NFL Week 6 injury report: Chiefs’ Travis Kelce likely to play, Broncos’ Javonte Williams good to go for ‘TNF’

Injuries have sadly been probably the most NFL’s primary storylines this season. Just this week on my own, Vikings superstar wideout Justin Jefferson and rising Dolphins rookie operating again De’Von Achane had been put on injured reserve. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is coping with a bruising round his rotator cuff, Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt plans to proceed taking part in with a mangled finger and Travis Kelce continues to paintings via an ankle injury that has put his standing for Thursday evening’s sport in query. 

Fortunately for you, now we have rounded up each NFL team’s newest injury updates and feature integrated them in our Week 6 injury rundown. Here’s a have a look at each and every crew’s injury scenario getting into Week 6, beginning with the 2 groups that may face off on Thursday evening. 

Broncos: OLB Frank Clark (sickness), DT D.J. Jones (knee), OLB Baron Browning (knee) OUT; TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE 

Chiefs: TE Travis Kelce (ankle), DE George Karlaftis (hamstring), P Tommy Townsend (left knee) QUESTIONABLE 

While the Broncos shall be with out a number of notable avid gamers Thursday evening, they’ll have Javonte Williams in uniform, because the crew’s beginning operating again started the week as a restricted observe player. Safety Justin Simmons may even play regardless of being restricted Monday and Tuesday whilst coping with an injured hip. 

Kelce, who’s coping with a low-ankle sprain, was once restricted the previous two days after no longer practising Monday. He practiced Wednesday along with his proper ankle (*6*) and is expected to play on Thursday evening.

Ravens linebackers Jadeveon Clowney (sickness), Odafe Oweh (ankle) and protection Geno Stone (hamstring) didn’t observe Wednesday in London. Odell Beckham Jr. was once restricted after leaving Sunday’s loss to Pittsburgh early with an ankle injury. Offensive take on Morgan Moses (shoulder) was once restricted after being inactive right through final week’s loss to the Steelers. 

For the Titans, wideout Treylon Burks (knee) and defensive take on Jeffery Simmons (shoulder) had been a few of the 5 avid gamers who didn’t observe. Simmons informed The Tennessean that he plans to play on Sunday. 

Tight finish Curtis Hodges (sickness) and cornerback Christian Holmes (hamstring) had been the one Washington avid gamers who didn’t observe Wednesday. Wideout Curtis Samuel (finger) was once a complete observe player. 

Atlanta did not have any avid gamers no longer observe due to injury. Pass rusher Bud Dupree (wrist), proper take on Kaleb McGary (knee) and tight finish Jonnu Smith (ankle) had been restricted. 

Vikings at Bears 

Chicago had a whopping 10 avid gamers who both did not observe Wednesday or did in a restricted capability. Among those that did not observe: operating again Khalil Herbert (ankle) and wideout Equanimeous St. Brown (hamstring). Defensive again Eddie Jackson (foot) and tight finish Cole Kmet (hamstring) had been amongst Chicago’s restricted members.

The Vikings had each participant observe in some capability Wednesday. Rookie wideout Jordan Addison (ankle) was once restricted as he’s anticipated to obtain a larger workload with Jefferson on IR. 

Seattle held out wideout DK Metcalf (ribs), guard Damien Lewis (ankle) along side corners Coby Bryant (toe) and Artie Burns (hamstring) from Wednesday’s consultation. Tackle Charles Cross (toe), guard Phil Haynes (calf), protection Jamal Adams (concussion), and linebacker Jordyn Brooks (knee) had been restricted. 

Tee Higgins, who was once inactive right through Sunday’s win in Arizona, was once a restricted observe player on Wednesday along side beginning cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (again). Both avid gamers had been classified as day to day via trainer Zac Taylor, however the truth that each avid gamers practiced Wednesday is an encouraging signal. 

49ers at Browns 

San Francisco gave leisure days to linebacker Dre Greenlaw, tight finish George Kittle, and left take on Trent Williams. The most effective participant lacking from observe due to injury was once operating again Elijah Mitchell (knee). Guard Aaron Banks (shoulder) was once restricted. 

Deshaun Watson once more didn’t observe on Wednesday due to a proper shoulder injury. If he’s not able to go, it’s going to be P.J. Walker that will get the beginning for the Browns underneath heart. Meanwhile, guard Joel Bitonio (knee), defensive finish Myles Garrett (foot), and tight finish David Njoku (face, hand) didn’t observe. Wideout Amari Cooper was once given a leisure day whilst operating again Jerome Ford (knee), and heart Ethan Pocic (chest, knee, foot) had been restricted. 

Carolina had 11 avid gamers who both did not observe or had been restricted. Running again Miles Sanders (shoulder), defensive finish Derrick Brown (knee/ankle) and linebacker Brian Burns (ankle) had been a few of the Panthers participant who had been restricted. Linebacker Chandler Zavala didn’t observe after maintaining a neck injury right through final week’s loss to the Lions. 

