NFL Week 8 live injury updates, inactives: Patrick Mahomes dealing with flu but will play against Broncos (2024)

49ers inactives

The biggest news for the Niners is that they will have starting quarterback Brock Purdy, who was in concussion protocol this week. They will be without wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who was ruled out ahead of the weekend with a shoulder injury.

Cardinals inactives

Quarterback Kyler Murray was listed as doubtful this week, after being a full participant throughout the week. The quarterback has not played this season as he recovers from an ACL injury. He is not listed on the inactive report this week.

Ravens inactives

Wide receiver Tylan Wallace (hamstring) and running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) were both questionable ahead of the game and are now officially out.

Broncos inactives

Wide receiver Brandon Johnson (hamstring) was the only questionable player for the Broncos heading into this week and he is active vs. Chiefs.

Chiefs inactives

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is dealing with the flu, but will play against the Broncos. Here are K.C.'s inactives:

Bengals inactives:

Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) and Chase Brown (hamstring) were both ruled out ahead of the game. Here is a look at Cincinnati's inactives vs. 49ers:

• CB DJ Ivey
• LB Akeem Davis-Gaither
• C Trey Hill
• OT Jackson Carman

Seahawks inactives

Safety Jamal Adams (knee) and wide receiver Tyler Lockett were both questionable heading into Sunday and are both active for their game against the Browns.

Here is a look at the team's inactives:

Browns inactives

The Browns will be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson. Running back Jerome Ford (ankle) and wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (back) are both active after being questionable heading into the game.

Texans inactives

Wide receiver Robert Woods (foot) was ruled out on Friday, along with tight end Brevin Jordan (foot) and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (knee).

Colts inactives

Tackle Braden Smith is out with a hip/wrist injury. Defensive tackle Eric Johnson II was the only questionable player who participated in Friday's practice, but he is downgraded from questionable to inactive with an ankle injury.

Steelers inactives

The Steelers have four players inactive this week. Cornerback Levi Wallace is inactive with a foot injury, after being questionable heading into the game. CornerbacksJoey Porter Jr. (calf) and James Pierre (ankle) were also questionable, but are active for Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars.

Here is the full inactive list:

• No. 2 QB Mason Rudolph (3rd QB)
• No. 29 CB Levi Wallace
• No. 60 T Dylan Cook
• No. 96 NT Breiden Fehoko

Jaguars inactives

The Jaguars will be without wide receiver Zay Jones, who was questionable heading into Sunday with a knee injury.

Jets inactives

Rookie wide receiver is expected to make his NFL debut today. The team will be without wide receiver Randall Cobb, who missed Wednesday's practice with a shoulder issue.

Titans inactives

The Titans will be without starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 6. Here is a look at the rest of their inactives:

Dolphins inactives

The biggest news for the Dolphins is cornerback Jalem Ramsey making his season debut, after starting the season on injured reserve. Cornerback Xavien Howard and safety Javon Holland areamong those inactive.

Cowboys inactives

QB Trey Lance

CB Noah Igbinoghene

CB Eric Scott

RB Deuce Vaughn

OT Tyron Smith

WR Jalen Brooks

DL Villiami Fehoko

Rams inactives

RB Zach Evans

OLB Nick Hampton

OL Zach Thomas

OL Rob Havenstein

DE Earnest Brown IV

Panthers inactives

WR Laviska Shenault
S Vonn Bell
S Alex Cook
OLB Luiji Vilain
OT Ricky Lee
OG Brett Toth
OG Nash Jensen

Brian Burns, Frankie Luvu, Kamu Grugier-Hill and Xavier Woods are all active.

Patriots inactives

Wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster is back for New England and two wide receivers, Tyquan Thornton and Kayshon Boutte, are inactive. Defensive end Keion White (concussion), defensive lineman Christian Barmore (knee), left tackle Trent Brown (ankle/knee), defensive back Jonathan Jones (knee), cornerback Shaun Wade (shoulder) and defensive lineman Deatrich Wise (shoulder) are all active, despite being questionable heading into the weekend.

Saints inactives

Tight end Jimmy Graham

Quarterback Jake Haener

Tackle James Hurst

Receiver Keith Kirkwood

Defensive end Kyle Phillips

Falcons inactives

QB Logan Woodside (emergency third QB)

P Pat O'Donnell

CB Clark Phillips III

LB Tae Davis

OL Jovaughn Gwyn

DL Albert Huggins

DL Joe Gazia

Packers inactives

• 18 WR Malik Heath
• 22 CB Robert Rochell
• 39 S Zayne Anderson
• 57 LB Brenton Cox Jr.
• 72 TCaleb Jones

Giants inactives

QB Daniel Jones out as expected. As are tackles Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal.

Vikings inactives

Ezra Cleveland out. Dalton Risner starting in his place.

Commanders inactives

Curtis Samuel is IN

Eagles inactives

Gano kicking, despite pain

Giants kicker Graham Gano will need surgery for his left knee, but for now he is kicking though the pain.

49ers LT Williams not expected to play

49ers star left tackle Trent Williams, listed as questionable for Week 8 with an ankle injury, will likely be out for Sunday'sgame against the Bengals. Williams did not practice on Friday.

Giants'Jones out Week 8, eyeing Week 10 return

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will once again be sidelined with a neck injury. He is targeting Week 10 as his return, per ESPN. The Giants face the Cowboys in Week 10. It is still possible that he could return Week 9 to face the Raiders, but he still has not been cleared for contact, so it is looking unlikely that he comes back next week.

Ramsey set for Dolphins debut

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey is set to make his season debutSunday against the New England Patriots after being activated off injured reserve. He underwent surgery on his knee three months ago to repair a torn meniscus, causing him to start the season on IR. The team opened his practice window on Oct. 18 and he was listed as limited in practice this week.