Week 5, no different than any other week, has had its share of injuries. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers hurt his ankle in the London game, Dolphins running back De’Von Achane exited Sunday’s victory over the Patriots and entered concussion protocol. The Texans also lost wide receiver Nico Collins to a hamstring injury after a 67-yard TD catch.
Below is an updated team-by-team list of all the other key Week 5 injuries around the league.
- OL Teven Jenkins (ankle): Jenkins was eventually downgraded to out with an ankle injury.
- OT Amarius Mims (ankle): He was carted off the field with a left ankle injury, but returned in the OT loss to the Ravens.
- QB Josh Allen (head): Allen hit his head hard on the field and went to the medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion, but returned to the game after missing just one snap.
- RT Alex Palczewski (ankle): The right tackle did not return with an ankle injury.
- S Rodney McLeod (face): McLeod left the game with a face laceration, but later returned after being treated on the sidelines.
- CB Denzel Ward (hamstring): Ward was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
- LS Charley Hughlett (rib): Hughlett was ruled out with a rib injury.
- DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (illness): Okoronkwo left the game with an illness.
- S Grant Delpit (head): Delpit was evaluated for a head injury.
- LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (cramping): The linebacker dealt with cramping during the game.
- RB De’Von Achane (concussion): Achane was downgraded to out after being evaluated for a concussion. He went to the medical tent after landing hard on the ground and taking an apparent hit to the head.
- S Jevón Holland (hand): Holland was downgraded to out with a hand injury.
Jets
- QB Aaron Rodgers (ankle): Rodgers told reporters after the loss that he suffered a low ankle sprain. The injury occurred in the third quarter, when he was tackled and went down awkwardly.
- OLB Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder): Clowney suffered a shoulder injury against the Bears and was unable to return.
- WR Xavier Legette (shoulder): Legette left the game with a shoulder injury. He said afterward it’s a little banged up and that he expects to be ready to go for next week’s game.
- TE Tommy Tremble (concussion): Tremble was initially listed as questionable, but after being evaluated for a concussion he was ruled out.
- RB Rhamondre Stevenson (leg): The running back hobbled to the sidelines and appeared to be in pain, but was able to come back in the game. Stevenson explained the injury after the game, saying he took a helmet to his leg and exited to make sure he was OK, adding “And I was.” He doesn’t believe it will be a long-term issue.
- T Christian Wilkins (foot): Wilkins is out for the remainder of the game with a foot injury.
- LB Uchenna Nwosu (thigh): The linebacker will not return to the game due to a thigh injury.
- WR Nico Collins (hamstring): Collins was ruled out for the second half with a hamstring injury.
- S Jimmie Ward (groin): Ward was ruled out with a groin injury. He walked off under his own power and went to the medical tent.
- RB British Brooks (knee): Brooks was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury.
- RB Aaron Jones (hip): Jones suffered a hip injury during the first half, and was eventually ruled out. “He’ll be evaluated … I’m keeping my fingers crossed that that hopefully will be short term,” coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game. The Vikings have a bye in Week 6.
- S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist): The Niners safety left the game and didn’t return with a wrist injury.
- K Jake Moody (ankle): Moody suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter while attempting to tackle DeeJay Dallas during a kick return and was unable to return. After the game, head coach Kyle Shanahan gave an update, saying he was told it was a high ankle sprain.
- S Ji’Ayir Brown (ankle): Brown was initially ruled questionable return with an ankle injury and was able to return.
