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Rams | Colby Parkinson a full participant in Friday's practice Fri Oct 9, 06:41 PM
Rams TE Colby Parkinson practiced in full on Friday. Parkinson had been limited in Thursday's practice with a shoulder injury, and head coach Sean McVay said Thursday he expects him to be "ready to go" for Monday's game against the Bills.
| Footballguys view: Parkinson missed last week's game but would likely assume the primary tight end role if he's back this week. Terrance Ferguson is on IR, and Tyler Higbee filled in admirably as the top guy last week, but Parkinson brings a different level to the position, especially near the end zone. In what projects as a high-scoring matchup against the Bills, Parkinson is a viable touchdown-dependent streamer. |
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Packers | Chris Brooks out vs. Bears; Lloyd, Johnson, Strong expected to make up backfield Fri Oct 9, 06:34 PM
Packers RB Chris Brooks has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears on Green Bay's final injury report of the week. Brooks left the Week 4 game with an ankle injury and missed all three of the team's practices this week.
| Footballguys view: With Pierre Strong Jr. already moved up from the practice squad to the active roster, the Packers are expected to go with a three-man backfield of MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, and Strong. Brooks has looked solid this year, especially as a receiver. He'll try to return next week, likely pushing Strong back to the practice squad. Lloyd and Johnson have some utility as RB3s in this matchup, but the poor run game and the Bears' defense make them both less-than-ideal options. |
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Eagles | WR Hollywood Brown ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Eagles WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Hollywood Brown did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Brown played 17 snaps in Week 2 and hasn't practiced or played since. The Eagles could have used him this week, as they are missing DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, but alas. Brown will try to return next week. |
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Jets | WR Tim Patrick questionable for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Jets WR Tim Patrick (groin) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Tim Patrick was a full participant in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Garrett Wilson is the clear WR1. With Adonai Mitchell out, Isaiah Williams has been running as the WR2. With Kenyon Sadiq involved in the receiving game, there isn't room for Patrick to have a fantasy-relevant role. |
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Chargers | TE Charlie Kolar questionable for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Chargers TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Charlie Kolar was limited in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Kolar avoided an IR designation after injuring his forearm and is expected to return in the next week or two. The Chargers are hurting at receiver right now, with Quentin Johnston and Brenen Thompson out and Ladd McConkey pessimistically questionable. Kolar could play an in-line role, allowing the Chargers to lean on Oronde Gadsden II as a pure receiver. While Kolar isn't personally in the fantasy discussion, his return could open some things up for a flailing Chargers offense. |
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Dolphins | TE Justin Joly ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Dolphins TE Justin Joly (concussion) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Justin Joly did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Joly isn't relevant in fantasy at the moment, logging just five special-teams snaps so far in the one game he's played. |
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Colts | WR Ashton Dulin ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Colts WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Ashton Dulin did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Dulin quietly tied Laquon Treadwell for the team lead in targets last week. But Keenan Allen could return this week. Allen, Josh Downs, and Tyler Warren would likely be the top pass-catchers. Even if Dulin is active, he's only on the radar in extremely deep leagues. |
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Colts | WR Darius Slayton questionable for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Colts WR Darius Slayton (knee) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Darius Slayton was limited in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Nearly the entire Colts receiver room is banged up right now. Slayton's role as a downfield burner will hopefully help fill the gap left by Alec Pierce's absence. But expect him to run a lot of clearout routes and not draw many targets when active. It would be a huge surprise if Slayton found fantasy relevance in Indianapolis this year. |
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Commanders | QB Marcus Mariota ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (knee) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Marcus Mariota did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: This would be a much larger story if Jayden Daniels were inactive. But with Daniels back, Athan Kaliakmanis will be the team's QB2 after playing most of last week's game. Mariota didn't practice all week, but he'll try to return next week. |
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Saints | WR Barion Brown questionable for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Saints WR Barion Brown (thigh) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Barion Brown was a full participant in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Brown has zero receptions, two carries, and negative two scrimmage yards for the season. Even if he is healthy, he doesn't belong anywhere near a fantasy lineup. |
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Packers | WR Savion Williams ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Packers WR Savion Williams (ankle) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Savion Williams was limited in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Williams is still trying to work back from a preseason ankle injury and make his 2026 debut. His 21-day practice window has been opened, and he hopes to return soon. He'll have another chance next week as the Packers face off against the Cowboys. |
