Ayomanor comes crashing down in Week 3 loss

Brents clears the NFL’s concussion protocol in time to take the field against the Patriots this week. The Dolphins declared OL Kadyn Proctor, TE Justin Joly, CB Marcellas Dial Jr., CB Jaylin Simpson, OG Christian Haynes, WR Jared Wayne and EDGE Jamree Kromah inactive for Week 8 against the Patriots. Losing Proctor, their starting left guard, is unfortunate.

Parkinson will miss at least one game with a rib injury he sustained last week against the Raiders. His absence could have a big impact on playing time for both Davis Allen — who had two touchdown grabs last week — and Tyler Higbee, the de facto TE1 in the LA offense. Both tight ends are better options against the Chargers with Parkinson sidelined.

The Patriots’ No. 2 perimeter cornerback makes his return from a multi-week neck injury for this divisional showdown. The Patriots declared CB Karon Prunty, S Elliott Davison, CB Channing Canada, QB Behren Morton, RB TreVeyon Henderson and WR A.J. Brown (knee/ankle) inactive for Week 8 against the Dolphins. Prunty and Canada have also missed multiple games, dealing with hamstring injuries. They are the Patriots’ primary backups on the perimeter. Both players practiced in full this week, so their absence is a little surprising.

Emergency QB3 Joe Fagnano will finish this one out after Huntley was ruled out during halftime. The Ravens’ QB2 completed 2-of-4 passes for zero yards in relief of Lamar Jackson, who exited after the first play of the game due to a thumb injury.

Left tackle Garrett Boles and EDGE Zach Allen are also active. All Broncos players who were questionable for Week 8 are active. After a disappointing two months to start the year, Waddle is at the back of the WR3 ranks for Week 8. Inactive for the Broncos are S Talana Hufanga, QB Sam Ehlinger, OL Gavin Ortega, DL Jordan Jackson, DL Tyler Oneydim, OL Kage Casey, and TE Dallen Bentley.

She got word from Mike LaFleur that Knight would be out. Knight wasn’t officially given an injury declaration as of yet, but it was a fairly textbook shoulder-to-the-head that caused a fumble towards the waning moments of the second half. Knight had 18 total yards on three carries and one catch before leaving. We would be surprised, given how brutal the hit he took looked, if he were available for Week 9. This leaves Tyler Allgeier as the lone healthy back for the second half of this game.

Branch tried to spear a Vikings ball carrier with his helmet but hit teammate DJ Wonnum in the head. Wonnum was later carted off with a head injury and Branch was able to leave to field under his own power. It would be a surprise if Branch returned to the ballgame.

Bourne limped to the sideline and later the locker room with trainers in a sequence towards the end of the half where the Cardinals lost three offensive skill players in just four plays. Bourne had a 29-yard catch before exiting. It seems likely he’ll miss multiple weeks and perhaps be a candidate for injured reserve.

Diaby went down in the first half and was ruled out before halftime. He was off to a slow start to the season before erupting for three sacks versus the Panthers last week. Diaby has started all eight Bucs games this year and has logged a snap share just under 60 percent.

Harris suffered an ankle injury and limped off the field with trainers in the first half of the Titans’ Week 8 game against the Bengals. He spent time in the blue tent and was subsequently carted to the locker room. Harris is questionable to return.