5:06 p.m.: And it reportedly is bad news for Odell Beckham Jr., as he reportedly suffered a fractured ankle.
Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. fractured his ankle. He could have surgery but no decision yet.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2017
4:27 p.m.: More bad news for the Giants, as star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had to be carted off the field with an apparent ankle injury.
Here's the Odell Beckham Jr. injury. It's bad. Really bad. pic.twitter.com/TLChjKpFOG
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 8, 2017
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3:10 p.m.: It’s been a tough day for wide receivers, as the Miami Dolphins’ DeVante Parker has joined the walking wounded.
DeVante Parker is out for the rest of the game.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) October 8, 2017
2:55 p.m.: Among the inactives for today’s late afternoon slate: Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise and Packers running back Ty Montgomery.
Meanwhile, Davante Adams is active for Green Bay.
2:15 p.m.: Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay was carted off with a knee injury, and his return is questionable.
.@buffalobills Injury Update: TE Charles Clay is questionable to return with a knee injury.
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) October 8, 2017
2:13 p.m.: The New York Giants are losing wide receivers left and right… Both Brandon Marshall and Sterling Shepard went down against the Los Angeles Chargers and are questionable to return.
#NYGiants Injury Update: WRs Sterling Shepard and Brandon Marshall (ankle injuries) are both questionable to return
— New York Giants (@Giants) October 8, 2017
11:40 a.m.: Here’s the always-helpful rundown of notable actives and inactives from ESPN’s Field Yates:
Official:
Marcus Mariota: Out
Wendell Smallwood: Out
Marqise Lee: In
Kelvin Benjamin: In
John Brown: In
Kenny Britt: Out
Myles Garrett: In— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 8, 2017
11:38 a.m.: A pair of Cincinnati Bengals also won’t suit up Sunday.
John Ross and Tyler Eifert inactive for Bengals
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) October 8, 2017
11:35 a.m.: The inactives for the 1 p.m. games are out, and the most notable absence is Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Matt Cassel will start at QB today vs. @MiamiDolphins. Marcus Mariota is among the team’s inactives. #TENvsMIA https://t.co/my6ljyEn3x
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 8, 2017
10:15 a.m.: The latest update on Andrew Luck is… not great. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback likely won’t return until at least November, per CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora.
Colts' Andrew Luck still unlikely to return to game action for at least a month – https://t.co/8YWtYT4QKi https://t.co/jHLswGe3Ut
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) October 8, 2017
8:55 a.m.: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams is expected to give it a go today.
Chargers WR Tyrell Williams, listed as questionable for Sunday with a neck injury, will play against the Giants, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2017
Meanwhile, Chargers rookie wide receiver Mike Williams is expected to make his NFL debut next weekend, per Schefter.
8:51 a.m.: Let’s catch up to speed on some overnight injury news. First, here’s who already is ruled out, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter:
Already ruled out for Sunday: Colts TE Jack Doyle, Jets RB Matt Forte, Giants RB Paul Perkins, Eagles DT Fletcher Cox.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2017
You likely can add Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood to that list:
#Eagles RB Wendell Smallwood, who is listed as questionable with a knee injury, is not expected to play vs. the #AZCardinals, I'm told.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 8, 2017
Wide receivers Marqise Lee (rib), John Brown (quad) and Martavis Bryant (illness) all are listed as questionable but are expected to play, per Schefter.
8:45 a.m.: Mixed news on a pair of Packers:
#Packers WR Davante Adams (concussion) was cleared from the protocol and is expected to face the #Cowboys, source said. He was questionable.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 8, 2017
Fantasy alert: The #Packers RB who has been taking first-team reps this week is Aaron Jones. Ty Montgomery not expected to play. 🚨🚨🚨
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 8, 2017
8:40 a.m.: Bad news for the Tennessee Titans: Not only is Marcus Mariota not expected to play Sunday, he could be out a few more weeks with a hamstring injury, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
Marcus Mariota’s recovery time from the time of the injury was 2-4 weeks, source said. https://t.co/FVVZOsEDB6
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 8, 2017
Meanwhile, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr also will sit out Sunday.
Though Derek Carr continues to push to play with fractured back bone, Raiders preparing for E.J. Manuel to start vs Ravens, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2017
8:38 a.m. ET: Injuries already are starting to mount as we enter Week 5 of the NFL’s regular season.
Several teams have important players on the injury report this weekend: Will Marcus Mariota or Derek Carr suit up for their teams Sunday? Can Davante Adams or Ty Montgomery return for the Green Bay Packers in a crucial matchup with the Dallas Cowboys?
We’ll be tracking those injuries and more throughout the day on our live blog, so keep it right here for the latest news.
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