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Injury Report for Week - 7 of the National Football League
Introduction
This is fairly extensive coverage of the NFL, but it mostly focuses on the skill positions and superstars of the National Football League. Some positions such as the offensive lineman are not included on this NFL injury reports as they are much less commonly known especially amongst the Fantasy Football enthusiasts.
The entire slate of the NFL’s week - 7 regular - season schedule is listed below in combination with the key injury updates as well as some of the odds for those true sports bettors out there. The spreads and over / under lines are brought to you by the fabulous full service BetOnline sportsbook as of Wednesday, October 18th, 2023. As always, the gambling odds are subject to change.
Jacksonville Jaguars (+ 1) at New Orleans Saints (- 1)
Over / Under – 39.5
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
Thursday, October 19, 2023 8:15 PM ET
Latest Jacksonville Jaguars Injury News
The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver, Zay Jones, is currently listed as questionable due to a knee injury. Jones did not participate in the Jags practice last Tuesday, October 17th, 2023.
The Jaguars star quarterback in Trevor Lawrence is also listed as questionable as he is also dealing with a knee injury, but Jacksonville remains optimistic that Lawrence will be available to play in this week - 7’s Thursday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints.
Latest New Orleans Saints Injury News
One of the New Orleans Saints deadliest offensive threats in their wide receiver, Chris Olave, is managing a toe injury, and Olave is presently listed as questionable to play in the New Orleans Saints TNF game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chris was a limited participant in Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 walk - through practice.
The New Orleans Saints tight end in Juwan Johnson is also listed as questionable for this Thursday night’s game with a calf injury. He sat out of the New Orleans Saints’ walk - through practice last Tuesday.
Recent IR Activity:
- Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Hamstring Injury – Designated to return from the injured reserve list on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023.
Las Vegas Raiders (- 3) at Chicago Bears (+ 3)
Over / Under – 37.5
Soldier Field, Chicago
Sunday, October 22, 2023 1:00 PM ET
Latest Las Vegas Raiders Injury News
The Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, is questionable for this Sunday’s match - up vs. the Chicago Bears. Jimmy will have to undergo more tests on his injured back during this week leading up this weekend’s game in Chicago against the Bears.
Latest Chicago Bears Injury News
Chicago Bears running back in Roschon Johnson is questionable for the Bears week - 7 contest vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bears running back, Travis Homer, is also questionable for Sunday afternoon’s football game at Soldier Field.
Chicago Bears starting QB, Justin Fields, is doubtful to play this week after he suffered a
Mon, Oct 16: Coach Matt Eberflus confirmed Monday that Fields suffered a dislocated right thumb in Sunday's defeat to the Minnesota Vikings.
Recent IR Activity:
- Chicago Bears wide receiver in Equanimeous St. Brown placed on IR on Friday, October 13th, 2023 with a hamstring injury.
- Another Chicago Bears running back in Khalil Herbert put on IR with ankle ailment also on Friday, October 13th, 2023.
Cleveland Browns (- 2.5) at Indianapolis Colts (+ 2.5)
Over / Under – 40
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
Sunday, October 22, 2023 1:00 PM ET
Latest Cleveland Browns Injury News
The Cleveland Browns quarterback, Deshaun Watson, listed as questionable, but will most likely not play this Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 against the Indianapolis Colts.
The Cleveland Browns wide receiver in Cedric Tillman is also listed as questionable as of now.
Latest Indianapolis Colts Injury News
The Indianapolis Colts tight end, Kylen Granson, is questionable for this Sunday’s game due to a concussion.
Recent IR Activity:
- Anthony Richardson – QB – Shoulder – Out for Season as Richardson’s injury will require surgery in order to repair the damaged shoulder of his throwing arm.
- Evan Hull – RB – Knee Injury – Expected to miss the remainder of the 2023 - 2024 NFL season.
Buffalo Bills (- 9) at New England Patriots (+ 9)
Over / Under – 41
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Sunday, October 22, 2023 1:00 PM ET
Latest Buffalo Bills Injury News
Buffalo Bills running back in Damien Harris listed as questionable at the moment following Harris enduring a concussion as well as a sprained neck during last Sunday's 14 to 9 victory against the New York Giants.
Bills tight end, Dalton Kincaid, is questionable as he is in the NFL’s concussion protocol since last Monday.
The Buffalo Bills superstar quarterback, Josh Allen, is questionable as well as he is fighting a shoulder injury, and Allen’s status is considered to be day - to - day.
Latest New England Patriots Injury News
New England Patriots wide receiver, JuJu Smith - Schuster, is also questionable for this Sunday’s game vs. the Buffalo Bills.
Pats running back, Rhamondre Stevenson, is questionable with an ankle injury. Stevenson was limited at the New England Patriots practice last Wednesday.
Wide receiver, Demario Douglas, is questionable with a concussion as was also a limited participant at the New England Patriots practice last Wednesday.
The tight end, Hunter Henry, TE, Qis questionable due to an ankle injury, and he wasn't seen at the New England Patriots practice this past Wednesday.
Washington Commanders (- 2.5) at New York Giants (+ 2.5)
Over / Under – 39
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Sunday, October 22, 2023 1:00 PM ET
Latest Washington Commanders Injury News
No injuries to report at the moment.
Latest New York Giants Injury News
The Giants wide out, Wan'Dale Robinson, is questionable with a knee issue.
The New York Giants superstar running back in Saquon Barkley is questionable as well as he manages his ankle injury. Barkley was a limited participant at the N. Y. Giants’ practice last Wednesday.
Giants signal caller in QB Daniel Jones is questionable too because of a lingering neck injury. Jones was also a limited participant at the N. Y. Giants’ practice last Wednesday.
