What is an NFL injury report?
An NFL injury report is a weekly list, published by each team before a game, that shows which players are hurt and whether they are expected to play. Teams label players as questionable, doubtful, or out. The report helps fans, reporters and bettors judge who may take the field.
Why it's in the news
Jaylen Waddle left Denver's Week 7 win over the Cardinals with a chest injury after a failed reverse play. Sean Payton publicly called the play call "awful," which drew attention to Waddle's status for the Week 8 game against Kansas City.
- Jaylen Waddle Injury — Waddle hurt in Broncos win; Payton calls reverse play "awful"
Background
The NFL requires teams to file injury reports during the week of each game. The reports list players who missed practice or are limited by a physical problem, and they carry a status for game day. A player listed as questionable may or may not play. A player listed as doubtful is unlikely to play, and a player listed as out will not play. Teams do not always give full details, so the status is often the only public signal.
In the news now, Denver wide receiver Jaylen Waddle left Sunday's 30-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals after a fourth-quarter play with 4:51 left. Denver had called a reverse for him, and quarterback Bo Nix tossed him the ball in the backfield. Waddle could not hold on to the pass, then fell after jumping on the loose ball. The team listed the injury as a chest injury, and he was listed as questionable to return. He did not play again in the game. Head coach Sean Payton criticized the play call in his postgame news conference without being asked about it, and he did not give a detailed update on Waddle's condition. The team has not confirmed a diagnosis or a timeline for his return.
Waddle's status is expected to appear on the injury report as Denver prepares for a Week 8 rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs, who beat Denver in Week 1. The team's Week 8 report and Payton's comments early in the week are the next points to watch. The reports for other teams named in searches, including the 49ers, Seahawks, Ravens, Steelers and Lions, follow the same weekly format, but this page does not contain their current listings.
Sources
- NBC SportsSean Payton: Reverse that led to Jaylen Waddle injury was an "awful" play call
- Yahoo SportsBroncos’ Waddle, Allen exit game vs. Cardinals
- Sports IllustratedIs Jaylen Waddle Playing Today? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Broncos vs. Cardinals in NFL Week 7)
- dknetwork.draftkings.comWhat happened to Jaylen Waddle? Live injury updates for Broncos vs. Cardinals on Sunday 10/25/26
- footballnationusa.comJaylen Waddle Injury: Broncos Week 8 Fantasy Impact
- sports.yahoo.comJaylen Waddle injury update as Broncos WR leaves game vs Cardinals - Yahoo Sports