NFL Nation reporters assess the biggest injuries across the league for Week 8.
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NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys
Quarterback Tony Romo will not play Sunday against Philadelphia, but the fact that he was on the practice field Wednesday for some individual work and throwing shows that he is closer to being 100 percent. For Sunday's game against Philadelphia, the biggest injury concern is left tackle Tyron Smith. He has been bothered by a bulging disc in his back that kept him out of full practices for much of the past three weeks. The Cowboys are doing what they can to manage him through the week to make sure he has enough work for the game. This week's challenge is tough with Brandon Graham, who is tied for the Eagles' lead in sacks, with four. -- Todd Archer
New York Giants
The bye week couldn't have come at a better time for the Giants, with star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. dealing with a painful hip/abdominal injury. Beckham almost didn't play against the Rams in London and was "pretty sore" on Monday, when he spent the day in treatment. The two weeks between games should help him get healthier for the stretch run. Beckham is not expected to miss any time because of the injury. -- Jordan Raanan
Philadelphia Eagles
It sounds like starting defensive tackle Bennie Logan (groin), one of the Eagles' best run defenders, could be sidelined for this Sunday's game against Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys. Coach Doug Pederson continues to describe him as "week-to-week" and noted that the recent waiver-wire addition of Taylor Hart is related to Logan's situation. Wide receiver Jordan Matthews continues to deal with knee tendinitis and was limited Wednesday. Left tackle Jason Peters suffered a biceps injury against the Vikings on Sunday but is practicing this week. -- Tim McManus
Washington Redskins
The Redskins have multiple injury issues that must be settled by Thursday, when they board a flight to London. There are four key players dealing with injuries: tight end Jordan Reed (concussion), cornerback Josh Norman (concussion), running back Matt Jones (knee) and left tackle Trent Williams (knee). Williams has been optimistic about playing, and Reed said, "I feel back to normal." Jones' injury was new and caused him to miss practice; the other three were limited. Coach Jay Gruden said Jones had issues trying to cut, so they held him out. Reed and Norman will visit an independent doctor Thursday to see if they'll be cleared to play Sunday against the Bengals. -- John Keim
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears
Inactive four straight weeks, Bears running back Jeremy Langford (high ankle sprain) practiced Tuesday, which raised the possibility that he could play Monday night against Minnesota. Langford entered the year as Chicago's lead tailback, but he rushed for only 116 yards on 31 carries before suffering the injury in Week 3 at Dallas. Langford will play when he returns, but the Bears have been pleased with rookie Jordan Howard and Ka'Deem Carey. How John Fox juggles the backfield is an interesting side story going forward. -- Jeff Dickerson
Detroit Lions
Cornerback Darius Slay (hamstring) sat out Wednesday's practice after missing all of the second half in a win over Washington. If he's unable to go this weekend -- at this point, he's likely questionable -- it could hurt a Detroit team that has to try to cover Texans receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller. Hopkins and Fuller would be a handful for the Lions if they had everyone healthy, so missing their top corner would be a big, big problem. In better news for Detroit, running back Theo Riddick (ankle), tight end Eric Ebron (knee/ankle) and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (shoulder) all practiced Wednesday, but they will be monitored throughout the week. -- Michael Rothstein
Green Bay Packers
The Packers already know they won't have cornerback Damarious Randall, who underwent surgery last week to repair his groin injury. It looks like Quinten Rollins, who has the same injury, won't play, either. That means some combination of LaDarius Gunter and Demetri Goodson will be responsible for covering the NFL's leading receiver, Julio Jones, on Sunday in Atlanta. -- Rob Demovsky
Minnesota Vikings
Safety Andrew Sendejo sprained his ankle on a fumble recovery Sunday against the Eagles, and coach Mike Zimmer said Monday that Sendejo is "day-to-day." The Vikings have an extra day before Monday's game in Chicago, so they won't start practicing for the Bears until Thursday, but Sendejo's health is worth watching. He has gained more of the coaching staff's trust in recent years, and though rookie Jayron Kearse had a promising preseason, Zimmer said he was just "average" in his first meaningful regular-season action. -- Ben Goessling
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons
The biggest injury concern was and still might be running back Tevin Coleman, who is unlikely to play Sunday against the Packers, after he suffered a hamstring strain Sunday. Then starting running back Devonta Freeman popped up on the injury report with a hip injury Wednesday and was limited. Freeman is expected to handle a full load -- if he's healthy. If not, the Falcons might have to turn to newly signed Stevan Ridley and recently elevated Terron Ward to help Freeman carry the load against the Packers' top-ranked run defense. Stay tuned. -- Vaughn McClure
Carolina Panthers
Left tackle Michael Oher looks like he will miss his fourth straight game since he entered the concussion protocol. Starting cornerback James Bradberry (toe) and defensive tackle Vernon Butler (ankle) were limited in practice. Their workloads will increase Thursday if they don't experience setbacks. Look for both to play Sunday against Arizona. -- David Newton
