Availability Calls

Head coach Mike Macdonald said after the team's Week 2 victory that Sam Darnold is ahead of schedule in his recovery and has a chance to practice this week and play on Sunday against the Commanders. However, I expect the Seahawks to give their franchise quarterback one more week to recover... (Week 3)

Sam DarnoldSeattle Seahawks

If Williams isn't quite ready to go this week, it sounds like he'll be back on the field by either Week 4 (Jets) or Week 5 (Packers) at the latest.

Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

"They wanted to determine his availability later today, but the fact that he didn't practice the last two practices late in the week, I would say doesn't bode great for his availability. But a firm word coming later today," Rapoport said. (Week 2 vs. Giants)

Puka NacuaLos Angeles Rams

their first game at Seattle, which is a massive week five game. And we assume Sam Donald is going to be back for all of that.

Sam DarnoldSeattle Seahawks

Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.

Kerby JosephDetroit Lions

With safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph out with injuries... Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.

Brian BranchDetroit Lions

Their first biggest challenge is the injury to quarterback Sam Darnold that might keep him off the field for only one more game.

Sam DarnoldSeattle Seahawks

The Texans are going to be forced to play linebacker Henry To'oTo'o until at least Week 6, and potentially longer, as he recovers from a shoulder injury

Henry To'oTo'oHouston Texans

Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.

Kerby JosephDetroit Lions

Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.

Brian BranchDetroit Lions

Current expectations around the league suggest Collins could miss multiple games, placing his availability for Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts in serious doubt.

Nico CollinsHouston Texans

Tight end Brock Bowers could return from his knee injury in Week 3.

Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.

Kerby JosephDetroit Lions

Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.

Brian BranchDetroit Lions

As things stand, Williams' status for Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles should be considered questionable to doubtful.

Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.

Kerby JosephDetroit Lions

Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.

Brian BranchDetroit Lions

Green Bay still has two games, at least, until Micah Parsons is back.

Micah ParsonsGreen Bay Packers

Tua Tagovailoa may also return in a backup capacity after hurting his oblique midweek of Week 1 preparation. Falcons-Packers kicks off at 8:15 this Thursday on Prime Video.

Tua TagovailoaAtlanta Falcons

While Tua Tagovailoa is sidelined by an oblique injury, 2024 No. 9 overall pick Michael Penix Jr. should be ready to go for Thursday night's matchup against Green Bay.

Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons

"I was texting with him last night, and he's going to start in this game tomorrow night," Glazer said. "He's going to play in a rotation." (Monday night vs. the New York Giants)

Aaron DonaldLos Angeles Rams

Kene Nwangwu, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joseph Ossai all missed practice this week and are considered week-to-week according to head coach Aaron Glenn. I would suspect all three to be out at least another week or so before they see the field again.

Kene NwangwuNew York Jets

Kene Nwangwu, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joseph Ossai all missed practice this week and are considered week-to-week according to head coach Aaron Glenn. I would suspect all three to be out at least another week or so before they see the field again.

Minkah FitzpatrickNew York Jets

Kene Nwangwu, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joseph Ossai all missed practice this week and are considered week-to-week according to head coach Aaron Glenn. I would suspect all three to be out at least another week or so before they see the field again.

Joseph OssaiNew York Jets

Glazer reported that Murray has made enough progress that the Vikings feel he could return in Week 3. "They think he's going to progress again this week to the point where he could even go in next week."

Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings