Week 5 is coming in fast and as the NFL season rolls along, a lot of teams are dealing with rosters littered with banged-up players.
In fact, 14 different teams have at least 10 players listed on this week's injury report, not including players who sat out for rest. That is led by the Titans, who have 23 players currently nursing a variety of injuries. Be sure to check out our Injured Reserve tracker and reserve/COVID-19 list tracker to stay up-to-date on all the non-roster injuries.
Here is a game-by-game breakdown of all the major injury headlines as we enter Week 5:
New York Jets at Atlanta Falcons; (London), 9:30 AM
Jets
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adrian Colbert
|
S | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Brandin Echols
|
CB | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
Tyler Kroft
|
TE | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Marcus Maye
|
S | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | (-) |
Denzel Mims
|
WR | Illness (non-COVID) | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
Nathan Shepherd
|
DL | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
Jeff Smith
|
WR | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Elijah Moore
|
WR | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Jarrod Wilson
|
S | Rib | FP | FP | (-) | (-) |
– The Jets secondary is in a bit of flux after Jarrod Wilson was moved from the active roster to the practice squad on Friday. Marcus Maye will be absent on Sunday as he deals with legal issues.
Ashtyn Davis and Sharrod Neasman are the only healthy safeties on the active roster, although Wilson could be elevated on gameday and start for the second-straight week.
– Linebacker Blake Cashman returned to practice this week and could take Wilson's roster spot if activated off the IR. Cashman has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Week 1.
Falcons
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Russell Gage
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Erik Harris
|
S | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
Marlon Davidson
|
DL | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Calvin Ridley
|
WR | NIR-Personal | (-) | DNP | DNP | Out |
Avery Williams
|
CB | Hamstring | (-) | LP | DNP | Doubtful |
– The Falcons receiving corps has been decimated with injuries and both Russell Gage and Calvin Ridley have been ruled out for Sunday's game.
Gage hasn't played since injuring his ankle in Week 2 and Ridley left the team late this week to tend to a personal matter. Olamide Zaccheaus is expected to see an uptick in targets, he had an eight-catch performance against the Packers last year.
Tajae Sharpe and Christian Blake seem like the logical candidates to replace Gage and Ridley on the outside when Zaccheaus moves to the slot.
New Orleans Saints at Washington Football Team; 1:00 PM
Saints
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Erik McCoy
|
C/G | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Terron Armstead
|
T | Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Marshon Lattimore
|
CB | Hand | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
J.T. Gray
|
DB | Back | LP | FP | (-) |
– The Saints will play another game without their starting left tackle or starting center. James Hurst performed well at left tackle last week, earning an 84.5 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus.
It hasn't been as easy for Cesar Ruiz at center. Through four starts, his 56.3 overall grade from PFF ranks among the bottom 11 at his position.
Washington
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dyami Brown
|
WR | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Antonio Gibson
|
RB | Shin | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Cole Holcomb
|
LB | Shoulder | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Curtis Samuel
|
WR | Groin | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Brandon Scherff
|
G | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Cam Sims
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Jonathan Allen
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Deshazor Everett
|
S | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Matt Ioannidis
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
J.D. McKissic
|
RB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
James Smith-Williams
|
DE | Toe | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Benjamin St-Juste
|
DB | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
– The Washington offense is banged up with Logan Thomas landing on the IR with a hamstring injury and Brandon Scherff being ruled out of action due to a knee injury.
Veteran Ricky Seals-Jones should start at tight end after 93 percent of the offensive snaps last week. He has just three catches this season for 38 yards and hasn't posted more than 20 catches in a season since 2018.
Wes Schweitzer will start at right guard for Scherff. He has experience, but struggled last week, allowing two pressures and a quarterback hit in limited action.
Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals; 1:00 PM
Packers
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jaire Alexander
|
CB | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Krys Barnes
|
LB | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
A.J. Dillon
|
RB | Back | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Jack Heflin
|
DL | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
Elgton Jenkins
|
G | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Aaron Jones
|
RB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
Kevin King
|
CB | Concussion | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Dean Lowry
|
DL | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Josh Myers
|
C/G | Finger | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Chauncey Rivers
|
LB | Knee | LP | DNP | (-) | Moved to IR |
Isaac Yiadom
|
CB | Quadricep | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Marcedes Lewis
|
TE | NIR | (-) | DNP | FP | (-) |
Dennis Kelly
|
T | Illness | (-) | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
– Jaire Alexander will be replaced by Isaac Yiadom at cornerback last week with Chandon Sullivan handling most of the responsibilities out of the slot.
Yiadom has been a below-average corner for years, allowing 13.4 yards per completion and nine touchdowns on 144 targets.
Bengals
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trey Hopkins
|
C | Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Joe Mixon
|
HB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
Xavier Su'a-Filo
|
G | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
D'Ante Smith
|
G | Illness | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Chidobe Awuzie
|
CB | Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Tee Higgins
|
WR | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Stanley Morgan
|
WR | Ribs | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Larry Ogunjobi
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
Mike Thomas
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | DNP | Doubtful |
Jessie Bates III
|
S | Neck | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Akeem Davis-Gaither
|
LB | Trap | FP | LP | FP | (-) |
Trae Waynes
|
CB | Hamstring | FP | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Despite Joe Mixon being listed as questionable, it would be a surprise if he actually suited up on Sunday. The ankle injury he suffered last week was expected to carry at least a one-to-two week absence and he failed to participate in any practice this week.
Expect Samaje Perine to start for the Bengals instead. After rushing for 22 yards on five carries in Week 1, Perine has just six carries and two catches in the last three weeks.
Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars; 1:00 PM
Titans
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Brewer
|
G/C | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out/IR |
Jayon Brown
|
LB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out/IR |
Tommy Hudson
|
TE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out/IR |
Julio Jones
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Brett Kern
|
P | Rt. Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Taylor Lewan
|
T | Toe | DNP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
Racey McMath
|
WR | Quad | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out/IR |
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
Denico Autry
|
DL | Hip | LP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
Khari Blasingame
|
FB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
A.J. Brown
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Bud Dupree
|
OLB | Knee | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
Rashaan Evans
|
LB | Quad | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Sharif Finch
|
OLB | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Chris Jackson
|
DB | Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Ben Jones
|
C | Neck | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
Jeremy McNichols
|
RB | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Rodger Saffold III
|
G | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Jeffery Simmons
|
DT | Back | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Caleb Farley
|
CB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Teair Tart
|
DT | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Ty Sambrailo
|
T | Foot | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Mike Vrabel and company didn't make many friends here by listing 23 players on the injury report this week, four of whom ended up on the IR by week's end.
– The big name missing will be Julio Jones, although the return of A.J. Brown should help a floundering passing attack that averaged just 6.1 yards per attempt against the Jets last week.
Jacksonville has allowed the third-most yards to wide receivers this season.
Jaguars
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carlos Hyde
|
RB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Tyson Campbell
|
CB | Toe | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Roy Robertson-Harris
|
DL | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Lerentee McCray
|
DE/OLB | Hamstring | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
– The Jaguars placed A.J. Cann and D.J. Chark on the IR this week. Cann was replaced by Ben Bartch last week, who finished with the worst pass-blocking grade on the team, per PFF.
– As for Chark, he's seen just seven targets since receiving a dozen looks from Trevor Lawrence in Week 1.
Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault will continue to be the main focus of Jacksonville's passing attack against a Titans secondary that has allowed 944 yards and eight touchdowns this year. Both numbers are worst in the league.
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings; 1:00 PM
Lions
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penei Sewell
|
T | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Michael Brockers
|
DE | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Trey Flowers
|
OLB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
T.J. Hockenson
|
TE | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
D'Andre Swift
|
RB | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Jamaal Williams
|
RB | Hip | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Frank Ragnow was added to the IR after suffering turf toe in Week 4. He will be replaced by Evan Brown on Sunday. In his career, Brown has taken just 68 snaps at center.
