8. Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers is a unique case. He sustained a torn ACL early in the 2025 season, but is still trying to fight his way back into the lineup for the New York Giants. Nabers is back in practice, but is not feeling like himself when doing movements such as cutting.
That said, there is no telling whether or not the Giants will have the third-year wide receiver for the Sunday Night Football season opener. What we do know is that Nabers was not placed on injured reserve to begin the season. What this means is that he is expected to play within the first four games of the 2026 season.
7. Ashton Jeanty
What a whirlwind of emotions the Las Vegas Raiders and running back Ashton Jeanty went through since the final week of the preseason. The second-year running back sustained a lower-body injury, and he was said not to be able to put pressure on his leg. Thankfully, the tests came back clean for Jeanty, and he is only dealing with a lower ankle sprain.
What this means is that the running back will likely be a game-time decision for Week 1. However, his likelihood of playing will go up each week following. If Jeanty ends up missing the first week of the regular season, look for rookie Mike Washington Jr. to be the lead back for the Raiders that week after putting up an impressive preseason.
6. Puka Nacua
Much like the San Francisco 49ers, the Rams are dealing with an injury to a major contributor in the passing attack. The top wide receiver for the Rams, Puka Nacua, has dealt with a groin injury this offseason. While this sounds like it could go south for the Rams, Nacua participated in practice last week, and head coach Sean McVay expects the pass catcher to be available on Thursday.
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