Huffman Sports Wire — NFL Injury Report

Texans at Jaguars — 9:30 ET, Wembley Stadium, London

Houston rules out three players for the London game: receiver Tank Dell (knee), running back David Montgomery (groin) and safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder), and Pitre and Montgomery did not travel with the team. Linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (shoulder) and cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram (elbow) are questionable. Jacksonville rules out cornerback Montaric Brown (hamstring) and long snapper Ross Matiscik (shoulder), with cornerback Jaylon Jones (hamstring) questionable. The Jaguars do get safety Eric Murray back with no designation after he cleared the concussion protocol, a clean return after he sat out last week.

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Ravens at Browns — 1 ET, Cleveland

Lamar Jackson is out again, as Baltimore ruled out its quarterback with an ankle injury for a second straight game and Tyler Huntley starts in Cleveland. Center Cam Jurgens (concussion), tight end Matthew Hibner (hand) and defensive lineman Broderick Washington (ankle) are also out. Tackle Emery Jones Jr. (ankle), guard Andrew Vorhees (foot) and rookie receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) are questionable, and Lane is in his return window from injured reserve with the club expected to activate him. The good news in Baltimore is real, as defensive end Trey Hendrickson (finger) returns with no designation after missing two games, and receivers Rashod Bateman (shoulder) and Zay Flowers (toe) were also cleared off the report. Cleveland rules out five players: defensive tackle Kalia Davis (quadriceps), quarterback Dillon Gabriel (back), defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (ankle), tackle Teven Jenkins (back) and running back Dylan Sampson (knee). Running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) leads the Cleveland questionable list with defensive tackle Mason Graham (knee and ankle), defensive end Derek Barnett (ankle) and linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle). Receiver KC Concepcion cleared the concussion protocol, and defensive tackle Maliek Collins (foot) plus defensive backs Denzel Boston (foot) and Grant Delpit (shoulder and knee) all carry no designation.

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Steelers at Buccaneers — 1 ET, Tampa

Tampa Bay rules out Baker Mayfield (right thumb), and backup Jalon Daniels is set to make his third straight start for the Buccaneers. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib) and receiver David Sills V (hamstring) are also out. Cornerback Benjamin Morrison (quadriceps) is doubtful. Linebacker SirVocea Dennis (ankle and foot), linebacker Ayden Garnes (ankle), linebacker Josiah Trotter (knee) and running back Sean Tucker (quadriceps) are questionable. Receiver Chris Godwin Jr. was on the report for rest only, and tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) practiced fully all week, so both carry no designation. Pittsburgh rules out safety DeShon Elliott (knee), receiver Ben Skowronek (calf) and receiver Roman Wilson (finger). The Steelers listed five players as questionable: defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (ankle), cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle), running back Rico Dowdle (toe), cornerback Jalen Ramsey (wrist) and receiver DK Metcalf (illness), who missed practice on Friday. Defensive linemen Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt carry no designation after rest days during the week.

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Bears at Falcons — 1 ET, Atlanta

The headline in Atlanta is Caleb Williams, as Chicago listed its quarterback as questionable with a hamstring injury even though he practiced fully all week, and he has not played since suffering the injury in Week 2. The Bears ruled out linebacker T.J. Edwards (hamstring), safety Keyshaun Elliott (quadriceps), running back Kyle Monangai (thumb and toe) and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (quadriceps). Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (hip) and cornerback Kyler Gordon (calf) are also questionable, and Gordon is in his return window from the physically unable to perform list. Atlanta rules out only cornerback C.J. Henderson (groin) and listed edge rusher Za'Darius Smith (neck) as questionable. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) practiced fully all week with no designation and no restrictions, and receiver Drake London (hip), tackle Jake Matthews (groin) and linebacker Divine Deablo (hamstring) also carry no designation.

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Jets at Patriots — 1 ET, Foxborough

New England rules out cornerbacks Carlton Davis III (neck) and Karon Prunty (hamstring), and both players miss a second straight game. Seven Patriots are questionable: running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle), receiver A.J. Brown (ankle), tackle Will Campbell (knee), tackle Marcus Bryant (ankle), linebacker Christian Elliss (chest), cornerback Channing Canada (hamstring) and safety Craig Woodson (shoulder). Brown and Bryant are both in return windows from injured reserve, and Brown is expected to be activated and available on Sunday. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) returns with no designation after missing two starts. The Jets rule out running back Breece Hall (quadriceps) for a third straight game, along with receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger), guard Dylan Parham (knee) and defensive end Joseph Ossai (ankle). Receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle), tight end Kenyon Sadiq (concussion) and safety Dane Belton (knee) are questionable, and Cooper is expected back in the lineup after his stint on injured reserve.

