Injuries Continue to Plague NFL Teams at Halfway Mark of 2023 Season
With the 2023 NFL season at its halfway mark, injuries continue to plague teams across the league. Week 10 will see several teams battling notable injuries as they head into their upcoming matchups.
The New York Giants have been forced to use their third quarterback, while the New York Jets are dealing with various issues on the offensive line, in addition to injuries for wide receivers Christian Watson and Drake London.
As the league prepares for “Thursday Night Football,” teams such as the Panthers, Bears, Colts, Patriots, Browns, Ravens, Bengals, Texans, Saints, Vikings, Titans, Buccaneers, 49ers, Jaguars, Packers, Steelers, Falcons, Cardinals, Chargers, Lions, Football Team, and Seahawks are all dealing with various injuries.
Standouts from the list include Panthers EDGE Brian Burns out with a concussion and elbow injury, Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson missing practice due to reliability concerns, and Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase being sidelined with a back injury.
Nevertheless, teams such as the Saints and Giants have expressed relative optimism heading into Week 10. The Giants will have running back Saquon Barkley ready for action, while the Saints have reported that offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk had a rest day but will still be available for Sunday’s game.
Looking ahead to Thursday’s injury reports and the initial injury reports for Sunday’s games, teams will continue to monitor the status of players dealing with injuries as the season progresses. With playoff contention hanging in the balance, staying healthy will be crucial to success for these teams moving forward.