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Woods (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Woods was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 8 loss to the Colts. The 30-year-old has been an integral part of the Titans' defense, recording 34 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defended, with one interception, over the team's first eight contests. Now that he's set to miss his first game of the season in Week 9, Quandre Diggs is likely to start at free safety.

Key (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Key was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to a quadriceps injury sustained in Tennessee's Week 5 win over the Cardinals, so it's no surprise that he'll remain sidelined Sunday. Expect Jihad Ward to continue operating as one of the Titans' top outside linebackers until Key returns from injury.

Kamara (ankle) is officially questionable for Sunday's game at the Rams, but Saints coach Kellen Moore said Friday that the running back is trending in the right direction, WWLAM's Jeff Nowak reports.

Moore said the same of WR Rashid Shaheed (hip) and CB Alontae Taylor (shoulder), with all three getting 'questionable' designations after limited practice participation this week. Any setbacks for Kamara would lead to more work for Devin Neal, who is alo listed with an ankle injury but seemingly on track to play.

Simmons (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The 2019 first-round pick from Mississippi State is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury sustained in the Week 7 loss to the Patriots. While Simmons remains sidelined Sunday, expect C.J. Ravenell to have an expanded role on Tennessee's defensive line.

Coach Andy Reid said Friday that Pacheco (knee) is unlikely to play Sunday at Buffalo, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Pacheco took a hit to the side of his right knee late during Monday's 28-7 win against the Commanders and was diagnosed with an MCL sprain afterward. He proceeded to miss all three practices during Week 9 prep and now is poised to be ruled out ahead of Sunday's game. With Pacheco set to be sidelined, Kareem Hunt is poised to be the Chiefs' primary backfield option this weekend, while Brashard Smith and potentially Elijah Mitchell also will be on hand for RB reps.

Moton (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Moton upgraded from from a DNP on Wednesday to limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, so it appears he's trending toward playing in Sunday's contest. However, if the 31-year-old is sidelined for the second time this season, Yosh Nijman is expected to start at right tackle.

Mays (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

The 26-year-old sustained an ankle injury in the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Bills and was unable to practice all week. He's now set to miss his first game of the season, with Austin Corbett likely stepping in as the Panthers' top center in Week 9.

Umanmielen (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

The 2025 third-round pick from Ole Miss didn't practice all week due to an ankle injury, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Expect Thomas Incoom and Trevis Gipson to operate as the Panthers' top reserve edge rushers while Umanmielen is out in Week 9.

Ridley (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Ridley, who as of Thursday hadn't practiced since being forced out of Week 6 action after just six snaps, thus is slated to miss his third straight game, and with the Titans on bye Week 10, his next chance to play won't arrive until Sunday, Nov. 16 against the Texans. In Ridley's continued absence, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor and Van Jefferson -- who each logged eight targets Week 8 -- once again will lead Tennessee's WR corps this weekend.

With Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Johnson is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Week 9 action, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com.

For now, TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings are the only healthy running backs on New England's active roster, but Johnson, Jonathan Ward and Rushawn Baker are all candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad Saturday. If Johnson ends up getting the call versus Atlanta, he'd be in line to share backup work with Jennings, with Henderson slated to be the Patriots' lead back this weekend.