Isha Sharma
As the NFL heads into Week 3, injuries are becoming a significant storyline. Several high-profile players are battling ailments, affecting their team’s chances this weekend. Here’s a look at the latest injury updates, with key stars like Jordan Love, Justin Herbert, and Christian McCaffrey in the spotlight.
Quarterbacks: Jordan Love and Justin Herbert Questionable
Jordan Love, the Green Bay Packers’ starting quarterback, remains questionable for Week 3 after spraining his MCL in the final moments of their Week 1 loss.
While he was a limited participant in practice, his status remains uncertain.
Backup QB Malik Willis, who led the team to a Week 2 win, will step in if Love can’t suit up.
Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles
Chargers are also listed as questionable. He suffered a leg injury in their Week 2 victory over the Carolina Panthers but managed to return to the game.
X-rays came back negative, and Herbert was limited in practice.
His participation on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers will depend on how he feels after a pre-game test of his injured ankle.
Running Backs and Wide Receivers Facing Extended Absences
The San Francisco 49ers were dealt a massive blow with star running back Christian McCaffrey landing on injured reserve due to Achilles tendinitis.
He is expected to miss at least six weeks, leaving Jordan Mason to step up in his absence.
Kansas City Chiefs’ running back Isiah Pacheco is also on injured reserve after fracturing his fibula.
The Chiefs signed Kareem Hunt to bolster their running back depth.
Wide receiver troubles continue for the Los Angeles Rams, as both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua are sidelined with injuries.
Kupp is dealing with an ankle injury, while Nacua re-aggravated a PCL strain from Week 1.
This severely impacts the Rams’ offensive potency, forcing the team to rely on its depth chart to fill the gaps.
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