NFL Week 9 injury report: Mike Evans ruled out, Seahawks' Quenton Nelson 'week-to-week' after knee procedure
Key Points:
- The NFL faces significant injury challenges in Week 9, with key quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders, Drew Lock, and Carson Wentz stepping in due to starters being sidelined, and Seahawks guard Quenton Nelson needing a minor knee procedure.
- The international game in Madrid features the Cincinnati Bengals, missing safety Kyle Dugger and possibly defensive end Cedric Johnson, against the Atlanta Falcons, who have multiple questionable players including wide receivers and linebackers.
- Major teams like the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, and Detroit Lions also contend with multiple injuries, including key players listed as out or questionable, impacting their lineups for crucial matchups this week.
- The New England Patriots will honor Rob Gronkowski's Hall of Fame induction while dealing with injuries to star wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back TreVeyon Henderson, who is out with an illness.
- Sunday Night Football sees the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trying to gain ground in the NFC South against the Chicago Bears, with both teams managing injuries but still fielding competitive squads.