Cleveland Browns FS Tashaun Gipson (groin) left the game early in Week 3.

New York Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (head) suffered a head injury in Week 3.

Philadelphia Eagles LB Kiko Alonso (knee) will have a final opinion from Dr. James Andrews Monday, Sept. 28. He could miss several more weeks or he could need another surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament that would end his season.

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) is making progress in his recovery from an ankle injury but likely will not return to the field until after the Week 5 bye.

Carolina Panthers DE Charles X. Johnson (hamstring) will not be able to play in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of a hamstring injury.

Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly (concussion) is making progress in his recovery from a concussion and could be cleared in the near future.

The Denver Broncos running game failed to materialize again in a Week 3 win over the Detroit Lions. RBs C.J. Anderson (concussion) and Juwan Thompson (neck) missed big chunks of the game due to injury, and the Broncos managed just 41 yards on the ground on 19 carries. Denver ran 99% of their plays in the pistol formation, making QB Peyton Manning more comfortable.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is optimistic that QB Drew Brees (shoulder) can play in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. Brees remains day-to-day but has been making daily progress.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady was 24-for-25 (96%) on passes between the numbers in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which included his 400th career touchdown throw.

New York Giants WR Victor Cruz (calf, knee) said he is 100% healthy and ready to play in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills.

Footballguys View: Good news for the Giants and their passing game here. Watch his practice status during the week to see if he’s truly ready to go. Against a tough Bills defense, we could only recommend Cruz as a “what the heck” flex if he plays on Sunday.