Atlanta Falcons (+ 2.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (- 2.5)
Over / Under – 37
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Sunday, October 22, 2023 1:00 PM ET
Latest Atlanta Falcons Injury News
No injuries to report at the moment.
Latest Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury News
Bucs QB, Baker Mayfield, is listed as questionable after being diagnosed with a left (non - throwing) hand contusion following Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions.
Detroit Lions (+ 3) at Baltimore Ravens (- 3)
Over / Under – 43
M & T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
Sunday, October 22, 2023 1:00 PM ET
Latest Detroit Lions Injury News
The Detroit Lions running back in Craig Reynolds is currently questionable for this Sunday’s game.
Tight end, Sam LaPorta, is questionable due to a calf injury, and he was limited in the Detroit Lions Wednesday walk - through practice.
Running back, Jahmyr Gibbs, is questionable with a hamstring issue, and he was a limited participant at Wednesday's walk - through as well.
Running back, David Montgomery, listed as questionable because of an injury to his ribs. He was once again absent from last Wednesday’s walk - through.
The Detroit Lions tight end in James Mitchell is also listed as questionable.
Recent IR Activity:
- Zonovan Knight – RB – Shoulder Injury – Placed on IR last Saturday, October 14th, 2023.
Latest Baltimore Ravens Injury News
No injuries to report at the moment.
Pittsburgh Steelers (+ 3) at Los Angeles Rams (- 3)
Over / Under – 44.5
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Sunday, October 22, 2023 4:05 PM ET
Latest Pittsburgh Steelers Injury News
Steelers tight end in Pat Freiermuth is questionable with a hamstring injury.
Recent IR Activity:
- Anthony McFarland Jr. – RB – Knee Injury – He returned to practice last Monday.
- Diontae Johnson – WR – Hamstring – Designated to return to his team from the IR.
Latest Los Angeles Rams Injury News
The Los Angeles Rams running back, Kyren Williams, is out for this Sunday’s contest vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Recent IR Activity:
- Ronnie Rivers – RB – Put on NFL’s injured reserve list.
Arizona Cardinals (+ 7.5) at Seattle Seahawks (- 7.5)
Over / Under – 44.5
Lumen Field, Seattle
Sunday, October 22, 2023 4:05 PM ET
Latest Arizona Cardinals Injury News
Cards QB in Kyler Murray is still out of action with a lingering knee injury, but Murray has been designated to return from the reserve / PUP list.
Their tight end, Elijah Higgins, listed as questionable as of now.
Recent IR Activity:
- Budda Baker – S – Hamstring Injury – Returning from the injured reserve list as of last Wednesday.
Latest Seattle Seahawks Injury News
No injuries to report at the moment.
Green Bay Packers (- 1) at Denver Broncos (+ 1)
Over / Under – 45
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
Sunday, October 22, 2023 4:25 PM ET
Latest Green Bay Packers Injury News
The Green Bay Packers star running back in Aaron Jones is still listed as questionable with a hamstring issue, and he was limited at last Wednesday's Packer practice.
Latest Denver Broncos Injury News
Denver Broncos tight end in Greg Dulcich is doubtful to play this weekend.
Los Angeles Chargers (+ 5.5) at Kansas City Chiefs (- 5.5)
Over / Under – 48
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Sunday, October 22, 2023 4:25 PM ET
Latest Los Angeles Chargers Injury News
No injuries to report at the moment.
Latest Kansas City Chiefs Injury News
The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver in Justin Watson is questionable right now with a pesky elbow injury.
Miami Dolphins (+ 2.5) at Philadelphia Eagles (- 2.5)
Over / Under – 51.5
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Sunday, October 22, 2023 8:20 PM ET
Latest Miami Dolphins Injury News
The Miami Dolphins running back, Chris Brooks, is questionable with an ankle injury.
Recent IR Activity:
- De'Von Achane – RB – Knee Injury – Achane is expected to miss the minimum 4 - NFL games while on the injured reserve, and he will likely be activated ahead of the Miami Dolphins' NFL week - 11 game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 19th, 2023.
- Jeff Wilson Jr. – RB – Ribs / Finger Injuries – Wilson Jr. was not activated off of the injured reserve list last Saturday, October 14th, 2023.
Latest Philadelphia Eagles Injury News
The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver in DeVonta Smith is questionable due to a hamstring injury.
Recent IR Activity:
- Quez Watkins – WR – Hamstring Injury – Placed on injured reserve last Saturday, October 14th, 2023.
San Francisco 49ers (- 6.5) at Minnesota Vikings (+ 6.5)
Over / Under – 44
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
Monday, October 23, 2023 8:15 PM ET
Latest San Francisco 49ers Injury News
The San Francisco 49ers running back, Christian McCaffrey, is questionable with an oblique / rib injury, and he is not considered to be dealing with a long - term injury. McCaffrey could be available for the San Francisco 49ers upcoming Monday Night Football game vs. the Minnesota Vikings.
Deebo Samuel is the explosive and exciting wide receiver of the San Francisco Forty - Niners and Samuel is presently listed as questionable and / or day - to - day due to a shoulder injury.
Latest Minnesota Vikings Injury News
No injuries to report at the moment.
Recent IR Activity:
- Jalen Nailor – WR – Hamstring Injury – Nailor was designated to return from the NFL’s injured reserve list last Wednesday.
- Justin Jefferson – WR – Hamstring Injury – Jefferson is expected to miss 4 - to - 6 - weeks as of now.
- Nick Mullens – QB – Back Injury – Mullens was placed on the injured reserve list last Wednesday, October 18th, 2023.
Sources:
“2023 NFL INJURY REPORT: INJURIES - WEEK 7”, nfl.com, October 18, 2023.