The playoffs are here, but unfortunately, injuries remain a part of the game.
Some of our Divisional Round winners will have to move on without key contributors.
From high-ankle sprains to potential season enders, here is a comprehensive look at the most impactful injuries from the past week of action and the initial timelines for their return.
Be sure to bookmark our NFL Injured Reserve Tracker, which will be updated weekly throughout the season.
Biggest NFL Divisional Round Injuries:
Bo Nix Injury Update
Despite finishing out a riveting overtime win over the Bills, Broncos QB Bo Nix will miss the rest of the season with a broken bone in his ankle.
The injury happened on the second-to-last play of overtime.
With Nix sidelined, Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC Championship game.
Stidham has four career starts, with the last one coming with the Broncos back in 2023.
Zach Charbonnet Injury Update
Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet left Seattle's win against the 49ers early because of a knee injury.
On Monday, it was revealed that Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL, knocking him out for the rest of the season and likely into the 2026 campaign.
Kenneth Walker picked up the slack with Charbonnet out, rushing for 116 yards and 3 touchdowns on 19 attempts.
Walker will have to serve as the clear lead back the rest of the way.
Sam Darnold Injury Update
The Seahawks picked up an injury scare when QB Sam Darnold was added to the report with an oblique injury on Thursday.
Seattle never appeared truly concerned that Darnold would sit out the game against the 49ers, and he was declared active ahead of the contest on Saturday night.
Darnold threw for 124 yards and a touchdown on just 17 attempts in the easy win.
Other Notable Divisional Round Injuries
- In addition to Nix, the Broncos lost two key receivers in the first half. Pat Bryant left after a hot start to the game because of a concussion, and Troy Franklin was forced from the game with a hamstring injury. Marvin Mims Jr. and Lil'Jordan Humphrey will pick up extra snaps with Bryant and Franklin sidelined.
- Patriots CB Carlton Davis suffered a head injury late in the game against the Texans. He will be up against it to be ready to face the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
