The NFL’s Week 6 has supplied loads of leisure within the early slate, with the Browns hanging in with the 49ers, the Bengals and Seahawks going blow for blow and the Dolphins cruising due to extra Tyreek Hill and Raheem Mostert dominance. Sunday’s matchups additionally noticed extra large names encounter damage woes, with stars like Christian McCaffrey, Justin Fields and Deebo Samuel pressured to the locker room.
This is a roundup of a number of the most notable gamers to go down, with the most recent on every:
Seeking to proceed a scorching stretch together with eight passing TDs in his final two begins, Fields was again to erratic early in opposition to the Vikings earlier than leaving within the third quarter with a dislocated thumb, in keeping with Jay Glazer. He tried to reenter, however could not play with the damage. Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent took over and promptly fumbled the ball for a Minnesota defensive rating.
Lawrence threw two scores to assist information the Jaguars’ 37-20 win over the Colts, however he left late with a knee damage and was dominated questionable to return. He’s set to endure an MRI however the perception is that there is no such thing as a main damage, per NFL Media. Lawrence is described as day-to-day and the hope is that he’ll be OK for the staff’s matchup in opposition to the Saints on Thursday.
It has been a tough yr for the previous Professional Bowler, and it bought rougher on Sunday morning in London, the place Tannehill was carted off with a late ankle damage after failing to guide the Titans to greater than 16 factors for the fourth time this yr. Second-year backup Malik Willis went 4 of 5 in aid of Tannehill in opposition to the Ravens, and he might be referred to as upon once more within the coming weeks.
The oft-injured Raiders signal-caller threw 22 passes in opposition to his former staff, the Patriots, earlier than leaving forward of halftime to be evaluated for a again damage. He was then dominated uncertain to return and changed by Brian Hoyer, one other ex-Patriot. Garoppolo missed time earlier this yr with a concussion and was transported to a hospital for added remedy and oversight.
Tampa Bay had nearly no reply for the Lions in an enormous Week 6 defeat, and Mayfield struggled (19 of 37, 206 yards, 1 INT) earlier than struggling a thumb contusion late within the contest. He did not miss time and X-rays have been adverse, per coach Bruce Arians, however the damage can be one thing to observe shifting ahead.
San Francisco’s multipurpose star made historical past by scoring but once more to open Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Browns, however he left the sphere late within the third quarter with an indirect damage. The All-Professional returned quickly after, however then left for the locker room. It is price noting he was severely hampered by bodily illnesses late in his Panthers profession, lacking 23 mixed video games from 2020-2021.
Detroit’s bell-cow again took six carries in opposition to the Buccaneers earlier than leaving with a rib damage. Locker-room X-rays have been adverse, however Montgomery didn’t return to the sphere earlier than being dominated out. With fellow RB Jahmyr Gibbs already sidelined, veteran reserve Craig Reynolds took over within the backfield in opposition to Tampa Bay.
In between extra dynamite downfield motion in opposition to the Panthers, “Cheetah” briefly left Sunday’s recreation with leg cramps, incomes a “questionable” designation, solely to return to the sphere to assist Miami keep its lead in opposition to Carolina. He stays uncoverable.
The Jets’ star cross catcher left with an obvious decrease leg damage throughout New York’s upset of the reigning NFC champion Eagles, then returned to guide the membership with eight catches for 90 yards. Wilson exited a second time with a limp, nevertheless, suggesting he’ll require further analysis within the lead-up to Week 7.
The Seahawks’ high cross goal secured two catches for 30 yards in opposition to the Bengals earlier than exiting with a hip damage. The Professional Bowler additionally briefly left a recreation earlier this season solely to later return, as he did once more on Sunday vs. Cincinnati.
After battling ankle and knee points earlier this yr, Samuel left the 49ers’ recreation in opposition to the Browns early with a shoulder damage, by no means returning. He was concerned in a pregame scuffle however didn’t catch a cross earlier than leaving. Fellow starter Trent Williams additionally briefly left San Francisco’s lineup attributable to a lower-leg damage, solely to return quickly after. X-rays have been adverse and he’ll endure additional testing on Monday.
The previous Jaguars prospect hasn’t been a serious weapon in Carolina, however the Panthers aren’t loaded at extensive receiver, so any loss is notable. Shenault was carted off and later dominated out with a fibula damage, placing extra stress on veteran No. 1 Adam Thielen.
The Saints moved Hurst from the inside to left sort out in opposition to the Texans, hoping to jumpstart Derek Carr’s safety. However Hurst was helped to the locker room with an ankle damage and compelled Trevor Penning off the bench and again to the LT spot.
The previous Professional Bowl lineman left Sunday’s divisional matchup with the Colts attributable to an ankle concern, first receiving medical consideration on the sidelines, then relocating to the locker room. Jacksonville thrived regardless, going up a number of scores at residence.
The previous Titans guard, signed to assist shield Justin Fields this offseason, was carted off with an ankle damage and later dominated out. He additionally missed time earlier this yr, leaving Chicago to lean on emergency assist on the proper guard spot.
Washington constructed a multi-score lead over the Falcons within the second half of Sunday’s matchup regardless of Sweat leaving with a thumb damage and drawing a questionable designation. The cross rusher entered Week 6 with 4.5 sacks on the season.
The Dolphins’ No. 1 cowl man with Jalen Ramsey nonetheless rehabbing from offseason surgical procedure, Howard was dominated questionable to return late in Miami’s rout of Carolina with a groin damage. He logged 5 tackles earlier than exiting.
The beginning cornerback pulled up with a hamstring damage after a particular groups play within the second quarter of Sunday’s matchup with the Colts. Jacksonville turned to second-year reserve Montaric Brown within the secondary to assist defend its lead vs. Indy.
