NFL Week 3 Injury Report & Inactives: Herbert A Game-Time Decision
- It is Week 3 of the new NFL season and there are some big names on the injured list
- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (ribs) is a game-time decision
- Below, see the names on the NFL Week 2 injury report and inactives
On the NFL Week 2 injury list, Justin Herbert is a game-time decision. And that decision will be his to make.
The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback fractured rib cartilage in their Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. As they prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, the Chargers are leaving the decision as to whether he’ll play up to Herbert.
Herbert is one of the top contenders this season in the NFL MVP odds. He’s fourth in this betting market at a line of +1000.
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Herbert is certainly the biggest name on the NFL Week 3 injury list, but he’s far from the only big name.
In the marquee matchup of the week between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers, wide receivers will be at a premium. For Tampa Bay, Mike Evans is under NFL suspension for his part in a fight in last week’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Chris Godwin (hamstring) is out. Julio Jones (knee) is a game-time decision. He didn’t play last week.
Green Bay will be missing Christian Watson (hamstring) and Sammy Watkins (hamstring). However, Randall Cobb (illness) will play.
The Saints will be getting back running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) for their game against the Carolina Panthers. He missed last week’s game with the Buccaneers.
Let’s take a look at the prominent names on the Week 3 injury report and how it’s impacting the NFL odds.
NFL Week 3 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | Harrison Butker | K | ankle | out |
| Green Bay Packers | Christian Watson | WR | hamstring | questionable |
| Green Bay Packers | Sammy Watkins | WR | hamstring | out |
| Cleveland Browns | Deshaun Watson | QB | suspended | out |
| Minnesota Vikings | Harrison Smith | S | concussion | out |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Hunter Renfrow | WR | concussion | out |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Josh Jacobs | RB | illness | questionable |
| Atlanta Falcons | Calvin Ridley | WR | suspended | out |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Justin Herbert | QB | ribs | questionable |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Keenan Allen | WR | hamstring | questionable |
| New England Patriots | Jakobi Myers | WR | knee | out |
| New York Jets | CJ Uzomah | TE | hamstring | questionable |
| New York Jets | Zach Wilson | QB | knee | out |
| Chicago Bears | Roquan Smith | LB | hip | questionable |
| New York Giants | Kadarius Toney | WR | hamstring | doubtful |
| Arizona Cardinals | James Conner | RB | ankle | questionable |
| Arizona Cardinals | DeAndre Hopkins | WR | suspension | out |
| Arizona Cardinals | Rondale Moore | WR | hamstring | out |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Leonard Fournette | RB | hamstring | questionable |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Julio Jones | WR | calf | questionable |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Chris Godwin | WR | hamstring | out |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Russell Gage | WR | hamstring | questionable |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Mike Evans | WR | suspension | out |
| Dallas Cowboys | Dak Prescott | QB | thumb | out |
| Dallas Cowboys | Michael Parsons | LB | illness | out |
| Tennessee Titans | Kyle Phillips | WR | shoulder | doubtful |
| Tennessee Titans | Taylor Lewan | T | knee | out |
| Buffalo Bills | Jordan Poyer | S | foot | out |
| Buffalo Bills | Dane Jackson | CB | neck | out |
| Buffalo Bills | Micah Hyde | S | neck | out |
| Buffalo Bills | Ed Oliver | DT | ankle | out |
| Buffalo Bills | Jordan Phillips | DT | knee | out |
Week 3 Inactives
Herbert will make the call whether to take a pain-killing injection for his damaged ribs at game time. Tampa Bay will have WR Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee) and RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) playing host to the Packers as the 1-point home chalk. Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow) is doubtful and left defensive end Akiem Hicks (foot) is out.
Justin Herbert (rib) is pushing to play today versus the Jaguars, per @RapSheet
Herbert will make a decision during warm-ups on taking a "pain-killing injection,” per @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/GxfHduDsem
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 25, 2022
As they face the Denver Broncos as 1.5-point road favorites on the SNF game, the San Francisco 49ers are welcoming back tight end George Kittle. The All-Pro missed the first two games of the season with a knee injury. The Baltimore Ravens will suit up RB JK Dobbins (knee) for the first time this season.
The Detroit Lions, 6-point underdogs at the Minnesota Vikings, are reporting plenty of good news on the injury front. The Lions report that RB D’Andre Swift (ankle), TE TJ Hockenson (hip), DE Aiden Hutchinson (thigh) and C Frank Ragnow (foot) will all be playing this week. The Vikings, though, are without strong safety Harrison Smith (concussion) and backup CB Andrew Smith Jr (quad).
Buffalo’s defense is riddled with injury as the Bills travel to Miami to face the Dolphins. Safety Micah Hyde (neck) is on IR and out for the season. CB Dane Jackson (neck), S Jordan Poyer (foot) LDT Ed Oliver (ankle) and Oliver’s backup Jordan Phillips (hamstring) are all out. Nonetheless, it’s the Bills who are the 5.5-point road chalk. Arizona RB James Conner (ankle) will play for the Cardinals against the Los Angeles Rams.
Cardinals’ RB James Conner, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, will test it pre-game but is tracking to play vs. the Rams, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 25, 2022
Don’t playing Taysom Hill in your Week 3 NFL player props. The Swiss Army knife of the Saints is out (ribs). Quarterback Jameis Winston (back, ankle) will be playing, though. Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (illness) is playing against the Tennessee Titans. WR Hunter Renfrow (concussion) is out for the Raiders.
The New York Jets will be playing the Cincinnati Bengals with Joe Flacco at QB. Zach Wilson (knee) is projecting for a Week 4 return to action. Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith (hip) didn’t practice all week, but the team says he’ll be playing against Houston as Texans coach Lovie Smith returns to Soldier Field.
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An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
