Injuries can have a substantial impact on matchups around the NFL, and Week 3 should be no different.
Take Jaguars-Titans as one example: Jacksonville will have to make some serious adjustments if running back Leonard Fournette can’t play, and Tennessee’s offense will change dramatically if quarterback Marcus Mariota is sidelined.
So, what’s the latest on injured star players around the league? Get caught up with all the pertinent injury news in the live blog below.
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LeSean McCoy also isn’t expected to play for the Buffalo Bills today, according to Adam Schefter. He joins a notable list of injured running backs.
According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the following players all should be good to go today:
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald
Chargers TE Antonio Gates
Cowboys WR Cole Beasley
Seahawks WR Paul Richardson
Titans QB Marcus Mariota still isn’t ready to go, per Adam Schefter.
Inactives for the 1 p.m. games are out, and Leonard Fournette will NOT play against the Titans. Here’s a list of notable actives and inactives, via ESPN’s Field Yates:
QB Blaine Gabbert had to leave Titans-Jaguars after taking a huge hit — which means Marcus Mariota is being forced back into action.
Tough blow for an already struggling Giants offense.
Here’s some more info on Evan Engram’s injury:
A.J. Green suffered an injury scare, but it appears he’ll be OK.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo appeared to suffer a serious injury on this play against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The cart is out for Garoppolo. Not good.
It appears Leonard Fournette will miss his second consecutive game, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.