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Bengals | WR Colbie Young questionable for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Bengals WR Colbie Young (knee) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Colbie Young was limited in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Colbie Young could have some value against the Dolphins if Tee Higgins is inactive. He'd fall into the desperation WR4 tier for managers scraping the barrel. With a bye next week and a cake matchup against the Dolphins in Week 5, expect the Bengals to lean on Chase Brown, Mike Gesicki, and, if active, Ja'Marr Chase. |
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Chargers | WR Brenen Thompson ruled out for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Chargers WR Brenen Thompson (quadriceps) is listed as out on the Week 5 injury report. Brenen Thompson did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: No Quentin Johnston. Ladd McConkey banged up. And now no Thompson. Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse for the Chargers, the Week 5 injury report dropped. Tre' Harris is essentially the last man standing here and should be peppered with targets. Oronde Gadsden II should also run as a receiver despite his tight end designation. Luckily for Harris, Pat Surtain II is out, which makes him an appealing volume-based WR3. But this matchup could be a disaster for the Chargers. |
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49ers | Kaelon Black full participant, no designation for Sunday Fri Oct 9, 05:16 PM
49ers RB Kaelon Black (illness) was a full participant in practice on Friday and has no injury designation for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Seahawks. Black had been limited by the illness in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: A limited practice on Wednesday, followed by back-to-back full participations, is a non-story that requires minimal coverage. Black is an RB4 worth stashing in case Christian McCaffrey misses time. But excitement about any stand-alone value after his 14-carry Week 1 performance has waned. |
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Dolphins | RB Kaytron Allen was claimed off waivers from Washington Fri Oct 9, 04:47 PM
Dolphins RB Kaytron Allen was claimed off waivers from Washington.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders decided to move on from Allen after just 12 touches. He'll have an opportunity to climb the depth chart in Miami, with De'Von Achane out for the year. He's worth a stash in deep leagues. |
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Cardinals | Jeremiyah Love 'all clear to play Sunday' against Lions Fri Oct 9, 04:47 PM
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love is "all clear to play Sunday" against the Lions. The rookie had been limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday while managing an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: This Lions-Cardinals matchup has the highest over/under of Sunday's slate, and you can start lots of pieces in this matchup. While Love is managing this ankle recovery, he's probably capped from elite RB1 upside. But he's still a phenomenal talent getting a heavy dose of touches. Start him as an RB2, and expect his production to get better as he distances himself from the preseason injury. |
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Chargers | Derwin James out Sunday vs. Broncos Fri Oct 9, 04:33 PM
Chargers S Derwin James Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Broncos. James was questionable last week with the hamstring injury.
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Chargers | Quentin Johnston ruled out for Sunday Fri Oct 9, 04:33 PM
Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (chest) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Broncos. WR Ladd McConkey (foot) is questionable.
| Footballguys view: Johnston practiced in a limited capacity all week and was declared out. Despite a full week of DNPs, the Chargers list McConkey as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos. McConkey also entered last week's game with a questionable tag. He caught neither of his two targets on 24 snaps before reinjuring himself and leaving the game. Late afternoon questionable tags are a headache. It's probably best to bench McConkey this week and take whatever better option you have in the early slate. This Chargers offense has been horrendous to start the season, and they'll have a tough matchup against a stout Denver defense. If McConkey goes off on your bench, great! You'll have a bit more faith starting him in Week 6 against the Chiefs. But the more likely outcome is that he'll play a limited role, or not at all. McConkey looked great at the start of Week 1, but a rib injury slowed him down. Now with the added foot injury, McConkey moves down the ranks into the "we'll wait until we see it" tier. He's benchable until we get a full game or a clean week of practice. With Johnston out and McConkey far from his normal level, expect second-year receiver Tre' Harris to be the team's top target, while Oronde Gadsden II should also get extra work. |
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Dolphins | Jaylen Wright questionable for Sunday vs. Bengals Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Wright was added to the injury report as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Wright opened the week off the injury report but was limited on Thursday with a foot injury. He was limited all of last week with that foot and a stinger, and it's unclear why he was added back to the report after a clean Wednesday. Ollie Gordon II looked good last week, and he's expected to lead the backfield for now. Wright could get more involved as he heals up. The Dolphins also claimed rookie Kaytron Allen, who could press for snaps in the coming weeks. Wright is a sit for now, but he's worth stashing as potential lightning to Gordon's thunder. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert officially back after missing two games Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert was listed without a game status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London and is set to return after missing the Eagles' last two games.
