We’re now officially a third of the way through the regular season in the NFL and we’ve been treated to quite an opening over the first six weeks. As we look forward to Week 7, it looks like the action will continue. On Sunday, we have the Rams and Lions squaring up after they made a blockbuster trade this offseason where they swapped quarterbacks, plus the Chiefs and Titans will go head-to-head down in Nashville.
Of course, injuries are always going to play a part on a weekly basis and Week 7 is no different. As it relates to our “Thursday Night Football” matchup, the Browns are going to be without a number of key players, including quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has been sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Below, we will examine the final injury reports for both the Broncos and Browns in-depth while also taking a look at the midweek injury reports around the rest of the league. If you have a question about a player’s status, this is the place to be. All odds come courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.
Cleveland Broncos at Cleveland Browns (-2) (Thursday)
- Broncos: ILB Baron Browning (concussion), OLB Aaron Patrick (ankle) OUT; QB Teddy Bridgewater (foot, quad), T Garett Bolles (knee), Caden Sterns (illness) QUESTIONABLE
- Browns: QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder), RB Nick Chubb (calf), CB A.J. Green (shoulder, groin) OUT; WR Odell Beckham (shoulder), T Jack Conklin (knee), T Jedrick Wills Jr. (ankle), DE Jadeveon Clowney (ankle, chest, knee), DT Malik Jackson (knee), LB Malcolm Smith (abdomen), C JC Tretter (knee), LB Mack Wilson (calf) QUESTIONABLE
The Broncos officially list quarterback Teddy Bridgewater as questionable for Thursday’s matchup. The veteran was able to practice on a limited basis throughout the week, so there is optimism that he’ll be able to suit up. Denver also took tight end Noah Fant (foot) off the injury report after practicing fully on Wednesday.
As for the Browns, coach Kevin Stefanski announced Wednesday that Case Keenum will get the start over Baker Mayfield as the quarterback continues to deal with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. Because it was a short week, Mayfield simply wasn’t able to turn things around in time. Keenum will also be without top back Nick Chubb (calf) for the second straight week, and with Kareem Hunt on injured reserve, that means D’Ernest Johnson will start at running back.
Carolina Panthers (-3) at New York Giants
Wide receivers Alex Erickson and Terrace Marshall Jr. did not practice on Wednesday for the Panthers due to concussions. Linebacker Shaq Thompson sat out with a foot injury while linebacker Frankie Luvu was limited with a biceps injury.
For the Giants, running back Saquon Barkley (ankle), wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee), wide receiver John Ross (hamstring), tight end Kaden Smith (knee) and wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle) sat out of practice. Offensive guard Ben Bredeson (hand), defensive lineman Danny Shelton (pec) and wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) were limited participants.
New York Jets at New England Patriots (-7)
Linebacker C.J. Mosley (hamstring) was not present for the Jets as they return from their bye along with tight end Tyler Kroft (back). Mosley said “we’re optimistic for this weekend,” so it seems like there is still a chance he suits up in Week 7. Safety Marcus Maye (ankle) were among the four Jets who were limited.
The Patriots had 16 players listed on their injury report. They were without DL Davon Godchaux (finger), LB Dont’a Hightower (elbow, ankle), CB Jonathan Jones (ankle), CB Shaun Wade (concussion) and DL Deatrich Wise (knee) to begin the week of practice. What was encouraging, however, is that running back Damien Harris was not among those listed on the injury report after he was dealing with a rib injury for the past few weeks.
Kansas City Chiefs (-5.5) at Tennessee Titans
To be announced.
Washington Football Team at Green Bay Packers (-9.5)
Washington had several notable players that missed practice on Wednesday. Offensive lineman Sam Cosmi (ankle), running back Antonio Gibson (shin), wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring), wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin), offensive guard Brandon Scherff (knee), tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (quad) and wide receiver Cam Sims (hamstring) were among them. Star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, wide receiver Dyami Brown and cornerback William Jackson were limited participants with knee injuries.
Offensive tackle Dennis Kelly (back), offensive lineman Josh Myers (knee), safety Darnell Savage (concussion) and linebacker Preston Smith (oblique) did not practice on Wednesday for the Packers. Cornerback Kevin King was a limited participant with a shoulder injury.
Atlanta Falcons (-2.5) at Miami Dolphins
Pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr. (knee) and safety Jaylinn Hawkins (illness) were the only two Falcons who missed practice on Wednesday. Cornerback Avery Williams was limited with a hamstring issue.
The Dolphins had everyone at practice on Wednesday, but had a bevy of limited participants. They were quarterback Jacoby Brissett (hamstring), running back Malcolm Brown (ribs), cornerback Xavien Howard (shoulder/groin), offensive lineman Austin Jackson (shoulder), defensive tackle John Jenkins (knees), safety Brandon Jones (ankle), cornerback Byron Jones (Achilles/groin), offensive lineman Greg Mancz (groin), linebacker Jaelan Phillips (ankle), quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) and wide receiver Preston Williams (groin).
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (-6)
The Bengals only had three players who missed practice on Wednesday: cornerback Jalen Davis (ankle), center Trey Hopkins (knee) and defensive tackle Josh Tupou (knee). Among the limited participants were safety Ricardo Allen (ankle), running back Chris Evans (hamstring) and defensive end Trey Hendrickson (shoulder). Quarterback Joe Burrow was listed on the injury report with a throat injury, but was a full participant.
For the Ravens, offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman (back), running back Latavius Murray (ankle), offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (knee), wide receiver Sammy Watkins (thigh) and cornerback Tavon Young (knee) were absent on Wednesday. Linebacker Patrick Queen was limited with a thigh injury.
Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams (-15)
To be announced.
Philadelphia Eagles at Las Vegas Raiders (-3)
To be announced.
Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals (-17.5)
To be announced.
Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-12.5)
To be announced.
Indianapolis Colts at San Francisco 49ers (-4)
To be announced.
New Orleans Saints (-5) at Seattle Seahawks (Monday)
To be announced.
