Week 7 of the NFL season has several players battling injuries entering the weekend slate.
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to face a four-week recovery following surgery to repair a fractured right finger he suffered against the Chicago Bears. Backup Taylor Heinicke will take over the Commanders’ offense while Wentz is out. Heinicke isn’t a stranger to stepping into the starting role, as he played 16 games for the Commanders last season.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson suffered a hamstring injury during the Monday night loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He is already dealing with a partial muscle tear near his right shoulder suffered in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Denver has Wilson listed as day-to-day and he was limited in practice Thursday.
The Dallas Cowboys will see quarterback Dak Prescott return this week against the Detroit Lions. He said Thursday his right thumb “feels good,” a positive sign for Dallas. Backup Cooper Rush played well in Prescott’s absence, leading the Cowboys to a 4-1 record in that span.
Here are more Week 7 injury updates from our NFL Nation reporters:
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Injury: Left foot
Bateman, who has been sidelined the past two games, is questionable after being limited all week in practice. He was not running at full strength. Asked if he would play Sunday, Bateman said it was coach John Harbaugh’s decision and added, “I honestly can’t wait to hear what he says either.” Bateman ranks second in the NFL with a 22-yard per-catch average.
Injury: Knee
Andrews is set to play after sitting out two practices this week. He returned Friday with limited participation and he left no doubt about his availability. “My body feels good,” Andrews said. “I’m ready to go.” Andrews has never been sidelined by an injury in his five-year career.
Injury: Knee
Dobbins is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery next week and miss four to six weeks,
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