Week 3 NFL damage report: Justin Herbert misses observe whereas Jordan Love returns; star WRs cope with points

Accidents have already made their mark on the 2024 season. Simply ask the Los Angeles Rams, whose season is already on the point of being thrown off the rails following a rash of accidents that has left Sean McVay’s membership decimated after simply two weeks. 

The Rams aren’t the one group coping with notable accidents, although. Miami lately positioned quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after he sustained one other head damage final Thursday evening in opposition to the Payments. New England is coping with a number of accidents on each facet of the ball going into Thursday evening’s matchup with the Jets. The Steelers are nonetheless working beneath the idea that they are going to be with out Russell Wilson for Sunday’s showdown in opposition to the Chargers. 

Here is a take a look at each group’s notable accidents at this level within the week.

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Patriots at Jets (-6) (Thursday evening) 

Patriots: OT Vederian Lowe (knee), G Sidy Sow (ankle), LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (shoulder), LB Oshane Ximines Knee) OUT; C David Andrews (hip), OL Mike Onwenu (wrist), S Jabrill Peppers (shoulder), DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE 
Jets: LB Jermaine Johnson II (Achilles) OUT; LB C.J. Mosley (toe) QUESTIONABLE

As you’ll be able to see, the damage bug has hit the Patriots linebacker corps and offensive line. Thankfully, every of the group’s questionable gamers had been labeled as restricted observe members through the previous two days. That mentioned, the lack of Bentley is main, as he has been one of many group’s best gamers over the previous a number of years. 

Whereas Mosley labeled himself as 50/50 for Thursday’s recreation, his current quotes appear to point he will probably be fairly bodily compromised if he does play. Both manner, it is secure to say backup Chazz Surratt will get elevated reps. A 2021 third-round decide, Surratt began his profession with the Vikings earlier than becoming a member of the Jets in 2023. He has simply 12 common season tackles to his credit score. 

The one Giants participant who did not observe Wednesday was cornerback Nick McCloud, who’s coping with a knee damage. Fellow Large Blue defenders Darius Muasau and Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) had been restricted. 

Tight finish David Njoku (ankle), cross rusher Myles Garrett (foot) and offensive sort out Dawand Jones (knee) had been among the many 5 Browns gamers who didn’t observe Wednesday. Go rusher Za’Darius Smith (again), cornerback Denzel Ward (shoulder) and offensive sort out Jedrick Wills (knee) had been amongst Cleveland’s restricted observe members. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned Wednesday that it is unlikely Njoku will go well with up Sunday. 

Packers quarterback Jordan Love returned to practice Wednesday for the primary time since he injured his knee throughout Inexperienced Bay’s season-opening loss to the Eagles. Love’s preliminary projected timetable to return was 2 to six weeks, so the truth that he’s already again at observe would point out he’s trending in the best path. Love was formally restricted Wednesday, together with working again Josh Jacobs (again), tight finish Tucker Kraft, defensive linemen Kenny Clark (toe) and Kingsley Enagbare (groin) and offensive linemen Josh Myers and Zach Tom (quadricep) and Rasheed Walker (shoulder). Offensive linemen Elgton Jenkins (sickness/glute) and Jordan Morgan (shoulder), wideout Jordan Reed (calf) and cornerback Carrington Valentine (ankle) had been among the many Packers who didn’t observe. 

The Titans had a significantly smaller damage report. Working again Tyjae Spears (ankle) was the one participant who didn’t observe Wednesday on account of damage. 

Wideout Keenan Allen (heel) and offensive lineman Teven Jenkins (thigh) had been two of 4 Bears gamers who did not observe Wednesday. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus mentioned there’s timetable relating to the return of Allen, who did not play Week 2 after not working towards all of final week. 

In Indianapolis, kicker Matt Gay (proper quad) and defensive finish Laiatu Latu (hip) didn’t observe. Latu is being labeled as day-to-day, whereas Homosexual is coping with a brand new damage after coping with a hernia damage the earlier two weeks. Spencer Shrader is slated to switch Homosexual if he cannot play Sunday. 

Working again Joe Mixon (ankle) and wideout Nico Collins (hip/foot) had been two of seven Texans gamers who didn’t observe Wednesday. Mixon’s standing for Sunday’s recreation is already being put into question after he injured his ankle throughout Sunday’s win over the Bears. 

In Minnesota, Vikings perennial Professional Bowl wideout Justin Jefferson (quad), veteran working again Aaron Jones (hip) had been restricted. Wideout Jordan Addison (ankle), proper sort out Brian O’Neill (elbow) and cross rusher Dallas Turner (knee) didn’t observe. Jefferson is at the moment being labeled as daily. 

