Our Week 9 NFL injury report breaks down the biggest injuries for every matchup, including key starters, players on injured reserve (IR), practice participation, potential absences and injury clusters that could create advantages on the field. We highlight the most important injury news, how each team's overall health could affect performance and which matchups present the biggest injury-related betting angles heading into Week 8.
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles
New York Giants
QB: Jaxson Dart (MCL, IR)
RB: Tyrone Tracy Jr. (hamstring, OUT), Cam Skattebo (hamstring)
WR: Calvin Austin III (knee, IR), Braxton Berrios (foot, IR), Gunner Olszewski (Achilles, IR), Charlie Jones (hand)
EDGE: Brian Burns (knee, OUT), Chauncey Golston (neck, OUT), Abdul Carter (illness)
LB: Tremaine Edmunds (shoulder, OUT)
CB: Greg Newsome II (concussion), Colton Hood (illness), Thaddeus Dixon (Achilles, IR), Korie Black (groin, IR), Rico Payton (leg, IR)
S: Jevón Holland (concussion)
Philadelphia Eagles
QB: Jalen Hurts (lung, OUT), Tanner McKee (chest)
RB: Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back), Tank Bigsby (IR), Dameon Pierce (IR), Will Shipley (IR)
WR: DeVonta Smith (hamstring), Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), Britain Covey (knee), Johnny Wilson (ankle/knee, IR)
EDGE: Jonathan Greenard (ankle), Jalyx Hunt (knee/ankle)
LB: Jihaad Campbell (hamstring/quadriceps)
CB: Michael Carter II (abdomen), Jonathan Jones (hamstring)
Injury clusters: Giants QB, WR, EDGE and CB; Eagles QB, RB, WR and CB.
Impact: Both teams have significant offensive injuries, particularly at quarterback and receiver. The Giants also have substantial defensive absences, especially along the edge and in the secondary.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals
WR: Andrei Iosivas (thumb, OUT)
TE: Erick All Jr. (knee, IR/OFS), Tanner Hudson (pectoral, IR), Josh Kattus (OUT)
EDGE: Cashius Howell (wrist, OUT), Cedric Johnson (ankle/foot)
LB: Swayze Bozeman (forearm, OUT)
CB: Jalen Davis (IR), Ja'Sir Taylor (hamstring, OUT), DJ Turner II (heel)
S: Jordan Battle (hamstring), Kyle Dugger (quadriceps)
Atlanta Falcons
RB: Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring), Trey Sermon (IR)
WR: Zachariah Branch (hamstring), Beaux Collins (hip)
EDGE: Samson Ebukam (hamstring, OUT), Jalon Walker (knee, OUT), James Pearce Jr. (non-injury-related)
DT: Da'Shawn Hand (knee, IR)
LB: Divine Deablo (forearm), Yasir Abdullah (hamstring)
S: Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring)
Injury clusters: Cincinnati TE and secondary; Atlanta EDGE, DL and offensive skill positions.
Impact: Atlanta's depleted pass rush could give Cincinnati more time to throw, while the Bengals' secondary injuries could create favorable matchups for Atlanta's receivers.
Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos
RB: RJ Harvey (knee, OUT), Tyler Badie (thumb, OUT)
WR: Pat Bryant (ankle), Jaylen Waddle (chest)
EDGE: Jonah Elliss (ankle, IR), Matt Henningsen (Achilles, IR)
CB: Kris Abrams-Draine (ankle)
S: Talanoa Hufanga (ankle), Brandon Jones (hamstring)
Carolina Panthers
QB: Bryce Young (ankle)
RB: Jonathon Brooks (core muscle, IR)
WR: Xavier Legette (knee, OUT), Chris Brazzell II (knee, OUT)
EDGE: Jaelan Phillips (hamstring), Nic Scourton (knee, OUT)
LB: Bobby Okereke (foot), Thomas Incoom (calf, OUT)
CB: Jaycee Horn (quadriceps, OUT), Mike Jackson (groin, OUT), Akayleb Evans (triceps/knee, IR), Will Lee III (hamstring)
Injury clusters: Carolina CB, WR and EDGE; Denver RB and safety.
