Week 9 NFL Sunday Morning Tweet Storm Recap

Every Sunday morning, the NFL’s national reporters unload injury news and other tidbits to inform our gambling decisions. Here are some of the top news items and what they mean.

PLAYERS RULED OUT

Players out for Sunday include Will Fuller, Bradley Roby, Cam Newton, Delanie Walker, Jurrell Casey, Case Keenum, Vernon Davis, Chris Thompson, TY Hilton, Nigel Bradham, Jason Peters, Damarious Randall, Ja’Wuan James, Jeff Heuerman, Tra Carson, CJ Mosley, OJ Howard, Josh Gordon.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2019

The only moderate surprise is Hilton, though he was actually ruled out a couple of days ago. The midweek calf injury he suffered will keep him out for several weeks.

Tra Carson, Detroit’s surprise Week 8 starter at running back, went on IR Saturday with a hamstring injury.

Josh Gordon, who the Seahawks claimed off waivers, will not make his debut this week. He could appear in next week’s Monday night showdown with San Francisco or possibly after Seattle’s bye the following week.

DAVANTE ADAMS (GB) COULD BE READY TO RETURN

The #Packers head into Sunday with optimism that star WR Davante Adams (toe) can return to the field, sources say. They’ll likely put him through a workout to test it, but they are planning as if Adams will be back for the first time since Sept. 26.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 3, 2019

Adams is looking to avoid missing his fifth straight game. As Rapoport notes, Adams will have to test his injured toe in warmups to make sure he’s ready. The opposing Chargers allow the sixth-fewest passing yards per game and Adams may draw shadow coverage from former Packer Casey Hayward.

PHILADELPHIA EXPECTS RETURN OF DESEAN JACKSON, MILES SANDERS AND DARREN SPROLES

Eagles’ WR DeSean Jackson, listed as questionable with an abdomen injury, is expected to play Sunday vs. the Bears, per source. Eagles also get back RB Darren Sproles and Miles Sanders.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2019

Jackson racked up 154 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1. He left Philadelphia’s second game without a catch and we haven’t seen him since. The return of Carson Wentz’s best deep threat should help the entire offense.

Sanders left Week 8 early with a shoulder injury, but he was already back at practice on Thursday. He’s not listed on the injury report and should be fine.

The veteran Sproles missed three games with a quad issue. If he’s active, he could take touches from Sanders.

JAMES CONNER (PIT) DOUBTFUL

Steelers’ RB James Conner, listed as doubtful for Sunday with a shoulder injury, is not expected to play against the Colts and also is in jeopardy of not playing next week against the Rams, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2019

Conner suffered a shoulder injury while killing the clock in Monday night’s win over the Dolphins. There was some optimism that he wouldn’t miss any time, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. It’s especially troubling that the Steelers are already worried about next week as well.

With Benny Snell also injured, Jaylen Samuels is set to be Pittsburgh’s top running back against Indianapolis. Samuels was solid relieving Conner last year, with his best performance coming in a 17-10 win over New England that saw him pick up 172 yards from scrimmage.

ADAM THIELEN (MIN) EXPECTED TO PLAY

Vikings’ WR Adam Thielen, listed as questionable for Sunday with a hamstring injury, is expected to play against the Chiefs, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2019

Thielen’s hamstring injury kept him out of Minnesota’s Week 8 Thursday night win over the Redskins. He’ll rejoin Stefon Diggs, who is averaging 151 yards over Minnesota’s last three games.

RAVENS EXPECT MARQUISE BROWN AND JIMMY SMITH BACK

#Ravens coach John Harbaugh said earlier this week that WR Hollywood Brown (ankle, thigh) is expected to play vs. the #Patriots and CB Jimmy Smith (knee) would return after a knee injury in Week 1.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 3, 2019

Brown’s ankle injury kept him out for two games, but it appears the bye week was enough for him to get right. Baltimore’s offense will need all hands on deck this week against New England. Lamar Jackson did not have a passing touchdown in Brown’s absence. Baltimore’s remaining receivers (Miles Boykin, Seth Roberts, Chris Moore, Willie Snead) totaled 156 yards. Nearly a third of those yards went to Boykin on one play in Seattle.

Smith will make his first appearance since Baltimore’s huge Week 1 win over Miami. He joins Marlon Humphrey, Marcus Peters and Earl Thomas to give the Ravens a suddenly formidable secondary.

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