NFL fantasy football injury report Week 9: Injury updates for Tony Pollard, Josh Jacobs and more

Seahawks' DK Metcalf (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Rams after missing practice all week. In Metcalf's continued absence, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett should continue to serve as Seattle's top two receivers against Los Angeles and could see even more opportunities than they did in Week 8 when also factoring in the absence of tight end Noah Fant (groin). . The Rams' Puka Nacua (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after practicing limitedly on Thursday and missing all of Friday's session. According to early Sunday reports, Nacua is expected to try to get fit. If he were to reverse course and sit out, Matthew Stafford's No. 1 wideout, Cooper Kupp, would have even more work than usual on his hands, while Tutu Atwell, Demarcus Robinson, and Jordan Whittington (questionable, shoulder) would all face more work as well . Bills' Amari Cooper (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins after practicing limited all week. If Cooper is unable to play, Khalil Shakir and rookie Keon Coleman will serve as the Bills' top two receivers against Miami. The Jaguars' Brian Thomas (chest) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles after practicing limited all week. According to reports early Sunday morning, Thomas is expected to play. With Christian Kirk (clavicle) now on injured reserve and Gabe Davis (shoulder) reportedly out, Thomas could play an even larger role than usual in the game against Philadelphia. Jaguars' Gabe Davis (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles after practicing limited all week. According to early Sunday reports, Davis is leaning toward being unavailable. If he is indeed out, Parker Washington would be the second-best wideout next to Brian Thomas (chest), who is expected to play, according to reports Sunday morning. Jaguars' Christian Kirk (collarbone) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, ending his season. In his absence the rest of the way, Tim Jones and Parker Washington will move up a spot on the depth chart, and the two could play an even bigger role in Sunday's game against the Eagles, with Gabe Davis (shoulder) leaning toward not doing so do available. Buccaneers' Mike Evans (hamstring) is out for Monday night's game against the Chiefs after missing practice again all week. In his absence and that of Chris Godwin (IR, ankle), rookie Jalen McMillan (questionable, hamstring injury) and Trey Palmer will serve as the top two receivers for Tampa Bay, while running back Rachaad White and tight end Cade Otton (20 goals in the last two games) an increase in pass-catching work is also predicted. Bengals' Tee Higgins (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's game against the Raiders after missing practice all week. In Higgins' second consecutive absence, Andrei Iosivas, a second-year wideout, was expected to fill the No. 2 role again, although tight end Mike Gesicki, who has consistently been more involved in each of Higgins' previous three absences, was also up for another could be due for a busy afternoon. The Lions' Jameson Williams (suspended) remains out for Sunday's game against the Packers as he serves the second and final game of his league-imposed suspension. In Williams' absence, veterans Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond should once again each move up one spot on the depth chart behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, but tight end Sam LaPorta should also see an increase in targets like he did in Week 8 against the Titans. Titans' Tyler Boyd (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots after missing practice all week. Early Sunday reports said Boyd is expected to play. Should he suffer a setback, sixth-round rookie Jha'Quan Jackson would be well on his way to taking over the No. 3 receiver role. The Chargers' Quentin Johnston is no longer on the injury report heading into Sunday's game against the Browns after finishing the week with two full practices after missing two games with an ankle injury. Johnston's return should put him back in one of the Chargers' top three receiver spots, although DJ Chark's potential season debut could hamper some of Johnston's downfield work. Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) is out for Monday night's game against the Buccaneers after missing practice all week. In Smith-Schuster's absence, DeAndre Hopkins could be busier after another week of practice than he was in his Chiefs debut in Week 8, while Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson could also see a potential boost in opportunities. Buccaneers' Jalen McMillan (hamstring) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Chiefs after finishing the week with a limited Saturday practice. If McMillan couldn't play, Trey Palmer would take over the de facto No. 1 receiver role for Tampa Bay, while both Rachaad White and Cade Otton would have to do even more pass-catching work. The Panthers' Adam Thielen (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Saints, although he was again limited in training on Wednesday and Thursday. With the veteran wideout sidelined for at least another week and Diontae Johnson being traded to the Ravens earlier this week, Xavier Legette (questionable, toes) will serve as the No. 1 receiver if he's able to play through his own injury . The Panthers' Xavier Legette (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after finishing the week with two limited practices. According to early Sunday reports, Legette is expected to play and serve as Carolina's No. 1 wideout. If he were to reverse course, Jalen Coker would take over the de facto No. 1 receiver role against New Orleans, while David Moore and Jonathan Mingo would also earn a spot on the depth chart. Chargers' DJ Chark (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after finishing the week with two full practices. If Chark is able to qualify, he will fill one of the top four receiver roles for Los Angeles alongside Ladd McConkey, the returning Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer. Rams' Jordan Whittington (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after practicing limited all week. If Whittington can't keep up, Tyler Johnson would move up a notch on the depth chart. The Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk is off the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans after finishing the week with two full practices after missing Week 8 with a concussion. Polk should revert to the No. 4 receiver role upon his return, although he could share snaps with players like Kendrick Bourne and Kayshon Boutte as New England continues to distribute targets behind No. 1 wideout DeMario Douglas. The Bills' Curtis Samuel (pectoral muscle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins after limited practice all week. In his absence, Jalen Virgil was expected to take over the No. 5 receiver role against Miami. Buccaneers' Sterling Shepard (hamstring) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Chiefs after playing a limited Saturday practice this week. If Shepard can't keep up, Ryan Miller and Rakim Jarrett could end up sharing the No. 2 receiver snaps. Saints' Bub Means (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, sidelining him for at least the next four games. In his absence, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Cedrick Wilson (questionable, hip) will likely take on larger backup roles, starting with Sunday's divisional game against the Panthers.