The 2026 NFL season is finally beginning to take shape with Week 6 nearly in the books. Multiple teams are already floundering with the Rams, Chargers, Eagles, and Cowboys all failing to live up to expectations. Unfortunately, all of those teams suffered additional injuries on Sunday that will make their jobs even harder.

These are some of the most important injuries to watch following Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.

Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams

The 2026 season is turning into a nightmare scenario for the Rams. Now they may have to rescue their season without one of their top wide receivers.

Adams suffered a non-contact leg injury in Week 6 after cutting into the end zone. He immediately did not want to put weight on that leg before heading to the sideline. He did not return to the game.

LA does not have much depth at the position, which could leave Puka Nacua as a one man show until Adams returns. Rams fans should keep an eye on this situation as it develops throughout the next week.

In other Rams injury news, Blake Grupe suffered a knee injury against the Cardinals. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game. LA added Grupe after releasing Harrison Mevis following the team's disastrous loss to Buffalo in Week 5.

Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers

Speaking of nightmare scenarios, the Chargers just cannot catch a break this season.

McConkey is the latest Chargers player to go down with an injury. He left the game in the first half with a concussion. Now he faces an uphill climb through the league's concussion protocol if he wants to play in LA's next game. Fortunately, the Chargers have their bye in Week 7 so McConkey will have an extra week to get some rest.

Meanwhile, defensive back Deane Leonard also left Sunday's game with a concussion.

Nolan Smith, Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles may be the team in the most peril following Week 6.

Philadelphia came out of their last game with a handful of new problems, including a pair of brutal defensive injuries. Smith suffered a concussion and did not return to this game. The Eagles also lost Jordan Davis (ankle) and Carson Steele (shoulder) against the Panthers. That leaves Philly with just Dameon Pierce and Jaydon Blue at the running back position.

All of this is on top of Jalen Hurts being ruled out for likely the rest of the season due to blood clots in his lungs.

Romeo Doubs, New England Patriots

The Patriots suffered several injuries in their gritty 26-16 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Doubs is the most high-profile player to come out of this game banged up. He suffered a shoulder injury during a play where he scored a 42-yard touchdown. This injury comes just after A.J. Brown made his return to the lineup.

In other Patriots injury news, Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring), Morgan Moses (ankle), and Ben Brown (knee) also left Sunday's game and did not return.

KaVontae Turpin, Dallas Cowboys

Dallas is another team in turmoil approaching the midway point in the season. Matters went from bad to worse after the Cowboys picked up a few significant injuries on Sunday.

It starts with Turpin, the team's talented return specialist and backup wide receiver. Turpin suffered a rib injury against the Packers and did not return. If this is a long-term injury, it will make Dallas' offense and special teams that much worse. And everyone knows the defense is still quite a large problem.

Meanwhile, linebacker Dee Winters also left the game with an ankle injury.

Kendal Daniels, Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons faced a truly terrifying injury situation in Week 6.

Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels suffered a scary injury on Sunday that forced him to leave the field on a stretcher. Daniels was immediately taken to the hospital. Fortunately, he was alert and had movement in all of his extremities after the brutal injury.

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Daniels was having a great game before the injury, piling up seven tackles before the frightening incident. Hopefully he can make a full recovery and return for Atlanta at some point in the future.

In other Falcons injury news, Divine Deablo was ruled out after suffering an arm injury.

Sauce Gardner, Indianapolis Colts

Indy must be feeling hopeless after losing to a winless Tennessee squad on Sunday. The future looks even more bleak following their latest injury update.

Sauce went down with a calf injury on Sunday against the Titans. Gardner's time in Indy has already been marred by multiple injuries, which makes this look even worse. It is unclear how much time Sauce could miss with this injury. Plus, what motivation do the Colts have to rush him back after firing GM Chris Ballard and seemingly giving up on this iteration of the team?

Reed Blankenship, Houston Texans

The Texans pulled off a much-needed win against the Jaguars in London. But that victory came at a cost.

Blankenship suffered a concussion on Sunday and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Houston added Blankenship on a three-year deal during the offseason. The veteran safety has played a crucial role in Houston's defense this season. Houston has the depth to play well without him, but hopefully he is back soon either way.

Other notable injuries from Week 6 include Bears guard Jonah Jackson (hip), Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (shoulder), Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse (stinger), Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (ankle), Jets linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (thigh), and Titans safety Tony Adams (ankle).