Injury updates for NFL stars ahead of Week 3 games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

As Week 3 of the NFL season approaches, several key players are dealing with injuries. Sam Darnold is set to return for the Seattle Seahawks, while Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is not expected to play due to a hamstring injury. Running back Rico Dowdle of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been ruled out, and tight end Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders is also a situation to monitor after limited practice this week. Other notable injuries include Zay Flowers, who remains questionable for the Baltimore Ravens, and DJ Moore from the Buffalo Bills, who is a game-time decision due to a shoulder injury.
- •Darnold returns as starting QB for Seattle Seahawks.
- •Caleb Williams out for Chicago Bears with hamstring injury.
- •Rico Dowdle ruled out for Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3.
- •Zay Flowers is questionable but practiced on Friday with Baltimore Ravens.
- •DJ Moore is a game-time decision for Buffalo Bills due to a shoulder injury.
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