHip
Donnie ErnsbergerTEQuestionableNot given
  • Carnell Tate: Tate (shoulder) won't practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
  • Tyjae Spears: Spears (knee) isn't practicing Thursday, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
  • Calvin Ridley: Ridley (hip) was limited at practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Bengals injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Josh KattusTEOutUndisclosed

Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys, Sun 1:00 PM ET (AT&T Stadium)

Cardinals injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Michael WilsonWRQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedRibs, sorenessSimi Fehoko (WR1)
Jeremiyah LoveRBQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedAnkleTyler Allgeier (RB1)
Tyler AllgeierRBQuestionableWed DNP, Thu LimitedToeBam Knight (RB2)
  • Michael Wilson: Wilson (ribs) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
  • Jeremiyah Love: Love (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
  • Tyler Allgeier: Allgeier (toe) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Cowboys injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
George PickensWRQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedShoulderJonathan Mingo (WR2)
KaVontae TurpinWRQuestionableDNPRibs
Luke SchoonmakerTEQuestionableGroin
  • George Pickens: Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
  • KaVontae Turpin: Turpin (ribs) was a non-participant in practice Thursday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
  • Luke Schoonmaker: questionable

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Ford Field)

Vikings injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Aaron Jones Sr.RBQuestionableWed DNP, Thu LimitedLeft kneeDemond Claiborne (RB2)
Gavin BartholomewTEQuestionableAnkle
Michael BriscoeWROutUndisclosed
  • Aaron Jones Sr.: Jones (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice.
  • Gavin Bartholomew: questionable

Lions injuries and depth chart

Nobody listed.

Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, Sun 1:00 PM ET (EverBank Stadium)

Colts injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Tyler WarrenTEQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedGroinWill Mallory (TE1)
Drew OgletreeTEQuestionableLimitedKnee
Anthony GouldWRQuestionableLimitedConcussion, concussion
  • Tyler Warren: Warren (groin) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
  • Drew Ogletree: Ogletree (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
  • Anthony Gould: Gould (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Jaguars injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Jakobi MeyersWRQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedHamstringTravis Hunter (WR2)
LeQuint Allen Jr.RBQuestionableLimitedHamstring
  • Jakobi Meyers: Meyers (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
  • LeQuint Allen Jr.: Allen (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday.

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Acrisure Stadium)

Browns injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Bub MeansWROutKnee

Steelers injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Ben SkowronekWRQuestionableLimitedCalf
  • Ben Skowronek: Skowronek (calf) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, Sun 1:00 PM ET (Highmark Stadium)

Ravens injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Lamar JacksonQBQuestionableWed Full, Thu FullLeft ankle, sprainTyler Huntley (QB1)
  • Lamar Jackson: Jackson (ankle) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Bills injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Dalton KincaidTEQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedChestDawson Knox (TE1)
DJ MooreWRQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedShoulder - ac joint, sprainJoshua Palmer (WR1)
Ray DavisRBQuestionableIllness
Tyrell ShaversWROutLimitedKnee - acl, surgeryExpected back Nov 9
  • Dalton Kincaid: Kincaid (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
  • DJ Moore: Moore (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
  • Ray Davis: Davis didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
  • Tyrell Shavers: The Bills designated Shavers (knee) to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, but he will not play against the Ravens on Sunday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams, Sun 4:05 PM ET (SoFi Stadium)

Chargers injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Tre' HarrisWRQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedHamstringTheo Wease Jr. (WR3)
Ladd McConkeyWRQuestionableWed Full, Thu FullConcussion, concussionKeAndre Lambert-Smith (WR1)
Brenen ThompsonWRQuestionableDNPQuadriceps
Evan SvobodaTEOutUndisclosed
  • Tre' Harris: Harris (hamstring) remained limited in Thursday's practice.
  • Ladd McConkey: McConkey (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
  • Brenen Thompson: Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) did not practice Thursday.

Rams injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Colby ParkinsonTEQuestionableWed DNP, Thu DNPRibs
  • Colby Parkinson: Parkinson (ribs) didn't practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos, Sun 4:25 PM ET (Empower Field at Mile High)

Chiefs injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Rashee RiceWRQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedHamstringCyrus Allen (WR1)
Travis KelceTEQuestionableWed Full, Thu LimitedAnkleNoah Gray (TE1)
  • Rashee Rice: Rice (hamstring/knee) remained a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
  • Travis Kelce: Kelce (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Broncos injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
RJ HarveyRBQuestionableThu LimitedKnee
Jaylen WaddleWRQuestionableWed DNP, Thu LimitedChestMarvin Mims Jr. (WR1)
  • RJ Harvey: Harvey (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
  • Jaylen Waddle: Waddle (chest) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins, Sun 4:25 PM ET (Hard Rock Stadium)