| Footballguys view: Initial reports were that Goedert could be an IR candidate, but he'll return after just a two-game absence. The Eagles are hurting for weapons this week with DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley both out. Goedert can be started as a high-end streamer. |
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Eagles | Dontayvion Wicks set to play through hamstring injury Fri Oct 9, 04:32 PM
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks carries no game status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London despite a hamstring injury that limited him in practice on Thursday and Friday. Head coach Nick Sirianni praised Wicks' toughness during a Friday morning press conference.
| Footballguys view: With DeVonta Smith out, Wicks should be the team's top receiver in Week 5. Makai Lemon will definitely be involved, but his skill set is still very limited early in his career. Wicks can run a full allotment of routes and should be Jalen Hurts' go-to target. Against a tough Jaguars defense, though, we wouldn't blame you for benching all Eagles in this matchup. For those brave enough to start Wicks, he'll be a borderline WR3. |
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Seahawks | George Holani questionable for Week 5 with knee, ribs injuries Fri Oct 9, 04:28 PM
Seahawks RB George Holani (knee, ribs) is questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game against the 49ers. Holani was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a ribs injury.
| Footballguys view: Running back injuries are piling up for the Seahawks, who are still without Zach Charbonnet and also down Jadarian Price. If Holani can't go, Velus Jones Jr. and Robert Henry Jr. are next on the depth chart. Jones is a converted wide receiver, and Henry is a rookie who has yet to log an NFL snap. If Holani can't suit up, expect Emanuel Wilson to handle most, if not all, of the touches against the 49ers. |
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Ravens | Zay Flowers questionable for Sunday night at Atlanta Fri Oct 9, 04:15 PM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (foot) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Falcons. Flowers was limited in practice all week with the foot injury and was back practicing on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: A Sunday night questionable tag is one of the hardest things to navigate as a fantasy manager, especially for a player of Flowers' caliber. If Rashod Bateman is available, Flowers' managers should pick him up immediately, as he's proven to have contingent value when Flowers is out. Malachi Fields is another pivot option. For managers who can put Flowers in the flex, Najee Harris and Justice Hill are other players worth checking out. The Ravens will be short Lamar Jackson in this lineup, which caps the offense as a whole. Still, if Flowers is active, you can't bench him. We'll hope for more clarity before the early games kick off on Sunday. But fantasy managers should be proactive in having alternate plans in case he cannot go. |
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Giants | Isaiah Likely cleared to play Sunday Fri Oct 9, 04:12 PM
Giants TE Isaiah Likely (knee/groin) carries no injury designation and is officially cleared to play in Sunday's game at the Commanders. Likely was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday with the knee and groin injuries before a full session Friday.
| Footballguys view: Likely is essentially operating as the team's WR2 behind Malik Nabers, giving him plenty of value as a fantasy TE1. This week could be a bit more volatile, as Washington weather is projected to be sloppy. Likely is second in targets among all tight ends, trailing only Trey McBride. If you've got Likely, you're probably starting him. |
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Giants | Cam Skattebo cleared to play Sunday vs. Commanders Fri Oct 9, 04:12 PM
Giants RB Cam Skattebo (shoulder) carries no injury designation and is officially cleared to play in Sunday's game at the Commanders. Skattebo was limited in practice earlier in the week and wore a red no-contact jersey because of the shoulder injury before shedding it Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It's good that Skattebo cleared the injury report, but he hasn't looked like the player who took the league by storm last year. Especially as he manages this injury, expect Najee Harris to get extra work. This game against the Commanders has a wet, windy forecast, so the Giants could lean toward a run-heavy game plan. Skattebo is a solid RB2, while Harris is a fringe RB3. |
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Texans | Tank Dell ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans Fri Oct 9, 04:09 PM
Texans WR Tank Dell has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Titans. Dell was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday and was limited in practice that day, and he was described Thursday as continuing to ramp up.
| Footballguys view: Dell is almost two years removed from his devastating knee injury and will hope to get back on the field in the next few weeks. The Texans haven't found a steady secondary option behind Nico Collins, and Dell hopes to be that option. How he bounces back after an extended time out is yet to be seen, but he's worth stashing in deep leagues. |
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Bears | Kyle Monangai out, 'week-to-week' but IR not an option Fri Oct 9, 04:05 PM
Bears RB Kyle Monangai has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers with a thumb and toe injury, and he is in a walking boot for the turf toe. Head coach Ben Johnson said Monangai is week-to-week and that injured reserve isn't an option right now.
