Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers and Calvin Ridley were among the NFL players injured in Week 11. Injured players will be evaluated this week to determine the extent of their injuries and potential timelines for return.
Dillon Gabriel, Drake London, Josh Jacobs, Kimani Vidal and Lane Johnson were among the other notable players to sustain injuries through Sunday's slate of NFL matchups.
Penix and London both sustained knee injuries during the Atlanta Falcons' 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Atlanta. Falcons coach Raheem Morris did not provide an update on either player.
Sources told ESPN and NFL Network that Penix sustained a potentially season-ending injury. NFL Network also reported that London sustained a PCL sprain and will miss at least one week.
> From @GMFB: Both #Falcons Drake London and Michael Penix Jr are having tests this morning on their knees. The hope is that London's is not serious, while Penix's could keep him off the field for the forseeable future. pic.twitter.com/CWY021c1G2— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 17, 2025
Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins replaced Penix in the third quarter Sunday in Atlanta. He completed 6 of 14 passes for 48 yards in the loss. Cousins is the only other quarterback on the Falcons roster. Easton Stick is the Falcons' practice squad quarterback.
Penix completed 60.1% of his throws for 1,982 yards, nine scores and three interceptions through nine starts this season. He also ran for 70 yards and a score.
Cousins completed 32 of 52 (61.5%) of his throws for 250 yards over three appearances this season. London caught seven passes for 119 yards against the Panthers. He totaled 810 yards and six scores on 60 catches so far this season.
The Falcons (3-7) will face the New Orleans Saints (2-8) in another NFC South divisional matchup Sunday in New Orleans.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers sustained a left wrist injury and departed in the third quarter of a 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (ankle) and wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (concussion) also sustained injuries in the victory.
Rodgers completed 9 of 15 passes for 116 yards and a score before his exit. Backup quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 12 of 16 passes for 127 yards and a score in relief of Rodgers. Warren totaled 67 yards from scrimmage on 12 touches.
Backup running back Kenneth Gainwell totaled 105 yards from scrimmage and two scores for the Steelers.
Sources told NFL Network that an X-ray revealed a fracture in Rodgers' wrist and that the veteran quarterback is "pushing" to play in Week 12.
The Bengals lost cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (foot), defensive end Cam Sample (oblique) and guard Jalen Rivers (ankle) to injuries in the loss.
The Steelers (6-4) will face the Chicago Bears (7-3) on Sunday in Chicago. The Bengals (3-7) will host the New England Patriots (9-2) in Week 12.
Tennessee Titans interim coach Mike McCoy told reporters that wide receiver Calvin Ridley sustained a broken fibula during a 16-13 loss to the Houston Texans and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
"I feel for him," McCoy said of Ridley. "He worked so hard to get back to where he was and obviously that happened."
Ridley, who missed the Titans' previous three games because of a hamstring injury, totaled one catch for 13 yards in Sunday's loss. He finished his 2025 campaign with 17 catches for 303 yards over seven appearances.
Fellow Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike sustained a concussion and was ruled out at halftime of Sunday's AFC South matchup. The Texans lost linebacker Jamal Hill to a hamstring injury.
The Titans (1-9) will host the Seattle Seahawks (7-3) in Week 12. The Texans (5-5) will host the Buffalo Bills (7-3) on Thursday in Houston.
The Bills lost wide receiver Mecole Hardman to a calf injury in a 44-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean left the game early because of a hip injury.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel sustained a concussion and was ruled out in the second half of a 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Offensive tackle Cam Robinson sustained a knee injury in the loss.
Gabriel completed 7 of 10 passes for 68 yards against the Ravens. Backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed 4 of 16 passes for 47 yards and an interception in relief of Gabriel.
Gabriel and Sanders are the only quarterbacks on the Browns roster. Bailey Zappe is the Browns' practice squad quarterback. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Gabriel will remain the starting quarterback if he clears the concussion protocol.
The Browns (2-8) will take on the Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) in Week 12. The Ravens (5-5) will host the New York Jets (2-8).
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs sustained a knee injury in the second quarter of a 27-20 win over the New York Giants on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.
Jacobs totaled 40 yards on seven carries before his exit. Packers backup running back Emanuel Wilson totaled 40 yards and a score on 11 carries.
Sources told NFL Network and ESPN that the initial belief is that Jacobs avoided a significant injury.
Packers linebacker Quay Walker also exited early because of a stinger. Giants cornerback Paulson Abedo experienced discomfort in his knee during warmups and did not play against the Packers.
The Giants (2-9) will face the Detroit Lions (6-4) on Sunday in Detroit. The Packers (6-3-1) will host the Minnesota Vikings (4-6) in Week 12.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal sustained a thigh injury and did not return during a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Vidal totaled five carries for 13 yards in the loss.
Second-string running back Trayveon Williams totaled negative-1 yard on three carries in the loss. Fellow backup Amar Johnson totaled 8 yards on two carries.
The Chargers (7-4) will be on bye in Week 12. They will host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) in Week 13.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson to a foot injury in the first quarter of a 16-9 win over the Lions on Sunday in Philadelphia. He was replaced by backup Fred Johnson.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni did not provide an update on Johnson's injury. Sources told ESPN and NFL Network that Johnson sustained a Lisfranc injury, which could result in an absence of at least four games.
The Eagles (8-2) will face the Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1) on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.
Miami Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents (ankle), Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (hip/calf), Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (shin) and Washington Commanders wide receiver Jaylin Lane (hip) were among other NFL players injured in Week 11.
The Cowboys will battle the Raiders in the NFL's Week 11 finale at 8:15 p.m. EST Monday in Las Vegas.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. rallies the fans late in the fourth quarter of the Steelers 34-12 win against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on November 16, 2025. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo