NFL Week 6 injuries: Jalen Hurts out with calf blood clot as Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield also sit
Tanner McKee starts for the Eagles after Jalen Hurts was ruled out with a calf blood clot, while Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield and Dillon Gabriel also miss Week 6.
Four starting quarterbacks will miss Sunday's NFL Week 6 games, led by Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts, who has been ruled out against the Carolina Panthers with a blood clot in his calf. Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (ankle), Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield (thumb) and Cleveland's Dillon Gabriel (back) are also out, while Chicago's Caleb Williams is listed as questionable. This follows on from the start of Week 6 on Thursday night, when the Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime.
Hurts sidelined by superficial clot
The Eagles announced on Thursday, 15 October, that Hurts would not face the Panthers after a follow-up ultrasound on Wednesday night showed movement in what the team described as a superficial blood clot in his calf. The club said he would sit out while doctors decide on the right course of treatment, stressing that his health was the priority.
Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback. Philadelphia will also be without running back Saquon Barkley, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury after missing the Week 5 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, so Dameon Pierce is expected to take most of the carries. The Eagles' 2026 season has been a struggle, and losing their quarterback and lead back at the same time adds to the pressure before the home game against Carolina.
Huntley starts again for Ravens
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter confirmed on Friday that Jackson will miss a second straight game with the ankle injury he suffered in the Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans. Jackson has not practised since. Tyler Huntley starts again after leading Baltimore to a 30-23 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, when he threw two touchdown passes and ran for another.
The 4-1 Ravens visit the 3-2 Browns, who are coached by former Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken and will be without their own quarterback, Gabriel, because of a back injury.
Daniels keeps the job in Tampa Bay
In Tampa Bay, Mayfield did not practise all week because of his right thumb injury and has been ruled out against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will make his third straight start. The Buccaneers will also be without safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib) and wide receiver David Sills V (hamstring), while Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is questionable with an illness.
Other key absences
- Caleb Williams (Bears): Questionable with a hamstring injury before Chicago's trip to Atlanta. He practised fully all week, but has said he does not yet know if he will play.
- Rashee Rice (Chiefs): Out with hamstring and knee injuries for the home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Derwin James (Chargers): Out with a hamstring injury.
- Breece Hall (Jets): Out with a quad injury for the trip to New England, with Braelon Allen expected to lead the backfield.
Week 6 times in Malaysia
The weekend opens with the Houston Texans against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London at 9.30am ET on Sunday, 18 October, which is 9.30pm on Sunday in Malaysia. The 1pm ET games, including Panthers at Eagles, Ravens at Browns and Steelers at Buccaneers, kick off at 1am on Monday, 19 October, Malaysia time. Chargers at Chiefs starts at 4.25am on Monday, and Cowboys at Packers on Sunday Night Football begins at 8.20am on Monday. The week closes with Commanders at 49ers on Monday Night Football, at 8.15am on Tuesday, 20 October, Malaysia time.
Key takeaways
- Jalen Hurts is out for the Eagles with a superficial blood clot in his calf, and Tanner McKee will start.
- Lamar Jackson misses a second straight game with an ankle injury, with Tyler Huntley starting at Cleveland.
- Baker Mayfield (thumb) and Dillon Gabriel (back) are also ruled out; Jalon Daniels makes his third start for Tampa Bay.
- Caleb Williams is questionable for Chicago despite practising fully all week.
- Most Week 6 games kick off from 1am on Monday, 19 October, Malaysia time.
FAQ
Why is Jalen Hurts not playing in Week 6? The Eagles ruled him out after an ultrasound showed movement in a superficial blood clot in his calf. The team is still deciding on treatment.
Who starts for the Ravens against the Browns? Tyler Huntley, who led Baltimore to a 30-23 overtime win over Atlanta in Week 5, starts again while Lamar Jackson recovers from an ankle injury.
What time is the NFL London game in Malaysia? Texans v Jaguars at Wembley kicks off at 9.30am ET on Sunday, 18 October, which is 9.30pm Malaysia time the same day.
Sources: NFL.com, CBS Sports, ESPN, PhillyVoice, Buccaneers.com, Browns Nation