Week 5 is in the books, and while some teams are hoping to ride hot starts into the postseason, others are struggling with injury-depleted rosters and dimming hopes.
We will have injury analysis for all 32 NFL teams later in the week, but here are the biggest injury stories coming out of Week 5.
Also, be sure to bookmark our NFL Injured Reserve Tracker, which will be updated weekly throughout the season.
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Here's a team-by-team breakdown of where everyone stands heading into the sixth week of the regular season.
Arizona Cardinals Injury Analysis:
Edge rusher Darius Robinson didn't practice on Thursday because he has a calf injury. Robinson missed the first five games of the season on the IR.
On the offensive side of the ball, Zay Jones was limited in practice on Thursday after returning to the field following a five-game suspension. Jones is listed with a hamstring injury.
Atlanta Falcons Injury Analysis:
Bijan Robinson was once again considered limited in practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. Robinson was limited in two practices last week with the same issue but played without limitations against the Saints.
Baltimore Ravens Injury Analysis:
Marlon Humphrey returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with an ankle injury. Humphrey was seen wearing a walking boot around the locker room following Sunday's game.
Buffalo Bills Injury Analysis:
James Cook has sat out practice on Wednesday and Thursday as he recovers from a foot injury he suffered at the end of Week 5. The Bills have an extra day before heading to the Meadowlands for Monday Night Football against the Jets.
Carolina Panthers Injury Analysis:
Edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney missed practice this week after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 5.
Meanwhile, Diontae Johnson was limited in both sessions due to an ankle injury.
Chicago Bears Injury Analysis:
Defensive backs Jaquan Brisker (concussion) and Terell Smith (hip) will be inactive on Sunday after not traveling with the team to London.
Guard Teven Jenkins traveled to London but sat out Thursday's practice as he deals with an ankle injury.
Cincinnati Bengals Injury Analysis:
Running back Zack Moss sat out the end of Sunday's loss to the Ravens after suffering a foot injury. However, he did return to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday and could return to the field without missing any time.
Cleveland Browns Injury Analysis:
Nick Chubb remains a limited participant in Browns practice one week after his 21-day practice window was opened. Chubb started the season on the PUP list, and while Kevin Stefanski said he hasn't officially ruled Chubb out for this week, he will probably need a few days of full practice before returning to game action.
Dallas Cowboys Injury Analysis:
Micah Parsons hasn't returned to practice as he recovers from an ankle injury, and Jerry Jones called his status for Week 6 “iffy.”
Jones also said “it's not impossible” for DaRon Bland to make his debut this week after his 21-day practice window was opened on Wednesday.
Denver Broncos Injury Analysis:
Wide receiver Josh Reynolds has missed both practices this week as he deals with a hand injury.
Detroit Lions Injury Analysis:
Center Frank Ragnow's torn pec feels “good enough,” and he's expected to play this week against the Cowboys after being a full participant in practice this week.
Dan Campbell also mentioned that Ragnow punched him twice to prove how healthy he was. Football guy stuff.
Green Bay Packers Injury Analysis:
Matt LaFleur told reporters it is likely that tight end Luke Musgrave will end up on the IR due to his ankle injury. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Tucker Kraft was limited in Thursday's practice due to a groin injury.
Houston Texans Injury Analysis:
Joe Mixon graduated to a limited participant in practice this week and could return to the field for the first time since injuring his ankle in Week 2.
Despite initial optimism that Nico Collins wouldn't miss any time, the Texans placed the NFL's leading receiver on the IR on Wednesday.
Robert Woods isn't expected to be active this week as he deals with a foot injury.
Indianapolis Colts Injury Analysis:
Neither Jonathan Taylor nor Michael Pittman Jr. were at Colts practice on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Anthony Richardson is off the injury report and expected to return after a one-game absence due to a hip injury.
Jacksonville Jaguars Injury Analysis:
Evan Engram has missed four straight games due to a hamstring injury but continues to log limited practices for the second consecutive week.
For what it's worth, Doug Pederson told reporters he's optimistic his tight end will be available in London.
Kansas City Chiefs Injury Analysis:
Rashee Rice will officially miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to fix a torn LCL in his knee. His recovery is expected to last four months.