Linebacker D’Marco Jackson (calf), defensive sort out Khalen Saunders (calf), tight finish Taysom Hill (chest) and sort out Landon Young (foot) didn’t observe for the Saints on Wednesday. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), sort out Taliese Fuaga (again) and security Tyrann Mathieu (heel) had been restricted. Saints head coach Dennis Allen mentioned the plan is for Hill to be restricted on Thursday. Lattimore is working his manner again after not not enjoying within the Saints’ blowout win over the Cowboys. 

Philadelphia did a walkthrough as an alternative of a full observe after enjoying on “Monday Night time Soccer” in Week 2, and solely two gamers confirmed up on their damage report in whole, each listed as didn’t observe: extensive receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring), who missed Week 2, and extensive receiver Johnny Wilson (hamstring). 

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert missed Wednesday’s observe as he’s coping with an ankle subject. Head coach Jim Harbaugh, who mentioned previous to observe that Herbert is feeling “much better,” does not seem like too involved about his quarterback’s standing for Sunday’s recreation. 

For the Steelers, quarterback Russell Wilson continues to be restricted in observe as he continues to work via his calf damage. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned Tuesday that the group is working with the concept that Justin Fields will make his third straight begin. Receiver Roman Wilson (ankle) was additionally a restricted observe participant. The rookie has not performed this season after getting injured through the early parts of coaching camp. 

Linebacker Baron Browning (foot), defensive finish John Franklin-Myers (concussion), and safeties Brandon Jones (foot) and JL Skinner (ankle) didn’t observe. Defensive finish Zach Allen (shoulder), tight finish Greg Dulcich (knee/ankle), wideout Josh Reynolds (Achilles) and tight finish Adam Trautman (shoulder) had been among the many Broncos’ restricted gamers. 

Lots of the Buccaneers’ Week 2 inactives in opposition to the Detroit Lions as soon as once more did not observe on Wednesday: security Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot), defensive sort out Calijah Kancey (calf), offensive sort out Luke Goedeke (concussion), cornerback Josh Hayes (ankle). Defensive sort out William Gholston (knee) and defensive sort out Vita Vea (knee) joined that crew on the DNP portion of the Buccaneers’ observe report. The next 4 Tampa Bay gamers had been restricted: cornerback Jamel Dean (knee), defensive finish Logan Hall (foot), extensive receiver Kameron Johnson (ankle) and working again Rachaad White (groin). 

Of the 4 Carolina Panthers didn’t observe statuses from Wednesday, solely two — defensive sort out A’Shawn Robinson (knee) and defensive sort out Shy Tuttle (foot) — had been for true accidents. Outdoors linebacker Jadeveon Clowney acquired a veteran’s relaxation day and tight finish Feleipe Franks (private) had been the opposite two DNPs. Three Panthers had been restricted: guard Robert Hunt (shoulder), guard Damien Lewis (groin) and tight finish Tommy Tremble (hamstring/again). 

Solely two Las Vegas Raiders did not observe on Wednesday: linebacker Divine Deablo (indirect/concussion) and cornerback Demcaerion Richardson (hamstring). Professional Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby (ankle) was considered one of six restricted observe members together with linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (knee), offensive sort out Kolton Miller (shoulder), edge rusher Tyree Wilson (knee), defensive sort out Christian Wilkins (knee) and security Chris Smith II (knee). 

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Baltimore had six gamers not observe Wednesday, together with security Kyle Hamilton (again), sort out Ronnie Stanley (ankle), linebacker Kyle Van Noy (eye/groin) and cornerback Nate Wiggins (neck/concussion).

For the Cowboys, cornerback Trevon Diggs (foot), wideout CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and defensive sort out Mazi Smith (again) didn’t observe. Tight finish Jake Ferguson returned to observe as a restricted participant (knee) after lacking Week 2 with a bone bruise/MCL sprain, and defensive sort out Mazi Smith (again) didn’t observe after departing early on Wednesday with head athletic Jim Maurer. There is no real concern regarding Lamb and Diggs’ statuses for Sunday.

Professional Bowl extensive receiver Deebo Samuel (calf) was the one San Francisco 49er who did not observe totally on Wednesday. The group expects him to miss some time with the calf damage he suffered on Sunday on the Minnesota Vikings. 

4 of the Lions’ 5 gamers who did not observe Wednesday are on the defensive facet of the ball. The record consists of linebacker Alex Anzalone (concussion), cornerback Terrion Arnold (sickness), security Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle), and cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring). Guard Graham Glasgow (knee) was the one offensive participant who didn’t observe. Wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (quad) was a full observe participant. 

The back-to-back Super Bowl champion Chiefs noticed everybody take part in observe totally on Wednesday. The Atlanta Falcons, coming off their nail-biting win on “Monday Night time Soccer” in opposition to the Eagles, had everybody take part in observe to a sure extent. They solely had 4 restricted observe members: working again Tyler Allgeier (hip), cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. (groin), defensive lineman James Smith-Williams (hip) and defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham (relaxation day). 

Jaguars at Bills (-5) (Monday Night time)

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