NOTE: During the regular season, this column is a living document through Tuesday morning. I'll be updating as needed after team press conferences, imaging reports, Monday Night Football injuries, etc. Major changes to the content will be noted in red.
Scroll to the bottom of this article for a quick look table of the week's most pressing injury situations and a review of players on injured reserve / PUP / NFI.
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INJURY ROUNDS
Cooper Kupp | Left ACL tear | Out for season
The mechanism of Kupp's knee injury was classic for an ACL tear. Sean McVay and Kupp's teammates were uniformly worried about Kupp's status after the game. Though it's the same knee Kupp suffered an MCL sprain in October, the injuries are mostly unrelated. Kupp's Sunday injury would likely have occurred regardless of his previous injury. It is possible that Kupp's MCL injury was aggravated yesterday, as ACL tears sometimes stress the MCL and meniscus, too. Expect the Rams to confirm an ACL tear -- and an end to Kupp's season -- on Monday.
Monday Update: The Rams confirmed Kupp tore his ACL.
Joe Flacco | Hip injury | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 11
Baltimore had an eventful bye week. By mid-week, multiple reports had Flacco using crutches to bear weight and visiting specialists to discuss options after a Week 9 hip injury. There were no specifics provided on the injury Flacco played through last week and every possible return timetable was reported -- from season-ending surgery to no games missed. The crutches aren't a good prognostic sign for his Week 11 availability. Monday's team press conference may provide more information.
Others of note:
***James Conner suffered a concussion in Thursday night's game. He'll have the benefit of an extra half-week to progress through the return to play protocol. His Wednesday practice participation will better define his Week 11 status.
***Marvin Jones hyperextended his right knee attempting a catch down the sideline. There were reports he tried to re-enter the game but was held out. I'll update tomorrow with any reports of concern.
Monday Update: Adam Schefter is reporting Jones suffered a bone bruise but no ligament damage. Recovery depends on the location and severity of the bruise. Schefter's tweet notes Jones is "considered day-to-day." That's an excellent sign for a shorter-term injury but it's too soon to expect Jones to play this week.
***DeVante Parker has a left shoulder injury. The injury mechanism wasn't clear but he left the locker room in a sling. The Dolphins have a bye in Week 11 but the most likely possibilities here will likely require more than one week of rehab.
Monday Update: Per Tom Pelissero, Parker was diagnosed with a sprained AC joint and is considered week-to-week. That's arguably a best case scenario and gives him a chance to be ready after the bye week.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***New Orleans tackle Terron Armstead injured his right shoulder pancaking a Cincinnati defender into the turf and did not return. There was no clear mechanism of injury but Armstead did not return.
***Denzel Perryman suffered a knee injury and will likely miss multiple weeks. Monday Update: Perryman has an LCL sprain and hamstring injury that will require surgery. He will not return this year. Surgery involving that ligament and portion of the knee is tricky. Perryman may return for training camp but a full recovery is not assured.
***Philadelphia ended Sunday night's game without its top three cornerbacks. Ronald Darby suffered a knee injury (Monday Update: Darby's injury has been confirmed an ACL tear). Both Sidney Jones and Jalen Mills may not be ready next week either.
***Miami cornerback Bobby McCain left with a concussion for the second time in two weeks. He will undoubtedly require multiple weeks to navigate the return to play protocol.
Follow-up Appointments
A.J. Green | Right foot injury | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return
Last week, Adam Schefter reported Green would rehab for two weeks then have another evaluation to determine whether he was healthy enough to return to football-related activity. That strongly suggested a plantar plate injury -- as discussed in last Monday's column here -- and an extended absence. A Sunday morning report from Ian Rapoport raised a glimmer of hope that Green could play as soon as this week, arguing that Green was a tough and quick healer and has "a chance" to play.
