The Jaguars will be without their most prolific scoring receiver this weekend.
According to the team, Allen Hurns (concussion) will not play against the Titans this weekend in a thrilling edition of the Mike Mularkey Bowl. Hurns was briefly hospitalized with the head injury after a narrow loss to the Chargers last week.
Hurns deserves a rest. Despite a series of nagging injuries from head to toe, he's put up seven touchdowns, almost 50 catches and 758 receiving yards. After being plucked from the undrafted masses by general manager Dave Caldwell, he's become a favorite target for Blake Bortles.
Running back Toby Gerhart (groin) and linebacker Dan Skuta (groin) are also out.
The news likely means what we all expected: More camera time for tight end Julius Thomas, who is slowly becoming another one of Bortles' favorite wide receivers. Over the last two weeks, Thomas has been targeted 18 times, catching 14 balls for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
Here are some other injury updates from Friday we are tracking:
- New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (concussion) is out for Sunday's interstate battle against the New York Giants, meaning football fans will be deprived of an epic matchup between him and Odell Beckham.
Cornerback Marcus Williams (knee) is doubtful and linebacker Calvin Pace (abdomen) is questionable to suit up for the Jets.
- Two defensive players have already been ruled out by the Carolina Panthers in their NFC South clash against the New Orleans Saints: defensive end Mario Addison (ankle) and cornerback Charles Tillman (knee).
- The Buffalo Bills will be without a big piece of their rushing attack this weekend, as the team ruled out running back Karlos Williams (shoulder) for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.
- Tailback Ryan Mathews (concussion) will not be on the field Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles go up against the New England Patriots.
Quarterback Sam Bradford (shoulder) is listed as probable.
- Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
- Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins is listed as questionable (illness) against Philly, but he said he was ready to play. He has missed the last four games with the illness.
Rob Gronkowski (knee) is out, while wideout Danny Amendola (knee) is questionable. Linebacker Dont'a Hightower (knee) is also questionable.
- Tight end Tony Moeaki (hamstring) is out for the Atlanta Falcons in Tampa. Kicker Matt Bryant (quad) has already been ruled out for the contest.
Wideout Leonard Hankerson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve, while Atlanta activated Devin Hester to the 53-man roster.
- The Browns are in trouble. Four players will miss Cleveland's rivalry game against the Bengals on Sunday with concussions: Joe Haden and Justin Gilbert in the secondary, and wideouts Andrew Hawkins and Taylor Gabriel.
- Buccaneers defensive lineman Gerald McCoy (hand) was limited at practice on Friday and is doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Falcons. He injured his left hand in last week's loss to the Colts. Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (shoulder) is questionable.
- The Bengals will likely be without the NFL's receiving touchdown leader on Sunday, as tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) is doubtful to play against the Browns.
Defensive backs Leon Hall (back) and Adam Jones (foot) are both questionable for Cincinnati.
- Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson (foot) was ruled out for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.
- Ben Roethlisberger (concussion) is probable for Sunday but might be without one of his favorite targets, as Steelers tight end Heath Miller (rib) is questionable to play against the Colts.
- 49ers coach Jim Tomsula announced that running back Carlos Hyde (foot) and tight end Garrett Celek (ankle) are both out this weekend, and will not travel to Chicago.
- Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph will be out Sunday against the Seahawks. Linebacker Anthony Barr (hand/groin) and safety Harrison Smith (knee) were both limited in practice, and each player is listed as questionable to play versus Seattle.
- Ravens tight end Maxx Williams has been ruled out with a concussion. Tackle Eugene Monroe (shoulder) is doubtful.
- Redskins linebacker Perry Riley Jr. is out three to six weeks with a foot injury, the team announced.
- Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (back) was ruled doubtful after not practicing all week. Case Keenum (concussion) is questionable to play Sunday, but will not start at quarterback. Kicker Greg Zuerlein is doubftul to play with a right hip injury.
