NFL 2022: Week 6 injury updates

A number of top players joined the injury list in Week 6 games, chief among them Marquise “Hollywood” Brown of the Arizona Cardinals, who has a foot injury and could be out for 6 weeks.

JK Dobbins’ knee tightened up in his team the Baltimore Ravens’ 20-24 loss to the New York Giants. He is listed as questionable for next week.  

Carson Wentz of the Washington Commanders and Kenny Pickett of the Pittsburgh Steelers joined the list of injured quarterbacks. Wentz has with a fractured finger that will keep him out for 6 weeks, while Kenny Pickett is in concussion protocol. 

There is also some good news on the QB front for teams and fantasy owners. Tua Tagovailoa, who was out in concussion protocol after a hard hit two weeks ago, is prepping to start for the Dolphins vs the Steelers on Sunday. 

Also, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys plans to be back for Week 7. He has been out for five weeks with an injured thum

Here are a list of injuries as we close Week 6, starting with quarterbacks:

Kenny Pickett – Questionable

Kenny Pickett left the field in the third quarter after a hard hit and was ruled out for the rest of the game. He is in the NFL’s concussion protocol and is listed as questionable.  

Tua Tagovailoa: Out

The Dolphins’ QB is still listed as out but ESPN reports that he is looking to be starting QB for week 7.

Dak Prescott: Out

Prescott suffered a thumb injury in the season opener and has not featured in any game since then. He is listed as out so far but has said he expects to play Week 7. 

Terry Bridgewater: Out

Teddy Bridgewater did not participate in the practice session on Wednesday. The Dolphins’ quarterback was ruled out against the Jets because of a concussion. With Tagovailoa already ruled out and Bridgewater still not cleared, rookie Skylar Thompson is slated to make his first career start.

Aaron Rodgers: Healthy

The quarterback missed practice on Wednesday because of a thumb injury he picked up during the final moments of the Green Bay Packers’ loss to the New York Giants last week. But according to head coach Matt LaFleur, they “don’t think they have much concern for game day.”

Baker Mayfield: Questionable 

Mayfield did not participate in practice due to an ankle injury and is expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks. He got injured late in the first-half game against the 49ers when a player landed on the QB’s ankle. When Mayfield spoke with the media post-game, he was seen wearing a walking boot. 

Mac Jones: Questionable

Mac Jones, the quarterback for the Patriots, participated in practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday after missing the previous two games due to a high ankle injury. He may play against the Cleveland Browns in the Week 6 clash.

Jameis Winston: Out

Jameis Winston took part in a limited capacity at practice on Wednesday, which is a promising sign that he might return this week. However, head coach Dennis Allen has put all rumoours to rest after he announced that Andy Dalton will start Sunday against the Bengals.

Caraos Wentz: Healthy

Wentz did not have an injury designation on Wednesday for the clash against Chicago Bears despite being designated as a limited participant in practice earlier in the week due to a right shoulder ailment.

Running backs: 

JK Dobbins: Questionable

JK Dobbins had missed all of last season and the first two games of this season due to a torn ACL. He has been eased into play since Week 3 and his knee tightening up in the second half of the game against the Giants on Sunday casts a  shadow over his prospects both on the field and in fantasy football.  

Jonathan Taylor: Out

Jonathan Taylor will be out from the Indianapolis Colts’ Week 6 clash against Jacksonville Jaguars. The RB, who is still recovering from an ankle injury, was not seen on the Indianapolis practice field on Wednesday. Frank Reich, the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, spoke with the media but was unable to provide any information about the situation of the RB.

Nyheim Hines: Out

The Colts No. 2 running back is also out from the Week 6 clash against the Jaguars. Hines had been listed as questionable with a concussion in the Wednesday practice. 

Saquon Barkley: In

The RB was limited in the Jets’ practise session ahead of their clash against the Packers. However, Barkley carries no injury designation heading into the matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. 

Ronald Jones: Questionable 

Chiefs’ RB Jones didn’t start for the second game in a row after recovering from an illness ahead of last week’s win over Tampa Bay. The 25-year-old can make his 2022 season debut in Week 6.

Damien Harris: Out

Damien Harris, a running back with the Patriots, was limited in a practice session on Wednesday. He is reportedly expected to miss a couple of weeks due to the injury.  Before suffering the injury in the first quarter against the Detroit Lions, Harris gained 11 yards on four rushing attempts. 

Rashaad Penny: Out

Rashaad Penny, a running back with the Seattle Seahawks, broke his tibia against the New Orleans Saints. Before leaving the game in the third quarter, Penny managed 54 yards on eight carries in his brief involvement. He’ll probably miss the entire season.

James Conner: Out

James Conner will not feature in the Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks. The RB did not participate in the Arizona Cardinals’ practice session on Wednesday. He suffered a rib injury in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Before departing the game, Conner amassed 55 yards on nine carries and 8 yards on a reception.

Darrel Williams: Out

Cardinals’ running back Darrel Williams has also been ruled out for Week 6 due to a knee injury. The RB also suffered a knee injury in the game against the Eagles in the third quarter, after he replaced Conner. 