Linebacker Jaelan Phillips (indirect) and operating again Jeff Wilson Jr. (ribs/finger) had been amongst Miami’s avid gamers who practiced in a restricted capability. Wilson’s 21-day window was once opened on Wednesday, which is good news given Achane’s present standing. 

Indianapolis positioned rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) on injured reserve on Wednesday, which means he’ll omit a minimum of the following 4 video games. Tight finish Mo Alie-Cox (concussion) and Braden Smith (foot/wrist) had been the one lively Colts who didn’t observe. 

For the Jaguars, wideout Zay Jones (knee) was once the one participant who did not observe. Linebacker Shaquille Leonard (groin) was once a complete player after he was once inactive in Week 5. 

Quarterback Derek Carr was once a complete observe take part as he continues to paintings via a proper shoulder injury. Wideout Chris Olave (toe) and defensive finish Cam Jordan (again) had been restricted. 

Wideout Tank Dell (concussion) and offensive take on Laremy Tunsil (knee) had been a few of the 5 Texans who didn’t observe. Wideout Noah Brown (groin) started his 21-day window on Wednesday to come again from injured reserve. Brown was once a complete observe player. 

As anticipated, linebacker Matthew Judon (elbow) didn’t observe and isn’t anticipated to be again at the box anytime quickly. Wideouts JuJu Smith-Schuster and Demario Douglas additionally did not observe as each are within the concussion protocol. Linebacker Josh Uche (knee), defensive finish Trey Flowers (foot) and offensive take on Trent Brown (chest) had been a few of the 11 Patriots had been had been restricted observe members. 

Las Vegas didn’t observe on Wednesday, so the preliminary injury document is an estimation. That mentioned, the membership did record wideout Davante Adams as a non-participant due to a shoulder injury. Cornerback Nate Hobbs (ankle) was once additionally indexed as a DNP. Pass rusher Maxx Crosby (knee), nook Jkorian Bennett (shoulder), protection Marcus Epps (knee), nook David Long Jr. (ankle), wideout Jakobi Myeers (wrist), and receiver Tre Tucker (knee) had been all restricted. 

Marquise Brown headlined the Cardinals avid gamers no longer practising on Wednesday as he was once sidelined due to an sickness. Tight finish Elijah Higgins (sickness) and protection Jalen Thompson (hamstring) had been additionally lacking. Running again Keaontay Ingram (neck), defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter (finger), and nook Garrett Williams (knee) had been restricted. 

The Rams had been lacking 5 avid gamers from observe: guard Kevin Dotson (ankle), linebacker Ernest Jones (knee), defensive take on Larrell Murchinson (knee), offensive lineman Joe Noteboom (groin), and linebacker Christian Rozeboom (thigh). Wideout Ben Skowronek (Achilles) was once restricted. 

Cornerback Darius Slay (triceps) was once considered one of 3 Eagles who didn’t observe. Safety Sydney Brown (hamstring), defensive take on Fletcher Cox (again), linebacker Nakobe Dean (foot) and tight finish Jack Stoll (shoulder) had been restricted. When requested about Cox mentioned, Eagles trainer Nick Sirianni “We’ll see” when requested about his standing for Sunday. 

For the Jets, cornerbacks/gunners Brandin Echols and Justin Hardee didn’t observe as each avid gamers are coping with hamstring accidents. Fellow cornerback D.J. Reed was once restricted Wednesday as he continues to go during the league’s concussion protocol. 

Lions rookie defensive again Brian Branch (ankle) and fellow rookie Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) didn’t observe. Wideout Amon-Ra. St. Brown (stomach) was once restricted. Detroit trainer Dan Campbell mentioned he feels “a lot better” about St. Brown after he neglected final week’s win over Carolina. Branch did particular person paintings off to the facet right through observe, which is a favorable signal. 

Mike Evans (hamstring) was once the one Buccaneers participant who didn’t observe. Rookies Calijah Kancey and SirVocea Dennis (hamstring) — who have not performed since Week 1 — had been each complete observe members. 

Regarding Evans, Buccaneers trainer Todd Bowles mentioned the veteran is “coming along” and that the crew would have a greater thought of Evans’ standing vs. the Lions on Friday. 

Quarterback Daniel Jones (neck), wideout Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), take on Andrew Thomas (hamstring) and tight finish Darren Waller (groin) had been a few of the Giants avid gamers who did not observe. Jones mentioned Wednesday that his plan is to play after maintaining the injury whilst getting sacked right through Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins. Running again Saquon Barkley (ankle) was once restricted on Wednesday. 

Cornerback Dane Jackson (foot) was once the one Bills participant who did not observe on Wednesday. The crew opened the 21-day observe window for linebacker Baylon Spector who was once designated to go back. Spector (hamstring) was once a complete observe player. Tight ends Dawson Knox (wrist) and Dalton Kincaid (concussion) had been each restricted. 

Analysis to come.