NFL Week 8 injury report: Updates on Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown, Brock Purdy, and more

No matter how hard teams try to avoid them, injuries are a constant throughout a given season, and the upcoming Week 8 slate is no exception. Despite this being a smaller collection of games with a total of six teams on the bye, there are plenty of high-profile players whose statuses are in question. 

Already, we know that the Washington Commanders will be without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels for their Monday night matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, star wideout Terry McLaurin's status is also in question for that contest. Beyond Washington's spat with the injury bug, we're monitoring the statuses of Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown, Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, and others. 

Below, you can find the final injury designations for those players and more as teams turn in their final reports heading into the Week 8 slate.

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Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots (-7)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

Both Huntington and Njoku were limited on Friday, so they are both have a good shot to suit up in Week 8. As for Sanders, he was added to the injury report on Saturday and is officially questionable with a back injury. The Browns also elevated quarterback Bailey Zappe from the practice squad, which could signal Sanders missing Sunday's contest. 

Meanwhile, the Patriots are just as healthy with just one player, Kyle Dugger, listed on the injury report. Dugger was limited on Friday with a knee injury. 

Miami Dolphins at Atlanta Falcons (-7.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

After appearing on the injury report on Thursday with a hamstring injury, wideout Jaylen Waddle was a full participant on Friday and carries no designation. 

Atlanta is listing quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as questionable after he was limited throughout the week of practice due to a knee injury. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones reports on Saturday that Kirk Cousins is trending towards starting. On Saturday, the club added Drake London to the injury report with a hip injury and the wideout is now questionable.  

Buffalo Bills (-7) at Carolina Panthers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Jones, Palmer, nor Rapp practiced this week, so the Bills ultimately deciding to rule them out is not a big surprise. Head coach Sean McDermott did note that Rapp will be placed on injured reserve, meaning he will miss a minimum of four games. 

Young did not participate in practice throughout the week, and is officially listed as doubtful of Week 8. That has veteran Andy Dalton in line to start for Carolina. Meanwhile, no other player carries an injury designation for this matchup, which includes defensive tackle Cam Jackson, who missed Thursday's session with an illness. He returned Friday as a full participant. 

Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens (-6.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

Chicago will be without a number of notable figures in Week 8, including within the secondary with both Gordon and Stevenson sidelined. Meanwhile, with Kmet out, that could open the door for first-round rookie tight end Colston Loveland to see more opportunity. As for D'Andre Swift, he was limited both Thursday and Friday. 

Initally, the Ravens listed Lamar Jackson as a full participant during Friday's practice and was questionable for Week 8. However, the team has since updated its practice report to note that Jackson was limited and have ruled him out, meaning he will miss another game due to his hamstring injury. NFL Media relayed that Jackson merely worked on scout team on Friday, which was a signal that he would not be ready to make his return. With Jackson sidelined, Snoop Huntley will start at quarterback. 

After logging a full practice on Friday, the Ravens are listing Lamar Jackson as questionable for Sunday. Given that Jackson's practice participation improved as the week progressed (limited, limited, and then full) it does appear he is in line to make is return. 

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (-7.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Despite being listed on the injury report with an ankle injury, quarterback Jaxson Dart carries no designation heading into Week 8, so he is good to go. As for Holland, he did not practice at all this week and has since been downgraded to out. Meanwhile, Burns did practice on a limited basis on Friday, giving him a shot to play despite that questionable status. 

A.J. Brown will miss Week 8 after the star wideout was unable to practice at all this week due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Brandon Graham, who just came out of retirement this week, will need a little more ramp-up time before getting back onto the field and will not play this weekend. 

San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans (-2.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

The San Francisco 49ers will once again be without starting quarterback Brock Purdy after the team ruled him out for Week 8. In his place, Mac Jones will get another start as he was not given any designation on the final injury report. On a more positive note, head coach Kyle Shanahan did note Friday that the team could open the practice window for Brandon Aiyuk next week. 

Houston will be down two of its top wide receivers in Week 8 after ruling out Nico Collins and Christian Kirk. That should result in plenty of action for rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Neither Collins or Kirk practiced at all this week. 

New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals (-6.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

New York downgraded Tyrod Taylor to out on Saturday and named Justin Fields its starter for Week 8. The Jets will also be missing two of its biggest stars in Week 8 as both Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner have been ruled out. 

Trey Hendrickson isn't trending in the right direction, despite his questionable status. After being limited on both Wednesday and Thursday, the pass rusher did not practice on Friday. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-4) at New Orleans Saints

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET on Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka is off the injury report after logging a full practice on Friday, so he is available for Week 8. This comes after the receiver missed Wednesday's practice and was limited on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. Quarterback Baker Mayfield also carries no designation, despite being limited on Friday with a knee injury. 

New Orleans enters with Week 8 extremely healthy with no players holding a game designation. 

Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos (-3.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

Trevon Diggs was unable to practice at all this week, and has since been ruled out. Meanwhile, Overshown and Revel are both still on injured reserve and their returns will have to wait at least another week despite being limited at practice throughout the week. Tyler Guyton, who popped up on Thursday as a limited participant due to a glute injury, was again limited on Friday and is officially questionable.

The Denver Broncos are healthy coming into Week 8, listing not players with any designation on the final injury report. 

Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts (-14.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

Calvin Ridley remains sidelined for the Titans, and Tennessee with be without a key playmaker on defense as well in Jeffery Simmons. Neither practiced at all this week due to hamstring injuries. 

Wide receiver Josh Downs has cleared concussion protocol, logged back-to-back full practices, and the Colts did not give him a designation for Week 8, meaning he will suit up. 

Green Bay Packers (-3) at Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Green Bay rookie wideout Matthew Golden appeared on the injury report on Friday with a hip injury and is now officially questionable. Meanwhile, running back Josh Jacobs is off the injury report after being limited throughout the week of practice. 

After giving him a rest day on Thursday, DK Metcalf was back as a full participant at practice on Friday and carries no designation for Week 8. 

Washington Commanders at Kansas City Chiefs (-12.5)

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Washington won't have Jayden Daniels for this matchup, but it will have its top two side receivers as coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel will play on Monday night. 

Josh Simmons continues to be away from the team due to a personal issue, and has officially been ruled out. Meanwhile, guard Trey Smith is doubtful after not practicing all week. Running back Kareem Hunt (ankle, knee) carries no designation so he will play on Monday night.