Now that it is November, injuries in the NFL are a much more serious matter. The NFL trade deadline is tomorrow, which means that teams won't have as many options for replenishing talent after Week 10. So if a player suffers a significant injury, it can be a double whammy for that team. Not only do they have fewer ways to replace that player, but losing someone so late in the season could make it season-ending in nature.

The Steelers and Titans were the only teams on bye in Week 9. Also the Bills and Vikings have yet to play on Monday Night Football. But aside from that, this week is already over.

Multiple teams had brushes with danger on Sunday, seeing their star players taken off the field due to injury. Now all they can do is hope for some positive test results ahead of Week 10.

These are some of the most important injuries that NFL fans need to know about following Week 9 of the 2026 season.

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs fans had to hold their breath during their Week 9 win over the Jets.

QB Patrick Mahomes suffered an elbow sprain after taking a vicious hit early in teh game. He was able to reenter the game during the second quarter and finished going 23-of-31 for 242 passing yards with two touchdowns.

Mahomes already had an MRI on his elbow and it did not reveal a major injury. Kansas City will monitor his injury over the new few days for both pain and swelling, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

This Mahomes injury could be something to keep an eye on moving forward. Even if Mahomes did not suffer a major injury, he could be vulnerable to reaggravating the issue with his elbow later this season.

In other Chiefs injury news, Xavier Worthy (hamstring) and Jaylon Moore (ankle) suffered injuries on Sunday and did not return to the game.

Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams

Puka is the other huge superstar who suffered an injury on Sunday.

Nacua suffered a knee injury on the team's final offensive snap of the game against the Commanders. He will undergo testing on Monday to determine the exact severity of the injury. The Rams reportedly do not believe that Nacua suffered a torn ACL.

At this point, all the Rams can do is wait for the results and hope for the best. Remember, LA is already without Davante Adams after he ruptured his hamstring in Week 6. LA's offense could grind to a halt if Nacua is laid with a multi-week injury.

The Rams were already a team to watch ahead of the NFL trade deadline. This injury situation could make LA even more aggressive on the trade market.

In other Rams injury news, offensive lineman Steve Avila suffered a hamstring injury and was ruled out.

Malik Willis, Miami Dolphins

Miami's rebuilding season could get even worse if Willis is forced to miss time.

Willis admitted that his groin was “a little tight” during Sunday's 19-9 loss against Detroit. The speedy quarterback was listed on the injury report with a groin injury. However, he was a full participant at each practice leading up to Week 9.

The Dolphins already had their bye in Week 6, so there's no break coming for Willis anytime soon. It will be interesting to see if Miami decides to rest him at some point during the next few weeks.

Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

LA just continues to struggle throughout the 2026 season.

Herbert suffered an injury to the middle finger on his left hand during Sunday's loss to the Texans. The Chargers were already getting blown out, so Herbert was removed after they fell behind 41-15.

After the game, Herbert told reporters that he doesn't expect his finger to cause an issue moving forward. That said, head coach Jim Harbaugh noted that Herbert could have a fractured hand. Ultimately, more testing on Herbert's hand is the only way for LA to determine what to do next.

LA is already 0-8 on the season, so giving Herbert some time to recover could be a prudent choice.

In other Chargers injury news, Ladd McConkey suffered back spasm before Sunday's game and did not play. Also Cam Hart (ankle) and Justin Eboigbe (ankle) suffered and did not return.

Drew Lock, Seattle Seahawks

The quarterback situation in Seattle continues to get worse.

Lock got the start in Week 9 with Sam Darnold dealing with a quad injury. But now Lock is dealing with an injury, too.

The veteran quarterback suffered an oblique injury against the Cardinals. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald even went as far as to say Lock's status for Week 10 is up in the air.

At this point in the week, it is hard to count on Darnold returning from injury either. That could thrust Jalen Milroe into action in Week 10 against the Raiders.

Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers

Jacobs looks like a shell of his former self after returning from his time on the Commissioner's Exempt List. It doesn't help that he just picked up a new injury.

The veteran running back suffered a fractured finger in Week 9's blowout win over the Patriots. That comes after he only had four carries for five yards on the day. In his absence, Kaleb Johnson had 14 carries for 68 rushing yards and a touchdown.

It remains to be seen how long Jacobs will be out of action. But at this point, it would not be surprising if Green Bay decreased his carries in favor of Johnson and others.

In other Packers injury news, linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper was ruled out after suffering a chest injury.

Tyrique Stevenson, Chicago Bears

Chicago's versatile defensive back suffered a hand injury on Sunday Night Football against the Buccaneers. He did not return to the game.

If Stevenson does miss time, the Bears will really have to put their depth to the test. Remember, Stevenson's primary Malik Muhammad II missed Week 9 with a toe injury.

In other Bears injury news, receiver Luther Burden III suffered a concussion late in the game. Fans will have to keep an eye on him this week to see if he'll make it through concussion protocol before Week 10.

Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

New England picked up several important injuries in Week 9.

The Patriots lost starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson to a knee injury, which is a brutal blow to their backfield. TreVeyon Henderson is already sidelined with unexplained neurological symptoms. That means Corey Kiner and Lan Larison could be the team's best options for Week 10 if Stevenson is still hurt.

In other Patriots injury news, Carlton Davis III (knee), Will Campbell (knee), Brenden Schooler (hamstring), and Ben Brown (knee) did not return to Sunday's game.

Gracen Halton, San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers just cannot escape the injury bug.

Halton is the latest 49ers player to suffer a major injury. He will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ankle injury against the Raiders on Sunday. Halton is the third defensive tackle to head to injured reserve this season, joining Alfred Collins and C.J. West.

San Francisco must feel lucky that they already traded for DeForest Buckner. His role will be even more important now after Halton's injury.

In other 49ers injury news, Renardo Green (back) and Deommodore Lenoir (foot) did not return in Week 9.

Other notable Week 9 injuries include Cardinals DT Roy Lopez (toe), Cowboys S P.J. Locke (concussion), Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson (knee), Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (concussion, Broncos CB Riley Moss (concussion), Saints C Erik McCoy (bicep), Eagles LB Zack Baun (back), and Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr.