Week 9 Injury Round-Up

Kyler Murray - QB Arizona Cardinals: (ankle) status uncertain 

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After missing Week 9, Kyler Murray’s status for Week 10 remains uncertain. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters Monday that he doesn’t “have a feel” yet for Murray’s status against the Panthers this upcoming Sunday. Despite the Cardinals playing without Murray (ankle), DeAndre Hopkins, AJ Green and losing Chase Edmonds to injury in the first quarter, Arizona still put up 31 points en-route to an impressive victory over the San Francisco 49ers. 

Matthew Stafford - QB Los Angeles Rams: (ankle) “is good” according to Sean McVay

Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters that Matt Stafford “is good” after he suffered a “mild kind of ankle sprain” against the Titans Sunday night. 

Trevor Lawrence - QB Jacksonville Jaguars: (ankle) limited in practice this week

Trevor Lawrence suffered a low ankle sprain in Week 9 and will be limited in practice this week according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. It seems Lawrence avoided a serious injury in the Jaguars Week 9 shocking victory over the Bills, missing two plays before returning to the game. Barring any setbacks during practice this week, Lawrence should be able to suit up for the Jaguars Week 10 game against the Indianapolis Colts. 

Tua Tagovailoa - QB Miami Dolphins: (finger) Status for Week 10 uncertain 

Tua Tagovailoa fractured his middle finger last week, resulting in a late scratch for the Dolphins Week 9 matchup against the Texans. Although reports suggest this is not a long-term injury, Tua’s status for Week 10 remains in question for Thursday Night against the Ravens. 

Ezekiel Elliot - RB Dallas Cowboys: (knee) left Sunday’s game but briefly returned 

Ezekiel Elliot briefly left the Cowboys surprising loss to the Broncos this past Sunday with a right knee contusion. Zeke did return in the second half to take two carries but the severity of his knee injury remains uncertain. If Elliot were to miss any action, Tony Pollard would immediately become high-end RB2 with RB1 upside. 

Chase Edmonds - RB Arizona Cardinals: (ankle) Headed to IR 

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Chase Edmonds suffered a high ankle sprain in Arizona’s Week 9 road win against the 49ers that knocked him out of the game a first quarter. An MRI confirmed the injury on Monday and Edmonds is likely to land on injured reserve and miss three to four games, according to reports. As a result of Edmonds absence, James Conner will have more responsibility in the Cardinals backfield. Eno Benjamin, who received nine carries for 39 yards and a touchdown, will step up as Conor’s back-up and will receive an uptick in usage as well. 

Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson - RB New England Patriots: (head) Status uncertain 

Both Damien  Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson suffered head injuries in the fourth quarter of the Patriots Week 9 victory over the Panthers. Their status going forward remains uncertain. Bradon Bolden looks to have the early edge in the Patriots unpredictable backfield heading into Sunday’s game against the Browns. 

 

Zach Moss - RB Buffalo Bills: (head) Will be evaluated this week for a concussion

Zach Moss left the game against the Jaguars in the third quarter with an apparent head injury. After the game it was reported that Moss will be evaluated for a concussion this week, leaving his status for Week 10 uncertain. If Moss were to miss any time, Devin Singletary would take over RB1 duties in Buffalo. Taiwan Jones is the only other active running back on the Bills roster.  

DeAndre Hopkins - WR Arizona Cardinals: (hamstring) day-to-day

Cards Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters on Monday that Hopkins status is “day-to-day” following his game-time scratch last Sunday. 

AJ Green - WR Arizona Cardinals: (COVID) remains in COVID Protocol 

The veteran wide-out missed the Cardinals victory over the Niners dealing with Covid. Kliff Kingsbury told reporters on Monday that Green remains in the COVID protocol, leaving his status for this upcoming Sunday unknown. 

Antonio Brown - WR Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (ankle) remains in a walking boot 

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Head coach Bruce Arians told reporters that Antonio Brown remains in a walking boot and that he will not be ready to play this upcoming Sunday against the Washington Football Team. 

Allen Robinson - WR Chicago Bears: (hamstring) status uncertain 

Allen Robinson suffered a hamstring injury in the Bears Monday night game against the Steelers. He came up limping after making a crucial catch in the fourth quarter and was seen limping on the sideline. Robinson has been dealing with ankle injuries all season long. This latest injury could be related to his ankle problems, but little is known at the moment. 

Chase Claypool - WR Pittsburgh Steelers: (undisclosed injury) being evaluated

The Pittsburgh Steelers big play threat, Chase Claypool, is being evaluated for an undisclosed injury. The second-year receiver limped off the field on late Monday Night’s tight victory over the Bears. 

Rob Gronkowski - TE Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (back) unlikely to play in Week 10

Bruce Arians told reporters that he’s not confident that Rob Gronkowski will be able to play against the Washington Football Team this upcoming Sunday. Expect OJ Howard and Cameron Brate to keep sharing the TE duties while Gronk is sidelined.

Jonnu Smith - TE New England Patriots: (shoulder) Status uncertain 

Jonnu Smith has dealt with a few  injuries this season, the latest being a shoulder injury he suffered this on Sunday. After signing a multi-year deal in free agency with the Patriots, Smith has had quite the disappointing season. The 26-year-old tight end has just 21 receptions for 193 yards and one touchdown. If Smith were to miss any time, fellow Pats TE Hunter Henry will see an uptick in usage. 

By Kyle McKee

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