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The 2025 NFL regular season is almost over, with just five weeks before the playoffs. As the postseason draws nearer, injuries become all the more important for contending teams. Suffering a major injury so close to the playoffs can end a player’s season for good. And even a minor injury could still have them hobbled early in January.
This week’s injury lineup features several important players to contending teams, headlined by Chargers QB Justin Herbert.
Let’s explore some of the most important injuries from Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.
The Colts hoped that Sauce would immediately transform their defense. He has played well so far, but his latest injury could keep the superstar cornerback out for a little while.
Gardner is expected to miss a few weeks with his calf injury. Thankfully, he avoided the worst-case scenario (such as an Achilles injury) which could have easily been a season-ending injury.
It is great news that Gardner will be able to return during the regular season. However, the timing of his injury is still not ideal for the Colts.
Indianapolis is 8-4 but on a two-game losing streak. They are currently losing ground against the Jaguars (8-4) and Texans (7-5) in the AFC South.
The Colts play the Jaguars in Week 14, and doing so without Sauce is certainly not ideal.
Hopefully the Colts can keep their hopes of becoming division champs alive while Gardner gets healthy.
Herbert suffered a hand injury during LA’s big win against Las Vegas on Sunday.
The veteran quarterback fractured his left hand and is set to undergo surgery on Monday, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
At this point, the Chargers are uncertain if Herbert will miss any time. But it certainly seems possible considering it is a hand injury, even to his non-throwing hand.
Perhaps the Chargers will consider their standing in the AFC playoff race before deciding when to rush Herbert back.
The superstar wide receiver suffered an ankle injury during the first quarter against the Packers on Thanksgiving.
St. Brown left the game and did not return, and Detroit felt his absence throughout the rest of the game on offense. Thankfully, his injury does not sound too severe.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Friday that St. Brown is believed to have suffered a low ankle sprain.
Detroit plays against Dallas on December 4th, but then has 10 days before their next game against Los Angeles.
The Lions will want St. Brown back on the field soon as they compete for a playoff spot in the NFC.
Jones started the game for the Vikings and played into the third quarter. But he suffered a shoulder injury and did not return to the game.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said Jones will need further evaluation to determine the extent of his injury.
If Jones misses time,...
