Week four of the NFL season has arrived, and teams continue to assess injuries to their players ahead of game time.
The San Francisco 49ers dealt another blow in their attack, with the left star entering Trent Williams He is expected to be out four to six weeks with an ankle injury. back dear poet He’ll be out of time after he played the MCL against the Denver Broncos. The New York Giants also lost a key offensive player after a wide reception sterling shepherd He tore up the AFC Champions League against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, ending his season.
It would be the New England Patriots without a quarterback Mac Jones, who suffered a sprained ankle last week against the Baltimore Ravens. veteran Brian Hoyer He will start on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. He lost 11 consecutive starts.
In more positive news, the New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson He is expected to make his first game of 2022 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Wilson has been out since the first game in the pre-season with a meniscus tear and a bruise in his right knee.
NFL Nation reporters have more updates on the key players entering the weekend:
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infection: knee
Patterson is officially listed as suspect on the team’s injury report, but he told ESPN Friday that he plans to play against the Cleveland Browns.
“I feel like I’m going to play every Sunday, no matter the situation,” Patterson said. “I plan to play on Sunday and we all know that’s the plan.”
Patterson, the NFL’s leading third runner, did not train Wednesday or Thursday and was listed as a “resting player/knee”. He returned to training on Friday, worked out on a limited basis and was then listed as a suspected knee injury.
Coach Arthur Smith said on Friday that Patterson “looks good,” but will assess Patterson’s situation on Saturday.
– Michael Rothstein
infection: ankle
Stanley, officially listed as suspect, said he is “really close” to a comeback after losing 31 of his past 32 games. A rest day was given on Friday after exercising the last two days completely. Ravens can use the 2019 All-Pro left therapy for protection Lamar Jacksonblind side. If Stanley can’t play, Baltimore will switch to the rookie pick in the fourth round Daniel Valle to block von miller.
– Jamison Hensley
infection: Quad
Barring a setback, McCaffrey should be able to go on Sunday after missing Wednesday and Thursday practices. McCaffrey returned to training Friday in a limited role, coach Matt Rolle said he was “optimistic” his star would be ready, McCaffrey did not indicate he would not be ready, and said “I feel great.”
– David Newton
infection: knee
Let’s call this take two. It looks like Gallup will make his debut last Monday against the New York Giants, but he wanted some time to feel alright before making a comeback. He’s had another week of full training, although the Cowboys weren’t in the pads at all this week. Gallup said he needed to remove a mental hurdle in returning from surgery. He looks set to play against Washington, but will make his way into the lineup based on the surprise count. They won’t give him the full set of plays right away Noah Brown It will continue as future No. 2 with Gallup seeing something of a situational role. tight end Dalton Schultz He’s also heading in the right direction to play after missing the Giants game due to a knee sprain. He’s worn a brace in practice and, like Gallup, may be limited in the number of shots he plays until he’s back in full.
– Todd Archer
infection: inguinal
Patriots backup quarterback Brian Hoyer It might be a little easier if the players’ best defensive coverage isn’t turned on. Alexander pulled out of last week’s game in Tampa Bay, didn’t appear to be doing much in practice all week and is in question on Sunday. Douglas messenger He moved from the hatch to the outside after hitting Alexander, and Casein Nixon in the slot.
– Rob Damofsky
infection: behind
Leonard is questionable for the first time this season after being left out in the previous three games. The recovery from Leonard’s off-season back surgery has continued, but the tide has turned this week.
“It’s been three good days and he’s still making progress,” said coach Frank Reich. “So, let’s see how he responds.”
If Leonard plays, the Colts might consider limiting his shots. “The original idea was that he should probably start counting the number of presentations, but you don’t want to limit yourself. You just have to take it day by day and case by case, and sort of fit in as your progress,” Reich said.
infection: attached
Buckner is dubious and has been severely restricted this week. But his history of playing injured suggests he will find a way to make an appearance on Sunday. Buckner has only missed one game due to injury in his seven seasons.
infection: ankle
The Molts’ free safety will miss Sunday’s game with a sprained ankle, a development likely to pressure the seventh-round pick. Rodney Thomas II during the event. Thomas played well in last week’s game after Blackmon left the competition and impressed the coaches.
– Stephen Holder
infection: hamstrings
Allen suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1, was inactive in Week 2 and 3 and will remain on the sidelines on Sunday when the Chargers play the Texans. Earlier in the week, coach Brandon Staley expressed growing confidence that Allen would be back in week four, but on Friday said the veteran receiver “felt something” during individual workouts, so he was left out.
– Lindsey Terry
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