Injuries impact multiple NFL teams during Week 5 action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
During NFL Week 5, several key players suffered injuries, including Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who sustained a rib injury in a 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow jammed his left thumb during a win over the Miami Dolphins, but he remained in the game. Other notable injuries included Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley and Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, who sustained a concussion. Teams will evaluate injured players this week. Upcoming matchups include the Falcons hosting the Chicago Bears, and the Ravens facing the Cleveland Browns.
- •Penix Jr. injured his ribs; Tagovailoa replaced him in overtime.
- •Burrow remained in the game after jamming his thumb.
- •Hockenson suffered a concussion; Shipley has a foot injury.
- •Bears and Falcons are set to meet in Atlanta this Sunday.
- •Ravens will face the Browns in Cleveland on Sunday.
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Penix, Burrow, Montgomery among players injured in NFL's Week 5
"Michael Penix Jr., Joe Burrow and David Montgomery were among the NFL players injured in Week 5. Injured players will be evaluated this week.
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