Dak Prescott wants to face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football despite a calf strain that has kept him limited the last two days of practice.

"Knowing this is a long journey and a long season, I don't necessarily know if this is fully my decision, but I'm just going to keep controlling the things I can to get better," Prescott said. "I've gotten better each and every day, and that's what is most important. I'm just focused on doing that again tomorrow."

Prescott said the coaches and director of rehabilitation Britt Brown will be part of the decision-making process as well.

J.J. Watt will undergo surgery on his shoulder, which will likely end his 2021 season.

The recovery is likely at least three months.

Watt signed with the Arizona Cardinals this past offseason on a two-year, $28 million deal with $23 million guaranteed. 

Cam Akers tore his Achilles in July, but the Los Angeles Rams have "cautious optimism" that the running back could return if the team makes the playoffs.

The Green Bay Packers have placed Davante Adams on the COVID-19 list. 

Adams has caught 52 passes for 744 yards and three touchdowns through seven games this season.

The Kansas City Chiefs pulled Patrick Mahomes in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game despite clearing the NFL's concussion protocol.

Mahomes took a shot to the head and Andy Reid said the quarterback needed a break. Reid and Mahomes both expect the quarterback to practice this week ahead of next week's Monday night game against the New York Giants.

The Chiefs are 3-4 after Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Russell Wilson will miss at least two more games after the Seattle Seahawks placed him on injured reserve, but Pete Carroll provided a positive update on the quarterback.

Asked to update Wilson's rehabilitation from a hand injury, Carroll confirmed the quarterback is "definitely making progress" but declined to offer a timetable for his return.

"Russ is making progress," Carroll said. "He's definitely making progress. He's very positive in all of that. I know it's hard on him. He wants to be out there so bad. (But) he's really conditioning hard to prepare himself physically and mentally ... It's really admirable the way he's going about it ... We'll keep our fingers crossed for good results."

Baker Mayfield told Fox Sports on Thursday that he suffered a tuberosity fracture in his left shoulder, in addition to the torn labrum.

The Cleveland Browns quarterback added that the fracture in the non-throwing shoulder is "preventing his rotator cuff from firing."

"I need that fracture to heal for me to get back out there," Mayfield said. He added that he's still hoping he can return against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 31.

Ronnie Stanley will undergo season-ending surgery on his left ankle for the second straight season, the Baltimore Ravens have announced.

The Ravens have placed the offensive tackle on the injured reserve. He underwent surgery on Tuesday.

"At this point in time, my ankle isn't where it should be," Stanley said in a statement. "This is the best decision not only for my health, but also for the team long-term. I look forward to supporting my team from the sideline this season and coming back fully healthy in 2022."

Baker Mayfield is still preparing to face the Denver Broncos on Thursday night despite aggravating the torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder.

The Cleveland Browns are hoping Mayfield can avoid season-ending surgery, according to a source.

"I work with my physiotherapist Dave [Matthews] and do everything I possibly can. After that, it's pain tolerance and wanting to be out there for my guys," Mayfield said of his left shoulder.

Mayfield suffered the shoulder injury -- initially reported as a partially torn labrum -- on Sept. 19 while attempting to make a tackle after an interception. He continued to play through it, wearing a harness on the shoulder for support.

Kareem Hunt is expected to miss "several weeks" with a calf injury.

The Cleveland Browns running back suffered the injury Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

Cleveland was already without Nick Chubb in Week 6 because of a calf injury.

Kevin Stefanski said he's "not ruling out" Chubb from playing Thursday against the Denver Broncos.