A player's injury status can have a significant effect on both real life and fantasy football. So, each week, PFF injury analyst Mario Pilato will comb through the official injury reports for each NFL game and give updates and analysis for fantasy-relevant players.
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KEY
DNP: Did not participate in practice
LP: Limited participation in practice
FP: Full participation
(-): Not listed
OUT: Player will not play
D: Player is unlikely to play
Q: Player is not certain to play
NIR – Rest: Not injury-related or resting veteran
TB @ PHI | MIA @ JAX | CIN @ DET | KC @ WFT | HOU @ IND | GB @ CHI | LAC @ BAL | LAR @ NYG | MIN @ CAR | ARZ @ CLE | LV @ DEN | DAL @ NE |
SEA @ PIT | BUF @ TEN
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Philadelphia Eagles (+6.5)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Mon. Status | Tues. Status | Wed Status | Game Status |
| Tom Brady | QB | TB | Right Thumb | QB11 | 28.3 | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| Antonio Brown | WR | TB | Knee | WR18 | 17.3 | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Chris Godwin | WR | TB | Knee/Ankle | WR12 | 15.1 | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| Ryan Succop | K | TB | Back | K10 | 7.8 | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Giovani Bernard | RB | TB | Knee/Chest | RB41 | 5.5 | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Rob Gronkowski | TE | TB | Ribs | TE45 | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
The Over/Under for this game is currently 52.5. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Miami Dolphins @ Jacksonville Jaguars (+3)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | WR | JAX | NIR-Rest | WR35 | 13.1 | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
| DeVante Parker | WR | MIA | Shoulder / Hamstring | WR68 | 14.6 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Preston Williams | WR | MIA | Groin | WR83 | 3.1 | (-) | LP | LP | Q |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | MIA | Hamstring | QB29 | 2.3 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
| Adam Shaheen | TE | MIA | Knee | 1.2 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
Mario's Take: DeVante Parker is missing his second consecutive game with shoulder and hamstring issues. The positive is that he wasn't placed on the injured reserve, so he should be close to returning by next week.
Preston Williams has been limited all week, but I expect him to play in Week 6.
Andrew's Take: Start Jaylen Waddle.
Despite his poor performance without Parker in Week 5, Waddle still commanded seven targets. Look for him to expose a Jags secondary that has been awful defending the slot.
Williams ran a route of 74% of team dropbacks versus the Buccaneers. However, he was ruled inactive for Week 6, which means Waddle and Gesicki become even better options. Albert Wilson will take over snaps left over, but will likely be ineffective as he has been all season.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 47. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Detroit Lions (+3.5)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Joe Burrow | QB | CIN | Throat | QB10 | 27.7 | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Joe Mixon | RB | CIN | Ankle | RB12 | 13.9 | LP | DNP | LP | Q |
| Mike Thomas | WR | CIN | Ankle | 2.0 | LP | LP | FP | Q | |
| D'Andre Swift | RB | DET | Groin | RB9 | 16.1 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | DET | Knee | TE4 | 10.5 | DNP | LP | LP | Q |
| Jamaal Williams | RB | DET | Hip | RB29 | 9.7 | LP | DNP | LP | Q |
Mario's Take: Joe Mixon sandwiched a DNP between two limited practices. However, I expect him to play in Week 6 and return to his full workload.
D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams and T.J. Hockenson logged limited practices for the majority of the week. Don't worry — I expect them to play to in Week 6.
Andrew's Take: Play Mixon in DFS.
His rostership projection (5%) is egregiously low for GPPs. Its the Lions people, and he should see north of 20 touches. Easy money.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 47.5. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Kansas City Chiefs @ Washington Football Team (+6.5)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | KC | Quad | WR2 | 20.9 | DNP | DNP | LP | Q |
| Blake Bell | TE | KC | Back | 1.3 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT | |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | WAS | Hamstring | WR7 | 17.5 | (-) | (-) | DNP | Q |
| Antonio Gibson | RB | WAS | Shin | RB13 | 14.3 | DNP | LP | LP | Q |
| Dyami Brown | WR | WAS | Knee | WR94 | 3.7 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
| Cam Sims | WR | WAS | Hamstring | 3.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT | |
| Sammis Reyes | TE | WAS | Back | 0.0 | (-) | DNP | LP | Q | |
| Curtis Samuel | WR | WAS | Groin | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
Mario's Take: Tyreek Hill was a DNP all week until Friday due to a knee injury. He got in a limited session Friday, so I expect him to play in Week 6.
Terry McLaurin was a late add to the injury report, missing practice on Friday due to a hamstring issue. Coach Rivera said it was out of caution. I think he plays, but he is at high risk of aggravating his hamstring issue.