Patriots injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
A.J. BrownWRQuestionableWed Limited, Thu DNPKneeKyle Williams (WR1)
TreVeyon HendersonRBQuestionableThu DNPIllnessCorey Kiner (RB2)
  • A.J. Brown: Brown (ankle/knee) was officially listed as a non-participant at Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
  • TreVeyon Henderson: Henderson (illness) did not practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Dolphins injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Malik WashingtonWRQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedKneeKevin Coleman Jr. (WR1)
Greg DulcichTEQuestionableWed Limited, Thu LimitedAnkleWill Kacmarek (TE1)
Jared WayneWRQuestionableLimitedKnee
Will KacmarekTEQuestionableLimitedHamstring
  • Malik Washington: Washington (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
  • Greg Dulcich: Dulcich (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
  • Jared Wayne: Wayne (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
  • Will Kacmarek: Kacmarek (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders, Sun 8:20 PM ET (Northwest Stadium)

Eagles injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
DeVonta SmithWRQuestionableWed DNP, Thu DNPHamstringDarius Cooper (WR1)
Saquon BarkleyRBQuestionableWed DNP, Thu DNPHamstringJaydon Blue (RB1)
Dontayvion WicksWRQuestionableWed DNP, Thu DNPAnkleHollywood Brown (WR2)
Britain CoveyWRQuestionableDNPKnee
  • DeVonta Smith: Smith (hamstring) missed Thursday's practice.
  • Saquon Barkley: Barkley (hamstring/back) didn't practice Thursday.
  • Dontayvion Wicks: Wicks (ankle) isn't participating Thursday's practice, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
  • Britain Covey: Covey (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's contest versus the Cowboys.

Commanders injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Treylon BurksWRQuestionableLimitedFootVan Jefferson (WR3)
John BatesTEQuestionableDNPShoulder
  • Treylon Burks: Burks (foot) didn't practice Thursday.
  • John Bates: Bates was a non-participant in Thursday's practice due to a shoulder injury.

Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks, Mon 8:15 PM ET (Lumen Field)

Bears injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Kyle MonangaiRBQuestionableThu DNPThumb, sprainRoschon Johnson (RB2)
  • Kyle Monangai: Monangai (thumb/toe) did not practice Thursday.

Seahawks injuries and depth chart

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Zach CharbonnetRBQuestionableThu FullLeft knee - acl, surgeryGeorge Holani (RB2)
Rashid ShaheedWRQuestionableDNPKneeIrv Charles (WR2)
Jacardia WrightRBOutFoot
Velus Jones Jr.WRQuestionableHamstring
Drew LockQBQuestionableLimitedRight elbowJalen Milroe (QB2)
  • Zach Charbonnet: Charbonnet (knee) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
  • Rashid Shaheed: Shaheed (knee) did not practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
  • Velus Jones Jr.: Jones (hamstring) did not participate at the Seahawks' practice Thursday.
  • Drew Lock: Lock (elbow) was a limited participant at the Seahawks' practice Thursday.

On bye this week

Houston Texans injuries (bye)

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Woody MarksRBQuestionableLegEmari Demercado (RB2)
David MontgomeryRBOutGroinExpected back Nov 8Woody Marks (RB1)
Jawhar JordanRBOutUndisclosed
Marlin KleinTEOutCoach's decision
Noah WhittingtonRBOutQuadriceps

New Orleans Saints injuries (bye)

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
CJ DonaldsonRBOutShoulderExpected back Nov 8
Treyton WelchTEOutCoach's decision
Zach WilsonQBOutCoach's decision

New York Giants injuries (bye)

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Cam SkatteboRBQuestionableHamstringDevin Singletary (RB1)
Theo JohnsonTEOutNeckExpected back Nov 8
Jake HaenerQBOutCoach's decision

San Francisco 49ers injuries (bye)

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
Christian McCaffreyRBQuestionableLeft hamstringKaelon Black (RB1)
Mike EvansWROutRight achilles, tendinitisExpected back Nov 8Brandin Cooks (WR1)
Deebo Samuel Sr.WROutRight hamstringExpected back Nov 8Christian Kirk (WR2)
Kurtis RourkeQBOutCoach's decision