| Footballguys view: Monangai is out for Week 5 and potentially more as he manages a turf toe injury. D'Andre Swift has no injury designation and should maintain the bulk of the backfield's touches, and he's a must-start RB1. Expect Roschon Johnson to mix in, making him a touchdown-dependent flex option. |
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Eagles | Jalen Hurts on report with calf injury, full participant with no designation Fri Oct 9, 04:01 PM
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts appears on the injury report with a calf injury but was a full participant and carries no designation into Sunday's Week 5 game at the Jaguars. A long list of other Eagles players has been ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: It seems like every impactful Eagles player is on the injury report this week. Why not Hurts, too? He carries no designation and is expected to play Sunday morning. However, Hurts is a very risky start this week. You can likely find a better option on your waiver wire in single-quarterback leagues and hope to plug Hurts back in as the team gets healthier. |
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Ravens | Trey Hendrickson ruled out for Sunday night's game at Atlanta Fri Oct 9, 04:00 PM
Ravens DE Trey Hendrickson (finger) was ruled out on Friday for Sunday night's game against the Falcons in Atlanta. Hendrickson missed Week 4 after finger surgery and watched Thursday's practice not in uniform. The Ravens also ruled out QB Lamar Jackson and Cam Jurgens for the game.
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley ruled out for Sunday's game in London Fri Oct 9, 03:57 PM
The Eagles officially ruled out RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Barkley did not practice Thursday and was not seen at Friday's practice. He is one of five players the Eagles ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: With Barkley out, Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce are set to lead the backfield. The Eagles are dealing with multiple issues right now, including an unexpected retirement and the trade of two starting offensive linemen. Shipley has big-play speed and pass-catching upside, making him the more fun of the two backs. But Pierce's skill set could lead to touchdowns if he gets early-down and goal-line work. Shipley is a borderline RB2, while Pierce is more of a touchdown-or-bust desperation play. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith ruled out for Sunday vs. Jaguars Fri Oct 9, 03:57 PM
The Eagles officially ruled out WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jaguars in London. Smith did not practice Thursday and worked off to the side on Friday. He is one of six players the Eagles ruled out for Sunday.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here, as Smith has been out of practice all week and was expected to miss multiple weeks after injuring his hamstring a couple of weeks ago. Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon should lead the Eagles' receiving corps in Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London. Both are risky starts, as the Eagles, who are down multiple starting linemen and Saquon Barkley, will likely try to control the clock and keep the Jaguars' offense off the field. |
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49ers | Mike Evans back at practice, 'seem good to go' for Seahawks Fri Oct 9, 03:45 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (rib) was on hand at the start of practice on Friday and appears "good to go" for Sunday's game at Seattle. Evans did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Evans' toughness is undeniable. He was a game-time decision last week, suited up, and grimaced through shots to his midsection while catching five of eight targets for 76 yards and and finishing the game. John Lynch commented last week on his "old school" mentality and willingness to play through injuries, and he's expected to do the same this week. The late kickoff will likely make fantasy managers a bit uneasy. Fantasy managers can stash a pivot to be safe, but we expect to see Evans out there against the Seahawks. |
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Broncos | Pat Bryant to short-term IR with ankle injury, out at least four games Fri Oct 9, 03:31 PM
The Broncos are placing WR Pat Bryant on short-term injured reserve with the ankle injury he suffered against the 49ers on Sunday. Bryant will miss the next four games and can return as soon as the team's November 8 game against the Panthers. He did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Bryant was carted off with an injury that was later diagnosed as a dreaded high ankle sprain. He'll miss at least the next four weeks. Bryant was carving out a role before the injury. But with him out, expect targets to consolidate back to Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton. Other receivers will rotate in, but Waddle and Sutton are likely the only ones with any fantasy relevance. |
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Colts | Keenan Allen questionable for Week 5 against Steelers Fri Oct 9, 03:30 PM
Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Allen was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Allen missed last week's game, and Laquon Treadwell and Ashton Dulin led the team in targets. The Colts are desperate for receiver help, and a 34-year-old Keenan Allen dealing with a groin injury might be their best short-term option. It's hard to trust anything in this passing offense, especially with a tough matchup against the Steelers. Even if he is active, Allen is a desperation flex. |
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Steelers | Michael Pittman Jr. ruled out for Sunday vs. Colts Fri Oct 9, 03:04 PM
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts. Pittman re-injured his foot earlier this week, did not practice on Thursday, and was expected to miss "multiple weeks".
