Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts out; Caleb Williams questionable — SkimNews
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- Lamar Jackson will miss his second straight game for the Ravens with an ankle injury, thrusting backup Tyler Huntley into the starting role for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Browns.
- Jalen Hurts is OUT due to a blood clot in his calf, meaning Tanner McKee starts under center for the Eagles, who also lost RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) ahead of hosting the Panthers.
- Caleb Williams is questionable to return from a hamstring injury after being a full participant in practice all week, telling reporters Thursday he "does not know if I'm playing yet."
- A.J. Brown is officially questionable and eligible to come off injured reserve after suffering a high ankle sprain in the season opener; the Patriots also get top CB Christian Gonzalez back from a shoulder injury.
- Breece Hall is out again with a quad injury, leaving Braelon Allen to handle the bulk of the Jets' carries in their matchup against the Patriots on Sunday.
- Michael Penix Jr. got the green light to play for the Falcons despite a rib injury, while RB David Montgomery (groin) was ruled out for the Texans' London game against the Jaguars, opening the door for rookie Woody Marks to start.
Why it matters: Two of the league's most dynamic quarterbacks — a two-time MVP and a Super Bowl starter — are sidelined in the same week, while Huntley and McKee, quarterbacks with limited starting experience, run offenses built around elite QB play. The Eagles' situation is especially precarious: losing Hurts and Saquon Barkley in the same week, plus Will Shipley (foot), leaves Philadelphia with one of the thinnest offensive depth charts in football entering a game against a Panthers team desperate for a win.
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