Key NFL Player Inactives for Week 3 Games
An overview of notable player inactives for Week 3 of the NFL season, including quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Justin Fields.
Several NFL teams have announced key player inactives for Week 3 games.
In the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots, the Steelers will be without cornerback Joey Porter Jr., linebacker Alex Highsmith, and safety DeShon Elliott. The Patriots have listed cornerback Christian Gonzalez as inactive.
The Green Bay Packers face the Cleveland Browns without defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr.
The Indianapolis Colts will play the Tennessee Titans, who will be missing defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat.
The Cincinnati Bengals will be without defensive tackle Shemar Stewart in their game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have listed quarterback J.J. McCarthy as inactive.
The Los Angeles Rams will face the Philadelphia Eagles, who will be without running back Will Shipley and quarterback Tanner McKee.
The New York Jets will be without quarterback Justin Fields, who is in concussion protocol following an injury in Week 2. Tyrod Taylor will start in his place against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Jets have also listed safety Tony Adams, defensive end Jermaine Johnson II, defensive tackle Jay Tufele, wide receiver Josh Reynolds, and running back Kene Nwangwu as inactive. The Buccaneers will be without wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs.
The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Washington Commanders, who will be without quarterback Jayden Daniels due to a knee injury sustained in Week 2. Marcus Mariota will start in his place. The Commanders have also listed tight end John Bates and wide receiver Noah Brown as inactive.
In the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, the Falcons will be without cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr., wide receiver Jamal Agnew, and wide receiver Casey Washington.