NFL Week 1 injuries: Latest on Emmanuel Sanders, Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham

No week within the NFL is devoid of accidents, however some gamers questionable across the league are set to play in Week 1. Saquon Barkley, listed as questionable by the New York Giants, is cleared to play for Sunday’s showdown towards the Denver Broncos. Emmanuel Sanders, one other participant listed as questionable, will play for Buffalo as he was not on the inactive report.

Austin Ekeler additionally will play for the Los Angeles Chargers (was not on the inactive report). The Chargers had been optimistic Ekeler would play regardless of a hamstring harm. Among the many inactives, Keelan Cole will sit for the Jets (knee) and Zack Moss was a shock out for the Payments (ankle). 

Washington positioned receiver Curtis Samuel on Injured Reserve on Friday because of a lingering groin injury, whereas Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is questionable for the Week 1 towards the Chiefs. Nonetheless, Beckham is predicted to play, per studies.

These are only a few of the notable accidents to regulate because the NFL‘s first Sunday of motion inches nearer. Beneath is every staff’s closing Week 1 harm report together with some evaluation about how these accidents may impression a specific matchup. 

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The Steelers do have a contingency plan if Highsmith is unable to go, as Melvin Ingram can fill the void at exterior linebacker. Highsmith was a full participant in Friday’s apply after lacking Thursday’s apply; what he is capable of do Saturday will probably reveal whether or not Highsmith will play in Week 1. 

Head coach Sean McDermott noted on WGR 550 that Star Lotulelei can be held out of Sunday’s Steelers-Payments recreation, whereas additionally saying that Emmanuel Sanders is questionable with a foot harm. Sanders will play. Nonetheless, operating again Zack Moss was shocking inactive.

The Jets could possibly be down a number of receivers on this recreation. Jamison Crowder was dominated out as he is on the COVID listing, and Jets head coach Robert Saleh mentioned Cole will go “right down to the wire” on his standing for Sunday. If Cole cannot go, Denzel Mims and Braxton Berrios are anticipated to see a rise in snaps. Left sort out Mekhi Becton will begin. 

Smith’s absence may result in extra snaps for rookie Terrace Marshall Jr., who had a formidable coaching camp. Sunday additionally marks the return of operating again Christian McCaffrey, who missed 13 video games final 12 months whereas battling numerous accidents. 

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Campbell will play, in response to Jaguars head coach City Meyer — whereas Chris Claybrooks will transfer up the rotation to take Herndon’s spot on the second staff. 

No shock Watson is out for the Texans, who look to maintain him inactive all 12 months. Pierre-Lewis was a non-participant in apply for the second consecutive day. 

The Cardinals lose considered one of their prime go rushers in Gardeck, who could also be out a number of weeks. General, Arizona is comparatively wholesome heading into the opener. 

With Lengthy out, Monty Rice may see a bigger function at linebacker. A.J. Brown (knee) practiced in full and was not given an harm designation. He’ll be good to go. 

Chargers at Washington (-1)

• Chargers: DB Trey Marshall (ankle) OUT; RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE
• Washington: WR Curtis Samuel (groin) OUT

The Chargers should be involved with Ekeler, however he returned to apply on a restricted foundation they usually’re “optimistic” he’ll play. If for some cause Ekeler has a setback, Justin Jackson will get the beginning. 

Washington put Curtis Samuel on short-term injured reserve, so he’ll be out not less than three weeks. Samuel is the one participant listed on WFT’s harm report. 

McLeod was a protracted shot to play for the Eagles in Week 1, but alone begin, as he is nonetheless recovering from a torn ACL suffered final December. There is a good likelihood the Eagles security might be again for Week 2, however Marcus Epps is projected to start out this week reverse Anthony Harris. Brandon Brooks will make his first begin for the Eagles since Week 17 of the 2019 season (he missed all of 2020 with a torn Achilles). The Eagles proper guard suffered a knee harm in apply and was restricted Friday, however he’ll be good to go. Taylor was a full participant in Friday’s apply after lacking the whole preseason with a calf harm. 

Arthur Smith could have the Falcons’ full 53-man roster wholesome for Sunday. 

The Seahawks could have all 53 gamers on the roster accessible for Sunday. DK Metcalf was restricted with a calf harm, however he’ll play. 

