NFL Injury Report Week 8: Latest Updates & Who's In, Out for Sunday

October 31, 2026

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Baltimore.

The NFL injury report for Week 8 is loaded with returns: Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley and Rashee Rice are all set to play. Meanwhile, there are plenty of new injuries on the Week 8 report that are shifting picks and fantasy football decisions this week.

Here are the latest NFL injuries and game statuses for every Week 8 matchup, updated after Friday's practice reports and latest news.

Teams on bye in Week 8: Houston Texans, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers

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NFL Injury Report Week 8: Biggest Injury Updates Today

  • Lamar Jackson (QB, Ravens): Playing. Full practice all week after missing three straight games with a high ankle sprain. No designation.
  • Saquon Barkley (RB, Eagles): Playing. Missed Wednesday and Thursday, returned limited Friday and carries no designation.
  • DeVonta Smith (WR, Eagles): Out. Second straight missed game with a hamstring injury.
  • Emeka Egbuka (WR, Buccaneers): Out. Ruled out with a foot injury despite shedding his non-contact jersey Thursday.
  • A.J. Brown (WR, Patriots): Questionable. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Saturday’s practice will likely decide his availability.
  • Jaylen Waddle (WR, Broncos): Questionable. Limited Friday with a chest injury. RJ Harvey (knee) is out.
  • Breece Hall (RB, Jets): Questionable. Limited all week. He’s missed four straight games with a quad injury.
  • Rashee Rice (WR, Chiefs): Playing. Back after missing two games with a hamstring strain.
  • Kerby Joseph (S, Lions): Out. Practiced this week for the first time all season but won’t be activated yet.
  • Carnell Tate (WR, Titans): Doubtful. Didn’t practice all week with a shoulder injury.

NFL Week 8 Injury Report: Who's In or Out?

These designations are based on the final Week 8 injury report after Friday's practices.

In – No Designation for Week 8

  • QB Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  • RB Saquon Barkley, Eagles
  • WR Rashee Rice, Chiefs
  • WR Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
  • RB Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings
  • RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions
  • WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions
  • RB Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals
  • RB Braelon Allen, Jets
  • TE Tyler Warren, Colts
  • WR Ladd McConkey, Chargers
  • WR Tre Harris, Chargers
  • WR DJ Moore, Bills
  • TE Dalton Kincaid, Bills
  • WR Michael Wilson, Cardinals
  • S Kyle Hamilton, Ravens
  • LB Roquan Smith, Ravens
  • CB Pat Surtain II, Broncos
  • CB Sauce Gardner, Colts

Out for Week 8

  • WR DeVonta Smith, Eagles
  • WR Dontayvion Wicks, Eagles
  • WR Britain Covey, Eagles
  • WR Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers
  • RB Brian Robinson Jr., Falcons
  • RB RJ Harvey, Broncos
  • S Talanoa Hufanga, Broncos
  • S Derwin James, Chargers
  • S Kerby Joseph, Lions
  • WR KaVontae Turpin, Cowboys
  • WR Anthony Gould, Colts
  • WR Tyrell Shavers, Bills
  • DT Javon Kinlaw, Commanders
  • Kyle Dugger, Bengals
  • DL T’Vondre Sweat, Jets
  • EDGE Joseph Ossai, Jets
  • Doubtful: Titans WR Carnell Tate; Titans RB Tyjae Spears; Jets EDGE David Bailey

Questionable for Week 8

Some players above under "In" are also questionable, but have been specifically noted by the team as ready to play.

  • WR DJ Moore, Bills – Practiced Friday in a non-contact jersey
  • TE Dalton Kincaid, Bills – Practiced Friday in a non-contact jersey
  • WR Calvin Ridley, Titans – Full participant Friday
  • WR George Pickens, Cowboys – Limited practice Friday
  • WR Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars – Did not practice Friday
  • RB Breece Hall, Jets – Limited Friday
  • WR Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons – Limited Friday
  • RB Kenny Gainwell, Buccaneers – Full practice Friday
  • TE Colby Parkinson, Rams – Did not practice Friday
  • WR Jaylen Waddle, Broncos – Limited Friday
  • WR A.J. Brown, Patriots – Did not practice Friday
  • RB TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots – Did not practice Friday
  • WR Treylon Burks, Commanders – Limited Friday
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Ravens vs. Bills Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Ravens Injury Report