Las Vegas Raiders Injury Analysis:
As trade rumors continue to swirl, Davante Adams has remained sidelined at practice and isn't expected to play this week against the Steelers due to his hamstring injury.
Los Angeles Chargers Injury Analysis:
The Chargers come off their bye week with a lengthy injury report featuring Justin Herbert limited with an ankle injury and Joey Bosa sitting out due to a hip injury he suffered against the Steelers in Week 3.
Los Angeles Rams Injury Analysis:
The Rams are hopeful Cooper Kupp will be active following their bye in Week 6.
Sean McVay also told reporters that Matthew Stafford is currently dealing with a sore back.
Miami Dolphins Injury Analysis:
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will meet with a neurologist during the Dolphins' bye this week as he remains on the IR due to a concussion.
The Dolphins' bye week comes at a perfect time for De'Von Achane, who suffered a concussion early in Sunday’s win over the Patriots.
The running back will now have two weeks to get ready for Miami’s next game against the Colts.
Minnesota Vikings Injury Analysis:
Running back Aaron Jones is considered week-to-week by the Vikings after suffering a hip injury.
Without Jones on the field, Ty Chandler got the bulk of the work out of the backfield, carrying the ball 14 times and also grabbing two catches.
However, the Minnesota rushing attack sputtered without Jones, averaging just 2.7 yards per carry and posting just one run – a Sam Darnold scramble – for 10+ yards.
New England Patriots Injury Analysis:
Rhamondre Stevenson remains sidelined in practice this week after suffering a calf injury in Week 5.
Stevenson still led the Pats in touches against the Dolphins, getting 16 versus Antonio Gibson‘s seven. However, if Stevenson can't get on the field this week, expect Gibson to be the starter.
New Orleans Saints Injury Analysis:
Quarterback Derek Carr is considered week-to-week after suffering a strained oblique in Week 5.
Carr isn't expected to be moved to the IR.
Rookie Spencer Rattler will make his first career start this week.
New York Giants Injury Analysis:
Rookie standout Malik Nabers remains out as he recovers from a concussion he suffered on Thursday of Week 4. He has yet to join his team on the practice field two full weeks after first suffering the injury.
New York Jets Injury Analysis:
Aaron Rodgers will be limited in practice all week as he deals with a sprained ankle and a hamstring injury, but his status for Monday Night Football against the Bills is not in question.
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Analysis:
The Eagles come out of their bye much healthier than when they entered it. A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Lane Johnson are all expected to play after practicing fully on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Analysis:
Russell Wilson is off the injury report and back on the practice field, but there remains a question whether he will replace Justin Fields as the team's starting quarterback this week against the Raiders.
Elsewhere in the backfield, Cordarrelle Patterson has already been ruled out for Week 6, and Jaylen Warren remains hampered by a knee injury.
San Francisco 49ers Injury Analysis:
While the 49ers running back isn’t expected to be activated off the IR once he becomes eligible this week, John Lynch told reporters that Christian McCaffrey spent time on the field this week for the first time all season and didn’t experience any flare-ups.
Looking ahead to when McCaffrey could be activated, the 49ers’ bye week is in Week 9, so perhaps a Week 10 debut against the Buccaneers is in the cards.
If McCaffrey is feeling better sooner, a Super Bowl rematch is scheduled for Week 7.
Seattle Seahawks Injury Analysis:
Uchenna Nwosu was moved to the IR ahead of the Seahawks' Thursday night game as he deals with “an intense thigh strain.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Analysis:
Wide receiver Trey Palmer remains in concussion protocol and did not practice with the team on Thursday. He's more than likely heading toward a DNP on Sunday.
Tennessee Titans Injury Analysis:
Safety Jamal Adams was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hip injury. Adams missed Week 1 due to a hip issue, but it hasn't affected his availability since.
Washington Commanders Injury Analysis:
Brian Robinson Jr. has missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday for the second consecutive week. However, last week he followed up a limited participation on Friday by playing on Sunday, albeit in a more limited role.
Keep an eye on his Friday participation to see if he follows the same pattern for Week 6.