Dyami Brown was limited all week with a knee issue, but I believe he will be ready for Week 6.
Curtis Samuel has been ruled out after aggravating his groin injury. I expect him to miss multiple weeks.
Andrew's Take: Brown is a interesting punt play on DraftKings at $3,300 playing in a projected shootout environment. He was running a route on 73% of dropbacks Weeks 1-4 and offers huge downfield ability.
McLaurin and Hill are too good and have such great matchups that they are worth any risk of re-injury to start.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 55.5. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts (-10)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Danny Amendola | WR | HST | Thigh | WR85 | 8.2 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
| Mark Ingram II | RB | HST | NIR-Rest | RB40 | 6.2 | (-) | DNP | (-) | (-) |
| Pharaoh Brown | TE | HST | Shoulder | TE36 | 4.4 | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
| Rex Burkhead | RB | HST | Hip | 0.3 | LP | DNP | LP | Q | |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | HST | NIR | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT | |
| Rodrigo Blankenship | K | IND | Right Hip | K20 | 8.7 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Jordan Wilkins | RB | IND | Illness | 0.1 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
Andrew's Take: T.Y. Hilton will make his season debut versus the Texans. Do not start him in season-long or DFS. His $4,100 salary leaves little to be desired.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 43.5. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears (+4.5)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Justin Fields | QB | CHI | Rib/knee | QB24 | 18.5 | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | CHI | Groin | WR42 | 12.5 | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| Allen Robinson II | WR | CHI | Ankle | WR37 | 12.0 | DNP | DNP | LP | Q |
| Jimmy Graham | TE | CHI | NIR-Rest | TE42 | 2.1 | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Damien Williams | RB | CHI | Foot/knee | 0.0 | LP | FP | (-) | (-) | |
| J.P. Holtz | TE | CHI | Quad | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT | |
| Davante Adams | WR | GB | NIR-Rest | WR1 | 20.4 | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| Aaron Jones | RB | GB | Ankle | RB3 | 17.2 | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
| Randall Cobb | WR | GB | NIR-Rest | WR69 | 7.0 | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Robert Tonyan | TE | GB | Knee | TE17 | 6.8 | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
| Marcedes Lewis | TE | GB | NIR-Rest | TE50 | 1.9 | (-) | DNP | FP | (-) |
| Malik Taylor | WR | GB | Illness | 0.3 | (-) | (-) | DNP | Q |
Mario's Take: Allen Robinson II was a DNP Wednesday and Thursday but a limited participant Friday. I expect him to play in Week 6.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 44. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
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Los Angeles Chargers @ Baltimore Ravens (-3)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | BLT | Illness | QB3 | 26.6 | (-) | DNP | FP | (-) |
| Sammy Watkins | WR | BLT | Thigh | WR67 | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Mike Williams | WR | LAC | Knee | WR10 | 15.4 | DNP | DNP | DNP | Q |
| Justin Jackson | RB | LAC | Groin | RB77 | 2.0 | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Mario's Take: Sammy Watkins has been ruled out for Week 6 with a hamstring issue. I expect him to miss a couple of weeks.
Mike Williams has been a DNP all week with a knee injury. I don't think he'll be ready to suit up in Week 6. However, he won't miss much time if he does miss out this week.
Andrew's Take: Rashod Bateman will be ready to rock coming back from his injury, but his conditioning will decide how much he plays. Coaches want to ease him slowly, making him too fringy to start in season long.
On DraftKings he is $3K, so there is an argument to roster him there as cheap way to get exposure to the Ravens offense.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 52. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Los Angeles Rams @ New York Giants (+9.5)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Matt Gay | K | LA | Ankle | K4 | 8.2 | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
| DeSean Jackson | WR | LA | NIR-Rest | WR65 | 6.0 | (-) | (-) | DNP | (-) |
| Jake Funk | RB | LA | Hamstring | RB80 | 0.1 | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Daniel Jones | QB | NYG | Concussion | QB18 | 20.0 | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
| Kadarius Toney | WR | NYG | Ankle | WR32 | 12.8 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
| Sterling Shepard | WR | NYG | Hamstring | WR41 | 10.3 | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
| Darius Slayton | WR | NYG | Hamstring | WR82 | 7.2 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
| Saquon Barkley | RB | NYG | Ankle | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT | |
| Kenny Golladay | WR | NYG | Knee | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
Mario's Take: Kadarius Toney has been a limited participant all week, and I believe he will be good to go for Week 6.
I expect Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton to return to action this week.
