2026 NFL Week 6 injury report: Lamar Jackson's return window, TreVeyon Henderson out multiple weeks, Seattle at Denver
Lamar Jackson has a realistic chance to return, New England loses TreVeyon Henderson for multiple weeks, and Thursday's opener turns on Denver's secondary, in the week's injury and lineup picture.
Week 6 runs from Thursday, Oct. 15 through Monday, Oct. 19, and fourteen games are on the slate. One of them has official practice participation on file this morning: Seattle at Denver, Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Both clubs filed estimated reports for Monday and Tuesday, and the other thirteen games' teams file their first column this afternoon. Miami, Cincinnati, Detroit and Minnesota are on bye. 1
What is already settled is heavier. Baltimore's quarterback has a realistic chance of returning this week, New England has lost its rookie running back for multiple weeks, and Green Bay's defensive tackle tore an Achilles. 2
For the thirteen games with no filed report, most statuses below come from each club's own Monday and Tuesday comments and from injured-reserve moves. Where ESPN's board supplies a status word, this article labels it as ESPN's own estimate of availability rather than a team designation. 2
The short version
- Lamar Jackson has a realistic chance to play Sunday. ESPN reported Wednesday morning that the Ravens quarterback, who missed Week 5 with an ankle injury, could return against Cleveland. Head coach Jesse Minter would not say Monday whether Jackson would practice to start the week. 23
- New England loses TreVeyon Henderson for multiple weeks. Monday's MRI showed a right high-ankle sprain, and the Patriots do not expect surgery. Rhamondre Stevenson becomes the lead back against the Jets. 45
- Green Bay loses Javon Hargrave for the season. Monday's MRI confirmed an Achilles tear from Sunday's win over Chicago. 3
- Philadelphia's backfield is still empty. Will Shipley partially tore his plantar fascia in Week 5 and will miss multiple weeks. Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith are both reported as having a chance at Sunday. 36
- San Francisco loses Deebo Samuel for multiple weeks. The hamstring injury came in Sunday's win over Seattle. 3
- Thursday night turns on Denver's secondary. Pat Surtain II and Talanoa Hufanga have not practiced in either of the Broncos' estimated reports, and Seattle does not expect Zach Charbonnet to play. 78
Thursday night: Seattle at Denver
Both clubs are 3-2. Each filed estimated practice reports for Monday and Tuesday, so the columns below are the teams' own projections: Seattle did not practice Monday, and Denver did not practice Monday and held a walkthrough Tuesday. Wednesday's session adds the third column this afternoon, and the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags arrive with Thursday's report. 34
| Player & team | Pos. | Injury | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet, SEA | RB | Knee | LP | LP |
| Irvin Charles, SEA | WR | Knee | FP | FP |
| George Holani, SEA | RB | Ribs, knee | FP | FP |
| Drew Lock, SEA | QB | Right forearm | LP | LP |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA | WR | Ankle | LP | LP |
| Beau Stephens, SEA | G | Shoulder | LP | FP |
| Chazz Surratt, SEA | LB | Calf | DNP | DNP |
| Drake Thomas, SEA | LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP |
| Leonard Williams, SEA | DT | Ankle | LP | LP |
| Brandon Jones, DEN | S | Foot | FP | FP |
| Sai'vion Jones, DEN | DE | Shoulder | LP | LP |
| Ben Powers, DEN | G | Biceps | FP | FP |
| Riley Moss, DEN | CB | Ribs | LP | LP |
| Talanoa Hufanga, DEN | S | Ankle | DNP | DNP |
| Pat Surtain II, DEN | CB | Ankle | DNP | DNP |
Seattle's list is the one that shapes Thursday. Head coach Mike Macdonald does not expect Charbonnet, who has been on the physically unable to perform list all season, to play, which leaves George Holani and Emanuel Wilson in the backfield. 4 Jaxon Smith-Njigba is limited with an ankle injury, and Drew Lock, the backup quarterback, is limited with a right forearm injury. 8 Chazz Surratt and Drake Thomas, two backup linebackers, are Seattle's only non-participants. 8
Denver's problem is the secondary. Pat Surtain II has not practiced with the ankle injury he first suffered in Week 4, and ESPN lists him doubtful for Thursday. 2 Talanoa Hufanga, who left Sunday's win over the Chargers with an ankle injury, has also been a non-participant both days. 7 Riley Moss is limited with a rib injury, so Denver is preparing to play without its top two cornerbacks. 7
Confirmed losses: multiple weeks or injured reserve
| Player & team | Injury | What is official | Expected absence | Who takes the work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson, NE RB | Right high-ankle sprain | MRI Monday; no surgery expected 4 | Multiple weeks 4 | Rhamondre Stevenson, with Corey Kiner behind him 5 |
