De'Von Achane, Jaycee Horn and others injured in NFL Week 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:42 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season saw several key injuries among prominent players. De’Von Achane of the Miami Dolphins suffered a torn ACL during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, ending his season. Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn sustained a significant quad injury and is out indefinitely. Leo Chenal of the Washington Commanders was carted off with a neck fracture and also ruled out for the season after successful surgery. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated his thumb, sidelining him for about three weeks, while the San Francisco 49ers encountered further injuries to Mike Evans, Trent Williams, and Dre Greenlaw. Additionally, Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson avoided a serious injury to his ankle.
- •De'Von Achane suffers a torn ACL, ending his season.
- •Jaycee Horn diagnosed with a significant quad injury, timeline unclear.
- •Leo Chenal ruled out for the season after neck surgery.
- •Baker Mayfield expected to miss three weeks with a dislocated thumb.
- •Mike Evans and other 49ers players exited due to injuries.
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Week 3 injury roundup: De'Von Achane, Jaycee Horn and more
"Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season saw a few star players suffer serious injuries. Some of these injuries are even unfortunately season-ending. Let’s take a look at the notable players who suffered an injury this week. De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins De’Von Achane was one of the few weapons the Miami Dolphins had on offense this year. Achane was expected […] The post NFL Week 3 injury roundup: De'Von Achane, Jaycee Horn and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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