Jonathan Williams: Out

The 28-year-old running back has a knee injury that has ruled him out of the game against the Chicago Bears in Thursday Night Football. Williams was put on the inactives list by the Washington Commanders ahead of the game. 

Cam Akers: Out

Rams’ RB Akers won’t be participating because of a personal issue. The team is resolving the issue, according to head coach Sean McVay, who also refrained from commenting on Akers’ potential future with the organisation.

Brian Robinson Jr: In 

The rookie running back will be starting against the Chicago Bears in Thursday Night Football in Week 6. He made his NFL debut in Week 5, only six weeks after suffering a gunshot injury.

Isaiah Spiller – Out

The Chargers listed running back Isaiah Spiller as inactive ahead of the Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos.

Wide Receivers: 

Keenan Allen – Out

The Los Angeles Chargers are missing out on wide receiver Keenan Allen once again for Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos. Allen suffered a hamstring injury, however, had some light practice in the week before.

Cooper Kupp: In

LA Rams’ star wide receiver Cooper Kupp didn’t participate in Wednesday’s practice. However, according to head coach Sean McVay, this should not impact their status.

Tyreek Hill: In

Tyreek Hill, a Dolphins wide receiver, was seen leaving the Jets game wearing a walking boot. For a total of 47 yards, Hill caught all seven of his targets. After the game, he was seen wearing a walking boot, although he claimed he felt OK.  He was a full participant in the Dolphins’ Wednesday practice session.

Tyler Higbee: In

Higbee was also sidelined due to an ankle injury at the Rams’ practice session and like in the case of Kupp, McVay said that it should not impact their status.

Rashod Bateman: Out

Rashod Bateman, who missed Ravens practice on Wednesday, will be out for the second time in a row. Bateman had missed last week’s game because of a foot injury.

Tee Higgins: Questionable 

The Bengals’ WR did not practice ahead of their clash against the Saints. He had to leave the Week 5 game against the Ravens because of an ankle injury. Higgins suffered the same issue last week, and it seemed like it got worse during the first quarter.

Chris Olave: Questionable

Saints rookie wide receiver Olave didn’t practise in the Wednesday practice session. He was diagnosed with a concussion and ruled out in the third quarter of Sunday’s 39-32 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Olave came down with a touchdown pass against Seahawks CB Coby Bryant in the corner of the end zone and seemed to knock his head on the ground. Coach Dennis Allen said, “He’s in the concussion protocol. I saw him today and he felt pretty good this morning. I texted with him (Sunday) night and he felt pretty good. We’ll follow all those steps in terms of the protocol and we won’t put him back out here until he’s cleared by the doctors.”

Julio Jones: out

Julio Jones is officially out of the Week 6 clash against the Steelers. He did not participate in Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice session due to a knee injury. Jones also missed games in Weeks 2, 3, and 5 as a result of a knee injury, he sustained in Week 1. In Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs, he returned to the field, but he only managed to catch one of his two targets for seven yards. 

Jahan Dotson: Out

Commanders’ WR Dotson skipped practice this week due to a hamstring injury. He has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the Bears.

Drake London: Questionable

London suffered an ankle injury late in Sunday’s six-point loss to the Buccaneers.

Kadarius Toney: Out

Giants’ WR Kadarius Toney is out of their clash against the Ravens. He did not practice on Wednesday because he is still dealing with hamstring injuries.

Byron Pringle: Out

The Chicago Bears wide receiver suffered a calf injury that has ruled him out of the Week 6 game against the Commanders. He is expected to be back in Week 8.

N’Keal Harry: Active

The 24-year-old wide receiver was removed from the injury list by the Chicago Bears and is available for selection against the Washington Commanders in Week 6. He could be making his debut in the game.

Tight ends: 

Albert Okwuegbunam – Out

The Denver Broncos have put tight end Albert Okwuegbunam to the inactives list ahead of Monday Night Football in Week 6. As per reports, they are also looking to trade him to other teams.

Pat Freiermuth: Out

Freiermuth is out ahead of their Buccaneers’ clash against the Steelers. He was also limited at practice, due to a concussion. It was also due to the same reason that the TE was sidelined in the contest against the Buffalo Bills. In just two seasons, he has already had three concussions. He is questionable to return in Week 6. 

Kyle Pitts: Questionable

After missing some time due to a hamstring issue, Kyle Pitts attended the Atlanta Falcons‘ practice on Wednesday. Despite being limited during the session, he told reporters that he plans to play against San Francisco 49ers in Week 6 of the season.

Dalton Schultz: Questionable 

Schultz was limited in practice. Against the Rams, the TE’s knee injury got worse after he had been struggling with the ailment for a month. Schultz walked to the sideline on one leg in the second quarter after colliding knees with a Rams defender. 

Logan Thomas: Out

The Washington Commanders tight end has a quad injury that has forced him out of the Week 6 game vs Chicago Bears. Thomas has been put on the inactives list by his team ahead of the game.

Kickers: 

Harrison Butker: In

Chief’s primary kicker Harrison Butker will start in their clash against the Bills. He had earlier returned to practice in a limited capacity, after missing Kansas City’s last four games with an ankle injury. There is a high chance that the kicker may return in the Sunday clash against the Bills.