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The 30-second version
- NFLChargers list tight end David Njoku, guard Kayode Awosika and linebacker Denzel Perryman as doubtful for Sunday against Houston.
- NFLTexans rule out safety Reed Blankenship and RB David Montgomery for Sunday at the Chargers.
- NFLSeahawks guard Quenton Nelson will miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury.
The 5-minute version
Record2–5
2nd in the AFC South
Next · Sun, Nov 8
4:05 PM ET
Sun, Nov 8 at Chargers
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Chargers list tight end David Njoku, guard Kayode Awosika and linebacker Denzel Perryman as doubtful for Sunday against Houston.
According to SB Nation's report of the Chargers' injury report, rookie wideout Brenen Thompson is also doubtful, while special-teamer Deane Leonard and safety Kendall Williamson are out. Bolts From The Blue wrote that Awosika, who has not played since Week Two, looks poised to return and would face Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter. Njoku and Perryman each logged limited practices this week.
Source: Bolts From The Blue
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Texans rule out safety Reed Blankenship and RB David Montgomery for Sunday at the Chargers.
Montgomery (groin) has not practiced since his Week 5 injury and will miss a third straight game, with Woody Marks now the workhorse back, according to ProFootballTalk. Blankenship (hand/concussion) will miss a second straight game and has not cleared concussion protocol after hand surgery. M.J. Stewart will again start opposite Calen Bullock.
Source: ProFootballTalk
Chargers host the 2-5 Texans Sunday at 4:05 PM ET, with tight end David Njoku and guard Kayode Awosika nearing returns.
Bolts From The Blue says Njoku has had limited practices after his activation window opened, and Awosika, the starting left guard before a fibula injury, also took part in limited practices. The preview notes Houston has intercepted Justin Herbert five times in recent meetings. The Chargers are coming off a 9-24 loss at the Rams.
Source: Bolts From The Blue
Around the NFL
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Seahawks guard Quenton Nelson will miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury.
Nelson, acquired from the Colts on Oct. 27 for a 2027 third-round and 2028 fifth-round pick, has played one game for Seattle. Coach Mike Macdonald said he is week-to-week and will not go on injured reserve. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Nelson will have surgery to clean out cartilage in his knee.
Sources: NY Post Sports · Yahoo Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN
Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement from the reserve list remains stalled after a Friday meeting with the 49ers.
Aiyuk, his agent Drew Rosenhaus and the 49ers met Friday without resolving the situation, and Rosenhaus said the matter is to be continued. ProFootballTalk reports Aiyuk arguably owes the 49ers upwards of $13 million, and the NFL has not yet reinstated him. Aiyuk told ESPN he is back to 100% and looking to get reinstated, and Kyle Shanahan said he couldn't care less about the meeting.
Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Niners Nation
Ravens acquire QB Jacoby Brissett from Cardinals, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to Arizona.
Arizona receives a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick, and the trade is finalized after Arizona restructured Brissett's deal. SB Nation reports Baltimore will owe Brissett $2.4 million, while Revenge of the Birds, a fan blog, reports the Cardinals covered $2.7 million to move him after he requested a trade. To make room, Baltimore waived quarterback Austin Reed.
Sources: CBS Sports · Revenge of the Birds
Trevor Lawrence leads Jaguars past short-handed Ravens 33-10 in Baltimore.
According to ESPN, Jacksonville never trailed in the win. Joe Fagnano started at quarterback for Baltimore.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports
Giants RB Cam Skattebo is doubtful for Sunday's game at Philadelphia with a hamstring injury; WR Malik Nabers is full go.
Skattebo missed a fourth straight practice, and Devin Singletary would be New York's primary back if he cannot play. Skattebo leads the Giants with 98 carries for 418 yards. Nabers, who missed Thursday's practice with a knee issue, has no injury designation after returning to full participation. WR Charlie Jones is questionable with a hand injury, according to Big Blue View. For Philadelphia, Saquon Barkley is listed with an injury designation but is expected to play, and DeVonta Smith is out.
Sources: ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Big Blue View
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