Impact: Carolina's cornerback injuries represent one of the biggest positional concerns of the week. Denver could have a significant passing-game advantage if Horn and Jackson are unavailable.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts
Dallas Cowboys
WR: George Pickens (hamstring), KaVontae Turpin (ribs)
TE: Jake Ferguson (ankle), Luke Schoonmaker (groin)
DL: Jonathan Bullard (calf), Malachi Lawrence (ankle)
LB: Dee Winters (calf), Marist Liufau (forearm)
CB: Joey Porter Jr. (ankle)
S: Caleb Downs (concussion/ankle), P.J. Locke (concussion), Jalen Thompson (hamstring, IR)
Indianapolis Colts
WR: Alec Pierce (heel, IR), Anthony Gould (concussion)
TE: Drew Ogletree (knee)
EDGE: Arden Key (hamstring, IR), Micheal Clemons (IR)
LB: Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee)
CB: Justin Walley (knee), Cam Taylor-Britt (IR), Cameron Mitchell (IR)
Injury clusters: Dallas secondary and TE; Indianapolis CB, WR and EDGE.
Impact: Dallas has several secondary injuries, but Indianapolis is also missing important receiving talent. The Colts' pass-rush and cornerback injuries could benefit Dallas offensively.
New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs
New York Jets
RB: Breece Hall (quadriceps)
WR: Garrett Wilson (concussion), Arian Smith (ACL, IR)
TE: Mason Taylor (back)
DT: T'Vondre Sweat (knee, OUT), David Onyemata (groin, IR), Harrison Phillips (ankle)
EDGE: David Bailey (groin), Joseph Ossai (ankle), Braiden McGregor (pectoral, IR)
LB: Trevin Wallace (groin), Kiko Mauigoa (quadriceps, IR)
Kansas City Chiefs
QB: Patrick Mahomes (knee)
WR: Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee), Nikko Remigio (hip), Tyquan Thornton (ankle, IR), Jimmy Holiday (quadriceps, IR)
TE: Travis Kelce (ankle)
DT: Omarr Norman-Lott (knee), Peter Woods (neck)
CB: Mansoor Delane (shoulder), L'Jarius Sneed (knee, IR)
Injury clusters: Jets DT, EDGE and LB; Kansas City WR and CB.
Impact: New York has major front-seven injuries, creating opportunities for Kansas City's offense. The Chiefs have their own receiver depth concerns and a significant secondary absence.
Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins
Detroit Lions
RB: Isiah Pacheco (back, OUT)
WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown (ribs), Tom Kennedy (IR), Kendrick Law (knee, IR)
EDGE: D.J. Wonnum (concussion)
LB: Jack Campbell (neck), Amen Ogbongbemiga (toe), Devin White (forearm, IR)
CB: D.J. Reed (hip), Avonte Maddox (IR)
S: Brian Branch (concussion), Kerby Joseph (knee), Thomas Harper (IR)
Miami Dolphins
RB: De'Von Achane (knee, IR), Kaytron Allen (quadriceps), Jaylen Wright (quadriceps)
TE: Will Kacmarek (hamstring), Cole Turner (IR)
DT: Zach Sieler (shoulder)
EDGE: Chop Robinson (knee), Malik Herring (neck)
LB: Trey Moore (ankle, OUT)
CB: Darrell Baker Jr. (IR)
S: Ronnie Harrison Jr. (hamstring, IR), Michael Taaffe (wrist), Dante Trader Jr. (shoulder)
Injury clusters: Detroit LB and secondary; Miami RB and secondary.
Impact: Miami's running back injuries could significantly reduce its offensive explosiveness. Detroit has multiple defensive injuries, particularly at linebacker and safety.
Cleveland Browns vs. New Orleans Saints
Cleveland Browns
QB: Deshaun Watson (concussion)
WR: Denzel Boston (calf)
DT: Maliek Collins (elbow), Kalia Davis (quadriceps, OFS)
EDGE: Jared Verse (knee), Alex Wright (Achilles, IR)
LB: Carson Schwesinger (wrist/ankle), Quincy Williams (hamstring), Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck, IR)
CB: Myles Harden (hamstring), Damarri Mathis (knee, IR)
New Orleans Saints
RB: Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring, OUT), Alvin Kamara (back), CJ Donaldson (shoulder/concussion), Ty Chandler (IR)
WR: Jordyn Tyson (hamstring)
DT: Bryan Bresee (knee, OUT)
CB: Martin Emerson Jr. (shin), Rejzohn Wright (hip, IR)
S: Justin Reid (concussion)
Injury clusters: New Orleans RB; Cleveland LB and defensive front.
Impact: New Orleans has major running back concerns with Etienne out and Kamara injured. Cleveland's linebacker injuries could create opportunities if the Saints can establish their rushing attack.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Washington Commanders
Los Angeles Rams
QB: Matthew Stafford (right elbow)
WR: Davante Adams (hamstring, IR), Jordan Whittington (back)
TE: Colby Parkinson (ribs), Terrance Ferguson (ankle)
DT: Poona Ford (triceps, IR), Kobie Turner (groin, IR)
EDGE: Myles Garrett (knee)
CB: Trent McDuffie (back), Jaylen Watson (shoulder, IR)
S: Kam Curl (foot)
Washington Commanders
QB: Jayden Daniels (left elbow)
RB: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin, IR), Jeremy McNichols (foot, IR)
WR: Treylon Burks (foot), Terry McLaurin (knee, IR), Jaylin Lane (ankle, IR)
TE: John Bates (shoulder), Colson Yankoff (knee)
DT: Javon Kinlaw (knee, OUT), Daron Payne (foot, OUT), Jer'Zhan Newton (pectoral), Shy Tuttle (foot)
EDGE: Javontae Jean-Baptiste (pectoral, IR)
LB: Leo Chenal (neck, IR)
Injury clusters: Washington DT and WR; Rams DT, WR and CB.
Impact: Washington's defensive-tackle injuries could create favorable rushing opportunities for the Rams. Both teams also have notable receiver and defensive-front concerns.
Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Houston Texans
RB: David Montgomery (groin, IR), British Brooks (hamstring, IR), Noah Whittington (quadriceps, IR)
WR: Jayden Higgins (knee, IR), Jaylin Noel (toe, IR)
TE: Brevin Jordan (finger/foot)
DL: Mario Edwards Jr. (ACL, IR), Dylan Horton (Achilles, IR)
LB: Azeez Al-Shaair (groin), E.J. Speed (quadriceps, IR)
CB: Jaylin Smith (hamstring, IR)
S: Reed Blankenship (concussion/hand)
Los Angeles Chargers
QB: Trey Lance (groin, OUT)
WR: Brenen Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring)
TE: David Njoku (knee)
LB: Daiyan Henley (shoulder), Denzel Perryman (ankle, IR)
CB: Donte Jackson (hamstring), Deane Leonard (concussion), Rodney Shelley (hamstring)
S: Derwin James (hamstring, OUT), Kendall Williamson (calf)
Injury clusters: Houston RB, WR and LB; Chargers CB and safety.
Impact: The Chargers have significant secondary injuries, particularly with James unavailable. Houston's offensive skill-position losses could limit its ability to exploit those absences.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers
Las Vegas Raiders
RB: Chris Collier (IR)
TE: Carter Runyon (foot), Ian Thomas (ankle)
DT: Folorunso Fatukasi (shoulder/elbow)
EDGE: Thomas Booker IV (ankle), Patrick Johnson (stinger, OUT), Brennan Jackson (foot, IR)
CB: Darien Porter (groin), Chigozie Anusiem (knee, IR)
San Francisco 49ers
RB: Christian McCaffrey (hamstring), Isaac Guerendo (pectoral, IR)
WR: Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles), Christian Kirk (knee), Demarcus Robinson (ankle), Deebo Samuel (hamstring), Ricky Pearsall (knee, IR), Brandon Aiyuk (personal absence)
TE: Jake Tonges (knee, IR)
DL: Alfred Collins (knee, IR)
EDGE: Nick Bosa (knee/calf), Mikail Kamara (knee, IR)
CB: Nate Hobbs (groin), Siran Neal (knee/foot), Upton Stout (shoulder)
Injury clusters: San Francisco WR, RB and CB; Las Vegas EDGE and defensive front.
Impact: San Francisco has significant injuries across its receiving corps and backfield. McCaffrey's hamstring and the availability of multiple receivers are the primary offensive concerns.
Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots
Green Bay Packers
WR: Jayden Reed (neck, IR), Skyy Moore (ankle, IR), Christian Watson (ribs)
TE: Luke Musgrave (neck, IR), Josh Whyle (concussion)
DT: Javon Hargrave (Achilles, IR), Warren Brinson (calf/groin, IR), Jonathan Ford (calf, IR)
EDGE: Micah Parsons (knee)
LB: Edgerrin Cooper (Achilles, IR), Zaire Franklin (shin)
CB: Keisean Nixon (groin)
New England Patriots
QB: Drake Maye (right shoulder)
RB: TreVeyon Henderson (illness)
WR: A.J. Brown (ankle/knee), Mack Hollins (calf), Romeo Doubs (shoulder, IR)
TE: Hunter Henry (foot), Julian Hill (knee, IR)
DT: Christian Barmore (illness)
EDGE: Dre'Mont Jones (shoulder/knee), Gabe Jacas (knee), Harold Landry III (knee, IR)
CB: Carlton Davis III (neck)
S: Kevin Byard (chest)
Injury clusters: Green Bay WR, TE and DT; New England WR, TE and EDGE.
Impact: Green Bay has significant receiving and defensive-line injuries. New England's own receiving concerns could make this a matchup in which offensive efficiency is limited on both sides.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals
RB: James Conner (foot, IR), Trey Benson (knee, IR), Jeremiyah Love (ankle, IR), Bam Knight (concussion)
WR: Kendrick Bourne (tibia, IR), Jalen Brooks (wrist, IR), Michael Wilson (ribs)
TE: Hunter Long (knee, IR), Tip Reiman (ankle, IR)
DT: Walter Nolen (ankle), Zach Carter (knee, IR)
CB: Will Johnson (neck, IR)
Seattle Seahawks
QB: Sam Darnold (ankle, OUT), Drew Lock (right elbow)
WR: Rashid Shaheed (knee), Jake Bobo (knee, IR)
TE: Elijah Arroyo (shoulder, IR)
DL: Leonard Williams (stinger), Brandon Pili (back)
EDGE: Uchenna Nwosu (ankle)
CB: Julian Neal (hamstring, IR)
S: Nick Emmanwori (shoulder), Bud Clark (ankle, IR)
Injury clusters: Arizona RB, WR and TE; Seattle QB and secondary.
Impact: Seattle's quarterback situation is the biggest immediate concern, while Arizona is severely depleted at running back and has multiple receiving and tight-end absences.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
QB: Baker Mayfield (right thumb)
RB: Kenneth Gainwell (hip)
WR: Emeka Egbuka (foot), Jalen McMillan (PCL, IR)
EDGE: Yaya Diaby (knee)
LB: Christian Rozeboom (finger, OUT)
CB: Josh Hayes (knee, IR)
S: Tykee Smith (ankle)
Chicago Bears
RB: Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe), Zavier Scott (wrist)
TE: Cole Kmet (knee, IR)
DT: Grady Jarrett (groin), Kentavius Street (knee, IR)
EDGE: Dayo Odeyingbo (quadriceps, IR)
LB: T.J. Edwards (personal), Nephi Sewell (knee, IR)
CB: Malik Muhammad (toe)
S: Coby Bryant (knee, IR)
Injury clusters: Chicago defensive front, LB and TE; Tampa Bay WR and secondary.
Impact: Chicago's front-seven injuries could help Tampa Bay offensively, although the Buccaneers have concerns at receiver and quarterback.
Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings — Monday Night Football
Buffalo Bills
WR: Joshua Palmer (hamstring), Tyrell Shavers (knee)
DT: Greg Gaines (calf), Zane Durant (IR)
CB: Dee Alford (ankle), Dorian Strong (neck, IR)
S: Jordan Hancock (hamstring)
Minnesota Vikings
QB: Kyler Murray (hamstring)
TE: Josh Oliver (biceps, IR)
LB: Jamal Adams (quadriceps, IR), Tyler Batty (knee, IR)
Injury clusters: Buffalo WR and secondary; Minnesota QB, TE and LB.
Impact: Murray's hamstring is the biggest injury to monitor for Monday night. Buffalo has additional receiving and defensive-back concerns, with final designations still pending.
Week 9 — Major Injury Clusters
Baltimore: QB and offensive line
New York Giants: QB, receiver, edge and secondary
Philadelphia: QB, receiver and running back
Carolina: Cornerback and defensive front
Arizona: Running back, receiver and tight end
San Francisco: Receiver and running back
Washington: Defensive tackle and receiver
Houston: Running back and receiver
Los Angeles Chargers: Cornerback and safety
New York Jets: Defensive tackle and edge
Green Bay: Receiver, tight end and defensive tackle
Miami: Running back and secondary
Detroit: Linebacker and safety
Atlanta: Edge and defensive line
New Orleans: Running back
