8:52 p.m.: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was sacked seven times Sunday and required X-Rays on his throwing hand following a loss to the Minnesota Vikings, according to Rotoworld.
6:00 p.m.: Multiple outlets now are reporting that Foster’s season is done.
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4:26 p.m.: There’s an update on Foster, and it’s indeed very bad.
Texans confirmed RB Arian Foster hurt his Achilles. Doctors believe it is torn. Horrible.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2015
4:10 p.m.: Houston Texans running back Arian Foster had to be carted off the field after his leg gave out in a non-contact injury against the Miami Dolphins. There’s no word on the extent of the injury, but it’s generally a bad prognosis if a player can’t leave the field without help.
3:53 p.m.: Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown exited their game against the St. Louis Rams with a right shoulder injury, meaning it’s time for Johnny Manziel to end the fourth quarter.
The extent of McCown’s injury is unknown for now.
2:58 p.m.: Melvin Gordon will play for the Chargers after all.
For #Chargers, Antonio Gates is inactive. And RB Melvin Gordon (ankle) is active. Curious to see his snaps. Team planned to hold him out
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2015
11:40 a.m.: St. Louis Rams reporter Myles Simmons reported that running back Tre Mason is inactive, meaning Todd Gurley will be doing most of the work.
11:38 a.m.: It turns out K.C. actually will be without its top wideout. Jeremy Maclin reportedly passed concussion protocol, but he’s still experiencing symptoms.
Despite coach Andy Reid saying all signs were a go for #Chiefs WR Jeremy Maclin, he?s out today with symptoms from the concussion.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2015
10:40 a.m. Ben Roethlisberger will be inactive for the fourth consecutive game, per Steelers public relations spokesman Burt Lauten.
#Steelers HC Mike Tomlin just told Stacey Dales on pregame taped interview w/ CBS Sports that L. Jones will start & Ben will be inactive.
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) October 25, 2015
10:27 a.m.: New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell is being activated off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and it looks like he’ll get his fair share of reps Sunday.
Depending on his conditioning, Patriots newly-activated WR Brandon LaFell should play at least half the plays today.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2015
10:09 a.m.: The latest on Roethlisberger’s situation, from NFL Media’s Albert Breer:
Steelers still mulling whether to have Ben Roethlisberger dress and back Landry Jones up, or just go with Tyler Murphy. Inactives in 80 min.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 25, 2015
9:43 a.m.: Ben Roethlisberger’s status still is up in the air, but Ed Werder is reporting that the Steelers will start Landry Jones at quarterback:
Have just confirmed the expected: Landry Jones will make 1st #NFL start for #Steelers. TBD: whether Ben Roethlisberger or Tyler Murphy No 2
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) October 25, 2015
9:15 a.m.: The Kansas City Chiefs should have the services of their top wide receiver, according to ESPN’s Ed Werder:
#Chiefs expect to have WR Jeremy Maclin. He passed concussion protocol and practiced Fri and Sat with team. More rec, yds than rest WR total
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) October 25, 2015
8:55 a.m.: It appears the San Diego Chargers are being cautious with rookie running back Melvin Gordon:
On #Chargers RB Melvin Gordon: While his ankle injury is minor, I?m now hearing SD is likely to hold him out to help him get 100% healthy
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2015
8:51 a.m.: Adrian Peterson was downgraded to questionable Saturday with an illness, but NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports the Minnesota Vikings running back will be “good to go” Sunday.
8:47 a.m.: If you’re waiting for an injury update about Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, you might have to wait a little longer:
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin is waiting until the last possible minute to determine whether Ben Roethlisberger will play today vs. KC, per source
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2015
Roethlisberger has missed Pittsburgh’s last three contests with a sprained MCL.
8:40 a.m.: Bad news for the New England Patriots ahead of their showdown with the New York Jets comes via ESPN’s Adam Schefter:
Patriots RB Dion Lewis does not expect to play vs Jets due to abdomen injury, though team wants to test him one more time before final call.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2015
Versatile running back Dion Lewis was listed as questionable on New England’s injury report, but this development still is a bit of a surprise.
8:35 a.m. ET: Week 7’s Sunday features a full slate of NFL action, and it’ll be a busy day on the injury front, too.
The Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars get us started early with a 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff from London. A few big names won’t be suiting up for that one, as quarterback Tyrod Taylor, running back Karlos Williams and wide receivers Sammy Watkins and Percy Harvin all are inactive for Buffalo. On the other side, Jaguars offensive stars T.J. Yeldon, Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns are active.
There will be plenty of other news to monitor throughout the day, including the status of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who hopes to return to action this week.
Keep it on NESN.com for the latest updates throughout the day.
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