Week 9 Injury Report: Key Skill Players to Watch
As Week 9 of the NFL approaches, several key skill players face uncertain participation due to injuries. Here’s an overview of the players to watch, their injury designations, and the potential impact on their teams.
Injury Report Overview
The injury designations selected include QUESTIONABLE, DOUBTFUL, and OUT. These classifications are sourced from the official NFL Injury Report and updated through Saturday, November 1, at 5:00 PM ET. Players marked as QUESTIONABLE are deemed game-time decisions, and fans should check their status 90 minutes before kickoff for the latest updates.
Key Matchups and Player Statuses
Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals
- Chicago Bears:
- Luther Burden III, WR – OUT (Concussion)
- Roschon Johnson, RB – OUT (Back)
- D’Andre Swift, RB – OUT (Groin)
- Cincinnati Bengals:
- Joe Flacco, QB – QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic (Right Shoulder)
Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions
- Minnesota Vikings:
- C.J. Ham, FB – OUT (Hand)
- Josh Oliver, TE – OUT (Foot)
- Detroit Lions:
- Kerby Joseph, S – OUT (Knee)
- Craig Reynolds, RB – OUT (Hamstring)
- Sione Vaki, RB – QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain (Groin)
Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers
- Carolina Panthers:
- Andy Dalton, QB – QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain (Right Thumb)
- Green Bay Packers:
- Brandon McManus, K – QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic (Right Quadricep)
- Dontayvion Wicks, WR – OUT (Calf)
Los Angeles Chargers @ Tennessee Titans
- Los Angeles Chargers:
- Will Dissly, TE – QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain (Illness)
- Tennessee Titans:
- Hassan Haskins, RB – OUT (Hamstring)
- Calvin Ridley, WR – OUT (Hamstring)
- Bryce Oliver, WR – QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain (Knee)
Atlanta Falcons @ New England Patriots
- Atlanta Falcons:
- Casey Washington, WR – OUT (Back)
- New England Patriots:
- Rhamondre Stevenson, RB – OUT (Toe)
San Francisco 49ers @ New York Giants
- San Francisco 49ers:
- Ricky Pearsall, WR – OUT (Knee)
- Brock Purdy, QB – QUESTIONABLE; will not start
- New York Giants:
- Daniel Bellinger, TE – DOUBTFUL; outlook pessimistic (Neck)
Indianapolis Colts @ Pittsburgh Steelers
- Indianapolis Colts:
- Anthony Gould, WR – OUT (Knee)
- Pittsburgh Steelers:
- Will Howard, QB – QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain (Right Hand)
- Scotty Miller, WR – OUT (Finger)
Denver Broncos @ Houston Texans
- Denver Broncos:
- Nate Adkins, TE – OUT (Knee)
- Marvin Mims Jr., WR – OUT (Concussion)
- Houston Texans:
- Dalton Schultz, TE – QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain (Knee, Shoulder)
Conclusion
The Week 9 injury report reveals significant uncertainties regarding several key skill players. Their health will critically influence team strategies and game outcomes. For further updates and detailed analysis, readers are encouraged to check Emegypt leading up to the games.