Injured reserve and PUP list

PlayerPosStatusPracticeInjuryReturnStarts instead
De'Von AchaneRBIRKnee - acl
Davante AdamsWRIRLeft hamstring, surgeryExpected back Nov 25
Travis Etienne Jr.RBIRHamstring
Jacory Croskey-MerrittRBIRGroin
Alec PierceWRIRLeft heelExpected back Nov 8
Terry McLaurinWRIRLeft knee, surgeryExpected back Feb 15
Dameon PierceRBIRUndisclosedExpected back Dec 6
Mack HollinsWRIRCalf
Jadarian PriceRBIRThu LimitedChestExpected back Nov 2
Jalen HurtsQBIRCalf
Ricky PearsallWRIRKnee - pcl
Trey BensonRBIRKnee
Tyquan ThorntonWRIRAnkle
James ConnerRBIRRight foot, surgeryExpected back Nov 1
Romeo DoubsWRIRShoulder
Jaylin NoelWRIRToe, surgeryExpected back Feb 15
Blake GrupeKIRKnee
Roman WilsonWRIRFinger
Jake TongesTEIRKnee
Michael Pittman Jr.WRIRFoot
Pat BryantWRIRAnkle
Tank BigsbyRBIRAbdomen
Terrance FergusonTEIRAnkle, sprainExpected back Nov 8
Tyrone Tracy Jr.RBIRHamstring, strainExpected back Dec 6
Demarcus RobinsonWRIRRight ankle, sprainExpected back Nov 8
Jayden HigginsWRIRKnee - acl
Malik DavisRBIRHip
Raheim SandersRBIRHip
David NjokuTEIRLower leg
Jayden ReedWRIRNeck
Jonathon BrooksRBIRAbdomen
Will ShipleyRBIRFoot
Xavier LegetteWRIRKnee
Chris BrooksRBIRAnkle
Erick All Jr.TEIRRight knee - acl, surgeryExpected back Feb 15
Isiah PachecoRBIRBack
Andrei IosivasWRIRLeft thumb, surgeryExpected back Nov 8
Jack BechWRIRFullRight forearm, fractureExpected back Nov 1
Luke MusgraveTEPUPUndisclosed
Brashard SmithRBIRHamstringExpected back Nov 22
Cole KmetTEIRRight kneeExpected back Feb 15
Jalen BrooksWRIRWrist, surgeryExpected back Feb 15
Tyler BadieRBIRThumb, fractureExpected back Nov 27
Tanner HudsonTEIRPectoral, strainExpected back Feb 15
Jalen McMillanWRIRKnee - pcl
Josh OliverTEIRBiceps
Ronnie RiversRBIRCalf
Skyy MooreWRIRAnkle
Mason TiptonWRPUPGroin
Brittain BrownRBIRUndisclosed
Reggie GilliamRBIRAnkle
Ty ChandlerRBIRKnee
Calvin Austin IIIWRIRKnee
Gunner OlszewskiWRIRAchilles
Jaxson DartQBIRKnee - meniscus
Elijah ArroyoTEIRShoulder
British BrooksRBIRHamstring
Trey SermonRBIRUndisclosed
Tip ReimanTEPUPRight ankleExpected back Nov 1
Julian HillTEIRKnee
Moliki MatavaoTEIRKnee
Robbie OuztsRBIRUndisclosed
Adam RandallRBIRFullNeckExpected back Nov 1
Arian SmithWRIRKnee
Beaux CollinsWRIRFullUndisclosed
Chris CollierRBIRUndisclosed
Durham SmytheTEIRAchilles
Hunter LongTEIRKnee
Jaylin LaneWRIRLeft ankle, surgeryExpected back Feb 15
Myles MontgomeryRBIRUndisclosed
Isaac GuerendoRBPUPPectoral
Braxton BerriosWRIRFoot
Carter RunyonTEIRFullFootExpected back Nov 1
De'Zhaun StriblingWRIRLeft ankle, surgeryExpected back Nov 22
Jake BoboWRIRKnee
Nikola KalinicTEIRKnee
Princeton FantTEIRKnee - acl + mcl
Caleb LohnerTEIRLower body
Carson TowtTEIRUndisclosed
Chris Brazzell IIWRIRKnee
Cole TurnerTEIRUndisclosed
D.J. MontgomeryWRIRAbdomen
Hayden LargeTEIRUndisclosed
Jaren KanakTEIRPectoral
Jeff CaldwellWRIRKnee
Jimmy HolidayWRIRUndisclosed
John Michael GyllenborgTEIRKnee
Johnny WilsonWRIRKnee
Jordyn TysonWRIRHamstring
Kendrick LawWRIRKnee - acl
Thomas YassminTEIRUndisclosed
Tom KennedyWRIRRight knee - mcl, surgeryExpected back Feb 15
Joe RoyerTEPUPPersonal
Trey LanceQBIRGroin
Graham MertzQBIRKnee - acl
Matthew CaldwellQBIRUndisclosed
Skylar ThompsonQBIRUndisclosed

What each status means

Quick answers

Who is out in the NFL in Week 8?

11 fantasy players on teams playing in Week 8 are listed out, led by Kaleb Johnson, AJ Dillon, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jonnu Smith, Tyrell Shavers, Jacardia Wright, Bub Means, Evan Svoboda.

Which NFL players are questionable for Week 8?

Christian Watson, DeVonta Smith, George Pickens, Breece Hall, Aaron Jones Sr., Kyle Monangai, Michael Wilson, Tyler Warren and 46 more. Teams rule players in or out on the final injury report, two days before kickoff, and inactives come 90 minutes before kickoff.

What do DNP, limited and full mean on the NFL injury report?

DNP: Did not practise. Limited: Took part in some of practice. Full: Took full part in practice. Two days of DNP late in the week usually means he sits.

What does questionable mean on the NFL injury report?

Questionable: Uncertain to play, decided closer to kickoff. Doubtful: Unlikely to play, about a 25 percent chance. Out: Will not play this week.

When does the NFL release its injury report?

Teams file a practice report every day of the week before a game, and the final report with game statuses two days before kickoff (Friday for Sunday games). This page reads each team's report and the latest updates every 30 minutes.

Every NFL team's depth chart