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.
Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf)
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 f

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