| Javon Hargrave, GB DT | Torn Achilles | Monday's MRI confirmed the tear 3 | The rest of the season 2 | Green Bay's interior rotation 3 |
| Devin White, DET LB | Broken forearm | Surgery required; head coach Dan Campbell expects him back this season 3 | Later this season, no date announced 2 | Detroit's linebacker rotation 3 |
| Anton Harrison, JAX LT | Knee | Arthroscopic surgery; placed on injured reserve Tuesday 4 | Three to five weeks, or three to four months depending on what the surgeon finds 4 | Not announced 4 |
| Tyquan Thornton, KC WR | Dislocated ankle | Placed on injured reserve Tuesday 4 | Into the postseason 3 | Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen 5 |
| Rashee Rice, KC WR | Hamstring | Left Week 4 early 2 | Several weeks 5 | Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen 5 |
| Tanner Hudson, CIN TE | Torn pectoral | His agent confirmed the tear; not yet on injured reserve 2 | The rest of the season 2 | Not announced 3 |
| Deebo Samuel, SF WR | Hamstring | Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he will miss time 3 | Multiple weeks 9 | Brandin Cooks 10 |
| Will Shipley, PHI RB | Partially torn plantar fascia | A partial tear, per ESPN 3 | Multiple weeks 6 | Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele, the only healthy backs on the roster 5 |
| Michael Pittman, PIT WR | Foot | Aggravated in practice; ruled out for Week 5 and again for Week 6 11 | Multiple weeks 11 | Germie Bernard 5 |
| Roman Wilson, PIT WR | Finger | Ruled out for Week 6 3 | Multiple weeks 12 | Germie Bernard 5 |
| David Montgomery, HOU RB | Groin | Head coach DeMeco Ryans called him week to week 3 | Week to week 13 | Woody Marks, alone atop the depth chart 5 |
| Mack Hollins, NE WR | Calf | Placed on injured reserve Saturday 2 | At least four games 2 | Efton Chism took the largest route increase after Hollins left Week 4 5 |
Beyond the table, this week's roster moves were again heavy. Cleveland placed running back Raheim Sanders on injured reserve with a hip injury and signed Audric Estimé off Minnesota's practice squad. 4 Carolina put defensive tackle Cam Jackson on injured reserve, activated tackle Taylor Moton off the non-football illness list, and opened the practice windows for Tershawn Wharton and Trevor Etienne. 24
Cincinnati placed linebacker Swayze Bozeman on injured reserve with a fractured forearm and claimed Jack Kiser off waivers from Jacksonville. 34 Jacksonville signed long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer after Ross Matiscik's shoulder injury. 3 Kansas City signed receiver Justin Watson to the practice squad. 4 Detroit's Tom Kennedy will have season-ending surgery on his right MCL. 3
Chicago activated defensive lineman Shemar Turner off the physically unable to perform list, and the league suspended defensive end Montez Sweat two games for a performance-enhancing substance violation. 4 The Rams will not open defensive end Myles Garrett's 21-day practice window this week, released kicker Harrison Mevis after his misses in Monday's loss, and signed Blake Grupe off the Jets' practice squad. 34 San Francisco's Dre Greenlaw had his one-game suspension upheld on appeal, Dallas signed running back Emari Demercado, and Houston traded for receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. 34
Still open, and when each case clears
| Player & team | Injury | Where it stands | When it clears |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson, BAL QB | Ankle | ESPN reports he has a realistic chance of playing Sunday 2 | Baltimore's Wednesday report |
| Caleb Williams, CHI QB | Grade 2 hamstring strain | Has not played since Week 2 and is aiming to return Sunday 14 | Chicago's Wednesday report |
| Michael Penix Jr., ATL QB | Ribs | Imaging Monday; the team said it would know more Wednesday 3 | Atlanta's Wednesday report |
| Breece Hall, NYJ RB | Quadriceps | Week to week since Week 3 and ruled out for Week 5 5 | The Jets' Wednesday report |
| Justin Jefferson, MIN WR | Left ankle | Did not play Week 5; Minnesota is on bye 5 | Before Week 7 |
| Saquon Barkley, PHI RB | Hamstring | Head coach Nick Sirianni is hopeful he returns Sunday against Carolina 3 | Philadelphia's Wednesday report |
| DeVonta Smith, PHI WR | Hamstring | Has missed two games; reported to have a shot at Week 6 15 | Philadelphia's Wednesday report |
| Quinshon Judkins, CLE RB | Ankle | Day to day after a walking boot appeared following Week 5 16 | Cleveland's Wednesday report |
| Carson Schwesinger, CLE LB | Grade 1 right ankle sprain | Not yet ruled out for Sunday 2 | Cleveland's Wednesday report |
| Will Campbell, NE LT | Right MCL sprain | Head coach Mike Vrabel said Monday he may practice; NFL Network reported Tuesday he is expected to miss game action 34 | New England's Wednesday report |
| Terry McLaurin, WAS WR | Hamstring | Played Week 5 as a game-time decision 5 | Washington's Wednesday report |
