NFL Week 6 inactives, injury tracker: Chargers' Ladd McConkey ruled out with concussion

All the latest injury news and inactives for Week 6

It's officially Week 6 and this season has been riddled with injuries. This week is no different, with multiple major players in the league out.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury, and Tyler Huntley will take the reins. In other QB news, Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve with a superficial blood clot, leaving Tanner McKee as the starter. 

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to play as he recovers from a rib injury and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to return from his hamstring injury after being a full participant in practice all week.

Another name to watch is Browns running back Quinshon Judkins, who will work out pregame to determine his status.

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Bills TE Dalton Kincaid went to the medical tent and now is headed to the locker room.

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The Rams new kicker, Blake Grupe, has been downgraded to out with a knee injury. He went down making a tackle on a kickoff.

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Chargers DB Deane Leonard has been ruled out with a concussion.

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Chiefs OL Jaylon Moore is in concussion protocol.

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Chargers WR Ladd McConkey was evaluated for a head injury and has been ruled out. He is headed to the locker room.

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New Rams K Blake Grupe was injured while making a tackle on the kickoff following a 44-yard field goal. He went to the medical tent and is doubtful to return with a knee injury.

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Another Eagle has suffered an injury. DT Jordan Davis went down grabbing his right leg and is now out with an ankle injury.

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Giants LT Andrew Thomas is being evaluated for a concussion. The Giants are currently down 34-10 against the Saints.

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Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks goes down one play after WR Devonta Smith was shaken up after a play. Wicks went to the medical tent and has now returned to the game.

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Eagles WR Devonta appears shaken up after an incompletion. He was able to walk around under his own power and later returned to the game.

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Falcons LB appeared to suffer a significant injury, as he was carted off on a stretcher and brought to the hospital. He is conscious and has full movement of his hands and feet. His neck and head were put on stabilizers. The game was delayed several minutes as the medical team addressed Daniels. 

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Bears OL Jonah Jackson (hip) is doubtful to return.

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Eagles WR Makai Lemon went to the medical tent and now is back in the game.

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The Chiefs will be without WR Rashee Rice (hamstring, knee). CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was their one questionable player and he is active.

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TE Brock Bowers has no injury designation this week, which is good news for Kirk Cousins offense as they look to snap a two-game losing streak. G Trey Zuhn (knee) was listed as questionable and is active.

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WR DJ Moore returned to practice on Friday and was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, but he is inactive.

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The Chargers had a lengthy injury report this week. The good news is WR Ladd McConkey was not given an injury designation and will be good to go. 

WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring), WR Brenen Thompson (quad) and DL Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring) were among those questionable.

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Patriots WR Romeo Doubs (shoulder) and G Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring) will not return against the Jets.

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Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) is questionable to return.

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Browns LB Justin Jefferson is questionable with a hip injury.

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The Rams had a short injury report this week, with just two players getting game designations. S Kam Curl (ankle) and CB Trent McDuffie (groin) were both listed as questionable.

McDuffie is inactive. 

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S Budda Baker (not injury-related, groin) was questionable and is active.

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Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (shoulder) has been downgraded from questionable to out,

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WR Romeo Doubs (shoulder), RT Morgan Moses (ankle) and LG Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring) are all questionable to return.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara appeared to land hard after an incomplete pass and is now headed to the medical tent. He has now returned to the game.

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Bears DB Cam Lewis is being evaluated for a concussion.

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Titans S Tony Adams has an ankle injury and his return is questionable.

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Eagles OLB Nolan Smith is ruled out with a concussion.

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Browns S Grant Delpit has been ruled out after he was evaluated for a concussion.

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Patriots WR Romeo Doubs is headed to the locker room with an apparent shoulder injury. Doubs caught the first touchdown pass of the game, a 42-yard beauty from QB Drake Maye, putting the Patriots up 7-3 against the Jets.

The Patriots got WR A.J. Brown back from IR this week, but now are once again without the combo of their top receivers.