<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=282pH8_0vnzeiEu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=282pH8_0vnzeiEu00" width="1000" height="666" ><figcaption>Quarterback Justin Herbert during a game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Joe Sargent / Getty Images</figcaption></figure>We’re officially through three weeks of the NFL season and the injuries continue to pile up. <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/chargers-qb-justin-herbert-leaves-loss-vs-steelers-early-ankle-injury-rcna172160">Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert</a> left Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers with a high-ankle sprain, Packers signal-caller <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/packers-jordan-love-injury-rcna170029">Jordan Love missed more time</a> with a knee injury, and San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey remains <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/49ers-christian-mccaffrey-placed-injured-reserve-rcna171175">on injured reserve</a> with Achilles tendonitis.Here’s a list of the most significant players dealing with injuries and their latest status ahead of Week 4.<h2>Quarterbacks </h2>Jordan Love, Green Bay PackersStatus: Active vs. VikingsJordan Love is active and expected to play in his first game since Week 1, likely with a brace on the left knee he sprained.Justin Herbert, Los Angeles ChargersStatus: Expected to start vs. ChiefsJustin Herbert is expected to play through a high-ankle sprain against the Kansas City Chiefs. Herbert also tried to play through the injury against the Steelers before he was removed from the game.Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins Status: Out, placed on injured reserve<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/dolphins-qb-tua-tagovailoa-leaves-game-bills-concussion-rcna170965">Tagovailoa sustained at least the third concussion</a> of his career in Week 2’s 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. On Sept. 17, Miami placed him on the <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/dolphins-placing-qb-tua-tagovailoa-injured-reserve-reports-rcna171551">injured reserve list</a>, and he will be out until at least Week 8 vs. the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 27.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=39BAs9_0vnzeiEu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=39BAs9_0vnzeiEu00" width="860" height="484" >Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh SteelersStatus: Out vs. ColtsWilson has yet to play this season because of a calf injury. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Wilson will begin Week 4 prep as a limited practice participant Wednesday, and the Steelers are preparing for Justin Fields to make a fourth consecutive start at quarterback Sunday versus the Colts, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Anthony Richardson, Indianpolis ColtsStatus: Out vs. SteelersRichardson was ruled out for the rest of Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh after appearing to injure his hip in the first quarter.<h2>Running backs</h2>Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ersStatus: Out, placed on injured reserveMcCaffrey, arguably the biggest offensive threat in the NFL, was placed on injured reserve with an Achilles injury and is expected to miss at least six weeks. Backup running back Jordan Mason has stepped up in his absence, averaging 4.8 yards a carry with 324 yards and two scores in three weeks.Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City ChiefsStatus: Out, placed on injured reserveMany thought this was Pacheco’s season to break out, but sadly he’s likely to miss at least six weeks with a fractured fibula. With backup Clyde Edwards-Helaire also injured, the Chiefs signed Kareem Hunt to their practice squad. Carson Steele will be the primary back for Week 4 vs. Los Angeles.Joe Mixon, Houston TexansStatus: Questionable vs. JaguarsMixon suffered an ankle injury midway through the Texans’ 19-13 win against the Chicago Bears in Week 2, but it appears he avoided any long-term injury. He missed Week 3 and was not spotted at practice on Wednesday.Kenneth Walker III, Seattle SeahawksStatus: Will play vs. LionsWalker is no longer on the injury report after he missed Week 2 and Week 3.Austin Ekeler, Washington CommandersStatus: Out vs. CardinalsEkeler looked to be on the way to a big performance against Cincinnati on Monday — 35 yards rushing and a score — but suffered a concussion in the first half. He was ruled out by Washington on Wednesday.Najee Harris, Pittsburgh SteelersStatus: Active vs. IndianapolisHarris had a right-arm injury in Week 3 but Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says it's not a concern against the Colts. “Naj will be ready to rock and roll,” Tomlin told reporters this week.<h2>Wide receivers</h2>A.J. Brown, Philadelphia EaglesStatus: Inactive vs. BuccaneersBrown is out again. He missed Weeks 2 and 3 with a hamstring injury he sustained at practice.Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ersStatus: Expected to play vs. PatriotsSamuel strained his calf late in San Francisco’s Week 2 loss to the Vikings but he reportedly will play Sunday.Keenan Allen, Chicago BearsStatus: Expected to play vs. RamsAllen was inactive in both Week 2 and Week 3 with a heel injury. Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles RamsStatus: Out vs. BearsThe veteran wideout, who started the season with 18 receptions and 147 yards, is out with an ankle injury. He will not be good to go against Chicago on Sunday. It’s horrible news for Los Angeles, which already lost star receiver Puka Nacua. Speaking of that…Puka Nacua, Los Angeles RamsStatus: Out, placed on injured reserveNacua could be out until Week 9 with a posterior cruciate ligament strain he reaggravated in Week 1. A breakout star in his first year — he broke a 63-year record for the most receiving yards for a rookie in NFL history last season — Nacua joins his teammate Cupp on the sidelines, greatly depleting Los Angeles’ offensive potential.Jordan Addison, Minnesota VikingsStatus: Active vs. PackersAddison is dealing with an ankle injury that has sidelined him all but one game this season, but he will play Sunday.Adam Thielen, Carolina PanthersStatus: Out, placed on injured reserveThe Panthers’ veteran wideout was placed on injured reserve after injuring his hamstring in Week 3 against the Saints. It’s a big blow to a Carolina offense coming off a shocking win against Las Vegas.<h2>Tight ends </h2>George Kittle, San Francisco 49ersStatus: Active vs. PatriotsKittle is active and expected to start.David Njoku, Cleveland BrownsStatus: Out vs. RaidersNjoku missed Week 2 and Week 3 with an ankle injury, and he did not practice on Wednesday.Evan Engram, Jacksonville JaguarsStatus: Out vs. TexansEngram suffered a hamstring injury during pregame warmups ahead of Week 3.Sam LaPorta, Detroit LionsStatus: Will play vs. SeahawksDan Campbell said LaPorta — who suffered a low-ankle sprain in last week’s 20-13 win over the Cardinals — will play.</div></body>

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NFL Week 4 injuries: The latest on Justin Herbert, Jorden Love, Joe Mixon and more

We’re officially through three weeks of the NFL season and the injuries continue to pile up. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert left Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers with a high-ankle sprain, Packers signal-caller Jordan Love missed more time with a knee injury, and San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey remains on injured reserve with Achilles tendonitis.

NFL Week 4 injuries: The latest on Justin Herbert, Jorden Love, Joe Mixon and more

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