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Williams completed 25 of 38 passes for 285 yards and an interception in Sunday's 30-16 loss to the Ravens. He added 24 rushing yards on three carries.

The second-year quarterback was able to move the ball early, but Williams' inability to get the ball into the end zone eventually cost the Bears after their first two drives ended in field goals. It's the second straight game in which he's failed to produce a TD, and both came against what were statistically poor defenses in New Orleans and Baltimore. Williams will try to get back on track against another vulnerable unit in Week 9 as Chicago faces a Cincinnati defense that just squandered a late lead and handed Justin Fields and the Jets their first win of the season.

Head coach Dave Canales said Christensen is feared to have sustained a season-ending Achilles injury during the Panthers' 40-9 loss to the Bills on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Christensen was carted off the field during the second half of Sunday's game, and further tests seem to have revealed that the fifth-year pro will miss the rest of the season due to a ruptured Achilles. The severity of the injury could also impact his availability for the start of the 2026 season. In Christensen's absence, Jake Curhan is a candidate to start at right guard for the rest of 2025.

Fitzpatrick (finger) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Fitzpatrick exited the game halfway through the fourth quarter after sustaining an injury to his finger during an attempted punch-out. With the earlier injury to Ashtyn Davis, the Dolphins now have no healthy active safeties. They will likely have to turn to depth defensive backs Kendall Sheffield, Dante Trader and Ethan Bonner.

Cisco (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Cisco is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game after sustaining a shoulder injury. Isaiah Oliver and Tony Adams are the top candidates to see additional snaps at safety if Cisco is unable to return.

Jenkins (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against New England.

Jenkins was deemed out with about 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Prior to his exit, he recorded four tackles (two solo). Jenkins has worked in a rotational role throughout the campaign, topping out at a 40 percent defensive snap share Week 7 against Miami.

Barkley suffered a groin injury during Sunday's game against the Giants.

Barkley pulled up at the end of a 28-yard run near the end of the third quarter, after which he visited the sideline tent before the Eagles disclosed the nature of his injury. If he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 8 with 14 carries for 150 yards and one touchdown and four catches (on five targets) for 24 yards and another TD. Tank Bigsby took over most of the RB duties following Barkley's departure.

Brown (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Brown went to the blue medical tent to be evaluated for a knee injury, but he may be held out the rest of the way given that the Bills hold a commanding lead in the fourth quarter. If he's unable to return, then LaBryan Ray and Bobby Brown would be in line for more snaps at defensive end.

Duck (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Duck was carted off the field after sustaining a knee injury in the fourth quarter. The starting cornerback had already missed the Dolphins' last six games due to an ankle injury, making his second start of the year Sunday. Miami will look to backups Kendall Sheffield and Ethan Bonner to help at cornerback.

Okuayinonu is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Houston due to an ankle injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Okuayinonu was injured on a C.J. Stroud scramble early in the fourth quarter. He had to be carted off the field, so it wouldn't be surprising if he's unable to return to the game. Okuayinonu's injury is another blow to a San Francisco defensive line that is already without a bevy of players, including Nick Bosa (knee), Bryce Huff (hamstring) and Yetur Gross-Matos (knee/hamstring).

Christensen was carted off the field due to an ankle injury and is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Bills, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Christensen was unable to put weight on his leg and was carted off the field during the second half of Sunday's game. Jake Curhan will likely take over at right guard the rest of the way.