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Week 4 of the NFL Season is upon us, and teams are continuing to evaluate injuries to their players before game time.
The San Francisco 49ers Their offense was hit again by the departure of star left tackle. Trent Williams An ankle injury will require him to be out for four to six weeks. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair He will be out of work after injuring his MCL. Denver Broncos. The New York Giants After wide receivers were thrown, a key offensive player was also lost. Sterling Shepard Retire an ACL from the Dallas Cowboys His season will end on Monday.
The New England Patriots Will be without quarterback Mac JonesThe victim of a high ankle injury last week in the face of the Baltimore Ravens. Veteran Brian Hoyer Starts Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. He has lost 11 consecutive starts.
In more positive news, New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson Expected to make his 2022 debut against The Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday. Wilson was out of Sunday’s first preseason game due to a torn meniscus in his right knee and a bone bruise.
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Patterson is listed as questionable in the team’s injury reports, but he said to ESPN that he intends on playing against the team. Cleveland Browns.
Patterson stated, “I feel like a player who will play every Sunday no matter what,” “I intend on playing Sunday, and we all know that that’s my plan.”
Patterson, the NFL’s third-leading rusher by yards, didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday. He was listed as “resting player/knee.” Patterson returned to practice on Friday but only did a small amount of work and was then listed as questionable due to a knee injury.
Coach Arthur Smith stated Friday that Patterson “looked great,” but that he would evaluate Patterson’s status Saturday.
— Michael Rothstein
Injury: Ankle
Stanley, currently listed as questionable, stated that he is “really close to” returning to the team after missing 31 of 32 games. After having practiced for the past two days, he was granted a rest day on Friday. To protect themselves, the Ravens could make use of the 2019 All-Pro left tackle Lamar JacksonThe blind side of Stanley. Baltimore’s rookie fourth-round pick would take Stanley’s place if Stanley couldn’t play. Daniel Faalele Block Von Miller.
— Jamison Hensley
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McCaffrey should be fine to return to practice on Sunday, unless there is a setback. He missed Wednesday and Thursday’s practices. McCaffrey practiced Friday, but in a limited capacity. Coach Matt Rhule stated that he was hopeful McCaffrey would be ready to go on Sunday. McCaffrey did not indicate that he would not be available. McCaffrey said, “I feel great.”
— David Newton
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Let’s call it take two. Gallup seemed to be making his debut against the Irish last Monday. New York Giants But he needed more time to get his feet under control before he came back. While he has been able to continue with full practice for another week, the Cowboys weren’t in pads this week. Gallup explained that he needed to overcome a mental blockage in order to come back from the surgery. Although it appears that he is headed toward playing against Washington, he will still work his way up the roster based on snap counts. They won’t give him all the plays right away. Noah Brown Will continue to be the No. With Gallup playing a more situational role, he will continue to be the No. 2 receiver. Tight end Dalton Schultz After missing the Giants game due to a leg injury, he is now playing. He’s worn a brace in practice and, like Gallup before him, might be limited in how many snaps he plays till he’s back.
— Todd Archer
Injury: Groin
Patriots backup quarterback Brian Hoyer If the Packers’ best coverage defense back is not available, it might make things easier. Alexander did not participate in the Tampa Bay game last week, but he was not active in practice and will be unavailable for Sunday. Rasul Douglas Alexander’s injury caused him to move from the slot to the exterior. Keisean Nixon Complete the form.
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Injury: Back
After being ruled out of the three previous games, Leonard is now listed as questionable. While Leonard’s offseason surgery for back problems has taken a while to heal, things have changed this week.
Frank Reich, his coach, stated that “He’s had three fairly good days and made progress.” “Let’s wait and see how he reacts.”
The Colts may limit Leonard’s snaps if he plays. Although he was originally going to start off with a pitch count, you don’t want to restrict yourself. Reich explained that you just have to take it one day at a time and each case by case, and then you adapt as you go.”
Injury: Elbow
Buckner is questionable and has been limited in his playing time this week. However, his past history of playing while hurt suggests that he will find a way for Sunday to play. In his seven seasons, Buckner has only missed one game because of injury.
Injury: Ankle
Colts starting safety, who is currently free from injury, will be out of Sunday’s game due to an ankle strain. This will likely force Colts seventh-round pick. Rodney Thomas II into action. Thomas impressed coaches and played well in the last week’s match after Blackmon had left.
— Stephen Holder
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Allen sustained a hamstring injury during Week 1 and was inactive for Week 2 and 3. He will be available to watch the Chargers’ game against the Texans on Sunday. Although coach Brandon Staley seemed to be growing confident that Allen would return in Week 4 (which he did), he stated that Allen felt something during individual workouts and was therefore ruled out.
— Lindsey Thiry