– The Lions also moved Romeo Okwara to the IR, but he will miss the season after tearing his Achilles last week. Now without their best pass-rusher, Detroit will rely more on Charles Harris, who has 11 quarterback pressures and leads the team with three sacks.
Austin Bryant and Julian Okwara should see more snaps as the season progresses.
Vikings
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ihmir Smith-Marsette
|
WR | Toe | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Michael Pierce
|
DT | Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Nick Vigil
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
Dalvin Cook
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Bashaud Breeland
|
CB | Illness | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Eric Kendricks
|
LB | Elbow | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Dede Westbrook
|
WR | Quadriceps | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Olisaemeka Udoh
|
G | Neck | FP | FP | (-) | (-) |
Kris Boyd
|
CB | Hamstring | FP | FP | (-) | (-) |
Camryn Bynum
|
S | Abdomen | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Greg Joseph
|
K | Right Hip | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Anthony Barr
|
LB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Dalvin Cook is still dealing with a sprained ankle, but he told reporters that he expects to play this week. Cook struggled last week, rushing for just 34 yards on nine carries.
Expect the workload to be split more evenly between Cook and Alexander Mattison again this week, they each received 10 touches against Cleveland.
Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 1:00 PM
Dolphins
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Byron Jones
|
CB | Quadricep/Achilles | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
DeVante Parker
|
WR | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Adam Shaheen
|
TE | Neck | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Xavien Howard
|
CB | Shoulder | FP | LP | FP | (-) |
Brandon Jones
|
S | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Greg Mancz
|
OL | Neck | (-) | FP | FP | (-) |
Buccaneers
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giovani Bernard
|
RB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
Antonio Brown
|
WR | Knee | FP | FP | DNP | (-) |
Carlton Davis III
|
CB | Quadriceps | DNP | DNP | (-) | Moved to IR |
Jamel Dean
|
CB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
Chris Godwin
|
WR | Thumb | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Rob Gronkowski
|
TE | Ribs | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Patrick O'Connor
|
DL | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Jason Pierre-Paul
|
OLB | Shoulder/Hand | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Antoine Winfield Jr.
|
S | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
– Rob Gronkowski will miss his second-straight game with broken ribs. Cameron Brate received six targets last week, but caught just two passes for 29 yards.
– Defensively, it looks like things are getting better for Tampa Bay, both Jamel Dean and Jason Pierre-Paul will return after missing the last couple weeks.
Expect Dean to start at cornerback opposite Richard Sherman with Carlton Davis headed to the IR. Pierre-Paul will rejoin a pass rush that ranks in the top-10 of quarterback pressures.
Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers; 1:00 PM
Eagles
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lane Johnson
|
T | Personal Matter | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Jason Kelce
|
C | Foot/Rest | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
Avonte Maddox
|
CB | Neck | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Jordan Mailata
|
T | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Quez Watkins
|
WR | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Darius Slay
|
CB | Personal Matter | (-) | DNP | FP | (-) |
– The Eagles will miss Lane Johnson for the second-straight week, but the return of Jordan Mailata should off-set his loss. Expect Mailata to slide over from left tackle to the right side and Andre Dillard to start at left tackle.
While it may seem unusual to move your best tackle to the right side, Dillard has struggled at right tackle, but has thrived on the left side this season. The Eagles' offensive line needs to be stout against a Panthers defense that is fourth in the NFL in quarterback pressures.
Panthers
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shaq Thompson
|
LB | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Cameron Erving
|
T | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Christian McCaffrey
|
RB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Doubtful |
Yetur Gross-Matos
|
DE | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
John Miller
|
G | Shoulder | FP | FP | (-) | (-) |
Haason Reddick
|
OLB | Neck | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Matt Paradis
|
C | Illness | DNP | FP | (-) |
– Despite sounding optimistic he would be available this week, Christian McCaffrey is doubtful to return against the Eagles. This will be the second game he will miss after straining his hamstring against the Texans.
The Eagles have allowed the most rushing yards to running backs this season, which bodes well for Chuba Hubbard. The rookie rushed for 57 yards on 13 carries last week in his first NFL start.
