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The Crushing OT Loss to the Broncos, And Why This Week 6 NFL Injury List Has Everyone Freaking Out

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Man, our Hawks just fell to the Broncos in overtime, and honestly, the sting of Week 6 has officially begun. That one hurts, big time, especially after putting up a fight. It was a tough one to watch, folks.

Week 6 Kicks Off With a Bang (and a Bunch of Bumps)

It’s Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, and while we’re all still reeling from that OT loss for our boys in green and blue, the rest of the league is already dealing with some serious injury drama. After Thursday night’s game, the focus has completely shifted to Sunday and Monday’s matchups, with fantasy football managers everywhere scrambling to prep their rosters. And trust me, these injury updates coming in on Friday are making things complicated.

The Early Injury Report is a Mess

Seriously, some big names are already OUT for Week 6, which is just wild this early in the season. Over in Philly, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is sidelined with a blood clot, which is a serious blow. The Texans are also without RB David Montgomery, who’s out with a groin injury for their game against the Jaguars. And don’t even get me started on the 49ers, with WR Deebo Samuel out due to a hamstring injury; word is he could even be an IR candidate! It’s a rough scene out there, and it’s only Friday.

What’s Next For the League

With all these injury updates and our own heartbreaking OT loss, the focus for the NFL world now shifts squarely to Sunday and Monday’s games. Fantasy managers need to be on their toes, because this Week 6 is already proving to be a challenge with so many key players hitting the sidelines. Get those lineups locked, because it’s going to be a wild ride.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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