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NFL Week 8 final injury report: Dak Prescott, Austin Ekeler questionable; Baker Mayfield to start vs. Steelers

30 October، 2021

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We’re nearing the midway point in the 2021 NFL regular season, and seemingly every NFL team is dealing with at least one significant injury entering Week 8. Among those teams is the Cleveland Browns, who are hoping to have at least a few of their marquee players back for Sunday’s home game against the Steelers.

The Dallas Cowboys have decided to list Dak Prescott as questionable against the Minnesota Vikings after the starting quarterback was limited in practice Friday with a calf injury. Prescott is expected to be a game-time decision Sunday.

The defending champion Buccaneers have also had their share of notable injuries that includes tight end Rob Gronkowski, receiver Antonio Brown, cornerback Richard Sherman and pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul. The Cowboys made headlines this week when quarterback Dak Prescott’s practice workload was limited during to his calf injury.

Here’s a rundown of each NFL team injury report for Week 8. Included in each report is an analysis on the players who may or may not suit up on Sunday.

All odds are courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.

Bengals: RB Chris Evans (ankle) OUT; WR Auden Tate (thigh) QUESTIONABLE
Jets: RB Tevin Coleman (hamstring), DL Bryce Huff (back), QB Zach Wilson (knee), Trevon Wesco (knee) OUT; WR Corey Davis (hip) DOUBTFUL; S Ashtyn Davis (shoulder), TE Tyler Kroft (back), DL Shaq Lawson (wrist), LB C.J. Mosley (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE

The Bengals did receive good news as it relates to the statuses of center Trey Hopkins, guard Jackson Carman and defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Each player is expected to play after being a full participant during Friday’s practice.

With Wilson out, Mike White will start under center for the Jets. White went 20 of 34 for 202 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in relief of Wilson during last week’s loss to the Patriots.