Overview

• The team’s Friday report lists Steve Avila as doubtful to play, a designation that rarely results in suiting up at roughly six percent historically.
• Avila already missed Week 2 against the Titans, extending early-season continuity issues on the interior.
• Justin Dedich is expected to start at left guard again in a likely matchup with All‑Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter.
• Defensive end Braden Fiske is limited and considered questionable with an oblique after a warmups injury that limited him to 13 snaps last week.
• Tight end Colby Parkinson is limited and questionable with a shoulder issue, while Davis Allen has two touchdown catches in two games and observers note Terrance Ferguson could get chances if Parkinson sits.