HOUSTON – The NFL landscape is buzzing with injury updates that could impact teams as they push further into the season. The spotlight is on the Houston Texans, where Nico Collins, their standout wide receiver, left the game against the Buffalo Bills with a **hamstring injury**. Collins’ impressive 67-yard touchdown in the first quarter was overshadowed by his exit afterward. Coach **DeMeco Ryans** initially listed Collins as day-to-day but has since updated his status to week-to-week, suggesting he’ll likely miss **Week 6**. Recovery from hamstring injuries can be tricky, making his situation one to closely monitor.
In New York, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers also faced an injury scare during the game. After an awkward fall in the third quarter, he was diagnosed with a **low ankle sprain**. Fortunately, coach **Robert Saleh** indicated that tests showed Rodgers should be fine to play in **Week 6**. This is reassuring news as any issue with his ankle could complicate mobility, especially considering his history with an Achilles repair.
The Minnesota Vikings are also holding their breath following running back Aaron Jones’s **hip injury**. Jones managed only 16 snaps before being ruled out at halftime. With a bye week ahead, coach **Kevin O’Connell** remains hopeful that Jones’s injury won’t keep him sidelined long.
In Cleveland, tight end David Njoku returned from a high ankle sprain but suffered a knee injury in his first game back, making his status uncertain. Imaging was scheduled to assess the damage.
Adding to the kicker woes in the league, Jake Moody of the San Francisco 49ers will be out for multiple weeks due to a **high ankle sprain** he suffered while trying to make a tackle. The 49ers’ upcoming Thursday night game will need another kicker as they move forward.
Meanwhile, in Miami, running back De’Von Achane is also in recovery mode after a concussion. The Dolphins’ upcoming bye week provides some much-needed time to assess his progress.
As teams prepare for Week 6, monitoring these injuries and their impact on players will be crucial for fans and fantasy managers alike. With a tightly contested season, every game could reshape playoff hopes.