Schefter quickly followed up by reinforcing his earlier report, citing sources telling him Green would not likely return until December. Given the reporting on Green's injury, non-weight bearing status on crutches, and in-person visit with Dr. Robert Anderson, Schefter's reports will prove more accurate than Rapoport's. While the floundering Bengals would love to have Green back for the next two weeks' divisional matchups (at BAL, vs CLE), Week 13 is likely the most optimistic early return date.
Rob Gronkowski | Back / ankle injuries | Week-to-Week | Week 12 Return
The Patriots allowed Gronkowski to travel to Tennessee last weekend but kept him inactive. Traveling rather than intensive rehab at home is a strong sign Gronkowski is nearing a return and New England chose caution over risking aggravation. Expect Gronkowski to return after the Patriots' Week 11 bye. Hopefully, a month of rest and rehab will have Gronkowski near full recovery and at full strength for the rest of November and December.
Chris Carson | Hip / Groin strain | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11
After Sunday's game, Pete Carroll told reporters Carson may have been healthier coming into Week 10 than he was when the Seahawks put him on the active roster in Week 9. Seattle chose to limit Carson's practice reps and rest him this week with the short turnaround to Thursday's home game against Green Bay in mind. If that's accurate, Carson will be practicing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Others of note:
***Stefon Diggs is likely to return from a rib injury this week. I'll update if Mike Zimmer's Monday press conference is more pessimistic than expected.
***Rex Burkhead has been designated to return from a Week 3 neck injury. He's first eligible to return in Week 13 and should be ready to return immediately.
***Sammy Watkins missed last week's game with a minor foot injury. Multiple reports suggest Watkins' absence was precautionary. His limited Friday practice looks optimistic.
***Keke Coutee confirmed his most recent hamstring strain affects his left leg. That means it's not an aggravation of his early season hamstring strain. But Coutee also told reporters he would not play at less than full strength. If Coutee is not practicing on Wednesday, prepare for another week or two of rehab. Also watch for details on D'Onta Foreman's practice participation. He may be moved to the active roster in time to play this week.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Miami offensive tackles Laremy Tunsil (ankle / knee) and Ja'Wuan James will have two weeks to continue rehabbing injuries through the Week 11 bye. Neither recovered well enough to play last week.
***Deion Jones was designated to return this week by the Falcons. He is eligible to return in Week 11. The Atlanta defense has struggled to handle running backs and tight ends without him.
INJURED PLAYERS ON ACTIVE ROSTER
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Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Joe Flacco | Bal | Hip injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 |
| Ryan Tannehill | Mia | Right shoulder capsule injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
| Sam Darnold | NYJ | Right foot strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
| Josh Allen | Buf | Right UCL sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 12 Return | Bye Week 11 |
| Derek Anderson | Buf | Concussion | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
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Running Backs Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Pit
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Concussion
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Week 10
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Questionable Week 11
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Det
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Ankle injury
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Week 9
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Probable Week 11
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Sea
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Hip strain
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 11
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Den
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High ankle sprain
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 11
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Mia
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Shoulder injury
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Week 10
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Bye Week 11
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TB
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Hamstring strain
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Week 8
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Week-to-Week
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Week 12+ Return
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Out Week 11
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Was
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Rib / Knee injuries
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Week 6/8
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Week-to-Week
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Week 11+ Return
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Questionable Week 11
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Buf
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Left shoulder injury
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week
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Week 12+ Return
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Bye Week 11
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SF
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Right forearm fracture
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Week 9
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Injured reserve (exp)
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IR | 2019 return
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Out for season
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Phi
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Hamstring strain aggravation
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week
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Week 14+ Return
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Out Week 11
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Wide Receivers Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Min
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Rib injury
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Week 8
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Week-to-Week | Week 11 Return | Probable Week 11 | |
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LAR
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Left ACL tear
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Week 10
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Injured reserve (exp) | Out for season | Out for season | |
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Cin
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Right foot injury
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Week 8
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Week-to-Week | Week 12++ Return | Doubtful Week 11 | |
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NE
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Ankle injury aggravation
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Week 10
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Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Bye Week 11 | |
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Marvin Jones
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Det
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Right knee contusion
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Week 10
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Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 11 |
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Hou
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 | |