New Orleans Saints
Left tackle Terron Armstead missed practice Wednesday after admitting that his knee wasn't yet back to where it needs to be in Sunday's game. The Saints fared pretty well without Armstead when he missed three games because of the injury, but with Seattle coming into the Superdome, they're facing by far the most imposing pass rush they've seen all year. They could really use Armstead back close to his usual self. If Armstead can't play, the Saints will hope backup Andrus Peat is close to 100 percent healed from a hamstring injury that sidelined him last week. Peat was back on the practice field Wednesday. -- Mike Triplett
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs got some encouraging news Wednesday, with defensive end Robert Ayers returning to practice in a limited capacity for the first time in nearly three weeks and just the second time since he suffered an ankle injury in Week 2. It might be too soon for him to return this week, but it's a step in the right direction for a defensive line that two weeks ago was without three starters. -- Jenna Laine
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals
There are a few significant injury concerns for the Cardinals this week. Left tackle Jared Veldheer has a fractured finger and will wear a paddle Sunday against Carolina, while Arizona is still waiting to see how wide receiver Michael Floyd's hamstring and cornerback Patrick Peterson's ribs are this week. Their status for Sunday has not been determined. Arizona is also keeping a close eye on wide receiver John Brown, who's expected to go through a full practice Thursday, a week after he was diagnosed as a carrier of the sickle-cell trait. -- Josh Weinfuss
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams have a chance to be healthy coming out of their bye week. Their No. 1 cornerback, Trumaine Johnson, missed the past two weeks because of a sprained right ankle. One of their starting defensive tackles, Michael Brockers, has missed two of the past three, first with an injury to his hip and then with an injury to his thigh. Both have "a chance" to be ready when the Rams play Nov. 6 at home against the Panthers, Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. Everybody else is basically available. -- Alden Gonzalez
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers have a lot of banged up players who they're hoping will use the bye week to recover from injuries. Running back Carlos Hyde (shoulder), receiver Torrey Smith (back), defensive tackle Arik Armstead (shoulder) and linebacker Aaron Lynch (ankle) are just a few of the key Niners battling ailments. The bye is coming at a good time, in terms of the team's health, but we'll see if it's enough for those players to return next week. -- Nick Wagoner
Seattle Seahawks
For the first time in his career, Russell Wilson was listed as a limited practice participant. He is dealing with a knee injury and a right pectoral injury. The knee injury stems from the sprained MCL suffered in Week 3, but the pectoral injury was presumably sustained Sunday in the team's tie with the Cardinals. It's Wilson's third injury of the season. He also suffered a right high ankle sprain in Week 1. Wilson will address the media Thursday and likely say he's fine, as he always does. But the injuries are mounting for the Seahawks' starting quarterback, and Wilson's health continues to a major storyline for the team this season. -- Sheil Kapadia
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Running back LeSean McCoy was riding an exercise bike at the start of Wednesday's practice but did not participate. Coach Rex Ryan said McCoy will continue to receive treatment for his injured left hamstring, and "we'll see how he progresses," which leaves the door open for McCoy to be out Sunday against the Patriots. If he can't go, Mike Gillislee will be the starter. Gillislee was limited in practice Wednesday because of a foot injury, but Ryan believes his top backup "will be fine." -- Mike Rodak
Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins got out of Week 7 healthy, with the exception of starting safety Isa Abdul-Quddus, who suffered an ankle injury. Miami is thin at the position, after Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones (shoulder) was lost for the season as well. The good news is Miami is on a bye and will have two weeks to try to get Abdul-Quddus healthy. The Dolphins signed free-agent safety Bacarri Rambo as insurance. -- James Walker
New England Patriots
The Patriots' biggest questions entering Week 8 are with defensive tackle depth, as No. 3 man Vincent Valentine (back) and No. 4 option Woodrow Hamilton (shoulder) both missed Sunday's win over the Steelers. They were the only players to not be cleared for action. -- Mike Reiss
New York Jets
Of the season-high 11 players who didn't practice Wednesday due to injury, the biggest concerns are running back Bilal Powell (turf toe), center Nick Mangold (ankle) and defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (ankle). Without Powell, the Jets would be down to Matt Forte and undrafted rookie Troymaine Pope. Chances are Mangold won't play, which means Wes Johnson would start. Wilkerson's situation will crystallize based on practice Thursday and Friday. -- Rich Cimini
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens are expecting to be close to full strength when they come off their bye. The one injured player who might not be ready is linebacker Elvis Dumervil. He's dealing with a foot injury and hasn't practiced in three weeks. Dumervil said this month that he expects to play again this season. -- Jamison Hensley
Cincinnati Bengals