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Panthers at Eagles — 1 ET, Philadelphia

Philadelphia ruled out Jalen Hurts, officially listed with a calf injury, after a follow-up ultrasound on the superficial blood clot in his calf showed the clot had moved, and Tanner McKee starts at quarterback. Reports on Saturday said the Eagles have no plan to place Hurts on injured reserve. Running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is out for a second straight game, and cornerback Michael Carter II (abdomen), edge rusher Jalyx Hunt (knee and ankle) and running back Will Shipley (foot) are also out, with Shipley placed on injured reserve on Friday. Edge rusher A.J. Epenesa (back) is doubtful. Tackle Landon Dickerson (knee) leads the questionable group with cornerback Jakorian Bennett (knee), tight end Grant Calcaterra (back), center Drew Kendall (knee) and tight end Eli Stowers (quadriceps). Philadelphia does get receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks back with no designations, along with edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, and the club also added quarterback Joe Milton III off the Dallas practice squad. Carolina rules out running back A.J. Dillon (ankle). Tackle Monroe Freeling (knee) is doubtful. The Carolina questionable list is long: guard Damien Lewis (elbow), edge rusher Jaelan Phillips (hamstring), running back Trevor Etienne (ankle), tackle Taylor Moton (lungs, listed with a blood clot) and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (neck), with Etienne, Moton and Wharton all in return windows from injured reserve. Receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) practiced fully all week and returns with no designation, and tight ends Tommy Tremble (ribs) and Darren Waller (toe) were also cleared off the report.

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Titans at Colts — 1 ET, Indianapolis

Tennessee rules out defensive lineman Jordan Elliott (personal matter) and safety Kevin Winston Jr. (quadriceps). Running back Tyjae Spears (knee) and cornerback Joshua Williams (pectoral) are questionable, and Williams is in his return window from injured reserve after practicing fully all week. Indianapolis rules out receiver Ashton Dulin (hamstring) and linebacker Jaylon Carlies (ribs). Tight end Tyler Warren (groin) was added to the report on Friday as questionable after he was limited in the final practice. The Saturday move matters here, as Indianapolis activated tight end Will Mallory (thumb) from injured reserve on Saturday and lifted his questionable designation. Quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle) and receiver Josh Downs (hamstring) carry no designation.

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Saints at Giants — 1 ET, East Rutherford

New Orleans rules out linebackers Kaden Elliss (calf) and Anfernee Jennings (knee). Five Saints are questionable, led by running back Alvin Kamara (back) and receiver Chris Olave (illness), with defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd (illness), cornerback Lorenzo Styles (knee) and long snapper Zach Wood (calf). The Giants rule out cornerback Colton Hood (concussion), tight end Theo Johnson (neck) and safety Tyler Nubin (neck), which leaves the New York secondary thin. Tackles Andrew Thomas (groin) and Jermaine Eluemunor (calf) and edge rusher Abdul Carter (calf) all returned to practice on Friday and are listed as questionable, with the club expecting all three to play. Safety Jason Pinnock cleared the concussion protocol and carries no designation.

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Cardinals at Rams — 4:05 ET, Inglewood

Arizona rules out rookie running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and safeties Wydett Williams Jr. (concussion) and Andrew Wingard (knee), a rough week for the Cardinals secondary. Safety Budda Baker (groin) is questionable after the injury was added on Friday, joined by linebacker Zaven Collins (hip), safety Kitan Crawford (ankle) and punter Blake Gillikin (back), and Crawford is in his return window from injured reserve. Receiver Devin Duvernay (ribs) carries no designation. Los Angeles ruled out nobody. The Rams listed two late-week additions as questionable, safety Kam Curl (ankle) and cornerback Trent McDuffie (groin), and both starters missed practice on Friday, so the Los Angeles secondary is the one to watch at kickoff.

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Chargers at Chiefs — 4:25 ET, Kansas City

No team in the league is limping like Los Angeles. The Chargers ruled out five players: tackle Joe Alt (neck), guard Kayode Awosika (fibula), receiver Tre' Harris (hamstring), cornerback Donte Jackson (hamstring) and safety Derwin James (hamstring), and the club is already missing tackle Rashawn Slater on injured reserve. Cornerback Rodney Shelley (hamstring) is doubtful. Six more Chargers are questionable: defensive tackles Jamaree Caldwell (knee) and Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring), linebackers Bud Dupree (neck) and Daiyan Henley (knee), and receivers KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) and Brenen Thompson (quadriceps). The good news comes at receiver, where Ladd McConkey (foot) and Quentin Johnston (chest) were removed from the final report and return. Kansas City rules out receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring and knee) and tackle Josh Simmons (back). Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) is questionable, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) practiced fully all week with no designation.

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Bills at Raiders — 4:25 ET, Las Vegas

Buffalo ruled out nobody, and five Bills are questionable: cornerback Dee Alford (ankle), receiver D.J. Moore (shoulder), defensive tackle Ed Oliver (knee), receiver Josh Palmer (shoulder) and defensive tackle T.J. Sanders (shoulder). Running back Ty Johnson (hamstring) and cornerback Christian Benford (toe) practiced fully on Friday and carry no designation. Las Vegas rules out defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (concussion), plus tight end Carter Runyon and receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr., who both returned to practice from injured reserve this week without being activated. Guard Trey Zuhn III (knee) is questionable. The Raiders headline is who is not on the list, as tight end Brock Bowers (knee) practiced fully on Thursday and Friday and was removed from the report, running back Ashton Jeanty (foot) practiced fully all week, and receiver Jalen Nailor carries no designation after working through the concussion protocol during the week.

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Cowboys at Packers — 8:20 ET, Green Bay

The Sunday night game closes the weekend. Dallas rules out cornerback Cobie Durant (hamstring) and tackle Drew Shelton (hamstring). Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring), defensive lineman L.T. Overton (foot), cornerback Joey Porter (ankle) and cornerback Ameer Speed (knee) are questionable. Receiver CeeDee Lamb (thigh) was removed from the report and returns, and linemen Tyler Guyton (back) and Tyler Smith (thumb) also carry no designation. Green Bay rules out defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (Achilles), who is headed to injured reserve, along with defensive tackle Jonathan Ford (calf), receiver Skyy Moore (ankle) and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (hamstring). Defensive tackle Jordon Riley (Achilles) is doubtful. Guard Aaron Banks (knee and toe), linebacker Anthony Campbell (ankle), cornerback Brandon Cisse (hip), guard Jacob Monk (quadriceps) and receiver Savion Williams (ankle) are questionable, and Williams is in his return window from injured reserve. Cornerback Keisean Nixon (groin), linebacker Lukas Van Ness (shoulder), safety Evan Williams (illness) and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (ankle) were all removed from the report.

Twelve games, three starting quarterbacks in street clothes and one extremely tired training staff in Los Angeles. Sunday is going to reward the deepest rosters in football, and the inactive lists land 90 minutes before kickoff for anyone who wants the final word.

Sources: - [Sports Illustrated Texans](https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/onsi/news/houston-texans-final-injury-report-for-week-6-against-jacksonville-jaguars-01k7xxw0vdz8) - [Black and Teal](https://blackandteal.com/jaguars-final-injury-report-for-week-6-vs-houston) - [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-ankle-out-again-vs-browns--flm-2026-10-16/) - [Browns Wire](https://brownswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/browns/2026/10/16/cleveland-browns-final-injury-report-week-6-ravens/92289286007/) - [Buccaneers](https://www.buccaneers.com/news/injuries) - [Falcons Wire](https://falconswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/falcons/2026/10/16/atlanta-falcons-final-injury-report-for-nfl-week-6-vs-chicago-bears/92288502007/) - [Heavy](https://www.heavy.com/sports/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-get-final-word-caleb-williams-availability-vs-falcons/) - [Pats Pulpit](https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/140907/patriots-vs-jets-friday-injury-report-carlton-davis-iii-karon-prunty-out-aj-brown-questionable) - [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/injury-report-week-6-2026-x0754) - [Panthers Wire](https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2026/10/16/panthers-injury-report-week-6-statuses-jalen-coker-jaelan-phillips/92289498007/) - [Huffman Sports Wire News Desk](https://huffmansportswire.com/news-break/news-desk-submission-huffman-sports-wire-afternoon-edition-55baa9aa) - [Titans Wire](https://titanswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2026/10/16/tennessee-titans-jordan-elliot-kevin-winston-jr-out-tyjae-spears-questionable/92288634007/) - [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/colts-add-tyler-warren-to-injury-report-list-him-as-questionable) - [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/colts-activate-te-will-mallory-ir--flm-2026-10-17/) - [Giants](https://www.giants.com/news/week-6-tracker-latest-news-notes-roster-moves-new-orleans-saints-nfl) - [Giants Wire](https://giantswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2026/10/16/new-york-giants-tyler-nubin-among-3-out-new-orleans-saints/92279039007/) - [Arizona Cardinals](https://www.azcardinals.com/news/injury-report-week-6-vs-rams) - [Cards Wire](https://cardswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2026/10/16/arizona-cardinals-injury-report-jeremiyah-love-ruled-out-budda-baker-questionable/92290309007/) - [A to Z Sports](https://atozsports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-news/chiefs-final-injury-report-week-6-chargers-rashee-rice-josh-simmons/) - [Chiefs](https://www.chiefs.com/news/five-things-to-watch-on-sunday-chargers-vs-chiefs-x3265) - [USA TODAY](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/fantasy/player-updates/2026/10/16/brock-bowers-cleared-for-week-6-against-the-bills/92289892007/) - [Rochester Democrat and Chronicle](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2026/10/17/bills-raiders-injury-report-dj-moore-ed-oliver-five-questionable/92299328007/) - [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dallas-cowboys-vs-green-bay-packers-final-injury-report-for-week-6-01k7v5x5h7jv) - [Sports Illustrated Packers](https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/news/green-bay-packers-injury-report-vs-dallas-cowboys-week-6-01k7v2336kg0) - [Game Day Tourist](https://gamedaytourist.com/en/league-news/todays-nfl-news-roundup-october-17/)

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