# NFL Week 4 Injury Updates

> Baker Mayfield and Justin Jefferson's injuries spark NFL panic.
- Title: NFL Week 4 Injury Updates · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Baker Mayfield and Justin Jefferson's injuries spark NFL panic. Baker Mayfield's thumb injury and Justin Jefferson's ankle sprain raise concerns for…
- Keywords: baker mayfield, justin jefferson, nfl, injury, week 4, panick meter, tampa bay buccaneers, minnesota vikings, sports, Week, Updates, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-4-injury-panic-meter-baker-mayfield-justin-jefferson
- Published: 2026-09-29T12:54:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baker mayfield, justin jefferson, nfl, injury, week 4, panick meter, tampa bay buccaneers, minnesota vikings, sports
## Injury panic meter
Injuries are a part of football, with all 32 NFL teams affected this season.
## Dolphins RB De'Von Achane
De'Von Achane tore his ACL during the 24-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
## Baker Mayfield thumb injury
Baker Mayfield dislocated his throwing hand thumb during Week 3 loss to Minnesota Vikings.
## Baker Mayfield recovery
Mayfield expected to miss three weeks with no fracture or ligament damage.
## Giants EDGE Brian Burns
Brian Burns suffered torn ACL during Week 3 win over Tennessee Titans.
## Jets RB Breece Hall
Breece Hall injured right quad in fourth quarter against Detroit Lions.
## Vikings WR Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson sprained ankle during Sunday win over Buccaneers.
## 49ers WR Mike Evans
Mike Evans left game with rib strain, day to day recovery.
## Raiders WR Jack Bech
Jack Bech broke forearm in win over New Orleans Saints.
## Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr.
Travis Etienne Jr. suffered hamstring injury vs. Raiders.
## Commanders LB Leo Chenal
Leo Chenal underwent season-ending neck surgery after Week 3 game.
## Ravens centers
Ravens starting center Jovaughn Gwyn and replacement Ethan Pocic injured.
## Panthers cornerbacks
Panthers lost Pro Bowl corner Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson to injuries.
## Titans right guard
Titans right guard Fernando Carmona injured ankle, backup Jackson Slater hurt foot.
## Key takeaway

Baker Mayfield's thumb injury and Justin Jefferson's ankle sprain raise concerns for Buccaneers and Vikings.