Tight end Tyler Eifert said he felt great following his return from injury in Week 7. The only question for the Bengals this week is left tackle Andrew Whitworth, who left Sunday's game with a head injury and is in the concussion protocol. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said he thinks Whitworth will be fine and out of the protocol by the time the team leaves for London on Thursday, but the team is preparing a backup plan in case Whitworth is unable to make the flight. The Bengals declined to say who would take his place, but it would likely be last year's second-round pick, Jake Fisher. -- Katherine Terrell
Cleveland Browns
The Browns appear on track for quarterback Josh McCown to return from his broken collarbone and start against the Jets this weekend. McCown was full-go in practice Wednesday. Joe Haden (groin) and Terrelle Pryor (hamstring) are still working through issues. First-round pick Corey Coleman was on the field with his broken hand in a brace, but he did not catch passes and likely won't play. -- Pat McManamon
Pittsburgh Steelers
This one's easy: The injury spotlight will remain on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (left knee) the next 10 days, as the Steelers return from the bye week and prepare for the Ravens in Week 9. That Roethlisberger did some light throwing Tuesday and Wednesday is a good sign, but Big Ben said he'd like to get at least one full practice in before playing a game. The clock starts Wednesday, the team's first practice after the bye. Quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner said Roethlisberger is capable of playing a game on fewer reps because of his "in-house perspective" from 13 years in the league. -- Jeremy Fowler
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans
The Texans lost right tackle Derek Newton for the season after he injured both knees Monday against the Broncos. He will be replaced by veteran tackle Chris Clark, who filled in at left tackle for the first five games of the season while Duane Brown was on the PUP list. At running back, starter Lamar Miller is day-to-day with a shoulder injury. After he injured his shoulder against the Broncos, he split carries with Alfred Blue, who will likely get most of the carries if Miller can't play Sunday against the Lions. -- Sarah Barshop
Indianapolis Colts
Receiver Donte Moncrief returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he injured his shoulder against Denver in Week 2. Coach Chuck Pagano is hopeful that Moncrief will be able to play Sunday against Kansas City. Moncrief, the team's No. 2 receiver, took it a step further by saying he'll be "surprised" if he doesn't play. Moncrief won't know how his shoulder responds to contact until he gets hit in a game because the Colts do not tackle in practice. -- Mike Wells
Jacksonville Jaguars
Nose tackle Roy Miller is done for the season with a torn right Achilles tendon, and it's a huge loss for the Jaguars' rush defense. Miller was good at holding up at the point of attack and eating up double-teams, which freed linebackers Paul Posluszny and Telvin Smith to make tackles. Fourth-year player Abry Jones will take Miller's place in the starting lineup, but expect to see Sen'Derrick Marks, a three-techique tackle, getting reps as well. -- Mike DiRocco
Tennessee Titans
Free safety Rashad Johnson is out for Thursday night's game against the Jaguars. The Titans, when healthy, rotate through four safeties. Johnson's absence should mean more work for rookie Kevin Byard, who has been a solid performer. He's also a key special-teamer. The Titans are terrible on special teams. If they need to rely on Curtis Riley or another young, inexperienced player with Byard out of the equation, they cannot use him as an excuse for special-teams failures. Every team in the league has to turn to such players on special teams while enduring injuries. -- Paul Kuharsky
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
Running back C.J. Anderson suffered a right knee injury in the team's win over the Texans on Monday and is expected to miss multiple games. The question is the severity of the injury and whether the Broncos get any more bad news. Anderson was getting a second opinion Wednesday for additional exams. The worst-case scenario is that the injury requires surgery. It will put rookie Devontae Booker in the starting lineup Sunday against the Chargers. -- Jeff Legwold
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs have lost rookie cornerback D.J. White to a broken hand for Sunday's game against the Colts and perhaps beyond. This happened just as White, who has been playing a lot as the third cornerback, was improving after a horrible game earlier this month against Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers. The Chiefs might get starting corner Phillip Gaines back against the Colts after he missed most or all of the past three games because of a sore knee. If not, the Chiefs will have to dig deep into their reserves at corner and go with either of two players who haven't seen much action this year, Kenneth Acker and Terrance Mitchell. -- Adam Teicher
Oakland Raiders
Nose tackle Stacy McGee has been the Raiders' best interior defensive lineman this season, but he was limited to only seven snaps at the Jaguars last weekend after injuring an ankle. McGee, whose 2.5 sacks are second on the team, did not practice Wednesday. If he cannot play Sunday at the Buccaneers, the Raiders need Justin Ellis to regain his form and hold the point of attack on the inside. -- Paul Gutierrez
San Diego Chargers
Three days after reporting concussion-like symptoms to the training staff after the Chargers' win over the Falcons, rookie tight end Hunter Henry was a limited participant in practice Wednesday. Coach Mike McCoy said he's hopeful Henry can play Sunday, when the team hits the road to face the Broncos for the second time in three weeks. Henry leads the Chargers in touchdown receptions (three) and is third on the team in receptions (20) and receiving yards (326). -- Eric D. Williams