NFL Injury Report | Fantasy Football Week 8, 2026
Key Week 8 injuries force roster adjustments; several top performers miss games, opening opportunities for backups
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Key Week 8 injuries force roster adjustments; several top performers miss games, opening opportunities for backups
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The Titans have ruled out wide receiver Carnell Tate (shoulder), running back Tyjae Spears (knee), and punter Tommy Townsend (left knee) for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Tate leads the team in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Veteran Thomas Morstead will handle punting duties. Cornerback Jaylon Jones is questionable, while defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, linebacker Dorian Mausi, and wide receiver Calvin Ridley are also questionable
The Titans ruled out rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate (shoulder) for Sunday's game against the Bengals
The Titans practiced without four players Wednesday. The absences included defensive tackle John Franklin-Myers (groin) and rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate (shoulder). Both are new additions to the injury report. Tate had five catches for 69 yards in the loss to the Browns. He visited the sideline medical tent in the fourth quarter but missed only one play before returning. Running back Tyjae Spears (knee) and punter Tommy Townsend (left knee) were also out of practice. This marks the third week for Spears to be on the report. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hip) was limited, the second consecutive week he’s been on the report. Linebacker Dorian Muausi (foot) was a full participant. He is in his 21-day return-to-practice window
Drops: Tyjae Spears
Tony Pollard's performance solidifies his status as the Titans' primary rushing option
Tony Pollard's workload is increasing, making him a reliable RB option in Week 7
Several Titans players are questionable for Sunday's game due to injuries
Adds: Tyjae Spears. Drops: Brian Thomas
Adds: Tyjae Spears. Drops: Nick Folk
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Texans win first game of the season, defeating Titans 26-3 behind Will Anderson Jr.'s performance
The Texans and Titans are a combined 0-8. They are playing like it. The teams combined for five field goals, with Houston taking a 12-3 lead into the locker room at halftime. Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked field goals of 45, 35, 26 and 53 yards as the Texans went 0-for-2 in the red zone. Titans kicker Joey Slye had a 30-yard field goal after Tennessee stalled in the red zone. Cam Ward threw an interception and Tyjae Spears lost a fumble, giving Houston short fields. The Texans’ scoring drives covered 49, 18, 34 and 34 yards. Ward was 8-of-17 for 62 yards, and Tony Pollard has seven carries for 32 yards. The Texans outgained the Titans 192 to 91 yards, with C.J. Stroud going 16-of-20 for 161 yards. Nico Collins has three catches for 45 yards. Houston is again struggling to run the ball, with 31 rushing yards
Titans update injury report
Titans' RBs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears return to practice
Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears return to practice for the Titans after missing a session
Robert Saleh comments on Derrick Henry's aura and the challenge he poses for the Titans
Pollard (foot) and Spears (ankle) did not practice for the Titans on Wednesday, but coach Robert Saleh is not overly concerned about their availability for Sunday's game
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