Monday Injury Rounds: Week 10

Jene Bramel's Monday Injury Rounds: Week 10 Jene Bramel Published 11/07/2022

Injury Rounds

Josh Allen | Right elbow injury | Awaiting information | Questionable Week 10

Allen was hit by a pass rusher and injured his throwing elbow. He remained in the game late in the fourth quarter but was seen shaking his throwing hand at times.

After the game, Allen told reporters he had "slight pain" but "will get through it." Video replays suggest a sprain of a ligament around the elbow joint. These injuries don't always lead to missed time for quarterbacks but expect Allen to deal with stiffness and soreness that will affect his downfield velocity and accuracy. If the nerve injury (contusion or stretching) that led to Allen's elbow/forearm/hand discomfort does not improve quickly, his recovery may be even more complicated.

Consider Allen to the probable side of questionable for now, but Monday's evaluations will better define his short and long-term status.

Monday update: Sean McDermott said the Bills were still evaluating the extent of Allen's injuries. Chris Mortenson tweeted Allen suffered an injury to his "ulnar collateral ligament and related nerves." Although Allen finished the game, the need for more evaluation suggests specialist visits and further discussion of treatment planning. He's now trending questionable and a multiple-week absence is possible.

Aaron Jones | Left ankle injury | Day-to-day | Questionable Week 10

Jones did not return to the game after a third-quarter injury. The Packers announced the injury as an ankle injury, and Jones left the locker room with his left leg in a boot.

The television broadcast angle was most consistent with a low ankle sprain. If the injury is low grade and the ankle joint is stable, Jones may be able to practice and play this week. An immobilizing boot is sometimes used to limit swelling and isn't always an indication of a severe injury. Expect Jones to have further imaging on Monday.

Monday update: Jones' imaging was reassuring and the Packers believe he could play this week.

More Sunday injuries to monitor

Follow Up Appointments

Jonathan Taylor | Aggravated right ankle sprain | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 10

Taylor re-injured his right ankle on a long run in Week 8 and did not practice last week. Frank Reich told reporters Taylor's condition was a "week-to-week" thing. Unfortunately, that terminology is usually coach-speak for a multiple-week injury.

The Colts chose caution with their young running back this week. Consider Taylor doubtful until the team says he is fully recovered or there are clear signs of a return to strength during practice.

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Ezekiel Elliott | Right knee sprain | Day-to-day | Questionable Week 10

The Cowboys elected to hold Elliott out of action in Week 8 to give him three full weeks of recovery through Week 9 bye. Elliott told reporters he was dealing with an MCL sprain rather than another PCL injury when questioned about the status of his hyperextended knee.

Jerry Jones told reporters last week the team expects Elliott to practice this week and return to play.

Keenan Allen | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week-to-week | Out Week 10 | Target Week 12++

Allen told reporters his hamstring has not responded as well as hoped to the rehab and reconditioning process. A setback during the Chargers' bye week will have him out an additional 3-4 weeks.

Los Angeles chose not to use injured reserve for Allen, suggesting there's a chance he can return before Week 13.

More recoveries to monitor

  • JaMarr Chase | Right hip injury | Bye Week 10 | Target Week 12+
  • Mark Andrews | AC sprain (shoulder) | Bye Week 10 | Target Week 11
  • Deebo Samuel | Hamstring strain | Questionable Week 10
  • Darren Waller | Hamstring strain | Questionable Week 10
  • Damien Harris | Illness | Bye Week 10 | Target Week 11
  • Gus Edwards >> Hamstring strain | Bye Week 10 | Target Week 11+
  • Jarvis Landry | Ankle sprain | Questionable Week 10
  • Chuba Hubbard | Ankle sprain | Questionable Week 10
  • Nico Collins | Groin strain | Questionable Week 10
  • Jahan Dotson | Aggravated hamstring strain | Doubtful Week 10 | Target Week 12+
  • Corey Davis | MCL sprain | Bye Week 10 | Target Week 11
  • Russell Gage | Chronic hamstring injury | Questionable Week 10
  • Josh Reynolds | Back spasms | Questionable Week 10
  • Ryan Tannehill | Right ankle injury | Questionable Week 10
  • DeVante Parker >> MCL sprain | Bye Week 10 | Target Week 11
  • Mark Ingram >> MCL sprain | Out Week 9 | Target Week 12+
  • David Njoku | Left high ankle sprain | Doubtful Week 10
  • Cameron Brate | Concussion/neck injury | Questionable Week 10

Designated to return from injured reserve | PUP | NFI Updates

  • Elijah Mitchell (RB-SF) >> Right MCL sprain + | Target return Week 10
  • Kyren Williams (RB-LAR) >> High ankle sprain | Returned to practice Week 8 | Week 10 return

Currently Eligible to return from injured reserve | PUP | NFI

Eligible to return from injured reserve | PUP | NFI Week 10

  • Treylon Burks (WR-Ten) >> Left toe sprain | Target return Week 10+
  • Quintez Cephus (WR-Det) >> Left foot injury | Target return Week 10+

Eligible to return from injured reserve | PUP | NFI Week 11

  • Marquise Brown (WR-Ari) >> Left foot fracture | Target return Week 14+
  • Carson Wentz (QB-Was) >> Fractured right fourth finger | Target return Week 12+
  • Randall Cobb (WR-GB) >> Left high ankle sprain | Target return Week 11+
  • D.J. Chark (WR-Det) >> Ankle injury | Target return Week 11+

Eligible to return from injured reserve | PUP | NFI Week 12

  • J.K. Dobbins (RB-Bal) >> Arthroscopic knee surgery | Target return Week 12++
  • Joshua Kelley (RB-LAC) >> MCL sprain | Target Week 12

Eligible to return from injured reserve | PUP | NFI Week 13

  • Irv Smith (TE-Min) >> High ankle sprain | Target return Week 16+
  • Mike Boone (RB-Den) >> High ankle sprain | Target return Week 13
  • Donald Parham (TE-LAC) >>Aggravated hamstring strain | Target return Week 13++

Eligible to return from injured reserve | PUP | NFI Week 14

Footballguys injury coverage will return Saturday morning with analysis and Week 10 expectations for key injured players.

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