The NFL is often a war of attrition, and that continued to be the case on Sunday, with several big names suffering injuries during Week 10. With that in mind, here’s a rundown of the latest updates on key players who are banged up. and whether they will be available to adapt in the future:
- TE Dalton Kincaid (knee): The second-year veteran briefly left against the Indianapolis Colts before attempting to resume play with a knee brace, only to exit again. He later told reporters that he doesn’t know the extent of the injury, but that he “didn’t feel good” after returning to the field. The Bills are also battling injuries to starting wide receivers Amari Cooper and Keon Coleman.
- CB Darius Slay (ankle): The veteran cover man left briefly against the Dallas Cowboys, only to exit a second time after spraining his ankle on a deflected pass. He has suffered several injuries this year, and Isaiah Rodgers frequently appears in relief. Rodgers would be in line to start opposite rookie standout Quinyon Mitchell, should Slay be unavailable for Thursday’s Week 11 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
- OT Tristan Wirfs (knee): The All-Pro left tackle was diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament on Monday, according to NFL Media, after leaving the Week 10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He is expected to miss several weeks, but should return to the lineup before the end of the 2024 season. Either way, it’s a blow to Tampa Bay’s already injury-plagued offense as the Buccaneers look to stay alive in the NFC South.