  • QB Lamar Jackson (ankle): No designation. Jackson hurt his ankle vs. Tennessee in Week 4, missed three games and was a full participant all week. Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed he’s playing in Week 8.
  • S Kyle Hamilton (knee), LB Roquan Smith (knee): Cleared. Both missed Wednesday, then practiced in full Friday. Huge for a Ravens defense facing Josh Allen.
  • OG Vega Ioane (knee), S Jaylinn Hawkins (knee): Out.

Bills Injury Report

  • WR DJ Moore (shoulder), TE Dalton Kincaid (chest): No designation. Both practiced Friday in non-contact jerseys.
  • WR Tyrell Shavers (knee): Out.
  • DT Ed Oliver (knee), OLB Bradley Chubb (chest/thumb): Limited during the week. Two of Buffalo’s top pass rushers.
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Titans vs. Bengals Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Titans Injury Report

  • WR Carnell Tate (shoulder): Doubtful. Didn’t practice all week.
  • RB Tyjae Spears (knee): Doubtful.
  • WR Calvin Ridley (hip): Questionable.
  • P Tommy Townsend (knee): Doubtful.
  • Roster note: Tennessee traded All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons to the Bears this week. That’s a massive downgrade for the Titans’ run defense and a boost for the Bengals’ offense.

Bengals Injury Report

  • WR Ja’Marr Chase (ankle): Good to go, per head coach Zac Taylor.
  • S Kyle Dugger (quad): Out.
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Cardinals vs. Cowboys Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Cardinals Injury Report

  • RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle): Cleared to play after missing two games. Bam Knight has been productive in his absence, but should slot into a timeshare role now as Love eases back in.
  • WR Michael Wilson (ribs): No designation, set to play.
  • DL Walter Nolen III (ankle), G Jon Gaines II (ankle): Out.
  • C Hjalte Froholdt (knee), CB Max Melton (knee), S Andrew Wingard (knee): Questionable.
  • RB James Conner (foot): Injured reserve.

Cowboys Injury Report

  • WR George Pickens (shoulder/hamstring): Questionable but expected to play.
  • WR KaVontae Turpin (ribs), LB Dee Winters (calf): Out.
  • DT Kenny Clark (back), TE Luke Schoonmaker (groin), S P.J. Locke (foot): Questionable.
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Vikings vs. Lions Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Vikings Injury Report

  • RB Aaron Jones Sr. (knee): Full practice Friday and no designation. Jones left late in Week 7 vs. Indianapolis but avoided anything serious. Jordan Mason slides back to RB2, but should split carries, with Jones as the main pass-catching back..
  • RT Brian O’Neill (knee), G Joe Huber (knee): Full Friday, no designation.
  • S Jay Ward (knee): Questionable.

Lions Injury Report

  • RB Jahmyr Gibbs (shoulder): No designation after an early week scare. Sat Wednesday, full the rest of the week. Gibbs said he was confused he was even on the report.
  • WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle): No designation. Full Thursday and Friday.
  • S Kerby Joseph (knee): Out. Detroit opened his 21-day window this week, but he’s not ready to be activated. Joseph missed the final 11 games of 2025.
  • CB Roger McCreary (foot): Questionable.
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Colts vs. Jaguars Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Colts Injury Report

  • TE Tyler Warren (groin): Good to go after missing the past two games.
  • CB Sauce Gardner (calf): Playing.
  • CB Justin Walley (knee): Out.
  • WR Alec Pierce (heel): Injured reserve.

Jaguars Injury Report

  • WR Jakobi Meyers (hamstring/ankle): Questionable. He was limited Wednesday and Thursday with the hamstring, then missed Friday’s practice after an ankle issue was added. Meyers says he feels okay, but his status may not be settled until game day, and rain and a wet field are forecast for Sunday.
  • S Antonio Johnson (ankle): Out.
  • DE Josh Hines-Allen (ankle): No designation after limited practice Friday. Jacksonville’s top pass rusher is set to go vs. the Colts.
  • TE Brenton Strange (eye), CB Montaric Brown (hamstring), DT Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle): Full participants Friday and expected to play.
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Raiders vs. Jets Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Raiders Injury Report

  • TE Brock Bowers (calf): Limited Wednesday, full Thursday and Friday. Set to play — nmot among the Raiders’ Friday designations.
  • WR Jack Bech: Questionable. Could return after playing in just the first three games.
  • G Jackson Powers-Johnson (back): Questionable.

