Week 3 of the NFL season is underway, and there are some key players dealing with injuries.
Commanders star quarterback Jayden Daniels has been ruled out for Week 3 with a knee injury. The Packers are dealing with injuries to two key offensive weapons in Josh Jacobs and Tucker Kraft. Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is good to go, but a wrist injury has been curtailing his effectiveness.
See who’s in and who’s out for Week 3:
WR Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars)
Practice schedule: Full-LP-Full
Injury: Wrist
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Popping up as a limited participant in Thursday’s practice one day after logging a full practice is notable and could indicate a setback. However, in this case, Thomas returned to a full practice on Friday and is active for Sunday’s divisional bout against the Texans. Thomas had a breakout rookie season but has struggled through the first two weeks of his Year 2 campaign, totaling five catches for 60 yards and a rushing touchdown. It’s possible his wrist injury is impacting his production, so we’ll see how he manages it in Week 3.
WR Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)
Practice schedule: DNP-DNP-LP
Injury: Hip, Groin
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Egbuka missed practice two days in a row while nursing groin and hip injuries. The Buccaneers played on Monday night in Week 2, so it wasn’t out of the ordinary that one of their high-volume players missed Wednesday’s practice. While coach Todd Bowles suggested he’d be a game-time decision for Sunday against the Jets, the rookie is officially active. Egbuka has set the NFL on fire through two weeks of his career, hauling in eight catches for 96 yards and three touchdowns.
RB Josh Jacobs (Packers)
Practice schedule: LP-LP-LP
Injury: Ankle
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Jacobs has been dealing with an ankle injury that has prevented him from logging a full practice all week. It’s notable, as the Packers played on Thursday night in Week 2, so Jacobs has had extra time to heal and seemingly hasn’t done enough to be fully healthy. He’s active for Week 3, but his workload could be monitored as the Packers are heavy favorites over the Browns.
TE Tucker Kraft (Packers)
Practice schedule: Full-LP-DNP
Injury: Knee
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Kraft entered Week 3 fully healthy but injured his knee during Thursday’s practice. Coach Matt LeFleur said it won’t be a long-term injury, and Kraft is active for the Packers’ game against the Browns. The young tight end has already caught eight passes and two touchdowns through the first two games of the season, proving to be one of Jordan Love’s most important targets.
TE Brock Bowers (Raiders)
Practice schedule: LP-LP
Injury: Knee
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Bowers injured his knee during the Raiders’ Week 1 game against the Patriots. He was healthy enough to play in Week 2 but didn’t look like his usual dominant self, accumulating just 38 receiving yards on five catches against the Chargers. He’s active for Week 3 versus the Commanders, but it’s still possible Bowers is managing the pain and playing through the knee injury.
QB Jayden Daniels (Commanders)
Practice schedule: DNP-DNP-DNP
Injury: Knee
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Daniels injured his knee in the Commanders’ Week 2 game against the Packers. He hasn’t recovered from that injury and is inactive for Washington’s Week 3 game against the Raiders. Backup QB Marcus Mariota will get the start.
TE Tyler Warren (Colts)
Practice schedule: DNP-LP-LP
Injury: Toe
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Warren is nursing a toe injury but is officially active for the Colts’ Week 3 game against the Titans. The 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft has made an immediate impact with 11 receptions for 155 yards through two games. If he is limited in Week 3, it could be a huge blow for Indianapolis’ middle-of-the-field passing attack.
QB Brock Purdy (49ers)
Practice schedule: LP-LP-LP
Injury: Toe, Shoulder
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
Purdy sustained two injuries during Week 1 and was expected to miss multiple weeks, so a return to practice in any fashion is a good sign. FOX NFL Insider Jay Glazer reported Brock Purdy will be inactive for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals but noted he would play if it were a playoff game. Last week, backup QB Mac Jones threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns while leading the Niners to a 26-21 win over the Saints.
WR Jauan Jennings (49ers)
Practice schedule: DNP-DNP
Injury: Ankle, Shoulder
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
Jennings will seemingly be a mainstay on the 49ers’ injury report as he deals with multiple ailments. They’re enough that he will be inactive for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals, per Glazer. It’s a considerable blow for a banged-up Niners receiving corps and Mac Jones, who’s filling in again for Brock Purdy. Last week, Jennings caught five passes for 89 yards and a touchdown despite being injured.
RB D’Andre Swift (Bears)
Practice schedule: LP-LP-LP
Injury: Quad
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
Swift is dealing with a quad injury and will carry a questionable tag into the Bears’ Week 3 matchup against the Cowboys. Per Glazer, Swift will be active. Through two weeks this season, he has 29 carries for 116 yards and a touchdown. In Week 2, Swift saw his snap share dip from 81% to 57%, while rookie RB Kyle Monangai went from 13% to 41%. There’s a chance Swift’s injury could be the reason behind that, or it could’ve been the fact that the Lions were dominating the game. It will be interesting to see how that backfield continues to play out and how Swift’s injury plays into that progression.
WR Xavier Worthy (Chiefs)
Practice schedule: LP-LP-LP
Injury: Shoulder
Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
Worthy sustained a shoulder injury on the third play of the Chiefs’ Week 1 game against the Chargers, when his teammate Travis Kelce collided with him. Worthy fully tore his labrum on that play and is attempting to play through it, managing the pain and playing with a harness. His availability for Week 3 and beyond will be dependent on his ability to play through his pain with a high risk of reinjury. Worthy will carry a questionable tag into the Chiefs’ Sunday night game against the Giants. If he plays, he’ll provide them with a huge boost, as the Chiefs are 0-2, have mustered just 38 points through two weeks and are without WR Rashee Rice, who’s suspended for the next three games.
OT Andrew Thomas (Giants)
Practice schedule: LP-LP-LP
Injury: Foot
Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
Thomas has yet to appear in a game for the Giants in 2025. He’s crucial to the effectiveness of New York’s offense as he protects the quarterback’s blindside. He will carry a questionable tag into Sunday Night Football as the Giants seek their first win of the season.
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