After a no bye week Week 8, we turn the page to Week 9 NFL injuries where we have a lot of situations to take note of.

We’ll also see more players added to this fantasy football injury report list when official reports for teams are first released on Wednesday. 

NFL Injury Report For Week 9: Fantasy Football Injuries

Until then though, we’ll have to listen to a lot of coaches speak about how their players are doing. 

Let's dive into the Week 9 NFL injury report for 2024.

 

 

 

NFL Week 9 Injury Report: Quarterbacks

Jordan Love Injury Update - Groin

After initial concern, Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that the crisis was averted and it’s just a minor groin strain. Love is considered day-to-day and has a chance at suiting up in Week 9.

Derek Carr Injury Update - Oblique

Head coach Dennis Allen told the media on Monday that he expects Derek Carr to return to practice on Wednesday and is very likely to return in Week 9.

Drake Maye Injury Update - Concussion

Drake Maye left the Patriots’ Week 8 contest with a concussion. He’ll have an uphill battle to play in Week 9. If he doesn’t, Jacoby Brissett will be the starting quarterback.

 

 

 

NFL Week 9 Injury Report: Running Backs

Christian McCaffrey Injury Update - Achilles

ESPN’s Adam Schefter went on the Pat McAfee show on Monday and gave some very important updates on Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers expect to have him activated and back at practice this week, which is their bye. They also expect him to return in Week 10 against the Bucs.

Jordan Mason Injury Update - Shoulder

The 49ers will give Mason the week and will reevaluate him and his shoulder after their Week 9 bye. When he’s healthy, he’s back to being the backup running back.

Dameon Pierce Injury Update - Groin

With the Texans slated to play on Thursday night, their estimated practice report listed Dameon Pierce as a DNP. That’s definitely concerning as he only has two more days to get his groin right.

 

 

 

NFL Week 9 Injury Report: Wide Receivers

Tee Higgins Injury Update - Quad

Higgins’ injury happened so late in the week there was nothing they could do about it in Week 8. Head coach Zac Taylor even told the media it was “unfortunate” on Monday. He’s day-to-day according to the Bengals.

DK Metcalf Injury Update - Knee

After missing the Seahawks Week 7 contest against the Bills, DK Metcalf is trending in the right direction for Week 8. Head coach Mike Macdonald spoke with the media on Monday and said as much.

Stefon Diggs Injury Update - Knee

Although the Texans are still having tests on Stefon Diggs’ knee, it looks unlikely that he will play on a short week. He was a DNP on the team’s estimated practice report on Monday. 

Brian Thomas Injury Update - Chest

After reports came out early Monday about a potential two-to-four-week absence, head coach Doug Pederson deemed Thomas day-to-day, and Thomas himself hopes to practice by the end of the week. He could possibly play in Week 9 depending on how he feels at the end of the week.

Deebo Samuel Injury Update - Ribs

The 49ers don’t seem overly concerned about Deebo Samuel’s status but they do have a bye week to fall back on. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that Samuel is day-to-day and will be reevaluated after the bye.

Jauan Jennings Injury Update - Hip

Head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked by reporters on Monday if he expects to have Jauan Jennings back after the bye week and Kyle Shanahan’s simple response was “yes”

Christian Kirk Injury Update - Shoulder

A hot commodity at the trade deadline no more as Christian Kirk’s season is completely over due to a fractured collarbone.

Gabe Davis Injury Update - Shoulder

There has been no update on Gabe Davis at this point, but after leaving Sunday’s game with another shoulder issue, his Week 9 status is definitely in question.

Allen Lazard Injury Update - Chest

The Jets play on a short week and their estimated practice report had Allen Lazard as a DNP and is still listed week-to-week with a chest injury.

 

 

 

NFL Week 9 Injury Report: Tight Ends

Juwan Johnson Injury Update - Concussion

After being checked for a concussion in the Saints’ Week 8 game, he has been cleared concussion protocol already. He’s good to go for Week 9.