The Training Room: Week 3 Injury Recap
Derek Carr, QB New Orleans Saints
Injury: Right Shoulder Injury
Projected Timetable: Week 5-8
Initial Thoughts:
Carr was thrown down onto his right side while being sacked, likely suffering a right AC sprain and/or SC joint sprain. Notably, he was taken to the hospital for monitoring, which typically only occurs for SC sprains to ensure there was no posterior dislocation towards his aortic artery. However, reporting suggests that it is just an AC sprain. Given this is to his throwing shoulder, I will not be surprised if he is out for 2-3 weeks minimum, with the possibility that the Saints place him on IR for a return in Week 8. The Saints bye Week 11 should not be in play in the decision making here for the Saints.
Trending Up: Jameis Winston
Patrick Mahomes, QB Kansas City Chiefs
Injury: Right Inversion Ankle Sprain
Projected Timetable: Week 4-5
Initial Thoughts:
This should simply be a “monitor” situation, as I do not expect this to cost Mahomes any game time. He suffered what appeared to be a right inversion low ankle sprain that he was able to continue playing through. I will not be surprised if he is a Did Not Participate or Limited Participant for the first day of practice this coming week. He likely plays in Week 4.
Jimmy Garoppolo, QB Las Vegas Raiders
Injury: Left Ankle Sprain/Concussion
Projected Timetable: Week 4-5
Initial Thoughts:
In a similar fashion to Mahomes, I am chalking this one up to a “monitor” situation for Garoppolo, who appeared to suffer a (near) left high ankle sprain. He was able to jog into the locker room for half time and returned to the game, so this either was not a high ankle sprain or was very mild to the extent that he could play the rest of the game. It will likely be hurting and swelling today and tomorrow, so monitor his status for this coming week. My guess is he will play in Week 4.
Note: A report just surfaced that he is also being screened for a concussion post-game. Keep an eye on the news on him.
Gus Edwards, RB Baltimore Ravens
Injury: Concussion Screening
Projected Timetable: Week 4-5
Initial Thoughts:
Edwards was listed as questionable while being screened for a concussion, but no other information was released after that. Monitor his status today to see if the Ravens place him in the concussion protocol. If they do, he will need to clear all stages in order to play in Week 4.
Mike Williams, WR Los Angeles Chargers
Injury: Left Knee, Concern for ACL+
Projected Timetable: TBD/Season-Ending
Initial Thoughts:
It appeared that Williams' left knee buckled as he planted hard to change direction. He then required attention from trainers on the field as he braced his left knee, eventually limping off with help. He was also seen leaving the locker room on a cart with his left knee in a brace and will be getting an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury. In the best case scenario, he suffered a significant bone bruise. I do not think he got that lucky, as I believe there is significant concern that he suffered a torn ACL. We should hear more today. Of note after he went out, Joshua Palmer ran 10 routes (tied with Keenan Allen) while Quentin Johnston only ran 3.
Trending Up: Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston
Calvin Ridley, WR Jacksonville Jaguars
Injury: Right Knee
Projected Timetable: Week 4
Initial Thoughts:
Another “monitor” situation after Ridley took a hard shot to his right knee, forcing it inwards in a mechanism that would typically strain the MCL. He did grasp his knee, but returned after missing a few snaps and played the rest of the game. Monitor his practice status over the next week. Hopefully, he can get back to his Week 1 ways soon.
Jonathan Mingo, WR Carolina Panthers
Injury: Concussion
Projected Timetable: Week 4-5
Initial Thoughts:
Mingo will likely be placed in the concussion protocol tomorrow and will have to clear all stages of the protocol in order to play in Week 4.
Stefon Diggs, WR Buffalo Bills
Injury: Left Wrist
Projected Timetable: Week 4/TBD
Initial Thoughts:
Yet another “monitor” situation after Diggs fell hard onto his left wrist, similar to how Jaxon Smith-Njigba fell, and was noticeably in pain. He returned and played the rest of the game, so this may not be an issue, but we did learn with Njigba the following day that he suffered a fracture. Thus, monitor the situation and hope for the best in that it was just a mild sprain.
Rashod Bateman, WR Baltimore Ravens
Injury: Hamstring Strain
Projected Timetable: Week 4-TBD
Initial Thoughts:
Bateman told reporters post-game that his hamstring tightened up on him and that is why he was not on the field in overtime. This is notable considering he was already attempting to return from his Lisfranc repair and has been eased in snap percentage-wise. Monitor his status, this may be a minor setback in his year one return.
Deebo Samuel, WR San Francisco 49ers
Injury: Ribs
Projected Timetable: Week 4
Initial Thoughts:
Samuel was dealing with sore ribs after the Thursday night game but imaging showed no fractures. He should be able to play through rib bruises with 10 days of rest from the last game to Week 4.
| Player | Position | Team | Injury | Week of Injury | Projected Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | CIN | Calf strain *reinjury* | Week 2 | Week 3-4 |
| Saquon Barkley | RB | NYG | Ankle sprain | Week 2 | Week 4-5 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | LAR | Hamstring strain | 8/1 and 8/30 | Week 5 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | SF | Left AC Sprain | Week 2 | Week 4 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | MIA | Concussion | Week 2 | Week 4 |
| Austin Ekeler | RB | LAC | High Ankle Sprain | Week 2 | Week 6 |
| David Montgomery | RB | DET | Quad Strain | Week 2 | Week 5 |
| Christian Watson | WR | GB | Hamstring Strain | Week 2 | Week 4 |
| Odell Beckham | WR | BAL | Ankle reinjury | Week 2 | Week 3-5 |
| Aaron Jones | RB | GB | Hamstring | Week 1 | Week 4 |
| Logan Thomas | TE | WAS | Concussion | Week 2 | Week 4-5 |
| Anthony Richardson | QB | IND | Concussion | Week 2 | Week 4 |
| Mike Williams | WR | LAC | Left Knee | Week 3 | Season-Ending |
| Diontae Johnson | WR | PIT | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Week 4-5 |
| Derek Carr | QB | NOS | Right Shoulder | Week 3 | Week 5-8 |
| Gus Edwards | RB | BAL | Concussion | Week 3 | Week 4-5 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | CAR | Concussion | Week 3 | Week 4-5 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | BAL | Hamstring Strain | Week 3 | Week 4-6 |
| Justice Hill | RB | BAL | Turf Toe | Week 2 | Week 5-6 |
| Bryce Young | QB | CAR | Ankle Sprain | Week 2 | Week 5-6 |
| Zay Jones | WR | JAX | Knee Sprain | Week 2 Reinjury | Week 4-6 |
