As Week 9 of the NFL approaches, injuries are a significant concern for several teams, particularly in the AFC South. The Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars have lost key wide receivers for the season, while other teams are dealing with various player absences that could affect their performance this week.

Notably, the Texans will be without Stefon Diggs and Jimmie Ward, while the Jets have multiple players ruled out. The Cowboys and Falcons also face injury challenges, but the Cowboys have activated DaRon Bland from IR. Other teams like the Dolphins, Raiders, and Patriots are navigating their own injury issues as they prepare for their upcoming matchups.