NFL Week 3 inactives, injury tracker: Puka Nacua inactive for Rams on 'SNF'

All the latest injury news and inactives for Week 3

Week 3 of the NFL season is here, and we already have some injuries that will affect Sunday's slate of games.

Heading into the weekend, we already know that players like Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (out for the season after knee surgery), Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring), Broncos running back Jonah Coleman (ankle, on short-term IR), Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) and more will not play for their respective teams. Here were the final injury reports for every team playing Sunday.

The Steelers got some good news on two players Sunday morning. WR Michael Pittman, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a foot injury, is expected to play vs. the Bengals, and running back Jaylen Warren (shoulder) is expected to play, according to ESPN.

Zay Flowers, on the other hand, will be a game-time decision for the Ravens as they face the Cowboys in Brazil.

Brian Burns was a surprise active for the Giants, as he barely practiced all week with an ankle injury. 

Some notable inactives for the 1 p.m. slate include: 

• Jets WR Adonai Mitchell (finger)
• Giants RB Devin Singletary
• Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. (NIR-- conditioning/back/contract)
• Panthers WR Xavier Legette (knee)

Keep it locked to this live blog throughout Sunday morning as we update you with game statuses for each of these players and more.

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[Sep 27, 2026 at 7:19 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Vikings tight end Josh Oliver has been ruled out with an arm injury.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 7:15 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb in his throwing hand and will have an MRI, head coach Todd Bowles said. Mayfield went down and appeared to be in significant pain, holding his right hand/wrist area.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 6:57 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Wide receiver Puka Nacua was doubtful with a hip injury and is once again out, after missing last week's game as well. Nacua did not practice all this week.

Here's a look at their inactives: 

WR Puka Nacua 
FS Kam Kinchens
WR CJ Daniels 
WR Tutu Atwell 
QB Ty Simpson
S Maximus Pulley 
OL Bill Murray 
Ty Simpson is the emergency third QB

[Sep 27, 2026 at 6:55 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Running back Jonah Coleman (ankle) was ruled out ahead of the game and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) was questionable and is inactive.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 6:53 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. went into the medical tent and later went into the locker room. He was later ruled questionable to return.

He was dealing with a hamstring this week. 

[Sep 27, 2026 at 6:39 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Vikings cornerback Charles Demmings has been downgraded from questionable to out with a hamstring injury.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 6:12 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Vikings cornerback Charles Demmings is questionable to return with a hamstring injury.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 6:11 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

The 49ers can't seem to catch a break when it comes to injuries. Left tackle Trent Williams was taken to the locker room with a stinger. 

[Sep 27, 2026 at 6:08 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is questionable to return with a hand injury. He had one reception for nine yards before going down with the injury.

UPDATE: Andrews has returned to the game

[Sep 27, 2026 at 5:36 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

49ers star wide receiver Mike Evans was carted to the locker room after taking a big hit against the Cardinals in the first quarter. The type of injury and extent of the injury is not yet known. Evans was questionable with a hip injury heading into the matchup.

The 49ers are already dealing with a significant number of injuries.

UPDATE: Mike Evans was ruled out with a rib injury

[Sep 27, 2026 at 5:17 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

The injuries continue for the 49ers. Defensive tackle Deommodore Lenoir is being evaluated for a concussion. The Niners can't afford to lose another DL, with Nick Bosa inactive and expected to be out for multiple games.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 4:44 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is questionable to return with an ankle injury. He went into the blue medical tent in the first quarter and later headed to the locker room. Before going down with the injury, he had two receptions for 32 yards.

UPDATE: Jefferson has been ruled out

[Sep 27, 2026 at 4:32 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is questionable to return with a knee injury. He dealt with a knee injury this offseason.

UPDATE: McMillan is downgraded to out.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:40 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker has been downgraded to out with a quad injury. He had two receptions for 18 yards against the Browns before going down.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:33 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jets running back Breece Hall has been ruled out with a thigh injury. He had 13 carries for 32 yards before going down with the injury.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:32 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Giants linebacker Brian Burns was questionable ahead of today's game and was active, but now is down and appears to be in pain. Burns headed to the locker room and is questionable to return.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:29 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

The Cowboys are facing off against the Ravens in Rio this week, with the game broadcasted on CBS. Their inactives this week are:

#0 DeMarvion Overshown (LB) 
#2 Cobie Durant (CB) 
#24 Malik Hooker (S) 
#31 Emari Demercado (RB) 
#65 Ajani Cornelius (G)
#80 Camden Brown (WR)

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:22 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Commanders running back Rachaad White is questionable to return with a shoulder injury.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:17 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Wide receiver Zay Flowers was questionable with a hamstring injury and is officially active today. Though he is active, his time on the field may still be limited as he deals with the injury.

Tackle Ronnie Stanley was ruled out with a toe injury ahead of the game.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:16 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Martin Emerson Jr. was questionable with a shoulder injury and is inactive.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:16 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Tight end Brock Bowers is active and expected to make his season debut. Quarterback Aidan O'Connell was questionable for personal reasons and is once again incactive.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:15 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (groin) and LB Josiah Trotter (shoulder) were the only two Bucs given injury designations this week and were both ruled out ahead of the game.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:14 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Bills cornerback Christian Benford is questionable to return with a toe injury.

UPDATE: Benford was downgraded to out

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:12 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

It's more bad news for the Dolphins run game, as Ollie Gordon II heads to the locker room. The Dolphins reported that he is cramping and is questionable to return. De'Von Achane was downgraded to out with a knee injury and Jaylen Wright was ruled out ahead of the game.

UPDATE: Gordon has returned to the game

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:07 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

The Vikings only had two game designations this week. Center Nick Samac (knee) and punter Brett Thorson (hamstring) were both ruled out ahead of their matchup against the Buccaneers.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 3:01 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

The 49ers are dealing with a laundry list of injuries this season, with a slew of players on IR. Defensive linemane Nick Bosa was ruled out ahead of the game with a calf injury that is expected to sideline him for multiple weeks. Due to the limited number of spots on injured reserve, Bosa is likely not headed to IR.

Wide receiver Mike Evans was questionable with a hip injury and is active.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 2:58 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Defensive lineman Roy Lopez was questionable with a groin injury and cornerback Max Melton was questionable with a toe injury and both are active today against the 49ers.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 2:50 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Dolphins running back De'Von Achen has been downgraded to out with a knee injury. Before going down with the injury he had three carries for 17 yards. The Dolphins are thin on RBs, with Jaylen Wright ruled out ahead of the game and Ollie Gordon headed to the locker room.

[Sep 27, 2026 at 2:49 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson has been downgraded to out with a concussion. 

[Sep 27, 2026 at 2:42 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is questionable to return with a hamstring injury. The Commanders are up 14-7.