The 49ers have received injury updates on QB Brock Purdy and WR Ricky Pearsall ahead of their Week 8 clash vs. the Texans.

Quarterback Brock Purdy remains limited by a toe injury and could miss his fourth straight game for the San Francisco 49ers.

The Buccaneers will once again be without running back Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) and wide receiver Chris Godwin (fibula) for their Week 8 game against the Saints, coach Todd Bowles said in his Wednesday press conference. Tampa Bay has a bye in Week 9, which played a factor in the decision.

The San Francisco 49ers were dealt another significant injury blow after Sunday's victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

The Washington Commanders will be without quarterback Jayden Daniels for Monday night's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Multiple reports state that Daniels is dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain after he suffered the injury early in the second half of their Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

When the NFL instituted the “dynamic” kickoff last season, the goals were to reduce injuries, and to see most kickoffs returned. The first year of the new rule accomplished only the first of those objectives: Injuries were down, but less than one-third of kickoffs were returned.

The San Francisco 49ers may not get their starting quarterback back in Week 8 and may have lost two more starters to multi-week injuries.

Huff will miss a game or two, while quarterback Brock Purdy is "a reach" to return from his toe injury in Week 8.

As usual, injuries are a major storyline heading into Week 7's NFL games. Some of the league's biggest stars have missed time already this season and even more players are either