Injuries have taken their toll on a number of NFL teams in 2021. Just ask the Panthers, who’ve struggled to replicate the success of their hot start with Christian McCaffrey banged up. Or the Buccaneers, who are doing just fine but continue to lose starters on their title-defending defense. As Week 6 gets underway, we’re here to help you stay on top of all the latest injuries around the NFL.
Below, you’ll find the final injury reports for every single Week 6 matchup. All odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.
Miami Dolphins (-3) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (in London)
- Dolphins: WR DeVante Parker (shoulder, hamstring), CB Xavien Howard (shoulder, groin) OUT
- Jaguars: LB Myles Jack (back), DT Rashaad Coward (ankle) OUT; DL Roy Robertson-Harris (ankle), CB Tyson Campbell (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
Jacksonville will be down potentially two key defensive starters in Jack and Robertson-Harris, but Miami is even more banged up for this overseas affair, with Parker and Howard — two of their best players — sidelined. That said, the Dolphins will get a big name back on offense, with Tua Tagovailoa telling reporters Friday he is “100 percent” ready to return as the starting QB after a three-game stint by backup Jacoby Brissett.
Minnesota Vikings (-2.5) at Carolina Panthers
- Vikings: TE Ben Ellefson (knee), DT Michael Pierce (elbow) OUT
- Panthers: RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring), LB Shaq Thompson (foot), LB Kamal Martin (concussion) OUT
Minnesota is healthy for this NFC clash, with playmakers Dalvin Cook, Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson all completely off the injury report ahead of Sunday. The Panthers, on the other hand, will be counting on rookie Chuba Hubbard once again, with McCaffrey set to miss his third straight.
Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5) at Detroit Lions
- Bengals: OG D’Ante Smith (knee) OUT; RB Joe Mixon (ankle), WR Mike Thomas (ankle), OG Jackson Carman (non-injury) QUESTIONABLE
- Lions: RB D’Andre Swift (groin), RB Jamaal Williams (hip, illness), TE T.J. Hockenson (knee), OLB Trey Flowers (knee) QUESTIONABLE
Both the Bengals and Lions are battling injuries in the backfield. If Mixon can’t go for Cincy, Chris Evans would be in line to man RB1 duties with Samaje Perine on COVID-19 reserve. Detroit’s backup behind Swift and Williams, meanwhile, is Godwin Igwebuike.
Green Bay Packers (-6) at Chicago Bears
- Packers: TBA
- Bears: TE J.P. Holtz (quad), LB Caleb Johnson (knee) OUT; RB Ryan Nall (ankle), WR Allen Robinson (ankle), WR Jakeem Grant (groin), DT Akiem Hicks (groin), OLB Khalil Mack (foot), LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe (hamstring), CB Artie Burns (foot), S Eddie Jackson (knee), DB Duke Shelley (ankle), DB Xavier Crawford (back) QUESTIONABLE
The Bears are all kinds of banged up going into this crucial NFC North tilt, though several questionable vets, like Burns and Jackson, were full participants on Friday, suggesting they’ll be OK. A key absence not listed here: that of RB Damien Williams, who is on COVID-19 reserve and is set to be replaced by Khalil Herbert as David Montgomery’s fill-in.
Kansas City Chiefs (-7) at Washington Football Team
- Chiefs: TE Blake Bell (back), DE Chris Jones (wrist), CB Charvarius Ward (quad) OUT; WR Tyreek Hill (quad), OG Joe Thuney (hand), LB Anthony Hitchens (knee) QUESTIONABLE
- Washington: TBA
If Kansas City is without Hill and Thuney on Sunday, Patrick Mahomes will be under even more pressure to perform. Not that he’s incapable of overcoming the losses, but he has had more turnovers, seemingly forcing plays, of late.
Los Angeles Rams (-9.5) at New York Giants
- Rams: TBA
- Giants: TBA
Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens (-2.5)
- Chargers: TBA
- Ravens: TBA
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts (-10)
- Texans: TBA
- Colts: TBA
Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns (-3.5)
- Cardinals: TBA
- Browns: TBA
Dallas Cowboys (-3) at New England Patriots
- Cowboys: TBA
- Patriots: TBA
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos (-4)
- Raiders: TBA
- Broncos: TBA
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers (-5)
- Seahawks: TBA
- Steelers: TBA
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