Understanding the NFL's Injury Report

(per Dr. Bramel - Footballguys OG)

"The injury report released by the NFL is [made up of] two reports. The first is the Practice Participation report, which lists which injured players practiced and their participation level. It also includes players who rested or missed practice for non-injury-related reasons. The second is the Game Status Report, which gives the probability a player will play, i.e., Questionable, Doubtful, Out. The Practice Participation Report is released every day of the week (Monday through Saturday). The Game Status Report is released with the Friday participation report (Wednesday for Thursday games, Saturday for Monday games). In this feature, I'll include the Game Status Listing and my expectations of their likelihood of playing."

If you are reading this article on Saturday, make sure to come back on Sunday morning as more updates trickle in within the next 24 hours.

Current Status on High-Impact Injured Players

Gameday Decision

• WR Mike Evans
• WR Adam Thielen 
• WR Jalen Coker 
• RB D'Andre Swift 
• WR Keenan Allen
• TE Noah Fant
• WR Ladd McConkey
• WR Rashod Bateman

Trending Doubtful (Likely Inactive)

• RB Zamir White 
• RB Alexander Mattison
• WR Brandin Cooks

Trending Probable (Expected to Play)

• WR Malik Nabers 
• RB Jonathon Brooks
• WR Tyler Lockett

Ruled Out

• QB Brock Purdy (shoulder)
• TE Jake Ferguson (concussion)
• WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring)
• RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle) 
• Tyjae Spears (concussion)
• RB Miles Sanders (ankle – placed on IR)
• WR Josh Reynolds (finger)
• TE Josh Oliver (ankle)

* Key: Player, Team | Injury | Game Status Listing | Playing Expectation