2026 season · Week 3
NFL Injury Report, Week 3: Practice Status and Who Benefits
Every team’s injury report with practice participation and game status, filtered to the players who matter for fantasy football, and the teammates who pick up the targets and carries when a starter is out.
Week 3 report: 119 players with a game status, 13 fantasy-relevant players out or worse.NFL report (nflverse): updated Tue, Oct 6, 11:20 AM ET (301 rows)
Who benefits
Doubtful, out and injured-reserve players with a real role, their vacated share of the team’s opportunity, and who is likely to absorb it.
- CHIQBOOutAdd
Out: Caleb Williams (starter) → Tyson Bagent gains.
- Tyson Bagent QB60% to start
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- WASQBOOutAdd
Out: Jayden Daniels (starter) → Marcus Mariota gains.
- Marcus Mariota QB97% to start
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- PITRBOOutAdd
Out: Rico Dowdle (34% carry share) → Jaylen Warren gains.
- Jaylen Warren RB48% → 79% +31
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- LARWRDDoubtfulAdd
Doubtful: Puka Nacua (33% target share) → Davante Adams gains.
- Davante Adams WR22% → 38% +16
Based on his last 1 game in the team’s last 3.
- HOUWROOutAdd
Out: Nico Collins (27% target share) → Xavier Hutchinson and Dalton Schultz gain.
- Xavier Hutchinson WR16% → 25% +8
- Dalton Schultz TE22% → 28% +7
Based on his last 1 game in the team’s last 3.
- DENRBOOutAdd
Out: Jonah Coleman (23% carry share) → J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey gain.
- J.K. Dobbins RB42% → 60% +18
- RJ Harvey RB7% → 10% +3
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- MIAWROOutAdd
Out: Caleb Douglas (20% target share) → Malik Washington and Greg Dulcich gain.
- Malik Washington WR26% → 36% +10
- Greg Dulcich TE10% → 12% +2
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- PHITEOOut
Out: Dallas Goedert (13% target share) → DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks gain.
- DeVonta Smith WR34% → 39% +5
- Dontayvion Wicks WR18% → 21% +3
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- INDWROOut
Out: Alec Pierce (12% target share) → Josh Downs and Keenan Allen gain.
- Josh Downs WR22% → 26% +4
- Keenan Allen WR19% → 22% +3
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- GBWROOut
Out: Jayden Reed (12% target share) → Christian Watson and Matthew Golden gain.
- Christian Watson WR28% → 32% +4
- Matthew Golden WR26% → 30% +4
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- SFWROOut
Out: Demarcus Robinson (11% target share) → Deebo Samuel Sr. and Mike Evans gain.
- Deebo Samuel Sr. WR20% → 24% +4
- Mike Evans WR18% → 22% +3
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- WASTEOOut
Out: Chig Okonkwo (10% target share) → Stefon Diggs and John Bates gain.
- Stefon Diggs WR31% → 35% +4
- John Bates TE10% → 12% +2
Based on his last 1 game in the team’s last 3.
