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NFL Week 8 inactives, injury tracker: Ravens' Lamar Jackson injures hand, ruled out

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The schedule has flipped to November, and everyone has bumps and bruises as Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season continues. But plenty of key players are dealing with more than bumps and bruises, and instead have ailments that will keep them out of action as the midway point of the season nears.

Two of the most notable players already ruled out for Sunday are Patriots. Wide receiver A.J. Brown will miss New England's contest against the Dolphins due to a knee injury, and running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness) is also out. Elsewhere, the Chiefs will be without cornerbacks Mansoor Delane (shoulder) and L'Jarius Sneed (knee - placed on IR), which could provide some chances for Bo Nix to get on track in the passing game in a crucial AFC West meeting.

Other key players ruled out include: Titans WR Carnell Tate, Ravens G Olaivavega Ioane, Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka, Broncos S Talanoa Hufanga and RB RJ Harvey and Eagles WR DeVonta Smith.

The most notable return of the week is Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. The superstar quarterback has missed three straight games with an ankle sprain but is good to go for a crucial showdown against the Bills.

Keep up with the inactives below for every team as the NFL season rolls along.

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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ruled OUT

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was quickly downgraded from questionable to out with a right thumb injury.

On his first play back, after missing three games with an ankle injury, Jackson injured his thumb on his throwing hand and immediately went to the locker room for further evaluation. His arm was being held awkwardly as he headed to the locker room.

Tyler Huntley, who has played in place of Jackson while he recovered from his previous injury, is in at QB against the Bills.

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Chiefs DL Peter Woods is questionable to return

Chiefs DL Peter Woods is questionable to return with a neck injury.

 
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Lions LB Jimmy Rolder questionable to return

Lions linebacker LB Jimmy Rolder is questionable to return with a hamstring injury.

 
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Chiefs inactives

CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was questionable and is active. The offense will get wide receiver Rashee Rice back, who hasn't played since Week 4 due to a hamstring injury.

 
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James Cook headed to medical tent, returns to bench

Bills running back James Cook is headed to the medical tent with an apparent neck injury. He was able to walk off on his own. He is now on the team bench.

 
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Ravens QB Joe Fagnano dealing with injury

Ravens emergency QB Joe Fagnano is being tended to, with ice on his right ankle. If he cannot finish the game, running back Justice Hill would come in at QB, since starter Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley are both out. 

 
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Patriots inactives

The Patriots offense took another major hit this week when  WR A.J. Brown was on the injury report with a knee and ankle injury. He was ruled out ahead of the game along with RB TreVeyon Henderson (illness).  LB Christian Elliss (chest) and CB Carlton Davis III (neck) were both questionable.

 
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Broncos inactives

WR Jaylen Waddle (chest) was questionable and is active.

 
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Vikings S Theo Jackson questionable to return

Vikings S Theo Jackson (quad) is questionable to return.

 
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Dolphins inactives

G/T Kadyn Proctor (concussion) was Miami's only player ruled out ahead of their divisional matchup. CB Julius Brents (neck/concussion) and CB Reese Taylor (quad) were both questionable.

 
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Cardinals WR Kendrick Bourne ruled out

Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has been ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Cowboys, according to the broadcast. Before going down with the injury, he had one reception for 29 yards.

 
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Lions injury updates

EDGE DJ Wonnum and RB Brian Branch have both been downgraded to out with a concussion.

 
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Chargers inactives

S Derwin James (hamstring) was ruled out ahead of the game. CB Donte Jackson (hamstring) and Rodney Shelley (hamstring) were both questionable.

 
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Rams inactives

LS Joe Cardona (ankle) was doubtful and is out. CB Trent McDuffie (groin) was questionable and is active.

 
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Tyler Huntley sidelined, Ravens turn to emergency third quarterback

Ravens QB Tyler Huntley is dealing with an ankle injury and with starter Lamar Jackson out, the Ravens are turning to their emergency third quarterback Joe Fagnano. Huntley is officially questionable to return.

Running back Justice Hill would be next up to play QB if Fagnano goes down with an injury.

 
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Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love questionable to return

Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is questionable to return with an ankle injury.

 
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Bills WR Joshua Palmer ruled out

Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (hamstring) has been downgraded from doubtful to out. He has four receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns so far this season.

 
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Ravens QB Tyler Huntley being evaluated

Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley is being looked at by the medical staff. This comes shortly after starting QB Lamar Jackson, who was making his return after missing three games with an ankle injury, was ruled out with a right thumb injury. If Huntley is sidelined, the team would have to go to their emergency third quarterback, who is Joe Fagnano.

 
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Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown heads to locker room

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown went to the locker room with a head injury. He is being evaluated for a concussion. He had two receptions for 11 yards before going down.

 
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Deshaun Watson update

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (head) has returned to the game after a visit to the medical tent following a hard hit. 

 
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Raiders CB Darien Porter is questionable

Raiders cornerback Darien Porter is questionable to return vs. Jets with a groin injury.

 
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Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson is questionable to return

Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson is questionable to return vs. Cardinals with an ankle injury.

 
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Jaguars S Eric Murray is questionable to return

Jaguars safety Eric Murray is questionable to return with an elbow injury.

 
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Deshaun Watson in the medical tent

Browns QB Deshaun Watson is in the medical tent and Shedeur Sanders is currently in as his replacement. Watson appeared to hit his head hard on the field after taking a hit from Jaquan Brisker. 

Here's a look at the play right before Watson went to the sideline:

 
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Key active players

Some notable active players this week include:

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor
Titans WR Calvin Ridley
Cowboys WR George Pickens
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson
Bills WR DJ Moore
Bills TE Dalton Kincaid
Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers

 
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Ravens inactives

The biggest news out of Baltimore is the return of quarterback Lamar Jackson, who missed the last three games with an ankle injury.

RB Adam Randall (neck) and CB T.J. Tampa Jr. (knee) were both designated to return to practice from IR and were both questionable.

 
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Buccaneers inactives

RB Kenny Gainwell and OT Luke Goedeke were the two questionable players for the Bucs this week. 

 
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Bengals inactives

The Bengals had a short injury report this week, with just two players given game designations. S Kyle Dugger (quad) was ruled out and LB Joe Giles-Harris (calf) was questionable and is active. 

 
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Cowboys inactives

WR George Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) was questionable and was limited all week. He is officially active. 

Here is a look at Dallas' inactives:

WR KaVontae Turpin
CB Shavon Revel
LB Dee Winters
LB Tyrus Wheat
OL Drew Shelton
TE Luke Schoonmaker.  

 
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Steelers inactives

WR Ben Skowronek (calf) hasn't played since Week 5 and was questionable heading into their divisional matchup. His return will have to wait, as he is inactive again.

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