David Chao, MD
2 min read • October 20, 2023
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Injury: Hamstring
Game Status: Will play
Impact: DNP, LP, LP with a hamstring injury - will play through but unlikely to be effective - unclear when he picked up the injury but lingering concern heading into the matchup
Week 7 Opponent: Miami Dolphins
Injury: Hamstring
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: LP all week with hamstring issue but should play through - had bye week to rest nagging injury and should be closer to full go against Broncos
Week 7 Opponent: Denver Broncos
Injury: Groin
Game Status Will play:
Impact: LP all week with a groin issue - will play through but may not be as effective after the catch
Week 7 Opponent: Miami Dolphins
Injury: Ribs
Game Status: Ruled out
Impact: Ruled out for W7 after not practicing all week - suffered rib cartilage injury after landing on ball on a run in the second quarter of Week 6 - likely out multiple weeks as rib injuries linger - Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds will be in the mix for snaps this week
Week 7 Opponent: Baltimore Ravens
Injury: Neck
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: LP all week with neck injury and listed as questionable - not cleared for contact but can clear on Saturday and play in W7 - Pro Football Docs expect he will be active against the Commanders
Week 7 Opponent: Washington Commanders
Injury: Hip/Ribs
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: DNP, DNP, LP and questionable with rib and hip injuries - hip pointer injuries get more sore with time, thus Metcalf may miss this divisional matchup - he can opt for a pain-numbing injection for the hip, but hips are often tough to inject properly
Week 7 Opponent: Arizona Cardinals
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Injury: Hamstring
Game Status: Will play
Impact: LP all week and expected to play in Week 7 - likely to have a bigger role in the run game with David Montgomery out but will be at risk of reaggravation - missed last 2 games with hamstring strain he suffered in practice on Oct. 6
Week 7 Opponent: Baltimore Ravens
Injury: Right shoulder
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: DNP, LP, FP and listed as questionable for W7 - will be team's decision to play him or PJ Walker based on what they saw from Watson's throws in practice - our panel of docs lean towards Watson starting - missed three weeks with rotator cuff contusion he suffered in W3
Week 7 Opponent: Indianapolis Colts
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Injury: hamstring
Game Status: Will play
Impact: LP, LP, DNP with a hamstring injury - will play through but tough to be effective - could mean more targets for Jaxon Smith-Njigba - https://sicscore.com/nfl/players/tyler-lockett
Week 7 Opponent: Arizona Cardinals
Injury: Right high ankle sprain
Game Status: Will play
Impact: Mid-September right high ankle sprain should be almost behind him at this point - will play through effectively
Week 7 Opponent: Washington Commanders
Injury: Calf
Game Status: Will play
Impact: LP, LP, FP with lingering calf issue - played through in W6 with limited effectiveness after the catch
Week 7 Opponent: Buffalo Bills
Injury: Thigh
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: DNP, LP, LP and questionable with a thigh issue - by video, appeared to be a thigh contusion and not a concerning injury for his availability this week - should play through with moderate effectiveness but may cede more snaps to Jerome Ford
Week 7 Opponent: Indianapolis Colts
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Injury: Right ankle
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: DNP, DNP, LP with right ankle sprain - by video, appeared minor as he was rolled up on while blocking in the third quarter of W6 - decent chance to play through effectively
Week 7 Opponent: Buffalo Bills
Injury: Right shoulder
Game Status: Will play
Impact: Still dealing with right shoulder AC joint injury but can opt for pain-numbing injections to play through
Week 7 Opponent: Chicago Bears
Injury: Right ankle
Game Status: Off injury report
Impact: Off the injury report with his minor right ankle injury - shouldn't be an issue this week
Week 7 Opponent: Buffalo Bills
Injury: Concussion
Game Status: Ruled out
Impact: Ruled out for W7 - second straight week he's missed with concussion
Week 7 Opponent: Las Vegas Raiders
Injury: Hamstring
Game Status: Out
Impact: Reaggravated previous hamstring strain in Thursday's practice - now expected to miss multiple weeks and could land on IR
Week 7 Opponent: Los Angeles Rams
Written by David Chao, MD
