Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 9 Sunday:
- Atlanta Falcons guard Matthew Bergeron (ankle) and edge rusher Leonard Floyd (hamstring) did not return against New England. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that guard Chris Lindstrom is also dealing with a foot injury.
- Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Mike Hoecht sufferd a torn Achilles during Sunday's win over the Chiefs, head coach Sean McDermott told reporters after the game.
- Carolina Panthers guard Chandler Zavala (elbow) was ruled out against Green Bay.
- Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (concussion) was ruled out against Cincinnati.
- Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (ankle) was ruled out against Chicago.
- Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (knee), cornerback Terrion Arnold (back) and offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (knee) did not return versus Minnesota.
- Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) and wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) were ruled out against Carolina. Kraft is feared to have torn his ACL, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. The tight end will undergo an MRI. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Kraft's injury "doesn't look good." Defensive lineman Colby Wooden (shoulder) did not return.
- Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) was ruled out of Sunday's game against Denver. Offensive tackle Tytus Howard (concussion), guard Ed Ingram (knee) and defensive end Darrell Taylor (ankle) were also ruled out.
- Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (knee) will undergo an examination by a team doctor on Monday to figure out the next course of action, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday on NFL GameDay Morning. Hunter suffered a non-contact knee injury in practice this week and was placed on injured reserve. The Jags don't believe Hunter tore his ACL and hope his knee issue is a "minor injury," per Rapoport. Wideout Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle), guard Ezra Cleveland (ankle/knee) and cornerback Jourdan Lewis (shoulder) did not return.
- Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (ankle) did not return against Buffalo.
- Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackles Joe Alt (ankle) and Bobby Hart (groin) did not return against Tennessee.
- Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who did not return after exiting in the third quarter, is OK after injuring his ribs, head coach Sean McVay told reporters after the win. McVay added that Nacua could have gone back in the game, but the team erred on the side of caution.
- Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (shoulder) did not return against Detroit. Jones suffered an AC joint sprain, but the belief is it's minor, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Jones believes he'll be able to play in Week 10, Pelissero added.
- New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) and linebacker Christian Elliss (hip) were ruled out against Atlanta. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez (head) did not return against Atlanta.
- New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz (shin) was ruled out against San Francisco. Linebacker Darius Muasau (ankle) also was ruled out.
- Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo (pec) was ruled out against the Colts.
- San Francisco 49ers defensive end Mykel Williams is feared to have suffered an ACL injury in Sunday's game against the Giants, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters.
- Seattle Seahawks cornerback Joshua Jobe (concussion) was ruled out against Washington. Seattle's Ernest Jones (knee) was ruled out in the second half and head coach Mike Macdonald said it looks like Jones could miss some time.
- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels quarterback suffered a serious left arm injury in the fourth quarter against Seattle. Wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (shoulder) was ruled out in the first quarter against Seattle. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore (knee) was ruled out in the second half. Defensive tackle Eddie Goldman was evaluated for a concussion. Safety Quan Martin (hamstring) did not return.