– With Cam Erving out, either Trent Scott or Brady Christensen will start at left tackle on Sunday. Scott has 14 career starts under his belt, nine of which came at left tackle for the Chargers in 2019.
Christensen, a rookie, was a third-round pick out of BYU and has played just four offensive snaps in his young career.
New England Patriots at Houston Texans; 1:00 PM
Patriots
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trent Brown
|
OL | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Shaq Mason
|
OL | Abdomen | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Kyle Van Noy
|
LB | Groin | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Ja'Whaun Bentley
|
LB | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Cody Davis
|
DB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Kyle Dugger
|
DB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Nick Folk
|
K | Left Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Jonathan Jones
|
DB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Jalen Mills
|
CB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Ronnie Perkins
|
LB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Shaun Wade
|
CB | Concussion | (-) | DNP | DNP | Out |
– Different week, same story for the Patriots and their right tackle Trent Brown. Justin Herron has struggled in his place, allowing a QB pressure every 10 snaps.
– The Patriots also look like they'll be without Isaiah Wynn and Mike Onwenu, who are currently on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Both guys have a chance to test negative and rejoin the team, but no moves have been made yet.
With Shaq Mason also ruled out, David Andrews is the only starting offensive lineman expected to play. Yasir Durant could play left tackle while Ted Karras and Yodny Cajuste man the guard spots.
Texans
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Justin Britt
|
OL | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
Rex Burkhead
|
RB | Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Marcus Cannon
|
OL | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
Chris Conley
|
WR | Not Injury Related | DNP | DNP | (-) | (-) |
Brandin Cooks
|
WR | Not Injury Related | DNP | (-) | (-) | (-) |
Deshaun Watson
|
QB | Not Injury Related | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Danny Amendola
|
WR | Thigh | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Jimmy Moreland
|
DB | Illness | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Brevin Jordan
|
TE | Illness | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers; 1:00 PM
Broncos
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Teddy Bridgewater
|
QB | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
Melvin Gordon III
|
RB | Lower Leg | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Diontae Spencer
|
WR | Chest | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Pat Surtain II
|
CB | Chest | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Baron Browning
|
LB | Back | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Graham Glasgow
|
G | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Andre Mintze
|
OLB | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Albert Okwuegbunam
|
TE | Hamstring | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Dalton Risner
|
G | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Courtland Sutton
|
WR | Ankle | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
Justin Simmons
|
S | Hand | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Teddy Bridgewater's questionable designation is a pleasant surprise for Broncos backers. The quarterback was initially expected to miss this week after suffering a concussion, but will start if he progresses through protocol in time.
– Courtland Sutton was a late addition to the practice report after injuring his ankle on Friday. The Broncos don't have much depth at receiver, considering Diontae Spencer is also questionable and K.J. Hamler and Jerry Jeudy are both on the IR.
Steelers
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ben Roethlisberger
|
QB | Pectoral/Hip | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
Cameron Sutton
|
CB | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Kevin Dotson
|
OL | Hip | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
Carlos Davis
|
DT | Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Out |
Chase Claypool
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
JuJu Smith-Schuster
|
WR | Ribs | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Trai Turner
|
G | Illness | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Rashaad Coward
|
OL | Ankle | LP | DNP | LP | Out |
Cameron Heyward
|
DT | Neck | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Chukwuma Okorafor
|
OL | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
James Washington
|
WR | Groin | (-) | LP | DNP | Out |
– No Cameron Sutton means James Pierre will start opposite Joe Haden at cornerback. Pierre has played 113 snaps at cornerback this season, allowing nine completions and 125 yards on 14 targets.
Chicago Bears at Las Vegas Raiders; 4:05 PM
Bears
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jesse James
|
TE | Personal | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Akiem Hicks
|
DL | Groin | DNP | DNP | LP | Doubtful |
J.P. Holtz
|
TE | Quad | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Joel Iyiegbuniwe
|
LB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Khalil Mack
|
LB | Ribs/foot | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
David Montgomery
|
RB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Darnell Mooney
|
WR | Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Deon Bush
|
DB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Andy Dalton
|
QB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Tashaun Gipson Sr.
|
DB | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
Jesper Horsted
|
TE | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
Christian Jones
|
LB | Back | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
– Justin Fields will start at quarterback, but he will miss both Jesse James and David Montgomery. Damiem Williams will start at running back after getting a season-high eight carries in Week 4. He is averaging 4.6 yards per carry this season.
