Week 6 Updates on Derek Carr, Nico Collins – NBC New York

The NFL is almost a third of the way through the 2024 season and injuries are piling up across the league.

The Saints could have a new starting quarterback in Week 6, while several notable wideouts have had varying injury diagnoses that could impact their return to the field.

Here’s the latest on some key injured players heading into Week 6.

Derek Carr, QB, Saints

Derek Carr is out week-to-week after suffering an oblique injury in the Saints’ loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

Behind Carr on the depth chart are rookie Spencer Rattler and second-year QB Jake Haener. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Rattler is a “strong candidate” to take Carr’s spot when the Saints host the Buccaneers in Week 6.

Josh Allen, QB, Bills

Josh Allen missed just one offensive snap after suffering a hard blow to the head during the Bills’ Week 5 loss to the Texans.

Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott said Allen was released on the sideline before returning to the game and that the star quarterback was not placed in the concussion protocol before the team’s Week 6 contest in New York.

De’Von Achane, RB, Dolphins

De’Von Achane left the Dolphins’ Week 5 win over the Patriots after suffering a concussion in the first half.

The speedy running back has two weeks to clear concussion protocol before the Dolphins’ next game as the team has a bye in Week 6.

Nico Collins, WR, Texans

The NFL’s leading receiver will miss some time.

Nico Collins left with a hamstring injury after scoring a 67-yard touchdown against the Bills on Sunday. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans called Collins week-to-week, but on Wednesday the team placed the wideout on injured reserve.

While Collins will miss at least four games, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that he expects Collins “to be back sooner rather than later.”

Rashee Rice, WR, Chiefs

The two-time defending Super Bowl champions are expected to be without their top wideout for the remainder of the season as Rashee Rice underwent surgery to repair the LCL in his right knee.

The Athletic’s Nate Taylor reported that Rice’s rehab is expected to last four months.

Christian Wilkins, DT, Raiders

Christian Wilkins is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his foot that he suffered in the Raiders’ Week 5 loss at Denver, Rapoport reported.

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