The NFL keeps chugging along, and as with every upcoming slate, injuries have become a central focus. Unlike previous weeks, where it feels like it's been more about who is out of the lineup rather than who is in it, Week 6 is more of a mixed bag on the injury front, which can be looked at as a glass half full.
However, if you're a Ravens fan, you're certainly not ecstatic about the latest injury developments as Lamar Jackson is slated to miss his second-straight game due to an ankle injury. That means Tyler Huntley will get another start after defeating the Falcons last Sunday night. Meanwhile, the Eagles are drowning in injury news and will also be starting a backup quarterback in Tanner McKee. This comes after the revelation that starter Jalen Hurts is dealing with a blood clot in his calf. He headlines what is a CVS receipt-sized injury list for Philadelphia this season.
But, as we mentioned, it's not all doom and gloom from an injury standpoint. Michael Penix Jr. (rib) has the green light to play for the Falcons, while it's not out of the realm of possibility that Caleb Williams makes his return to the Bears or A.J. Brown reinserts himself into the Patriots offense this week, either.
Below, we'll run through every injury report across the league as we barrel towards Week 6.
Texans at Jaguars (in London)
- Texans: WR Tank Dell (knee), S Jalen Pitre (shoulder), RB David Montgomery (groin) OUT; S Ja'Marcus Ingram (elbow), LB Henry To'oTo'o (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE.
- Jaguars: CB Montaric Brown (hamstring), LS Ross Matiscik (shoulder) OUT; CB Jaylon Jones (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE
David Montgomery did not make the trip to London and has since officially been ruled out. That means backup Woody Marks will see the lion's share of the touches out of the Texans' backfield. Meanwhile, safety Jalen Pitre did not practice all week with a shoulder injury, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. As for Ingram and To'oTo'o, they both practiced fully on both Thursday and Friday and seem more on the probable side of the questionable designation.
The Jaguars will once again be without their top long snapper as they ruled out Ross Matiscik due to a shoulder injury he suffered last week against the Eagles. However, they did have some reinforcements after signing Jacob Bobenmoyer.
Bears at Falcons
- Bears: LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring), LB Keyshaun Elliott (quad), RB Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe), DL Dayo Odeyingbo (quad) OUT; QB Caleb Williams (hamstring), DB Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (hip), DB Kyler Gordon (calf) QUESTIONABLE
- Falcons: CB C.J. Henderson (groin) OUT; DE Za'Darius Smith (neck)
Caleb Williams was a full participant throughout the week of practice, but is officially questionable to make his return in Week 6. On Thursday, Williams told reporters he does "not know if I'm playing yet."
Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) was a full participant in practice on Friday and carries no injury designation, so the Falcons starter will play in Week 6 against Chicago. Atlanta won't have corner C.J. Henderson, however, as he's still dealing with a groin injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Ravens.
Ravens at Browns
- Ravens: QB Lamar Jackson (ankle), C Cam Jurgens (concussion), TE Matt Hibner (hand) OUT
- Browns: TBA
Baltimore will be without Lamar Jackson for the second straight week as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The two-time NFL MVP has yet to practice since suffering the injury, and his absence will thrust backup Tyler Huntley into the starting role yet again. Meanwhile, Jurgens will miss Sunday's divisional matchup as he is still in concussion protocol. That'll likely result in Vega Ioane starting at center.
Titans at Colts
- Titans: TBA
- Colts: LB Jaylon Carlies (ribs), WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring) OUT; TE Will Mallory (thumb), TE Tyler Warren (groin) QUESTIONABLE
The most notable development with Indianapolis is with Tyler Warren. The tight end popped up on the injury report on Friday as a limited participant due to a groin injury and is now questionable for Sunday.
Jets at Patriots
- Jets: RB Breece Hall (quad), WR Adonai Mitchell (finger), EDGE Joseph Ossai (ankle), OL Dylan Parham (knee) OUT; S Dane Belton (knee), WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle), TE Kenyon Sadiq (concussion) QUESTIONABLE
- Patriots: CB Carlton Davis III (neck), CB Karon Prunty (hamstring) OUT; WR A.J. Brown (ankle), OT Marcus Bryant (ankle), OT Will Campbell (knee), CB Channing Canada (hamstring), LB Christian Elliss (chest), TreVeyon Henderson (ankle), S Craig Woodson (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE
It'll be another week without Breece Hall in the Jets backfield as he continues to deal with a quad injury. That means Braelon Allen will continue to get the bulk of the work in the running game. However, New York will get first-round rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. back in the fold. Despite being listed as questionable, he is slated to make his return, logging a full practice on Friday.
