David Chao, MD
2 min read • October 13, 2023
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Injury: Right high ankle sprain
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Officially questionable - LP all week - missed W5 with right high ankle sprain he suffered in mid-September - likely back this week against the Bills but still not 100%
Week 6 Opponent: Buffalo Bills
Injury: groin
Game Status: Will play
Impact: Off injury report and will play through groin injury in Week 6 - played through in Week 4 with limited effectiveness - injury likely to linger and chance for reaggravation
Week 6 Opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Injury: Right high ankle sprain
Game Status: Undetermined
Impact: Will return for MNF matchup against Cowboys - now over a month since his right high ankle sprain - should be near full go for the first time since W1
Week 6 Opponent: Dallas Cowboys
Injury: Calf
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Could play through calf issue that popped up Thursday - tough to be effective after the catch but can be used in the red zone - DNP, LP to finish week.
Week 6 Opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Injury: Toe
Game Status: Will play
Impact: Will play through toe injury he picked up before the W5 game - finished with 2 catches for 12 yards and a TD in W5 - LP, FP, FP.
Week 6 Opponent: Houston Texans
Injury: Hamstring strain
Game Status: Out
Impact: Ruled out W6 against the Buccaneers - better chance to return in W7 against Baltimore - hamstring is key to being effective in open space
Week 6 Opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Injury: hamstring strain
Game Status: Will play
Impact: Off injury report and will play against the Lions - DNP, LP, LP with hamstring strain lingering from Week 4 - can be effective given his play style and may be used more in the red zone
Week 6 Opponent: Detroit Lions
Injury: groin strain
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Officially questionable with a groin injury - DNP, LP, LP ahead of Week 6 - chance he plays through with limited effectiveness - dealt with chronic hamstring issues in the past.
Week 6 Opponent: Buffalo Bills
Injury: Concussion
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Officially questionable but likely to miss - remains after concussion protocol after LP Friday - will need full practice on Saturday for chance to clear.
Week 6 Opponent: New Orleans Saints
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Injury: Burns to face and arm
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Now listed as questionable for W6 - DNP, DNP, LP - dealing with burns on face and arm he suffered during a fire pit accident at home
Week 6 Opponent: San Francisco 49ers
Injury: Shoulder
Game Status: Out
Impact: Ruled out with shoulder injury - means more snaps for Chuba Hubbard against the Dolphins
Week 6 Opponent: Miami Dolphins
Injury: Rotator cuff contusion
Game Status: Out
Impact: Officially ruled out - DNP all week - reportedly dealing with rotator cuff contusion - now missed 3 weeks including the bye - chance to return in W7
Week 6 Opponent: San Francisco 49ers
Injury: Neck
Game Status: Out
Impact: Ruled out for Week 6 with neck injury - likely a neck hyperextension he injured on 16th sack in the last 2 games - different from his 2021 neck injury
Week 6 Opponent: Buffalo Bills
Written by David Chao, MD
