Injury Roundup: Week 8

Another game, another injury. Every week we see key players go down with injuries and Week 8 was no different. Here's some of the key players who were injured in Week 8.

- Rey Maualuga, ILB, Cincinnati Bengals; Maualuga suffered a concussion against the Jets on Sunday, and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. The Bengals don't have great depth at linebacker but should be able to make due for the time being. Fortunately the injuries weren't as severe as they appeared.
- Brian Waters, OG, Dallas Cowboys; Waters has been placed on season ending injured reserve with a triceps injury.
- Duke Ihenacho, SS, Denver Broncos; Ihenacho has provided solid play at safety for the Broncos and suffered an ankle injury against the Redskins. Reports say he was seen in a walking boot after the game. It's not known if he'll be forced out of action.
- Julius Thomas, TE, Denver Broncos; It's been a breakout year for Julius Thomas. A fourth round pick of the Broncos in 2011, Thomas had just one reception in his first two injury-plagued seasons. After suffering an ankle sprain against the Redskins, Denver fans are happy to hear that Thomas' injury isn't serious and he should be back "sooner rather than later."
- Ziggy Ansah, DE, Detroit Lions; Detroit's first round pick this past April, Ziggy Ansah, suffered an ankle injury that forced him out of the game against Dallas. He's been good thus far and for his team's sake, hopefully he doesn't miss much time.
- Brandon Gibson, WR, Miami Dolphins; Gibson has been a big part of Miami's offense, especially as of late. But, it appears he may be lost for the season after suffering a knee injury against the Patriots.
- Sebastian Vollmer, OT, New England Patriots; Arguably the best right tackle in the league, Vollmer suffered a broken bone in his right leg and has already undergone surgery to repair it. Unfortunately, he won't be returning this season as the Patriots have placed him on injured reserve.
- Michael Vick, QB, Philadelphia Eagles; A hamstring injury suffered during Sunday's loss to the Giants is expected to keep Vick out of the Week 9 matchup against the Oakland Raiders. At 33 years old, one can't help but wonder if Vick's career is coming to a close.
- Zac Stacy, RB, St. Louis Rams; Stacy had a breakout game last night against the Seahawks, rushing for 134 yards on 26 carries. But, on the one the Rams' final series of the game Stacy suffered a sprained ankle. It's not known if he'll miss any time.
- Mike Williams, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Mike Williams -- who is second on the team in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions -- has been placed on season ending injured reserve with a hamstring injury. That's the least of the Buccaneers' worries, though.

*Injury updates courtesy of www.sportsinjuryalert.com and www.bleacherreport.com