The Patriots will get No. 1 corner Christian Gonzalez back after he had been sidelined with a shoulder injury. Gonzalez was a full participant over the past two days and does not carry an injury designation. Elsewhere on the report, all eyes will be on A.J. Brown, who is officially questionable. After suffering a high ankle sprain in the season opener, Brown is eligible to come off injured reserve this week and was limited throughout the week. Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson are also questionable after limited participation at practice.
Saints at Giants
- Saints: LB Kaden Wlliss (calf), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee) OUT; RB Alvin Kamara (back), WR Chris Olave (illness), DT Nathan Shepherd (illness), CB Lorenzo Styles (knee), LS Zach Wood (calf) QUESTIONABLE
- Giants: TBA
Olave and Shepherd both returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday after they were held out on Wednesday and Thursday due to illness. They are questionable, along with running back Alvin Kamara, who was limited throughout the week due to a back injury.
Panthers at Eagles
- Panthers: RB AJ Dillon (ankle) OUT; OT Monroe Freeling (knee) DOUBTFUL; G Damien Lewis (elbow), OLB Jaelan Phillips (hamstring), RB Trevor Etienne (ankle), OT Taylor Moton (lungs), DT Tershawn Wharton (neck) QUESTIONABLE
- Eagles: TBA
Moton was a full participant at practice this week, so the Panthers tackle should be looked at as probable for this Week 6 matchup, but will need to be activated in order to play. Meanwhile, outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) was upgraded to a full participant on Friday, so he appears good to go, despite the questionable designation. As for Freeling, the offensive tackle was limited on Thursday and Friday, but was still listed as doubtful.
Steelers at Buccaneers
- Steelers: WR Roman Wilson (finger), WR Ben Skowronik (calf), S DeShon Elliot (knee) OUT; CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist), WR DK Metcalf (illness), DT Keeanu Benton (ankle), CB Jamel Dean (ankle), RB Rico Dowdle (toe) QUESTIONABLE
- Buccaneers: QB Baker Mayfield (right thumb), WR David Sills V (hamstring), S Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib) OUT; CB Benjamin Morrison (quad) DOUBTFUL; LB SirVocea Dennis (ankle, foot), CB Ayden Garnes (ankle), LB Josiah Trotter (knee), RB Sean Tucker (quad) QUESTIONABLE
DK Metcalf was a late-week addition to the injury report for Pittsburgh, which listed the wideout as a non-participant during Friday's practice due to an illness. He is officially questionable. This comes as the Steelers will already be without fellow receiver Roman Wilson, who has been ruled out with a finger injury. Meanwhile, corner Jalen Ramsey logged back-to-back limited practices to finish the week, while running back Rico Dowdle was a full participant on Thursday and Friday. Both are questionable.
Baker Mayfield will not make his return this week as he did not practice once and has since been ruled out, meaning Jalon Daniels will get his third-straight start. Defensively, the Bucs will be down a key pillar in Antoine Winfield Jr., as he continues to deal with a rib injury.
Cardinals at Rams
- Cardinals: RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) OUT
- Rams: TBA
Arizona will be without its first-round rookie running back, Jeremiyah Love, as he is dealing with a left ankle injury. While it's positive that head coach Matt LaFleur noted Friday that injured reserve has not been discussed for Love, he won't be available this week against the Rams. In his place, Tyler Allgeier should see an uptick in work out of the Cardinals backfield.
Chargers at Chiefs
- Chargers: OT Joe Alt (neck), OG Kayode Awosika (fibula), OLB Bud Dupree (neck), WR Tre'Harris (hamstring), CB Donte Jackson (hamstring), S Derwin James (hamstring) OUT; CB Rodney Shelley (hamstring) DOUBTFUL, DL Jamaree Caldwell (knee), LB Daiyan Henley (knee), WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring), WR Brenen Thompson (quad), DL Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE
- Chiefs: WR Rashee Rice (hamstring, knee), OT Josh Simmons (back) OUT; CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) QUESTIONABLE
Los Angeles will once again be without one of its main pillars along the offensive line as Joe Alt has been ruled out as he continues to deal with a neck injury. The secondary will also be without Derwin James due to a hamstring injury. On the positive side, wideout Ladd McConkey (foot) does not carry an injury designation for this game and will play.
Coming off of the Week 5 bye, the Chiefs won't have top wideout Rashee Rice for this contest. Rice suffered a hamstring injury during Kansas City's Week 4 matchup with the Raiders and still needs time to recover. As for Sneed, the Chiefs corner was limited throughout the week of practice.
Bills at Raiders
- Bills: TBA
- Raiders: TBA
Analysis to come.
Cowboys at Packers
Analysis to come.
Commanders at 49ers (Monday)
- Commanders: TBA
- 49ers: TBA
Analysis to come.










