NFL news: Injuries hit star quarterbacks in Week 11
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The 2025 NFL season has already seen its share of injuries in the first 10 weeks. However, the injured reserve could grow even larger after Week 11 games.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. both left their games against their opponents on Sunday. Penix left the Falcons’ game against the Carolina Panthers, while Rodgers left the Steelers’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Panthers quarterback Bryce Young suffered an ankle injury and was seen writhing in pain at one point. Meanwhile, Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Jordan Love had to leave the game with a sprained shoulder.
They weren’t the only quarterbacks feeling some pain.
Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) holds his arm after being hit by the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Aaron Rodgers left the game with a left hand injury. He was seen holding his wrist after he was attacked by several Bengals defenders. It was doubtful that he would return, but he didn’t. Instead, Mason Rudolph entered the game and Pittsburgh pressured Joe Flacco to take the 34-12 lead.
Rodgers was 9/15 with 116 passing yards and a touchdown.
Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) tackles quarterback Michael Penix Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. He celebrates his goal with (9). (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Michael Penix Jr. He left the Falcons’ game in the third quarter. He was diagnosed with a knee injury and was listed as questionable. He did not return as the match went to extra time. Instead, Atlanta’s center was Kirk Cousins.
He was 13-of-16 with 175 passing yards.
Cousins helped the Falcons lead into overtime. However, Atlanta lost 30-27.
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Jordan Love
Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers warms up before the NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Packers’ quarterback Jordan Love was briefly sidelined with a left shoulder injury in the team’s 27-20 win over the New York Giants. He would later return to help Green Bay earn a victory with several clutch plays. While he was on the bench, Malik Willis scored a goal.
Love was 13-of-24 for 174 passing yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Marcus Mariota
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) goes down after scrambling for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
The Washington Commanders needed Marcus Mariota to step aside late in their game against the Miami Dolphins.
He was evaluated for a concussion and was able to return to play. When he returned, he ran the ball toward the red zone, hoping to set up the score for the Commanders. But in vain.
The Commanders lost to the Dolphins 16-13 in overtime. It was the first regular season match played in Madrid. Mariota was 20/30 with 213 passing yards, one touchdown pass and one interception.
Backups are already starting
Jameis Winston of the New York Giants throws during the first half of the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
While fans saw a few more quarterbacks go down, there were already plenty of backups from Week 11.
While Jayden Daniels suffered a devastating injury a few weeks ago, Mariota was one of them. Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco started against Rodgers and the Steelers as the team’s third starting quarterback this season. Joe Burrow was out with turf toe.
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Davis Mills started again for the Houston Texans in place of CJ Stroud. He helped the Texans get back to .500 with a 16-13 win over the Tennessee Titans. Jameis Winston started for the Giants against the Packers, replacing the injured Jaxson Dart.
The Cardinals reintroduced Jacoby Brissett to replace Kyler Murray. Dillon Gabriel started for the Cleveland Browns. Although he wasn’t technically a backup quarterback, he started the season at QB2 before the team traded Flacco to the Bengals.
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