Here’s the key injury news for NFL Week 10. Several big names will miss Sunday, and two teams will be without their regular starting quarterback.
Note: Thursday’s game is done (Commanders 24, Giants 21, recap). Final game-day decisions come with the inactives, 90 minutes before kickoff.
Ruled out or expected to miss
| Player | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua, WR | Rams | Knee / toe | Significant time, per Sean McVay (not on IR) |
| Marvin Harrison Jr., WR | Texans | Hamstring | Out |
| T.J. Hockenson, TE | Vikings | Wrist | Out |
| Sam Darnold, QB | Seahawks | Ribs / quad | Out. Drew Lock starts |
| Rhamondre Stevenson, RB | Patriots | Knee | Expected to miss multiple weeks |
| Jake Ferguson, TE | Cowboys | Knee / ankle | Multiple weeks |
| Tyler Goodson, RB | Cowboys | Ankle / knee | Extended absence expected |
The Vikings also kept Jauan Jennings and Kyler Murray (hamstring) out of practice.
Not practicing (watch closely)
| Player | Team | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans, WR | 49ers | Achilles; still not practicing |
| David Montgomery, RB | Texans | Hasn’t played since Week 5 |
| Jakobi Meyers, WR | Jaguars | Ankle |
| Bhayshul Tuten, RB | Jaguars | Ankle / foot |
| Travon Walker, DE | Jaguars | Rib |
| Charles Cross, OT | Seahawks | Ankle |
| Quenton Nelson, G | Seahawks | Knee |
Good news
- Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs): After a scary elbow injury against the Jets, he was a full participant in practice. He should play at Atlanta.
- Deshaun Watson (Browns): Cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to start against Houston. Shedeur Sanders goes back to the bench after the overtime loss in New Orleans.
- Trent McDuffie (Rams): Sean McVay is optimistic he returns from his back injury.
- Jessie Bates III and Jordan Davis (Jaguars): Missed practice for rest only. Both should debut for Jacksonville after the deadline trades.
Quarterback watch
| Team | Starter | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | Drew Lock | Darnold out. Lock is playing through elbow and oblique issues |
| Raiders | Fernando Mendoza | First NFL start (story) |
| Browns | Deshaun Watson | Back from concussion |
| Vikings | TBD | Kyler Murray (hamstring) missed practice; Carson Wentz limited (ankle); Kirk Cousins just arrived by trade |
Fantasy football tips
- Rams: With Nacua out, the other Rams receivers and tight ends should see more targets.
- Texans: No Harrison Jr. and no Montgomery. Expect a thin offense around C.J. Stroud.
- Vikings: No Hockenson, and the QB situation is unclear. Lower expectations for Justin Jefferson this week.
- Seahawks vs. Raiders: Two backup-level QBs. The total is low (40.5), so think twice about starting players from this game.
- Patriots: With Stevenson out, the backfield gets thin. Check TreVeyon Henderson’s status (illness).
Full schedule and TV: how to watch NFL games this week.
Sources: CBS Sports – Week 10 injury report, Yahoo Sports – Week 10 injury news for fantasy, RotoBaller – Marvin Harrison Jr. ruled out, RotoBaller – Hockenson ruled out.