Week 3 injury report by team
ARI Arizona Cardinals1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby BrissettQB | No designation | FP | Hip100% snaps · 14% carNFL report (nflverse) |
ATL Atlanta Falcons1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian RobinsonRB | No designation | FP | Ankle37% snaps · 32% carNFL report (nflverse) |
BAL Baltimore Ravens2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zay FlowersWR | QQuestionable | LP | Hamstring16% snaps · 11% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Chris MooreWR | No designation | FP | Ankle45% snaps · 9% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
BUF Buffalo Bills2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ MooreWR | QQuestionable | LP | Shoulder51% snaps · 14% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Keon ColemanWR | QQuestionable | LP | Ankle64% snaps · 13% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
CAR Carolina Panthers3
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen CokerWR | QQuestionable | LP | Ankle80% snaps · 27% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Xavier LegetteWR | QQuestionable | LP | Knee51% snaps · 9% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Darren WallerTE | No designation | FP | Not injury related - resting player40% snaps · 8% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
CHI Chicago Bears3
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb WilliamsQB | OOut | DNP | Hamstring93% snaps · 21% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Cairo SantosK | No designation | FP | HipNFL report (nflverse) |
| Kyle MonangaiRB | No designation | FP | Knee38% snaps · 7% tgt · 29% carNFL report (nflverse) |
CIN Cincinnati Bengals1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei IosivasWR | OOut | DNP | Thumb57% snaps · 6% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
CLE Cleveland Browns1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon JudkinsRB | No designation | FP | Not injury related - personal matter66% snaps · 13% tgt · 53% carNFL report (nflverse) |
DEN Denver Broncos2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah ColemanRB | OOut | DNP | Ankle25% snaps · 5% tgt · 23% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| J.K. DobbinsRB | No designation | FP | Hip38% snaps · 42% carNFL report (nflverse) |
GB Green Bay Packers1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden ReedWR | OOut | DNP | Neck32% snaps · 12% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
HOU Houston Texans2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico CollinsWR | OOut | DNP | Hamstring36% snaps · 11% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Dalton SchultzTE | No designation | DNP | Not injury related - resting player66% snaps · 25% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
IND Indianapolis Colts4
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alec PierceWR | OOut | DNP | Heel41% snaps · 12% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Jonathan TaylorRB | No designation | FP | Not injury related - resting player92% snaps · 14% tgt · 83% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Keenan AllenWR | No designation | FP | Not injury related - resting player58% snaps · 19% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Laquon TreadwellWR | No designation | FP | Shoulder56% snaps · 7% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
JAX Jacksonville Jaguars1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobi MeyersWR | No designation | FP | Thumb78% snaps · 6% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
KC Kansas City Chiefs2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick MahomesQB | No designation | FP | Knee100% snaps · 13% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Rashee RiceWR | No designation | FP | Knee81% snaps · 12% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
LAC Los Angeles Chargers2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie KolarTE | OOut | DNP | Forearm59% snaps · 6% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | No designation | FP | Rib47% snaps · 19% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
LAR Los Angeles Rams3
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puka NacuaWR | DDoubtful | DNP | Hip35% snaps · 16% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Colby ParkinsonTE | QQuestionable | DNP | Knee74% snaps · 7% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Terrance FergusonTE | No designation | FP | Ankle54% snaps · 18% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
MIA Miami Dolphins2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb DouglasWR | OOut | DNP | Ankle89% snaps · 20% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Chris BellWR | No designation | FP | Knee46% snaps · 6% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
MIN Minnesota Vikings1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron JonesRB | No designation | FP | Knee62% snaps · 56% carNFL report (nflverse) |
NE New England Patriots1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli RaridonTE | QQuestionable | DNP | Thigh39% snapsNFL report (nflverse) |
NO New Orleans Saints2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendre MillerRB | No designation | FP | Illness16% snaps · 17% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Travis EtienneRB | No designation | FP | Hamstring57% snaps · 13% tgt · 33% carNFL report (nflverse) |
NYG New York Giants2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson DartQB | No designation | DNP | Knee60% snaps · 19% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Malik NabersWR | No designation | FP | Shoulder62% snaps · 21% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
NYJ New York Jets2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason TaylorTE | OOut | DNP | Thumb55% snaps · 5% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Adonai MitchellWR | QQuestionable | LP | Finger76% snaps · 25% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