Jets Injury Report

  • RB Breece Hall (quad): Questionable. Limited all week after missing four straight games.
  • RB Braelon Allen (ankle): No designation after full practices Thursday and Friday. Allen has averaged just over 19 carries a game the last three weeks with two 100-yard rushing games. If Hall plays, the Jets could split the backfield, with Allen leading the way.
  • EDGE David Bailey (groin): Doubtful.
  • EDGE Joseph Ossai (ankle), DL T’Vondre Sweat (knee), OL Max Mitchell (concussion): Out. A thin Jets front is good news for the Raiders’ offense.
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Browns vs. Steelers Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Steelers Injury Report

  • CB Brandin Echols (hamstring), CB Doneiko Slaughter (hamstring): Out. Pittsburgh’s secondary is thin.
  • CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist): Missed Wednesday’s practice, no designation on the final report.
  • WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), WR Roman Wilson (finger): Injured reserve.

Browns Injury Report

  • OT Tytus Howard (concussion): Questionable.
  • CB Myles Harden (hamstring), DB Daniel Thomas (ankle): Questionable.
  • EDGE Jared Verse (knee), C Elgton Jenkins (knee): No designation after missing practice Wednesday.
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Falcons vs. Buccaneers Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Falcons Injury Report

  • RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring): Out. Bijan Robinson gets the backfield to himself again.
  • WR Olamide Zaccheaus (shoulder): Questionable.
  • LB Divine Deablo (forearm): Questionable after missing Week 7.
  • Also questionable: DB Billy Bowman Jr., DE Samson Ebukam, CB Avieon Terrell, DE Charles Snowden, WR Beaux Collins, OT Cameron Williams.

Buccaneers Injury Report

  • WR Emeka Egbuka (foot): Out. He shed the non-contact jersey Thursday, but the foot kept him sidelined. Chris Godwin will be the lead WR for the Bucs.
  • RB Kenny Gainwell (hip): Questionable, but practiced in full Friday. If he sits, Sean Tucker takes on a bigger role.
  • RT Luke Goedeke (calf): Questionable.
  • QB Baker Mayfield (thumb), S Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib): Full participants all week.
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Chargers vs. Rams Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX

Chargers Injury Report

  • WR Ladd McConkey (concussion): Set to play after full practices all week coming off the bye.
  • WR Tre Harris (hamstring): Off the injury report.
  • S Derwin James (hamstring): Out, one of four Chargers ruled out. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said James had a setback in his rehab and could go on IR. A massive loss for the Chargers’ defense.
  • CB Donte Jackson (hamstring), CB Rodney Shelley (hamstring): Questionable.

Rams Injury Report

  • TE Colby Parkinson (rib): Questionable, but missed practice all week.
  • CB Trent McDuffie (groin): Questionable, missed the last two games but was limited all week.
  • OL Coleman Shelton (hip), WR Jordan Whittington (back): Questionable.
  • LB Nate Landman (concussion): No designation. Expected back after missing Week 7.
  • WR Davante Adams (hamstring), TE Terrance Ferguson (ankle): Injured reserve.
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Chiefs vs. Broncos Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Chiefs Injury Report

  • WR Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee): No designation, set to return. Practiced all three days and returns after missing two games. Rice had 13 catches for 190 yards and 1 TD in his first three games of the season.
  • QB Patrick Mahomes (knee): Full participant. No concern.
  • CB Mansoor Delane (shoulder), CB L’Jarius Sneed (knee): Questionable. Two starting corners in doubt vs. Denver.
  • DT Omarr Norman-Lott (knee): Out.

