NFL Week 6 injury updates

After five weeks of NFL action, there have been many surprises across the league this season.

Some teams have exceeded expectations out of the gate, while others have stumbled and left themselves with work to do moving forward. There have been exciting games, breakout performances and — unfortunately — injuries.

Entering Week 6, some teams have received tough news regarding some high-profile players on their rosters. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be out for a considerable amount of time after getting surgery on the middle finger of his right hand, which he injured during a loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 7. The Kansas City Chiefs also received bad news when running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire landed on injured reserve because of a knee sprain. The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a huge offensive loss as well in JuJu Smith-Schuster, who underwent surgery for a dislocated shoulder and is out for at least four months. Injuries are costing many players valuable time this season.

Our NFL team reporters are back for another week of injury updates for their respective teams. They have all the latest on top injured players and their ability to suit up this weekend.

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Injury: Hamstring

Watkins, who has struggled with durability throughout his career, could miss multiple weeks after injuring a hamstring on Monday night. Rashod Bateman, the No. 27 overall pick in this year’s draft, is expected to replace Watkins and play his first NFL game after being sidelined the first five contests with a groin injury. Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Bateman won’t be “thrown into the fire for every play,” so expectations must be tempered. — Jamison Hensley

Injury: Hamstring

McCaffrey will miss his third straight start, leaving the running game in the hands of rookie Chuba Hubbard again. The good news for Carolina is left tackle Cameron Erving returns from a neck injury. That should help…