Despite being credited with two starts, James hasn't been a part of the Bears offense, playing just 33 snaps and receiving zero targets in the passing game. Cole Kmet remains the top tight end option against a defense that has allowed the fourth-most yards to opposing tight ends this season.
Raiders
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Johnathan Abram
|
S | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Damon Arnette
|
CB | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Peyton Barber
|
RB | Toe | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Derek Carrier
|
TE | Pectoral | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Nate Hobbs
|
CB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Alec Ingold
|
FB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Josh Jacobs
|
RB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Cory Littleton
|
LB | Shoulder/Rib | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Kolton Miller
|
T | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Trayvon Mullen Jr.
|
CB | Toe | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Hunter Renfrow
|
WR | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Darren Waller
|
TE | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Casey Hayward Jr.
|
CB | Knee | (-) | FP | DNP | (-) |
Yannick Ngakoue
|
DE | NIR-Rest/Knee | (-) | DNP | LP | (-) |
– The Raiders lost three cornerbacks last week and two of them will be miss Week 5. Damon Arnette and Trayvon Mullen sitting will lead to Amik Robertson playing opposite Casey Hayward Jr.
Despite being targeted just five times this season, Robertson has allowed more catches, receiving yards and touchdowns than Hayward, who has been among the league's best.
Cleveland Browns at Los Angeles Chargers; 4:05 PM
Browns
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Odell Beckham Jr.
|
WR | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Jadeveon Clowney
|
DE | Elbow | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Jack Conklin
|
T | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
Tony Fields II
|
LB | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Myles Garrett
|
DE | Rest/Knee/Ankle | DNP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
Chris Hubbard
|
T | Triceps | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Troy Hill
|
CB | Toe | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Takkarist McKinley
|
DE | Ankle/Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Greg Newsome II
|
CB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
David Njoku
|
TE | Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Malcolm Smith
|
LB | Abdomen | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
JC Tretter
|
C | Knee/Back | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Denzel Ward
|
CB | Neck | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Jedrick Wills Jr.
|
T | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
– Jedrick Wills Jr. will not play on Sunday as he deals with an ankle injury that has nagged him all season. Unfortunately, his backup, Chris Hubbard, is undergoing season-ending surgery so that leaves James Hudson as the next man up at left tackle.
Hudson played his first 21 NFL snaps in Week 4, allowing a pair of hurries in relief of Wills.
– Greedy Williams had a great return to the starting lineup last week, intercepting a pass and earning an 87.0 coverage grade from PFF. He will start again with Greg Newsome still out.
Denzel Ward is questionable, but is expected to play according to defensive coordinator Joe Woods.
Chargers
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Keenan Allen
|
WR | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Austin Ekeler
|
RB | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Chris Harris Jr.
|
CB | Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
Justin Jackson
|
RB | Groin | LP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
Derwin James Jr.
|
S | Toe/Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Drue Tranquill
|
LB | Illness | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– The Chargers placed Kenneth Murray on the IR this week. The former first-round pick missed Week 4 with an ankle injury and was replaced by Drue Tranquill in the starting lineup.
Tranquill has just five career starts, but has two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits this season.
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys; 4:25 PM
Giants
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jabrill Peppers
|
S | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Sterling Shepard
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Kaden Smith
|
TE | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
Andrew Thomas
|
T | Foot | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Leonard Williams
|
DL | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
Saquon Barkley
|
RB | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Ben Bredeson
|
G | Hand | LP | LP | LP | Out |
Nate Ebner
|
DB | Quad | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
Kenny Golladay
|
WR | Groin | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
C.J. Board
|
WR | Clavicle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Darius Slayton
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
– The Giants will be without Darius Slayton and Sterling Shepard for the second-straight week, but Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney stepped up in a big way in Week 4, combining for 12 catches and 194 yards on 16 targets. Even John Ross contributed in his 2021 debut, catching a 51-yard touchdown
– Jabrill Peppers suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday and will be replaced by Julian Love in the starting lineup. Love has struggled in coverage this year, allowing five completions and 61 yards on six targets.