Broncos Injury Report

  • WR Jaylen Waddle (chest): Questionable. Limited Friday after reaggravating the injury on a late reverse in Week 7. If he’s out, Courtland Sutton becomes Bo Nix’s clear #1 target.
  • RB RJ Harvey (knee): Out. Added to the report Thursday. Jonah Coleman and JK Dobbins will split the backfield work.
  • S Talanoa Hufanga (ankle): Out.
  • DL Zach Allen (hamstring), OT Garett Bolles (hip), S Brandon Jones (hamstring): Questionable.
  • CB Pat Surtain II (ankle): No designation after three straight full practices.
  • WR Marvin Mims Jr. (ankle): No designation, set to play.
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Patriots vs. Dolphins Injury Report – NFL Week 8

Sunday, Nov. 1, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Patriots Injury Report

  • WR A.J. Brown (ankle/knee): Questionable. Brown sat out in the final two practices after a knee issue joined the high ankle sprain that cost him time from Week 1. Vrabel said Saturday will likely decide it. New England hasn’t managed his snaps in any significant way since he returned: 76% in Week 6 and 91% in Week 7.
  • RB TreVeyon Henderson (illness): Questionable. Did not practice Friday. Will require a Sunday update.
  • LB Christian Elliss (chest): Questionable.
  • WR Romeo Doubs (shoulder): Injured reserve.

Dolphins Injury Report

  • QB Malik Willis (groin): Full participant all week in practice. Expected to play.
  • RB Jaylen Wright (foot/quad): Full participant all week. Olie Gordon has racked up 332 rushing yards and 4 TDs on 69 carries over his last four games, taking control of the backfield.
  • WR Malik Washington (knee): Will play. Limited Wednesday and Thursday.
  • TE Greg Dulcich (ankle): Fully cleared to play. Limited Wednesday and Thursday.
  • RB De’Von Achane (knee): Out for the season.
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Eagles vs. Commanders Injury Report – Week 8 Sunday Night Football

Sunday, Nov. 1, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Eagles Injury Report

  • RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back): No designation. He’ll play after missing Wednesday and Thursday and returning limited Friday. Barkley played through pain vs. Dallas in Week 7, touching the ball on all nine of his snaps for 71 scrimmage yards and 1 TD.
  • WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring): Out for the second straight game.
  • WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), WR Britain Covey (knee): Out.
  • QB situation: Tanner McKee makes his third straight start. Jalen Hurts is out for the season with blood clots.
  • RB depth: Dameon Pierce, Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby are all on IR. Jaydon Blue and Elijah Mitchell are the only other healthy backs behind Barkley, who is likely not 100%.

Commanders Injury Report

  • WR Stefon Diggs (hand/hamstring): Full participant Thursday, no designation on the final report.
  • DT Javon Kinlaw (knee): Out.
  • DT Daron Payne, DT Jer’Zhan Newton, WR Treylon Burks, TE John Bates: Questionable.
  • QB Jayden Daniels: Full participant. Will start.
  • WR Terry McLaurin (knee): Out for the season.
  • RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin): Injured reserve. Out.
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Bears vs. Seahawks Injury Report – Week 8 Monday Night Football

Monday, Nov. 2, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC

Bears Injury Report

  • RB Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe): Did not practice Thursday or Friday. Monangai has missed three straight games with turf toe, and head coach Ben Johnson has called it a bigger deal than the team first thought. The Bears averaged 196 rushing yards per game with him and 3.1 yards per carry in the two games without him. D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson would handle the backfield again if he sits.
  • TE Colston Loveland (neck): Added to the report Friday as a limited participant. Key to watch on Saturday.
  • DT Jeffery Simmons: Chicago landed the All-Pro defensive tackle from Tennessee for two first-round picks this week. He isn’t on the injury report and could make his Bears debut Monday.

Seahawks Injury Report

  • RB Zach Charbonnet (knee): Full participant this week and on track to make his season debut after his ACL recovery.
  • RB Jadarian Price (chest): Limited. Seattle opened his 21-day window to return from IR on Thursday.
  • WR Rashid Shaheed (knee): Out.
  • LT Charles Cross: Out, a big loss on the Seahawks’ offensive line. Head coach Mike Macdonald said IR isn’t being considered.
  • DT Leonard Williams (Achilles): Full participant Friday after being limited Thursday.
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