Sun Oct 27 10:40:00 UTC 2024: ## NFL Injury Report: Week 8 Updates and Key Players in Doubt

**[City, State] -** The NFL’s Week 8 matchups are approaching, and several key players are facing injury concerns. Here’s a breakdown of the latest news from Friday’s final practice reports:

**Cincinnati Bengals:** Tee Higgins (quad) is a surprise addition to the injury report and his status for Sunday’s game is uncertain.

**Miami Dolphins:** Tua Tagovailoa has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to start against the Cardinals.

**Washington Commanders:** Jayden Daniels’ (ankle) status is up in the air, with Marcus Mariota set to start if he cannot play.

**Dallas Cowboys:** Micah Parsons (groin) will miss this week’s game.

**Other Notable Injuries:**

* **Philadelphia Eagles:** Lane Johnson (knee) placed on injured reserve.
* **Baltimore Ravens:** Gus Edwards (knee) and Tyler Linderbaum (ankle) are game-time decisions.
* **Tennessee Titans:** Malik Willis (hamstring) is questionable, while newly acquired quarterback Joshua Dobbs is ruled out.
* **Indianapolis Colts:** Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is expected to play.
* **Green Bay Packers:** Josh Myers (knee) will miss Sunday’s game.
* **Jacksonville Jaguars:** Travis Etienne (foot) is a game-time decision.
* **New York Jets:** Alijah Vera-Tucker (elbow) is ruled out.
* **New England Patriots:** Mac Jones (ankle) is questionable.
* **Tampa Bay Buccaneers:** Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) are both out.
* **Los Angeles Chargers:** Khalil Mack (illness) is a game-time decision.
* **Seattle Seahawks:** DK Metcalf (knee) is questionable.
* **Carolina Panthers:** Bryce Young (ankle) is expected to start, but top receivers DJ Chark (ankle) and Adam Thielen (ankle) are out.
* **Kansas City Chiefs:** Kadarius Toney (hamstring) is out.
* **Chicago Bears:** Jaquan Brisker (concussion) and Eddie Jackson (illness) are out.
* **San Francisco 49ers:** George Kittle (knee) is questionable.
* **Pittsburgh Steelers:** Najee Harris (rest) is expected to play.

These are just some of the key injury updates heading into Week 8. Keep checking for more news as teams finalize their injury reports and game-day decisions.

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