NFL Week 3 Injury Report: Updates on Jayden Daniels, D'Andre Swift, Plus More
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This past weekend, the injuries racked back up. They are unpredictable, must must be managed for ultimate success in fantasy football. To manage effectively, you must know what is going on, and I will aim to keep you up to date. Justin Fields it out this week, as is JJ McCarthy. A list of others also face questionable statuses. Here is the Week 3 Injury Report, which will stay up-to-date all week/weekend long.
QUARTERBACKS
Justin Fields
He will be OUT Week 3 with a concussion. The team is optimistic that we will be back in Week 4. Stock drop to Garrett Wilson.
JJ McCarthy
He will be OUT on Sunday with an ankle injury. The Vikings will play back-to-back games in Europe starting next week. McCarthy now listed to return in Week 7.Check here for Vikings stock updates.
JJ McCarthy (ankle) expected to return in Week 7, per @tracywolfson.
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) September 21, 2025
Jayden Daniels
Battling a knee injury, Daniels will be OUT Sunday. Marcus Mariota is a very viable fantasy pickup.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has not been spotted at practice today, signaling that it is unlikely he will be recovered from his knee sprain in time to start Sunday’s game vs. the Raiders.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 19, 2025
Marcus Mariota is in line to start vs his former team. pic.twitter.com/JWYaBfHF27
Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy expects to be inactive for Sunday's game versus the Cardials. He could have played as a backup, but they have opted to take caution.
RUNNING BACKS
D'Andre Swift
Swift (Hamstring) will be active today. Kyle Monangai could finally see a slight increase in workload.
Aaron Jones
Initially, it was thought that Aaron Jones would just be out for 1-2 weeks. Under further medical analysis, he was placed on the IR, leaving him to be out through Week 6. Massive stock boost to Jordan Mason.
Zach Charbonnet
Charbonnet is OUT on Sunday (foot). Stock skyrockets for Kenneth Walker.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
He is battling an illness and will workout pregame to determine his game status. Optimism leans towards him being active, but stay very closely tuned to this matter.
Jayden Reed
After Thursday Night Football, Reed was listed out 6-8 weeks with a collarbone fracture. Further news came out today that they went in to cleanup his Jones Fracture as well, which now lists him out indefinitely. We have no clarity on his timeframe, for now, but it will be awhile. Place him on your IR for now. Stock boost to the entire Packers receiving core.
Jauan Jennings
Jennings is still unconfirmed as to his status later today. Jennings did end up playing in Week 2 as he played very well, going for 5 Catches, 89 Yards and a Touchdown. Jennings will be OUT today. Great boost to Ricky Pearsall and his volume.
Brian Thomas Jr
Liam Coen caught some flack for this injury. Thomas was said to have been dealing with a wrist injury, but was never listed on the Week 2 injury report. I suppose they will go unpenalized, but he does indeed have a wrist injury, keeping him day-to-day. He ultimately practiced a full-go on Wednesday and is probable to play this week.
after stating that Brian Thomas Jr. had a wrist injury going into yesterday’s game, #Jaguars HC Liam Coen gets asked why BTJ wasn’t listed on the injury report pic.twitter.com/9SCGh6PNgo
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) September 15, 2025
Chris Godwin
He is at practice, but do not get too excited. The plan is for Godwin to return in Week 4.
Even though Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) and OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) both were ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Jets, both players have a “strong chance” to make their season debuts next Sunday at home vs. the Eagles, per sources. Both Godwin and Wirfs are expected… pic.twitter.com/pAaqsdNS1j
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 21, 2025
Xavier Worthy
Despite a dislocated shoulder, Worthy does not require immediate surgery. As of Saturday morning, Worthy will be OUT for Sunday Night Football.
Christian Kirk
He is off of the injury report as of Friday afternoon.
Emeka Egbuka
Egbuka returned to practice on Friday, leading to increased optimism that he will play Sunday. He will now be active, but with his snaps being monitored. Stock drops on Egbuka, and I am comfortable benching him.
Ladd McConkey
He is working some soft-tissue arm issues. This is definitely impactful to a receiver. This must be monitored closely. McConkey will be active.
Biceps is an interesting isolated injury for a wide receiver.
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) September 17, 2025
Often not isolated though.
Hopefully there’s no impending “bad” news coming on Ladd McConkey. https://t.co/cdZuq7JYw8
TIGHT ENDS
Tucker Kraft
Kraft went down in Thursday practice with a knee injury. This will be something to keep an eye on, despite optimistic reports. Tests came back clean on Kraft and he will play Sunday.
Tyler Warren
He will be ACTIVE today.
Isaiah Likely
The expectation has been that he could return to play in Week 3. He has remained limited in practice but will remain OUT in Week 3 (MNF).
Evan Engram
A back issue comes with notable concern for a Tight End. With that being said, Engram was ruled OUT earlier Friday evening.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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Thomas Carelli is a sportswriter based on Northern New Jersey. He is a massive New York Jets and Mets fan, but that is not where is sports fandom stops. He loves to watch and play golf, all things football, baseball, and much more. If he can watch it, he will. Thomas graduated from William Paterson University in 2018 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management. He spent 4 years working at a local golf course, volunteered past PGA events, and spent some part-time experience with the New York Jets events team. His passions for sport runs deep and his articles show for it.