Week 6 of the NFL season has brought a mix of excitement and disappointment for teams and fans alike. The early slate of games provided plenty of entertainment, as teams battled it out on the field. There were some standout performances from players like Tyreek Hill and Raheem Mostert, but unfortunately, there were also several key injuries that occurred.
One notable injury was suffered by Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. Fields, who had been on a hot streak with eight passing touchdowns in his last two starts, left the game against the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter with a dislocated thumb. The Bears’ head coach, Matt Eberflus, announced that Fields is doubtful to play in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The quarterback’s availability will depend on his grip strength, and there is no specific timetable for his return.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence also suffered an injury during his team’s win over the Indianapolis Colts. Lawrence left the game late with a knee injury and was ruled questionable to return. However, there is no major injury, and Lawrence is day-to-day. The team hopes he will be ready for their upcoming matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday.
Ryan Tannehill, the Tennessee Titans’ quarterback, added to the list of injured players in Week 6. Tannehill was carted off with a late ankle injury during the game against the Baltimore Ravens. Backup Malik Willis took over for Tannehill, and it is uncertain how long Tannehill will be out.
The San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, also suffered an injury in Week 6. Garoppolo left the game against his former team, the New England Patriots, with a back injury and was ruled doubtful to return. He was transported to a hospital for additional treatment and oversight.
Other notable injuries include Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert, and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. Mayfield suffered a thumb contusion late in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but did not miss any time. Mostert left the game against the Browns with an oblique injury, and Metcalf exited the game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a hip injury.
Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, and teams will have to adjust their game plans and rely on backups to fill in. The status of these injured players will be closely monitored as teams prepare for their upcoming matchups.