Julie’n Davenport is slated to start out Sunday and defend Carson Wentz’s blindside following the retirement of left sort out Anthony Castonzo, and with Fisher nonetheless coping with the harm he sustained with the Chiefs in final season’s playoffs. Davenport began 28 video games throughout his first 4 NFL seasons, however had only one begin throughout the 2020 season. BoPete Keyes is predicted to start out instead of Rhodes. A 2020 seventh-round choose, Keyes made eight tackles in his first (and solely) NFL begin, the Colts’ Week 17 win over the Chargers final season. 

With Barr out, Blake Lynch is slated to get the beginning for the Vikings. An undrafted rookie final season, Lynch made one begin in 4 video games in 2020. He had 10 tackles (together with seven solo stops) in his first profession begin, a Week 16 loss to the Saints final season.

Waynes was not a participant in apply all week, as head coach Zac Taylor mentioned he wasn’t going to play earlier within the week. The Bengals are wholesome heading into this one, particularly quarterback Joe Burrow — who’s enjoying his first common season recreation since tearing his ACL final November. 

49ers at Lions (+7.5)

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan nonetheless believes Kinlaw has an opportunity to play this week, so he will not place him on injured reserve. Shanahan was mum on the opposite gamers on the harm report. Trey Lance (proper finger) was restricted in apply all week, however was not given an harm designation. Shanahan mentioned the finger harm will not change how he makes use of the rookie quarterback. 

Decker is trending in direction of needing finger surgical procedure, so the Lions’ greatest offensive lineman may miss a number of weeks. Head coach Dan Campbell says the Lions have a number of choices, however first-round choose Penei Sewell could be the prime choice to maneuver to left sort out. Williams and Onwuzurike are two of the highest three defensive ends on the depth chart. 

The Browns have a protracted listing of gamers who’re questionable, however the largest thriller for Sunday’s showdown with the Chiefs is Beckham. Eleven months faraway from knee surgical procedure, Beckham was restricted to particular person intervals of apply in coaching camp and didn’t play within the preseason.  Beckham has been dominated out. Harrison, Clowney, Tretter, and McLaughlin additionally begin for Cleveland. Harrison and McLaughlin had been full members in apply whereas the remaining had been restricted. 

For the Chiefs, head coach Andy Reid mentioned Clark “has regarded good the final couple days.” Tyrann Mathieu has been dominated out

Williams simply received off the PUP listing, however Dolphins head coach Brian Flores mentioned he is “working in the precise course.” Flores additionally was mum on the standing of left sort out Austin Jackson and tight finish Adam Shaheen, as each are on the COVID listing. Liam Eichenberg is projected to start out at left sort out Sunday if Jackson would not get cleared. 

For the Patriots, Invoice Belichick is usually mum on accidents till 90 minutes earlier than the sport. All of the gamers listed as questionable had been restricted in Friday’s apply. 

Broncos at Giants (+3)

Head coach Vic Fangio mentioned Chubb might be a game-day choice. If Chubb cannot go, Malik Reed is projected to start out in his place — however Denver will see how he feels Sunday.  

The excellent news for the Giants? Saquon Barkley has been medically cleared and is predicted to play. Decide did rule Engram out after taking a re-examination throughout Friday’s apply, so anticipate Kyle Rudolph to see a big quantity of the snaps at tight finish. Jackson has been restricted in apply all through the week. 

Packers at Saints (+3.5)

Smith participated in just one apply final month because of his again harm, which remains to be ailing him. He’ll be a game-time choice for the Packers.  

The Saints positioned Smith and Crawley on injured reserve, leaving them skinny at large receiver heading into the opener. Behind Marquez Callaway, New Orleans has Deonte Harris, Chris Hogan, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey at large receiver. 

Bears at Rams (-7.5): ‘Sunday Evening Soccer’

The Bears are nonetheless hoping Goldman can play Sunday evening, given his harm designation. All six Bears gamers who had been dominated questionable practiced in full Friday, an excellent signal they’ll be capable of play Sunday evening. Rookie Khyiris Tonga may begin instead of Goldman. 

The Rams have a comparatively clear harm report as Skowronek as listed as a 3rd staff receiver on the depth chart. 

Ravens at Raiders (+4): ‘Monday Evening Soccer’

Evaluation to come back.