NFL injury report for Week 3: Updates on Caleb Williams, Puka Nacua, Sam Darnold, Nick Bosa, and more — SkimNews
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- Puka Nacua (hip/groin) is doubtful for the Rams' Sunday night game against the Broncos
- Nick Bosa will miss "a few weeks" after pulling his calf during Thursday's practice; coach Kyle Shanahan discussed a possible injured-reserve stint but said he doesn't expect Bosa out for a significant portion of time
- Jaxson Dart underwent surgery Friday on a season-ending knee injury sustained Monday night against the Rams, with a 4-6 month recovery timeline
- Sam Darnold returns for the Seahawks' first game since sustaining a glute injury in the early portions of Seattle's Week 1 win over the Patriots
- Jayden Daniels (left elbow) is OUT for the Commanders, replaced by Marcus Mariota, who has thrown 15 touchdowns against seven interceptions at a 64.1% completion rate since joining Washington in 2024
- Nico Collins (hamstring) is OUT again for the Texans; they managed just six points without him last week, with Dalton Schultz (140 yards) the only player to top 37 receiving yards
- Trey Lance was a late addition to the Chargers' injury report with a groin injury; they may promote DJ Uiagalelei from the practice squad if Lance cannot play
Why it matters: Week 3 pivots on several of these reports: the Commanders get a proven backup in Mariota (15 TDs vs. 7 INTs in Washington) for an injured Daniels, while the 49ers must absorb a multi-week Bosa absence that could weaken their pass rush, and the Rams face Denver without their leading receiver in Nacua.
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