This initial injury report for the week will track all key fantasy player injuries and provide information from the team’s daily practice reports. Be sure you check out our Priority News often during the week as all breaking player news will be posted there.
PLEASE NOTE: This initial report for the week will be updated and released on Thursdays, after the teams begin completing their early week practices and the NFL starts to release the official injury report. Teams playing on Monday night don’t release injury reports until after Thursday practice and teams on the west coast often report their practice reports late.
ARIZONA
WR John Brown – (Hamstring)
Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
TE Darren Fells – (Shoulder) Expected to miss 1-2 more weeks (out).
ATLANTA
WR Leonard Hankerson – (Hamstring) Didn’t practice Wednesday and not expected to play.
BALTIMORE
Practice not complete at time of official release of injury report.
WR Breshad Perriman – (Knee) Expected to remain out this week.
TE Maxx Williams – (Knee, Ankle) His practice and playing status remain uncertain this week.
BUFFALO – Bye Week
CAROLINA – Monday Night
Practice/injury reports will begin on Thursday.
CHICAGO
No injuries of fantasy note.
CINCINNATI
No injuries of fantasy note.
CLEVELAND
QB Josh McCown – (Right Shoulder, Ribs) Didn’t practice Wednesday but expected to start.
RB Isaiah Crowell – (Ribs) Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to play.
WR Andrew Hawkins – (Concussion) Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
TE Rob Housler – (Hamstring) Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
DALLAS
QB Tony Romo – (Broken Collarbone) Placed on IR/DTR list and not expected back until at least week 11.
RB Joseph Randle – (Back) Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
WR Dez Bryant – (Foot) Limited in practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
DENVER
WR Emmanuel Sanders – (Shoulder) Limited in practice Wednesday but expected to play.
TE Owen Daniels – (Shoulder)
Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to play.
DETROIT
QB Matthew Stafford – (Quadricep) Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to start.
RB Joique Bell – (Ankle) Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to play.
TE Brandon Pettigrew – (Elbow) Limited in practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
GREEN BAY
WR Davante Adams – (Ankle) Limited in practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
WR Ty Montgomery – (Ankle) Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
RB James Starks – (Hip) Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
HOUSTON
RB Arian Foster – (Achilles) Placed on IR, ending his season.
RB Chris Polk – (Knee) Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to play.
WR Cecil Shorts – (Hamstring) Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
INDIANAPOLIS – Monday Night
Practice/injury reports will begin on Thursday.
JACKSONVILLE – Bye Week
KANSAS CITY
QB Alex Smith – (Right Thumb)
Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to start.
RB Charcandrick West – (Pectoral) Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to play.
WR Jeremy Maclin – (Concussion) Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to play.
TE Travis Kelce – (Groin)
Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to play.
MIAMI – Thursday Night
No injuries of fantasy note.
MINNESOTA
RB Adrian Peterson – (Hip, Finger, Ankle) Didn’t practice Wednesday but expected to play.
WR Jarius Wright – (Concussion) Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
NEW ENGLAND – Thursday Night
RB Dion Lewis – (Abdomen) Limited in practice Tuesday and Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
RB Brandon Bolden – (Hamstring)
Limited in practice Tuesday and Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
NEW ORLEANS
No injuries of fantasy note.
NEW YORK GIANTS
WR Odell Beckham – (Hamstring)
Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to play.
WR Victor Cruz – (Calf)
Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
NEW YORK JETS
RB Chris Ivory – (Hamstring)
Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to play.
RB Bilal Powell – (Ankle) Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
WR Eric Decker – (Knee) Didn’t practice Wednesday but expected to play.
WR Chris Owusu – (Concussion) Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
WR Devin Smith – (Ankle) Limited in practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
OAKLAND
Practice not complete at time of official release of injury report.
PHILADELPHIA – Bye Week
PITTSBURGH
QB Ben Roethlisberger – (Knee) Practiced fully Wednesday and expected to start.
QB Michael Vick – (Hamstring) Limited in practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
ST. LOUIS
Practice not complete at time of official release of injury report.
RB Tre Mason – (Ankle) His practice and playing status remain uncertain this week.
TE Lance Kendricks – (Thumb) His practice and playing status remain uncertain this week.
SAN DIEGO
Practice not complete at time of official release of injury report.
RB Melvin Gordon – (Ankle) Expected to practice and play this week.
TE Antonio Gates – (Knee) His practice and playing status remain uncertain this week.
SAN FRANCISCO
Practice not complete at time of official release of injury report.
RB Carlos Hyde – (Foot) Not expected to practice much this week and his playing status is uncertain.
SEATTLE
Practice not complete at time of official release of injury report.
RB Marshawn Lynch – (Hamstring) Will likely be limited in practice this week but expected to play.
RB Thomas Rawls – (Calf) Looks to be very limited in practice and may not play this week.
TAMPA BAY
WR Vincent Jackson – (Knee)
Didn’t practice Wednesday and not expected to play.
WR Louis Murphy – (Knee) Placed on IR, ending his season.
TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins – (Shoulder) Limited in practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
TENNESSEE
QB Marcus Mariota – (Knee)
Limited in practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
WR Harry Douglas – (Ribs) Didn’t practice Wednesday and his playing status is uncertain.
WASHINGTON – Bye Week