PHI Philadelphia Eagles5
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas GoedertTE | OOut | DNP | Knee54% snaps · 13% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| DeVonta SmithWR | No designation | FP | Hamstring90% snaps · 34% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Saquon BarkleyRB | No designation | FP | Neck39% snaps · 7% tgt · 33% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Tank BigsbyRB | No designation | FP | Abdomen24% snaps · 25% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Will ShipleyRB | No designation | LP | Foot37% snaps · 5% tgt · 16% carNFL report (nflverse) |
PIT Pittsburgh Steelers3
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rico DowdleRB | OOut | DNP | Toe42% snaps · 9% tgt · 34% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Jaylen WarrenRB | QQuestionable | LP | Shoulder55% snaps · 14% tgt · 48% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Michael PittmanWR | QQuestionable | LP | Foot43% snapsNFL report (nflverse) |
SEA Seattle Seahawks4
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady RussellRB | No designation | FP | Chest40% snapsNFL report (nflverse) |
| Cooper KuppWR | No designation | LP | Back57% snaps · 10% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| George HolaniRB | No designation | FP | Knee34% snaps · 19% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Jadarian PriceRB | No designation | FP | Chest40% snaps · 8% tgt · 37% carNFL report (nflverse) |
SF San Francisco 49ers3
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demarcus RobinsonWR | OOut | DNP | Ankle49% snaps · 11% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Mike EvansWR | QQuestionable | LP | Hip66% snaps · 18% tgtNFL report (nflverse) |
| Christian McCaffreyRB | No designation | FP | Not injury related - resting player54% snaps · 22% tgt · 35% carNFL report (nflverse) |
TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker MayfieldQB | No designation | FP | Illness100% snaps · 20% carNFL report (nflverse) |
TEN Tennessee Titans3
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyjae SpearsRB | QQuestionable | LP | Ankle43% snaps · 13% tgt · 23% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Daniel BellingerTE | No designation | LP | Illness37% snapsNFL report (nflverse) |
| Tony PollardRB | No designation | LP | Ankle53% snaps · 7% tgt · 49% carNFL report (nflverse) |
WAS Washington Commanders2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden DanielsQB | OOut | DNP | Elbow77% snaps · 19% carNFL report (nflverse) |
| Drew StevensK | No designation | FP | HandNFL report (nflverse) |
How this works
The report merges the official NFL injury report (via nflverse, game status and practice participation) with Fantasy Nerds. When both list a player, the more recent update decides the game status and we name its source; practice participation always comes from the official report. nflverse rows carry no timestamp of their own this season, so their time is when we loaded them (daily).
The practice column shows the latest session on the report (Friday’s for a Sunday game). The day-by-day Wednesday and Thursday sessions are not in our feed yet.
Fantasy-relevant means a quarterback with half his team’s snaps, or a skill player with at least 30% of snaps, 8% of targets or 15% of carries over the team’s last 3 games (kickers always count). Who benefits: the injured player’s share of targets (carries for a lead back, the starting job for a QB) over the games he played in his team’s last 3 is spread over every healthy teammate in proportion to weight × their share in those same games, plus 5 points for the next man on the depth chart. Weights: same position 1, receivers and tight ends 0.6 for each other, other positions 0.25. Nobody can gain more than the vacated share, and the team still adds up to 100%. Depth charts are today’s, so they are used for the current week only.
Sources: nflverse injuries, Fantasy NerdsUpdated Tue, Oct 6, 11:20 AM ET
Frequently asked questions
When does the NFL injury report come out?
Teams playing on Sunday file practice reports on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and the Friday report adds game statuses (Questionable, Doubtful, Out). Thursday-night teams report Monday to Wednesday. Inactives are announced 90 minutes before kickoff. Until the first report of the week, this page shows last week’s final statuses, clearly labelled.
What do DNP, LP and FP mean?
Did not practice, limited participation and full participation. A player who goes DNP on Wednesday and Thursday is a real risk to miss the game; a limited or full session by Friday usually means he plays. Veterans often get a rest day (DNP, not injury related) early in the week.
What does Questionable or Doubtful mean for fantasy?
Questionable means uncertain to play; most questionable players do play. Doubtful players rarely play, so treat them as out unless news says otherwise. Out means the player will not play. Have a backup plan for anyone questionable in a late game.
How do you decide who benefits from an injury?
We take the injured player’s share of his team’s targets or carries over his recent games, then spread it over his healthy teammates in proportion to their own share in those games: players at the same position count fully, receivers and tight ends count 0.6× for each other, and the next player on the depth chart gets a small bonus. Only fantasy-relevant absences are listed: at least 10% of targets, 20% of carries for a running back, or a starting quarterback (whose job goes to the depth chart backup).
Where does the injury data come from?
The official NFL injury report as published by nflverse (game status and practice participation), plus Fantasy Nerds for faster in-week status updates. When both have a player, we show the more recent update and name the source.