Here are the most significant NFL injuries in Week 7:
Joe Thomas, LT, Cleveland Browns: One of the most impressive streaks in NFL history is over. After sustaining a left arm injury during the third quarter against Tennessee, Joe Thomas missed a play, snapping a run of 10,363 consecutive snaps. The team quickly announced that Thomas would miss the remainder of the game with a triceps injury. After the game, Thomas confirmed that he’ll undergo further testing to determine when he’ll return.
Carson Palmer, QB, Arizona Cardinals: During the second quarter, Palmer took a big hit on a play on which he threw an interception. The Cardinals’ medical staff examined him on the sideline before he headed back to the locker room, and Drew Stanton took over for Arizona on the next offensive series. Palmer was initially declared questionable to return with an arm injury but was later downgraded to out.
Following the game, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians indicated the Palmer has a broken arm, and after undergoing surgery he is expected to miss eight weeks.
Mike Wallace, WR, Baltimore Ravens: Questionable to play in Sunday’s game because of a back injury, Wallace lost control of the ball and lost his helmet after a vicious hit from Andrew Sendejo and remained down on the field. He was helped off the field, then went to the locker room to be examined for a concussion. Later in the first half, Wallace was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
The injury left Baltimore with three healthy (and unproven) receivers: Michael Campanaro, Chris Moore and Griff Whalen.
Jay Cutler, QB, Miami Dolphins: After taking a hard hit and landing on his left side in the third quarter, Cutler retreated to the locker room with Dolphins medical staff and was replaced by Matt Moore. The team subsequently indicated that Cutler was questionable to return because of a chest injury, however he did not return. Following the game, Dolphins coach Adam Gase commented that Cutler will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury.
Dan Bailey, K, Dallas Cowboys: Bailey was ruled out for the game due to a groin injury midway through the second quarter. With Bailey sidelined, Cowboys defensive back Jeff Heath subbed in for kickoff duties.
Kevin Minter, LB, Cincinnati Bengals: Minter injured his right arm during the second quarter, and Bengals medical staff examined him on the sideline before heading back to the locker room for further evaluation. He was subsequently declared out for the remainder of the game with an elbow injury.
C.J. Prosise, RB, Seattle Seahawks: An ankle injury sidelined Prosise during the first quarter, and he was deemed questionable to return.
Delanie Walker, TE, Tennessee Titans: Walker’s right foot/ankle got caught up on a reception during overtime. As he hobbled to the bench, he was clearly avoiding putting any weight on the right foot, and he remained out for the duration of the game. In his post-game remarks, Titans coach Mike Mularkey indicated that Walker suffered an ankle sprain.
Malik Hooker, S, Indianapolis Colts: Hooker, who has three interceptions this season, was injured while trying to make a tackle on a 50-yard completion to Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns. Hooker grabbed his right knee while on the ground before getting up and limping off to the sideline and then to the locker room. Early in the second half, the Colts indicated that Hooker was out for the duration of the game.
John Sullivan, C, Los Angeles Rams: With the Rams driving in the second half, Sullivan had to be helped off the field with what appeared to be a left knee injury. He was declared questionable to return.
Laremy Tunsil, OT, Miami Dolphins: A third-quarter knee injury sent Tunsil to the sidelines, and he was designated as questionable to return, but did not.
E.J. Gaines, CB, Buffalo Bills: Gaines was ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury in the third quarter. Gaines missed Buffalo’s last game in Cincinnati in Week 5 with a groin injury. He was replaced Sunday by Shareece Wright.
Roy Robertson-Harris, DL, Chicago Bears: A hamstring injury sidelined Robertson-Harris in the second quarter, and the team deemed him questionable to return.
Richie Incognito, OG, Buffalo Bills: Incognito left the field with trainers during the second quarter, limping slightly. He was replaced by rookie tackle Dion Dawkins at left guard. Ryan Groy then replaced Dawkins later in the drive before Incognito himself returned later in the second quarter.
Rashaan Melvin, CB, Indianapolis Colts: Melvin was removed from the game during the first half and was quickly ruled out for the duration of the contest because of a concussion.
Karlos Dansby, LB, Arizona Cardinals: Dansby injured his hand in the first half of the game against the Rams and was declared questionable to return. He returned later in the second quarter.
Ryan Kalil, C, Carolina Panthers: A neck injury sidelined the veteran Kalil during the first half against the Bears, and the Panthers declared him questionable to return. After the game, Kalil confirmed that he re-aggravated a previous neck injury that had sidelined him for five weeks.
Brandon Shell, OT, New York Jets: Shell sustained a neck injury during the first quarter of Sunday’s game and was deemed doubtful to return. Brent Qvale replaced him at right tackle.
Cam Robinson, OT, Jacksonville Jaguars: Left tackle Cam Robinson sustained an ankle injury in the first quarter and was deemed questionable to return. Josh Wells took Robinson’s spot in the lineup. Early in the second half, the Jags downgraded Robinson to out.
Leonard Fournette, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars: Fournette will not play against the Colts because of an ankle injury he suffered in the Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The rookie did not practice all week, but he said Thursday that he believed he would be able to play. Chris Ivory gets the start in his stead, and T.J. Yeldon has been activated for the first time this season.
Thursday
David Amerson, CB, Oakland Raiders: Amerson sustained a foot injury during Thursday night’s win against the Chiefs and was replaced by Sean Smith. Amerson has also dealt with a concussion this season.