San Francisco is buzzing with anticipation as tight end George Kittle plans to return to the field in Week 7 when the 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons. Kittle, who has been sidelined for the last five games due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 1, is expected to give a big boost to the San Francisco offense. The team has also been without quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall during this period.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams are facing concerns regarding their wide receiver Puka Nacua, who missed practice for the second consecutive day due to an ankle injury. The Rams are set to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in London this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET. With a bye week coming up in Week 8, there’s a chance Nacua might sit out this week to allow for extra healing time.
On the other hand, CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys is looking to make his comeback this week after missing three games with a high ankle sprain. Lamb practiced in a limited capacity earlier this week and expressed a desire to contribute without restrictions against the Washington Commanders.
In Washington, the Commanders are dealing with their own injury issues. Their top wide receiver, Terry McLaurin, missed practice as he continues to recover from a quad injury, having not played in the last three games. The Commanders are gearing up for their clash with the Cowboys this Sunday.
The Cincinnati Bengals are preparing for their Thursday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers without star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, who is reportedly dealing with a back injury. This comes as the Bengals are looking to break a four-game losing streak.
In other injury news, Wilson of the New York Jets is likely out for a couple of weeks due to a hyperextended knee, leaving the struggling Jets (0-6) without their star player as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 7.
The Indianapolis Colts placed quarterback Anthony Richardson on injured reserve after suffering an orbital fracture from a training mishap. He will miss at least four games but is expected to return later in the season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are also managing injuries as running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin are not expected to play in their upcoming match against the Detroit Lions. Despite these setbacks, there’s optimism that wide receiver Mike Evans may return to practice this week.
Finally, the Philadelphia Eagles lost veteran pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith, who announced his retirement via social media after just five games into the season. This decision leaves the Eagles needing to fill a critical spot on their defense.
As Week 7 approaches, the NFL landscape continues to shift with injury updates and player movements that keep fans on their toes. Stay tuned for more developments as the action unfolds.
