Wide receiver DeVonta Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles has been ruled out for the team's upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams with a hamstring injury, making it his second missed game of the season. He missed the team's week four matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a concussion.
Smith has 516 receiving yards this season along with a team-leading four touchdowns and 41 receptions.
Bucs' star receiver is back
Meanwhile, Buccaneers star receiver Mike Evans will be returning to play for the first time since injuring his hamstring against the Baltimore Ravens a month ago. Evans has 26 receptions, 335 receiving yards, and six touchdowns on the season.
Injury bug bites 49ers ahead of Packers matchup
Across the country in San Francisco, starting quarterback Brock Purdy will be a no-go for the team's matchup against the Green Bay Packers due to shoulder discomfort. Backup quarterback Brandon Allen will start in place of Purdy for the NFC matchup. Defensive end Nick Bosa has also been ruled out due to an oblique injury.
And while he hasn't been officially ruled out, left tackle Trent Williams missed practice for a third consecutive day. Other players out for the 49ers include wide receiver Jacob Cowing (concussion), defensive tackle Kevin Givens (groin), linebacker Tatum Bethune (knee) and cornerback Charvarius Ward (not injury related - personal).
Commanders without Lattimore again
Newly acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore is out for the second straight week for the Washington Commanders while dealing with a hamstring injury. He has yet to practice with the team.
Lattimore and a 2025 fifth-round pick were traded from the New Orleans Saints to the Commanders at the trade deadline this season in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick, fourth-round pick, and sixth-round pick.
Titans place star cornerback on IR
Tennessee Titans starting cornerback L'Jarius Sneed was officially placed on IR due to a quad injury. The corner is in his first year of a four-year $76.4 million contract that he signed with the Titans this past offseason. He hasn't played since the team's week five loss to division-rival Indianapolis Colts.
Giants' star players are questionable
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (groin) and defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) are both questionable against the Buccaneers. Teammates Micah McFadden (heel) and Darius Muasau (hamstring) are also questionable.
Other NFL injury reports
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isaiah Pacheco will remain out with an ankle injury as will teammate Charles Omenihu (knee). Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders is also out with an ankle injury.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver is out for the team's Week 12 matchup against the Chicago Bears with wrist and ankle injuries. Meanwhile, left guard Ryan Bates (concussion) and safety Elijah Hicks (ankle) are out for the Bears but running back D'Andre Swift (groin), wide receiver Keenan Allen (ankle), and left tackle Kiran Amegadjie (calf) are all questionable.
Titans running back Tyjae Spears (concussion), left tackle Leroy Watson (back), and linebacker Jack Gibbens (ankle), are all out with teammate Sneed for their matchup against the Texans. On the other side for the Texans, left tackle Blake Fisher (concussion) and defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (foot) are both out.
Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (Detroit Lions) is out with a hamstring injury while Colts left tackle Bernhard Raimann (knee) is also out for their matchup.
Miami Dolphins cornerback Kendall Fuller (concussion) and New England Patriots defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (neck) are both out for Sunday's matchup.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) and safety Markquese Bell (shoulder) are both ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Commanders while all-pro right guard Zack Martin is doubtful.
Josh Reynolds (hand) and linebacker Drew Sanders (Achilles) are both out for the Broncos while cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett (shoulder) and Nate Hobbs (ankle) are out for the Raiders, with running backs Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quad) are doubtful.
Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) are out against the 49ers.
Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (ankle) is out against the Seattle Seahawks.
Los Angeles Rams guard KT Leveston (ankle) and cornerback Charles Woods (ankle) are out while right tackle Rob Havenstein is doubtful against the Philadelphia Eagles.