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NFL player injuries during Week 3

Overview

NFL teams are navigating significant roster challenges due to injuries during Week 3 of the season.

The Chicago Bears are managing a quarterback shortage as Caleb Williams deals with a hamstring injury. Veteran Case Keenum is expected to lead the offense in Williams’ absence during the matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Other teams are also facing depth issues. The Minnesota Vikings are dealing with a backfield crisis following a knee injury to running back Aaron Jones and the prior placement of Jordan Mason on injured reserve. Meanwhile, the New York Giants are preparing for life without Jaxson Dart, who is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season due to injury, leaving Jameis Winston to take a key role.

Entities

Chicago Bears · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Case Keenum · Caleb Williams · Minnesota Vikings

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    NFL Week 3: Quarterback injuries impact Bears and Giants

    NFL Week 3 highlights include the Chicago Bears facing the Eagles with Case Keenum potentially starting, and the New York Giants hosting the Titans following season-ending injury news for Jaxson Dart.

  2. [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Bears and Vikings face roster shortages due to key injuries

    Key injuries to Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and Vikings RB Aaron Jones are forcing both teams to rely on depth players heading into Week 3 of the NFL season.

Sources

allchgo.com · chicitysports.com · heavy.com · justblogbaby.com · kstp.com · minnesotasportsfan.com · newsday.com · nypost.com · rotoballer.com · si.com · sportsmockery.com · windycitygridiron.com