Justin Herbert, Myles Garrett, DeVonta Smith among injured in NFL's Week 3

MIAMI, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Justin Herbert, Myles Garrett and DeVonta Smith were among the NFL players injured in Week 3. Those hurt in Thursday and Sunday games will be evaluated for their injuries this week to determine timelines for return.

Joey Bosa, Sam LaPorta, Skylar Thompson and Adam Thielen were among other NFL players who exited games Sunday because of injuries.

Herbert completed 12 of 18 passes for 125 yards and a score before aggravating an ankle injury and leaving in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers' 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Herbert, who sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 2, said his ankle became sore throughout the game before "getting twisted up" again against the Steelers.

"I felt like I pushed myself and I couldn't go anymore," Herbert said. "I had a tough time walking on it, moving on it and pushing off of it."

Veteran backup Taylor Heinicke replaced Herbert. He completed 2 of 2 passes for 24 yards.

Herbert said he is "hopeful" he can play in Week 4. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh did not provide an update at his postgame news conference. Easton Stick is the other quarterback on the Chargers' roster.

"As soon as I saw he got up, my plan was the first sign of any kind of limp, he was coming out of the game," Harbaugh said of Herbert. "I took him out."

Harbaugh said Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa aggravated a hip injury and offensive tackle Rashawn Slater sustained a pectoral strain. Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (groin), cornerback Cory Trice Jr. (hamstring) and wide receiver Van Jefferson (eye) also left the game early.

The Chargers (2-1) will host the Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) in Week 4. The Steelers (3-0) will play the Indianapolis Colts (1-2) on Sunday in Indianapolis.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett aggravated a foot injury during a 21-15 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday in Cleveland. Garrett logged one tackle and three quarterback hits in the loss. He said he was not yet concerned about missing games.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Garrett will undergo an MRI on the foot this week. He also said guard Wyatt Teller (knee) and tackles James Hudson III (shoulder) and Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) will be evaluated this week for injuries.

Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (calf), wide receiver Darius Slayton (thumb) and linebacker Micah McFadden (back) also left the game early.

The Browns (1-2) will face the Las Vegas Raiders (1-2) on Sunday in Las Vegas. The Giants (1-2) will host the Dallas Cowboys (1-2) in Week 4.

Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby told reporters that he is dealing with a high-ankle sprain after a 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Crosby logged three tackles and a pass defensed for the Raiders. The star defender said he sustained the injury on the second-to-last play in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Crosby, who played 82% (61 of 74) of the defensive snaps against the Panthers, said the injury "didn't get any worse."

"It's just part of the game," Crosby said "Every time we go out there, I want to try to be out there with my teammates. If I'm 100% or 50%, it doesn't affect if I'm going to go out there."

Raiders offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr. and safety Marcus Epps were injured and did not return. Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen sustained a hamstring injury in the second quarter and did not return. He totaled three catches for 40 yards and a touchdown.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Thielen sustained the injury during his 31-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.

The Panthers (1-2) will host the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) in Week 4.

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride sustained a concussion in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz. McBride totaled three catches for 25 yards in the loss.

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon also said offensive lineman Jackson Barton (toe) and defensive linemen Khriris Tonga (knee) and Justin Jones (tricep) were injured.

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, who caught two passes for 36 yards, sustained an ankle injury, but returned to the game. Defensive back Brian Branch (neck), defensive lineman Alim McNeil (shoulder) and linebacker Derrick Barnes (knee) were among the other Lions players injured.

The Lions (2-1) will host the Seattle Seahawks (3-0) on Sept. 30 in Detroit. The Cardinals (1-2) will host the Washington Commanders (1-1) on Sunday in Glendale.

The Seahawks lost defensive end Leonard Williams (ribs) and defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (hamstring) to injuries during their win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in Seattle.

Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson sustained a rib injury in the third quarter. He was replaced by Tim Boyle. Thompson, who started in place of Tua Tagovailoa, completed 13 of 19 passes for 107 yards.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Thompson's injury "was pretty painful" and he will be evaluated Monday.

"Half the pain or half of the frustration for him, I think, was he was trying to find a way to not come out of the game," McDaniel said. "And ultimately, it was pretty painful. He fought through it, but we'll get a chance to look at him [Monday]."

Offensive tackle Terron Armstead (eye), linebacker David Long Jr. (hamstring) and cornerbacks Kendall Fuller (concussion) and Storm Duck (shoulder) were among the other Dolphins players injured.

The Dolphins (1-2) will host the Tennessee Titans (0-3) on Sept. 30 in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell sustained a hand injury during a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He totaled five catches for 52 yards. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that Dell "should be fine."

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold sustained a knee injury in the third quarter, but returned to the game. Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson jammed a finger, but received negative X-ray results for broken bones.

Darnold completed 17 of 18 passes for 181 yards and four touchdowns. Jefferson caught six passes for 81 yards and a score. Vikings coach Kevin Stefanski said Darnold "got rolled up" on, but got checked out before his return. He will undergo further evaluation this week.

The Vikings (3-0) will face the Green Bay Packers (2-1) on Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. The Texans (2-1) will host the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2) in Week 4.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith sustained a concussion early in the fourth quarter of a win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in New Orleans. He totaled seven catches for 79 yards. Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (shoulder) and offensive lineman Lane Johnson (concussion) and Mekhi Becton (finger) also were injured.

Saints center Erik McCoy left the game because of a groin injury.

The Eagles (2-1) will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) on Sunday in Tampa, Fla. The Saints (2-1) will play the Atlanta Falcons (1-2) in Week 4.

Titans cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (groin), San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (triceps) and Falcons offensive linemen Kaleb McGary (knee) and Drew Dalman (ankle) were among the other NFL players injured in Week 3.

The Buffalo Bills (2-0) will host the Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. EDT Monday in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bengals will host the Commanders in the final game of Week 3 at 8:15 p.m. Monday in Cincinnati.