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KC
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Foot injury
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Week 9
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Day-to-Day | Week 11 Return | Probable Week 11 | |
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GB
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Hamstring strain aggravation
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 | |
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Robby Anderson
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NYJ
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Ankle injury aggravation
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
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Mia
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Left AC sprain
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Week 10
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 | |
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Jakeem Grant
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Mia
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Ankle injury (? Achilles)
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Week 10
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Awaiting Information | Week 12++ Return | Bye Week 11 |
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Oak
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Quad contusion
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Week 10
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Day-to-Day | Week 11 Return | Probable Week 11 | |
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Was
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Ankle injury
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11 | |
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Dal
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Groin strain
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 11 | |
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Oak
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PCL sprain
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Week 10
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Awaiting Information | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 11 | |
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Car
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Knee injury
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11 | |
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Den
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Right MCL sprain
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 11 | |
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Tight Ends Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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NE
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Back / ankle injuries
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week
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Week 12 Return
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Bye Week 11 | |
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Buf
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Right hamstring strain
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week
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Week 10+ Return
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Bye Week 11 | |
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Det
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Shoulder injury
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Week 10
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Awaiting Information
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Awaiting Information
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Questionable Week 11 | |
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Cin
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Right foot fracture
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week
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Week 12++ Return
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Doubtful Week 11 | |
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Ind
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Knee injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week
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Week 9+ Return
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Questionable Week 11 | |
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Offensive Linemen Injured | On the Active Roster
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Tackles
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Ronnie Stanley | Bal | Ankle injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
| James Hurst | Bal | Back injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11 |
| Terron Armstead | NO | Right shoulder injury | Week 10 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 11 |
| Lane Johnson | Phi | Left MCL sprain | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
| Jack Conklin | Ten | Concussion | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
| Trent Williams | Was | Thumb fracture / dislocation | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Out Week 11 |
| Marcus Gilbert | Pit | Knee injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
| Trent Brown | NE | Back injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12 Return | Bye Week 11 |
| Laremy Tunsil | Mia | Knee injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12 Return | Bye Week 11 |
| Ja'Waun James | Mia | Right patellar tendon strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
| Ereck Flowers | Jac | Knee injury | Week 10 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 11 |
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Guards
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Zack Martin | Dal | Left MCL sprain aggravation | Week 10 | Day-to-Day | Week 11 Return | Probable Week 11 |
| Tom Compton | Min | Right MCL sprain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11 |
| Shaq Mason | NE | Calf injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 11 |
| T.J. Lang | Det | Neck injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11 |
| Mike Iupati | Ari | Back injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11 |
| Justin Pugh | Ari | Knee injury | Week 10 | Awaiting Information | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11 |
| D.J. Fluker | Sea | Calf injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Probable Week 11 |
| Lucas Patrick | GB | Concussion | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11 |
| Alex Redmond | Cin | Hamstring strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11 |
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Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Brandon Linder | Jac | Right knee injury | Week 10 | Injured reserve (exp) | 2019 return | Out for season |
| Mitch Morse | KC | Concussion | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
| Spencer Long | NYJ | Finger / shoulder injuries | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
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Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster
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Edge Rushers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Joey Bosa | LAC | Left foot sprain | PS Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Out Week 11 |
| Kemoko Turay | Ind | Neck injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
| Marcus Davenport | NO | Right foot injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 |
| Derrick Morgan | Ten | Shoulder injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
| Nick Perry | GB | Knee injury | Week 10 | Awaiting Information | Week 11+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 |
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Defensive Linemen
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| David Irving | Dal | High ankle sprain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Photos provided by USA TODAY Sports
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