Cowboys
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dorance Armstrong
|
DE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Amari Cooper
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Ezekiel Elliott
|
RB | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Randy Gregory
|
DE | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Ty Nsekhe
|
T | Illness | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Carlos Watkins
|
DE | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Donovan Wilson
|
S | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | (-) |
Trevon Diggs
|
CB | Back | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals; 4:25 PM
49ers
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Samson Ebukam
|
DL | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Jimmy Garoppolo
|
QB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
George Kittle
|
TE | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
Alex Mack
|
C | Not Injury Related | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
K'Waun Williams
|
CB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Trent Williams
|
T | Shoulder | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
Javon Kinlaw
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Elijah Mitchell
|
RB | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Josh Norman
|
CB | Chest | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
– George Kittle is expected to be absent on Sunday after injuring his calf last week. It's been a disappointing start to the season for Kittle, who ranks ninth in yards per reception among tight ends and has yet to find the end zone.
Ross Dwelley is the next tight end on the depth chart, he's been targeted just once in the passing game, earning 21 yards on the catch.
Cardinals
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kelvin Beachum
|
OL | Ribs | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Byron Murphy Jr.
|
CB | Ribs | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Chase Edmonds
|
RB | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Antonio Hamilton
|
CB | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Maxx Williams
|
TE | Shoulder | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Justin Pugh
|
OL | Hip | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
Justin Murray
|
OL | Back | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Eno Benjamin
|
RB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Dennis Gardeck
|
OLB | Hand | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Marco Wilson
|
CB | Ribs | FP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
– Arizona's offensive line has been banged up all year, but things are improving with Kelvin Beachum being listed as questionable this week. Despite missing Beachum and Justin Murray last week, Arizona allowed just one sack against the Rams.
It will be an easier matchup for the Cardinals this week. The 49ers rank in the bottom-five of the league in pressure rate.
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs; 8:20 PM
Bills
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spencer Brown
|
OT | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Jon Feliciano
|
G | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Dane Jackson
|
CB | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Taron Johnson
|
CB | Groin | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Taiwan Jones
|
RB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Matt Milano
|
LB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Efe Obada
|
DE | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Jordan Poyer
|
S | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Greg Rousseau
|
DE | Toe | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
Tre'Davious White
|
CB | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
A.J. Epenesa
|
DE | Foot | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
– The Bills secondary is healthy again after competing in Week 4 without Jordan Poyer or Taron Johnson. The Bills didn't suffer too much without either one against the hapless Texans, but the Chiefs will test their secondary.
Patrick Mahomes is 3-5 for 152 yards and three touchdowns on deep passes over the middle of the field this season.
Chiefs
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chris Jones
|
DT | Wrist | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
Armani Watts
|
S | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
DeAndre Baker
|
CB | Quad | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Orlando Brown
|
T | Groin | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Frank Clark
|
DE | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Rashad Fenton
|
CB | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Tyreek Hill
|
WR | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Charvarius Ward
|
CB | Quad | FP | FP | LP | Questionable |
Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens; (Mon.), 8:15 PM
Colts
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nyheim Hines
|
RB | Shoulder | DNP | LP | (-) | |
Darius Leonard
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | LP | (-) | |
Kwity Paye
|
DE | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
Braden Smith
|
T | Foot/Thumb | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
Khari Willis
|
S | Ankle/Groin | LP | LP | (-) | |
R0ck Ya-Sin
|
CB | Neck | LP | LP | (-) | |
Carson Wentz
|
QB | Ankles | FP | FP | (-) |
Ravens
Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ronnie Stanley
|
T | Ankle | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
Geno Stone
|
S | Thigh | DNP | LP | (-) | |
Alejandro Villanueva
|
OT | Knee | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
DeShon Elliott
|
S | Quad | DNP | LP | (-) |