| Footballguys view: Pittman is a candidate for short-term IR after he reported being on a scooter while dealing with plantar fasciitis. He was hardly fantasy-relevant before the injury. He's droppable in most leagues. |
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Steelers | Rico Dowdle questionable for Sunday vs. Colts after limited week Fri Oct 9, 03:04 PM
Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts. Dowdle was a limited participant in practice each day this week.
| Footballguys view: Jaylen Warren has been phenomenal over the last two weeks, racking up over 300 yards in Dowdle's absence. Dowdle was limited in practice all week. Warren has also had some extra time to rest up after last week's Thursday night game. Even if Dowdle is active, expect Warren to be the preferred back on Sunday. Warren is a top-ten running back if Dowdle is out. If Dowdle is active, Warren falls into the high-end RB2 tier while Dowdle is nothing more than a desperation flex. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams questionable after limited practice Friday Fri Oct 9, 03:01 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Packers. Williams, who has missed the past two games, returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: This is almost assuredly gamesmanship, as Ben Johnson tried to get inside Matt LaFleur's head. Williams missed Wednesday and Thursday practices, and his Friday participation was limited. If he plays, you can start him as a QB1. But Tyson Bagent will almost certainly get the starting nod this week, while Williams seems on track to return in Week 6 against the Falcons. |
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Bears | D'Andre Swift has no injury designation for Sunday at Green Bay Fri Oct 9, 02:54 PM
Bears RB D'Andre Swift has no injury designation for Sunday's Week 5 game at Green Bay. Swift missed some practice time this week with hip and knee injuries, sitting out Wednesday before returning as a limited participant on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Swift was benched last week after dealing with a knee injury and coughing up an egregious fumble. With Kyle Monangai out for the matchup, though, Swift will lead the backfield. Ben Johnson has always preferred a two-man backfield, and Roschon Johnson should be involved as a change-of-pace player. Swift can be relied on as a back-end RB1, and Johnson as a risky RB3. |
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Bills | DJ Moore misses practice again Friday Fri Oct 9, 02:31 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore did not practice on Friday, the same as Thursday. Moore has a shoulder injury. The Bills visit the Rams on Monday night.
| Footballguys view: Moore will have another chance to practice on Saturday, but he likely won't play this week after aggravating his AC joint sprain. With Moore likely to be out, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, and Dalton Kincaid should all see increased usage. In what could be a high-scoring game against the Rams, all three are in consideration as starters. |
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Eagles | Eagles release Andy Dalton; McKee, Payton the backups to Hurts 'moving forward' Fri Oct 9, 02:24 PM
The Eagles are releasing QB Andy Dalton. QB Tanner McKee and rookie QB Cole Payton will be the backups to Jalen Hurts moving forward. The move doesn't close the door on Dalton's tenure with the team: the Eagles have a lot of injuries and needed his roster spot, and he could still return, even via a practice-squad spot.
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Ashton Jeanty questionable, Mike Washington Jr. would start if he sits Fri Oct 9, 02:17 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty apparently injured his foot in practice on Thursday and did not practice on Friday ahead of Sunday's game at New England. Jeanty had been practicing fully with an ankle issue before he was added to the injury report on Thursday as limited with a foot injury. Coach Klint Kubiak said Jeanty is questionable to play Sunday. If Jeanty does not play, rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. will start.
| Footballguys view: When Jeanty was downgraded to a limited participant on Thursday, everyone assumed he was still working through his preseason ankle injury. A new foot injury completely changes his outlook, and Mike Washington Jr. becomes a must-add player in all formats. Jeanty's efficiency has dipped significantly this year from last year's already-shaky numbers. He's a risky play if active, and fantasy managers should plan to play without him in Week 5. |
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Cardinals | LaFleur addresses Brissett/QB change chatter: 'We signed up for this' Fri Oct 9, 02:13 PM
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur addressed chatter about a possible quarterback change from QB Jacoby Brissett on Friday. "When you don't win, it's on the QB, when you win, the QB gets maybe even more flowers than they deserve. The truth is a lot of times somewhere in between," LaFleur said. Referring to Sunday's loss to the Giants in New York, he added: "If we do finish the job, we score 31 points and no one is talking. But we didn't. That's part of the business we signed up for."
| Footballguys view: Brissett is 2-14 since taking over as the starter last year. He has a great matchup against the Lions this weekend and is ranked top-10. However, his rest-of-season outlook is much murkier, especially after Carson Beck put some promising reps on tape this preseason. This team has no Super Bowl aspirations, and they'll have to do their due diligence at some point to see what they have in Beck. Brissett is fun for now, but fantasy managers banking on him should start planning ahead. Brissett might get another 10 weeks. This could be his last week. We don't know, but we also can't expect him to start a full season given the Cardinals' lack of success. |
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Saints | Chris Olave 'fine' per Moore despite walking boot, carries no injury designation Fri Oct 9, 02:07 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave was in a walking boot on Thursday after going from a rest day on Wednesday to a limited practice on Thursday with a foot issue. Head coach Kellen Moore said Olave is fine, and the receiver has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
| Footballguys view: Teams have been pretty liberal with the use of walking boots lately, so don't panic. Olave heads into Week 5's matchup with no injury designation and has plenty of experience operating at a high level while managing injuries. He's a must-start player this week even against an aggressive Vikings defense. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson questionable for Week 5 at Saints Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Jefferson was limited in Wednesday's practice and was spotted at practice on Friday. WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is also questionable.
| Footballguys view: It looks like Jefferson and Addison are both trending in the right direction after logging practices on Thursday and Friday. If both are active, Jefferson can be relied on as a WR1 and Addison as a WR4. If Jefferson cannot go, Addison will move up the rankings into WR2 consideration. Addison's status makes little difference in Jefferson's outlook. He's a must-start receiver regardless. |
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Vikings | Jordan Addison questionable for Week 5 at Saints Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM
Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Addison did not practice on Wednesday and returned as a limited participant on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Addison's back-to-back practices are a promising sign for his Week 5 availability. However, Justin Jefferson's potential return and T.J. Hockenson's emergence push him down the rankings quite a bit. Addison has appeal in best-ball formats as a guy who could make his week with one big play. But the target share he's been afforded without Jefferson probably won't stick once the Vikings WR1 returns. Addison is a WR4 this week against the Saints. |
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Saints | Alvin Kamara questionable for Week 5 vs. Vikings Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Kamara did not practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Kamara was limited again on Friday and seems more likely to play than not after logging back-to-back days. If he's active, Travis Etienne Jr.'s absence pushes him into RB2 consideration. If he can't go, touches would likely be split between Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson, both of whom would project as risky RB3s. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty misses Friday practice, questionable vs. Patriots Fri Oct 9, 01:59 PM
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty missed practice on Friday with an ankle injury and is questionable for Sunday's game at the Patriots. Jeanty was limited in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Thankfully, the Raiders play early Sunday, so if Jeanty is inactive, there won't be a shortage of pivot options. Jeanty has been managing a sprained ankle for nearly seven weeks after going down in a preseason practice. If he can't go, Mike Washington Jr. will shoot up the ranks into the RB2 tier. If Jeanty is active, though, you can't possibly bench him. He may benefit from a week off, but we'll hope for clarity before inactives are declared on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET. |
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Saints | Chris Olave at practice Friday Fri Oct 9, 01:53 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave was at practice on Friday. Olave was a limited participant on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Olave is no stranger to managing and playing through injuries during his young NFL career. He appears on track to play this week and, assuming he's active, he's a plug-and-play WR1. Coming out of Week 4, he led the NFL with 48 targets. He's a certified target hog in a high-volume offense. If he's active, start him. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson ruled out for Sunday night's game at Atlanta Fri Oct 9, 01:30 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday night's Week 5 game against the Falcons in Atlanta. Jackson did not practice at all this week, missing sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
| Footballguys view: It's extremely rare for a quarterback to start after missing a full week of practice, so this was expected. Tyler Huntley will get the nod Sunday night against the Falcons. He's got enough rushing moxie to make him a streaming option in two-quarterback and superflex leagues. But he's not the same passer Jackson is, so you can't trust the passing game as much as you typically would. Zay Flowers is still a high-end WR2. But Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman, and the rest lose a bit of their appeal as fantasy starters. |
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Jets | Breece Hall ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns Fri Oct 9, 01:27 PM
Jets RB Breece Hall (quad) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Browns. Hall was not spotted at practice on Thursday and was expected to miss another game.
| Footballguys view: Last week without Hall, Braelon Allen handled every running back touch for the Jets. The production wasn't great, as the Jets struggled to get anything going against the Bears. The Browns aren't an easy matchup, but Allen's projected workload puts him back in the starter conversation. Given the Jets' recent woes, it's hard to get too excited about Allen. But he's a volume-based RB2 who should fare better than he did last week. |
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