NFL Week 3 injury report: Packers offensive line in trouble; Michael Penix Jr. set to take over Falcons QB job

Key Points:

• Injuries are mounting early in the NFL season, with quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Jaxson Dart all expected to miss Week 3, potentially forcing six teams to start multiple QBs by the third game.
• Key wide receivers Zay Flowers, Nico Collins, and Alec Pierce are sidelined with hamstring and ankle injuries, with Pierce placed on injured reserve; other notable IR placements include Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks and Saints LT Kelvin Banks Jr.
• Thursday Night Football matchup injury updates: Falcons DE Samson Ebukam is out, while QB Michael Penix Jr. is set to start; Packers face multiple absences on the offensive line and defensive front, with several players questionable.
• Several teams reported significant practice absences and limitations midweek, including the Chargers, Bills, Seahawks, Commanders, Chiefs, Dolphins, Jets, Lions, Panthers, Browns, Bengals, Steelers, Titans, Giants, Patriots, Jaguars, Texans, Colts, 49ers, Vikings, Buccaneers, Raiders, Saints, Ravens, Cowboys, Rams, and Broncos.
• Veteran players and starters are frequently listed as limited or out due to various injuries, highlighting the growing impact of health issues on team rosters and potentially affecting game outcomes in Week 3.