| Ladd McConkey, LAC WR | Foot | Active in Week 5 but did not play; Jim Harbaugh called him an emergency option 3 | Los Angeles's Wednesday report |
| CeeDee Lamb, DAL WR | Quadriceps | ESPN reports the team does not consider it serious 2 | Dallas's Wednesday report |
| Jalen Coker, CAR WR | Quadriceps | Practiced Tuesday; Dave Canales says he is on track for Week 6 17 | Carolina's Wednesday report |
Four more cases sit behind those. Minnesota's T.J. Hockenson is in the concussion protocol and will use the bye week, and Jordan Addison sat out Week 5 with hamstring soreness. 25 Pittsburgh's Rico Dowdle has missed three games with a toe injury, and ESPN lists him questionable. 5 Las Vegas has two receivers to watch: Jalen Nailor is coming off a concussion and Dont'e Thornton has an open practice window after a hamstring injury. 5 Cleveland receiver KC Concepcion entered the concussion protocol after Week 5. 2
Lineup changes already decided
New England hands the backfield to Rhamondre Stevenson. With Henderson out multiple weeks, Stevenson is the unquestioned lead back against the Jets and Corey Kiner takes the change-of-pace snaps. 45
Houston gives the backfield to Woody Marks. Montgomery is week to week, and the Texans also added receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. from Arizona. 313
Philadelphia is down to Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele. Barkley has not practiced since injuring his hamstring in Week 4, and Shipley's plantar fascia tear removes the backup. 36
Pittsburgh keeps feeding Jaylen Warren and turns to Germie Bernard. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Warren has earned more work even when Dowdle returns, and Bernard led the team with nine targets against the Colts. 518
Cleveland added Audric Estimé behind Quinshon Judkins. Judkins is day to day, and the signing gives the Browns a veteran option if the ankle does not respond. 416
Seattle's backfield is George Holani and Emanuel Wilson. Charbonnet's knee keeps him out of a second straight game, and Holani was a full participant in both estimated reports. 48
Tampa Bay starts Jalon Daniels again. Baker Mayfield's dislocated thumb keeps him out three to six weeks, and the rookie makes his third start at Pittsburgh. 5
Chicago expects Caleb Williams back under center. The quarterback has not played since a Grade 2 hamstring strain in Week 2 and is aiming to return Sunday against Atlanta, while Kyle Monangai's thumb and toe injuries keep him out of the backfield. 514
Arizona no longer has Marvin Harrison Jr. The Cardinals traded the receiver to Houston after three games of his third season. 3
Cleared, and the clubs with no new injuries
Jacksonville, Tennessee and Arizona came out of Week 5 with nothing fantasy-relevant in the tracker's team sections. 5
Seattle activated receiver Irvin Charles off injured reserve, and he was a full participant in both of this week's estimated reports. 48
New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough is off the report after his left-hand injury, which did not affect his throwing hand. 5
Baltimore receiver Ja'Kobi Lane is expected to return to practice this week and has a shot at playing Sunday, his first work since wrist surgery in Week 1. 2
What to do before Thursday's kickoff
Act now:
- Replace TreVeyon Henderson. Rhamondre Stevenson is the add and takes the lead role. 4
- Move Will Shipley off your roster. Dameon Pierce is the healthiest back left in Philadelphia. 6
- Sit Zach Charbonnet. Seattle does not expect him to play Thursday. 4
- Add Brandin Cooks where Deebo Samuel was in your lineup. 10
- Replace Michael Pittman and Roman Wilson. Germie Bernard is the add behind DK Metcalf. 5
Check again after Wednesday's reports:
- Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams, Michael Penix Jr., Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, Breece Hall, Quinshon Judkins, Will Campbell, Terry McLaurin, Ladd McConkey, CeeDee Lamb and Jalen Coker all clear between Wednesday and Friday. 2
- Denver's secondary, for anyone deciding on the Broncos before Thursday: Surtain, Hufanga and Moss. 7
Leave alone:
- Miami, Cincinnati, Detroit and Minnesota, whose players lock with their teams this week. 1
- Jacksonville and Tennessee, which took no fantasy-relevant injuries out of Week 5. 5
Next checkpoints
Wednesday afternoon: the first practice reports for the other thirteen games, plus the third column and the start of the designation process for Seattle at Denver.
Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET: Seattle at Denver kicks off on Prime Video, the week's first lineup lock.
Friday: Out, Doubtful and Questionable designations for the rest of the slate, with Houston and Jacksonville kicking off in London at 9:30 a.m. ET Sunday and inactives announced 90 minutes before each kickoff.
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