Week 8 brings us plenty of what has become the norm this season, namely, injuries to big names. Both Patrick Mahomes and Matt Ryan will sit Sunday, although Drew Brees is fully expected to make his return from thumb surgery against the Cardinals. We also have big names at running back, receiver and tight end already declared out or looking doubtful to play, so without further ado, let's get to the latest pertinent news for your Fantasy lineups as of early Sunday morning:
Week 8 Injuries
Week 8 Preview
Injury Report Update
Key Defensive Players
Cornerbacks
- The Broncos' Bryce Callahan (foot) is questionable for Sunday's Week 8 battle versus the Colts after missing practicing all week.
- The Seahawks' Tre Flowers (neck) is questionable to face the Falcons after three limited practices this week.
- The Chiefs' Kendall Fuller (thumb) is out for Sunday night's game against the Packers.
- The Jets' Trumaine Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars after turning in a limited Friday practice
- The Eagles' Avonte Maddox (concussion/neck) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Bills.
- The Colts' Pierre Desir (abdomen) is questionable for Sunday's conference clash against the Broncos after finishing the week with a pair of limited practices. Meanwhile, position mate Kenny Moore (knee) shares the same designation after a week of limited sessions.
- The Falcons' Desmond Trufant (toe) will not play against the Seahawks in Week 8, his third straight absence.
- The Dolphins' Xavien Howard (knee) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Steelers, but he did manage to practice in limited fashion all week and has stated he expects to play.
- The Bengals' Dre Kirkpatrick (knee) remains out for Sunday's game against the Rams in London.
- The Lions' Darius Slay (hamstring) will not play in Sunday's game against the Giants after missing practice all week.
- The Texans' Johnathan Joseph (hamstring) and Bradley Roby (hamstring) are both questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders after both corners practiced in limited fashion all week.
Safeties
- The Patriots' Patrick Chung (head) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after three limited practices this week.
- The Texans' Tashaun Gipson (back) is questionable for Sunday's Week 8 battle against the Raiders after practicing in limited fashion all week.
- The Dolphins' Reshad Jones (chest) will not play on Monday night versus the Steelers after missing practice all week.
- The Seahawks' Bradley McDougald (back) is questionable to face the Falcons in Week 8 but did finish with two limited practices this week. Meanwhile, his new teammate Quandre Diggs (hamstring) carries the same designation due to the injury that traces back to this time with the Lions.
- The Browns' Damarious Randall (hamstring) will remain out versus the Patriots in Week 8 after missing practice all week.
- The Packers' Darnell Savage (ankle) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Chiefs after qualifying as a full participant Wednesday and then turning a pair of limited sessions to close out the practice week. As per early Sunday morning reports, Savage is expected to play.
Defensive Linemen
- The Seahawks' Ezekiel Ansah (ankle) is questionable to face the Falcons in Week 8 after three limited practices this week.
- The Chiefs' Frank Clark (neck) is out against the Chiefs on Sunday night after missing practice all week.
- The Bengals' Carl Lawson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams in London.
- The Seahawks' Quinton Jefferson (oblique) is out against the Falcons in Week 8.
- The Jaguars' Marcell Dareus (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve earlier this week wit a chance to return later in the season.
- The Chargers' Melvin Ingram (hamstring) is questionable to face the Bears on Sunday, but he did manage to work back to a full practice Friday. Meanwhile, teammate Brandon Mebane (knee) will not play in the contest.
- The Bears' Bilal Nichols (knee) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chargers after turning in a limited practice Friday.
- The Lions' Damon Harrison (groin) is questionable to face the Giants in Week 8 but finished the week with a full practice.
- The Eagles' Tim Jernigan (foot) remains out for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Bills.
- The Chiefs' Chris Jones (groin) is out Sunday night versus the Packers after missing practice all week.
- The Chargers' Justin Jones (shoulder) will remain out for Sunday's Week 8 tilt versus the Bears after another week of missed practices.
Linebackers
- The Steelers' Mark Barron (hamstring) is questionable to face the Dolphins on Monday night but did turn in a full practice on Saturday.
- The Eagles' Nigel Bradham (ankle) will remain out for Sunday's Week 8 battle with the Bills.
- The Cardinals' Jordan Hicks (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints but did manage to work back to a limited practice Friday. Meanwhile, teammate Haason Reddick (knee) is questionable after a trio of limited practices this week.
- The Jaguars' Leon Jacobs (hamstring) is out Sunday against the Jets after missing practice all week. Teammate Quincy Williams (hamstring) will also miss the contest.
- The Packers' Blake Martinez (wrist/hand) is questionable for Sunday night's interconference matchup against the Chiefs, but as per early Sunday morning reports, he's expected to play.
- The Jets' Neville Hewitt (neck) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars after three limited practices this week.
- The Bills' Matt Milano (hamstring) is questionable to face the Eagles on Sunday after a trio of limited practices this past week.
- The Rams' Clay Matthews (jaw) remains out for Sunday's London matchup versus the Bengals.
- The Jets' C.J. Mosley (groin) will not play against the Jaguars on Sunday after aggravating his groin injury Monday night versus the Patriots.