Cardinals: Marvin Harrison absent against the 49ers
For the past year, we sometimes have the impression of not seeing Marvin Harrison (WR, Cardinals) on the field even though he is there. Sunday, he really won't be there.
Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday that the receiver required surgery for appendicitis. So it's probably a few days, and maybe more than one game, for the 23-year-old receiver to return. This season, he has caught 34 passes in 9 games (48th in the NFL), with 525 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Brock Purdy will find his place
Mac Jones (QB, 49ers) led the Niners to five wins in eight games, but Brock Purdy (QB) is slowly closing in on a return from his toe injury.
And for Kyle Shanahan, the question of handing over to the replacement does not arise. Purdy will return to his position when he is ready.
“It’s not a difficult decision,” the coach explained to the press. “It all depends on Brock’s health. Mac played amazing, he was great. But we have every confidence in Brock, and we know Brock is also going to play at a high level as long as he's healthy. »
Purdy practiced Wednesday, and the plan appears to be to have him play Sunday against the Cardinals.
Giants: Tim Kelly inherits the attack
Brian Daboll gone, Mike Kafka promoted to head coach, there was a hole at the offensive coordinator position with the Giants.
It will be for Tim Kelly, the team's tight ends coach. The 39-year-old coach has already been an offensive coordinator. It was with the Texans from 2019 to 2021 and the Titans in 2023.
In his final season with the Texans, the team was last in the NFL in yards gained. In Tennessee, it was 28th.
Coincidence or not, Mike Kafka should keep the play calls.
Vikings: JJ McCarthy injured again
Officially, it's nothing serious. But JJ McCarthy (QB, Vikings) did not throw a football during Wednesday's practice, according to ESPN.
The quarterback suffers from a hematoma on his hand. He even wore protection during the session. His coach indicated that this was to avoid swelling. In front of journalists, McCarthy took care to keep his hands in the pocket of his sweatshirt. But earlier in the day, Kevin O'Connell had also assured that this injury should not disrupt too much the preparation for the next match.
Texans: still no CJ Stroud
Time seems to be going against CJ Stroud (QB). The Texans pitcher was still unable to practice this Wednesday. Which indicates that Stroud did not pass the various tests to exit the concussion protocol. The quarterback has already missed the Week 10 game for this reason. We therefore seem to be moving towards another absence from Stroud this weekend.
It is therefore Davis Mills, already starting in week 10, who should be at the center of the Texans' attack this Sunday.
Broncos: injury list for JK Dobbins?
We might not see JK Dobbins (RB) again for a while. Injured in the foot against the Raiders last Thursday, the Broncos runner is suffering more than initially expected. According to the Denver Gazette, the Broncos are even considering placing JK Dobbins on the injured list. If this is the case, the rider will be out for at least the next 4 weeks.
At a minimum, it is therefore certain that he will miss the week 11 match against the Chiefs. A hard blow for the Broncos offense since Dobbins accumulated 772 yards (5 yards per carry) and 4 touchdowns on the ground in 10 games this season. In his absence, it is the rookie RJ Harvey who should see his number of carries increase significantly.
Buccaneers: Bucky Irvin and Chris Godwin return to training
“Party” day in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers record the returns to practice of Bucky Irving (RB) and Chris Godwin (WR). Both players participated in a limited manner, but this is already a first step towards their return.
Irving has been out since Sept. 28 with a shoulder and foot injury. Godwin has only played 2 games this season and has been out since October 10 with a fibula injury.
It is still a little early to know if the two players will be able to play this weekend against the Bills, but the prospect of their return is enough to revive an offensive dynamic, which has been struggling for several weeks, in Tampa.
Ravens: Marlon Humphrey and Rashod Batteman absent in week 11
The Ravens announce that Marlon Humphrey (CB) and Rashod Batteman (WR) will not play this Sunday against the Browns. The cornerback injured his finger and required surgery. As for the receiver, he suffers from ankle pain.
Also note the absence of Lamar Jackson (QB) from training due to knee pain. John Harbaugh (HC) did not give an indication of the severity of the injury. The Lamar Jackson case having been handled strangely in recent weeks, the case is one to follow.
Bills: AJ Epenesa returns
Absent in week 10 against the Dolphins, AJ Epenesa (DE) should be good for week 11. Indeed, the defender has passed the test and can come out of the concussion protocol. He also resumed training on Wednesday.
A reinforcement therefore for the defensive line before a particularly complicated clash against the Buccaneers.
49ers: Ricky Pearsall limited but present
Receiver Ricky Pearsall returns to the field after 6 weeks of absence due to a knee injury. The second-year player was indeed present at 49ers training on Wednesday.
Although limited, the player's return is an encouraging first sign. The rest of the week will determine whether he will be able to play this Sunday against the Cardinals.
Reinforcement among the Lions
Detroit's defense is preparing to register welcome reinforcements. The Lions take DJ Reed (CB) and Marcus Davenport (DE) off the injured list. Both returned to training on Wednesday.
Reed returns from a tendon injury and Davenport from a torn pectoral.
Vikings: Ryan Kelly returns
The Vikings announce that they have activated Ryan Kelly (C) from the injured list according to NFL Network. The center had been on the injured list since week 4 and suffered a second concussion in two weeks. Its activation therefore seems to indicate that the lineman has passed a certain number of tests required to exit the protocol.
This is good news in perspective for the offensive line and JJ McCarthy (QB). Before his absence, the veteran was having a very good start to the season and his return to the center of the line should boost Minnesota's pass protection.
Dolphins: Austin Jackson activated
Tua Tagovailoa (QB) is preparing to find his protector. According to ESPN, The Dolphins activated Austin Jackson (RT) and he returned to practice Wednesday.
The starting right tackle hasn't played since Week 1 with a toe injury. The lineman is unfortunately no stranger to injuries with only 2 full seasons in his 6-year career.
Eagles: Cam Jurgens returns
Good news ahead for the Eagles. The franchise records the return of Cam Jurgens (C) to training. The starting center had not set foot on the field since October 19 and suffered a knee injury.
After missing 2 games, the center has a chance to play this weekend against the Lions, a decisive clash in the race for first place in the NFC.
The injured list for Graham Gano (K, Giants)
The Giants just placed Graham Gano (K) on injured reserve due to a herniated disc. The kicker will therefore miss his team's next 4 matches.
This is already the second time this season that Gano has been placed on the injured list. In 5 games, he is 9/10 in field goals and 9/9 in extra points. In his absence, the starting position will be played between Younghoe Koo, Jude McAtamney and Ben Sauls.
Antonio Brown under house arrest
Extradited from Dubai a few days ago, Antonio Brown will stay at home, with a GPS. This is what a judge decided while awaiting his trial for attempted murder following a shooting on the sidelines of an amateur boxing match last May.
The former Steelers' passport was reportedly confiscated, which partly explains why the defense's request to keep him in custody was refused.
Brown faces up to 15 years in prison.
