How in the world are we already in Week 8 of the NFL season? This is the NFL Week 8 Injury Report. That’s insane! Nevertheless, that’s where we are. 

NFL Injury Report For Week 8: Fantasy Football Injuries

We have some massive fantasy football injuries we’re dealing with as the likes of Jayden Daniels, DK Metcalf, and Brandon Aiyuk were banged up. 

 

 

 

Let’s dive into everything else that happened in Week 8 and what injuries we’re dealing with and what injuries we’ll see some players return from.

NFL Week 8 Injury Report: Quarterbacks

Tua Tagovailoa Injury Update - Concussion

It’s official. After being removed from the injured list and concussion protocol, Tua Tagovailoa will return to action and be the Dolphins starting quarterback in Week 8.

Jayden Daniels Injury Update - Ribs

After not practicing any other day this week, he was back on the practice field on Friday and head coach Dan Quinn said they pushed Daniels to see what he could do. They’re giving it 48 hours before making any sort of commitment to his gameday status.

Derek Carr Injury Update - Oblique

After not practicing this week, the Saints have officially listed quarterback Derek Carr as doubtful for Week 8.

Anthony Dalton Injury Update - Thumb

Andy Dalton and his family were involved in a car accident earlier in the week and thankfully nobody was seriously injured. That said, Dalton hurt his thumb and has been listed as doubtful for Week 8. Bryce Young will be the starting quarterback and Jack Plummer will be his backup

 

 

 

NFL Week 8 Injury Report: Running Backs

Christian McCaffrey Injury Update - Achilles

We’ve yet to see Christian McCaffrey this year despite there not being much of an issue prior to the season, or so we thought. McCaffrey’s reportedly close to a return as it’s now been reported by Ian Rapoport that he’s eyeing a Week 10 return after the teams Week 9 bye.

Jonathan Taylor Injury Update - Ankle

After logging a full week of practice, Jonathan Taylor will return to action in Week 8 after the Colts fully removed him from their injury report.

Travis Etienne Injury Update - Hamstring

The Jaguars starting running back Travis Etienne heads into Week 8 listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. He logged limited practices on three straight days and head coach Doug Pederson called him a game-time decision. If he sits again, Tank Bigsby season is back on.

Bucky Irving Injury Update - Toe

After initial reports circulated early in the week that Bucky Irving wasn’t going to play, his status has taken a turn for the better. Everything is now pointing towards Irving playing unless something drastic happens before Sunday. Irving should be part of the three-headed rushing attack Tampa Bay is deploying.
 

Jonathan Brooks Injury Update - Knee

Things are starting to look really grim for Jonathan Brooks’ 2024, but there is still time. His debut doesn’t look like it’s coming in Week 8 however as Brooks is listed as doubtful.

 

 

NFL Week 8 Injury Report: Wide Receivers

Tyreek Hill Injury Update - Foot

Hill started the week off the injury report, was downgraded to limited on Thursday, and flat out didn’t practice on Friday. The Dolphins have said they believe Hill is going to be good, but not practicing on Friday is something to monitor heading into the weekend.

DK Metcalf Injury Update - Knee

After leaving in Week 7, the Seahawks listed DK Metcalf as week-to-week, so it’s no surprise after not practicing all week that Metcalf has officially been listed as doubtful in Week 8.

Brandon Aiyuk Injury Update - Knee

Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL, Brandon Aiyuk has a torn ACL and MCL and his 2024 season is officially over.

Chris Olave Injury Update - Concussion

As we head into Week 8, Chris Olave will be out there for the Saints as he’s cleared concussion protocol.

JuJu Smith-Schuster Injury Update - Hamstring

After an early Week 7 exit for JuJu Smith-Schuster, head coach Andy Reid told told 92.3 ESPN Wichita that Smith-Schuster is out for Week 8 as well but wouldn’t expand upon how serious the injury is.

Diontae Johnson Injury Update - Oblique

Although it’s listed as a rib injury, Diontae Johnson himself said it’s his oblique that’s bothering him. He told the media, however, that he would be able to play through it. With the trade deadline coming up, it makes you wonder.

Adam Thielen Injury Update - Hamstring

Adam Thielen, after not practicing this week has been ruled out of the Panthers Week 8 game against the Denver Broncos. That means Bryce Young will be returning to the starting lineup without both Diontae Johnson and Thielen. OOF.
 

Tee Higgins Injury Update - Quad

He wasn’t anywhere near the injury report until Friday where he showed up with a quad injury. Because of the quad injury he’s officially listed as questionable heading into Week 8.

Calvin Ridley Injury Update - Foot

If you were worried about Calvin Ridley’s availability in Week 8 just take a breath. After not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday, Ridley returned to practice in full on Friday and is go to go for Sunday. Tennessee’s new WR1 with DeAndre Hopkins out of town shed his foot ailment. 

Jakobi Meyers Injury Update - Ankle

After logging a full practice on Friday, Jakobi Meyers is listed as questionable but is expected to play in Week 8. Meyers is dealing with a sprained ankle and is the WR1 in Las Vegas now that Davante Adams was traded.

Allen Lazard Injury Update - Chest

Lazard didn’t practice all week and has officially been listed as doubtful. If he doesn’t play, which is what’s the likely scenario, Mike Williams will operate as the Jets’ third receiver.

Jauan Jennings Injury Update - Hip

It’s official; Jauan Jennings is OUT for the 49ers in Week 8 with a hip injury. He’ll have extended time to get his hip right with a Week 9 bye. 

Ladd McConkey Injury Update - Hip

After starting the week off on a bad foot, Ladd McConkey returned to practice on Friday on a limited basis. He’s listed as questionable but has played through this injury each of the past couple of weeks.

Quentin Johnston Injury Update - Ankle

Like McConkey above, Quentin Johnston didn’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday but got back on Friday with limited participation. Johnston gave himself a chance at playing this week.

Curtis Samuel Injury Update - Shoulder

This is not only going to keep Samuel out for Week 8, but head coach Sean McDermott told the media it’s going to be a multi-week absence. That said, it won’t be something he expects Samuel to hit IL for.

 

 

 

NFL Week 8 Injury Report: Tight Ends

T.J. Hockenson Injury Update - Knee

We’ve yet to see T.J. Hockenson participate in practice at anything higher than on a limited basis and on the estimated practice report on Monday that was the same thing. We’ll see when they’re actually out on the field if Hockenson’s able to get out there in full capacity. 

Dallas Goedert Injury Update - Hamstring

Dallas Goedert has been ruled out for Week 8 due to the same hamstring injury that’s now kept him out for three games.

Taysom Hill Injury Update - Rib

After finishing the week with nothing but full practices, Taysom Hill is completely off the injury report and will play in Week 8.

Dawson Knox Injury Update - Ankle

Dawson Knox is not listed on the injury report in Week 8 and will be a full go for the Bills.