Saquon Barkley suffered a nasty lateral ankle sprain in Week 5. He has been ruled out for Week 6, and I expect him to miss several weeks.
Kenny Golladay has been ruled out with a knee injury and I expect him to miss multiple weeks.
Andrew's Take: Fire up Devontae Booker. Based on last week, Booker looks like the clear frontrunner to see all the touches in Big Blue’s backfield. He finished Week 5 with the week's fifth-highest expected fantasy points (22.3) and was No. 1 in routes run per dropback rate.
The workload makes him a safe option for cash games versus an L.A. Rams defense that has been just average against running backs this season.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 48.5. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Minnesota Vikings @ Carolina Panthers (+1)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Christian McCaffrey | RB | CAR | Hamstring | 0.0 | LP | LP | LP | D | |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | MIN | Ankle | WR6 | 17.1 | DNP | DNP | LP | (-) |
| Dalvin Cook | RB | MIN | Ankle | RB7 | 16.7 | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Adam Thielen | WR | MIN | Foot | WR30 | 12.4 | DNP | DNP | LP | (-) |
| Alexander Mattison | RB | MIN | Shoulder | RB37 | 5.8 | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
| C.J. Ham | RB | MIN | Quadriceps | RB83 | 0.7 | LP | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| Ben Ellefson | TE | MIN | Knee | 0.6 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT | |
| Ihmir Smith-Marsette | WR | MIN | Toe | 0.2 | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Mario's Take: Christian McCaffrey is on track to miss his third straight game with a hamstring issue. He was placed on the injured reserve Saturday, and I think they'll keep him out from 4-6 weeks.
Andrew's Take: Chuba Hubbard is a no-doubt top-15 option. Saw 29 touches last week and the Vikings defense ranks sixth in rushing yards allowed to RBs. The team also cut third-down back, Rodney Smith, opening up more opportunities for Hubbard to see looks in the passing game.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 46. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Arizona Cardinals @ Cleveland Browns (-3)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Kyler Murray | QB | ARZ | Right Shoulder | QB4 | 21.6 | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | ARZ | Illness | WR14 | 12.4 | DNP | (-) | FP | (-) |
| Chase Edmonds | RB | ARZ | Shoulder | RB16 | 11.9 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
| A.J. Green | WR | ARZ | Shoulder/Knee | WR50 | 8.9 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
| Darrell Daniels | TE | ARZ | Illness | TE48 | 2.9 | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| Kareem Hunt | RB | CLV | Wrist/Knee | RB5 | 17.9 | DNP | DNP | LP | Q |
| David Njoku | TE | CLV | Knee | TE18 | 6.4 | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
| Nick Chubb | RB | CLV | Calf | RB61 | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
Mario's Take: Chase Edmonds and A.J. Green were limited participants all week, and I expect them to play in Week 6.
Nick Chubb has been ruled out due to a calf injury. Return-to-play for a Grade 1 strain is one to three weeks.
Andrew's Take: Kareem Hunt is top-5 running back without Chubb. His absence opens the door for Hunt to see north of 20 touches in Week 6 versus PFF's 31st-ranked run defense.
Hunt has been excellent on the ground this year as PFF's third-highest graded running back (83.0). PFF's updated projections slot Hunt in as the RB3 in PPR leagues and RB4 in standard formats.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 49.5. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Las Vegas Raiders @ Denver Broncos (-3.5)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | DEN | Ankle | WR26 | 12.6 | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Melvin Gordon III | RB | DEN | Hip | RB25 | 10.1 | DNP | LP | LP | Q |
| Darren Waller | TE | LV | NIR-Rest | TE2 | 15.0 | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Josh Jacobs | RB | LV | Illness | RB15 | 12.0 | (-) | DNP | LP | (-) |
| Henry Ruggs III | WR | LV | Knee | WR43 | 10.2 | (-) | (-) | FP | (-) |
| Alec Ingold | RB | LV | Shoulder | RB78 | 1.3 | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Peyton Barber | RB | LV | Toe | RB73 | 0.8 | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Mario's Take: Melvin Gordon III started the week with a DNP due to a hip injury but logged limited sessions the rest of the week. I expect him to play in Week 6.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 44. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Dallas Cowboys @ New England Patriots (+3.5)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Ezekiel Elliott | RB | DAL | Ribs | RB6 | 13.1 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
| Damien Harris | RB | NE | Ribs | RB24 | 9.8 | DNP | LP | LP | Q |
| Nick Folk | K | NE | Left Knee | K8 | 8.5 | LP | LP | LP | Q |
| J.J. Taylor | RB | NE | Groin | RB72 | 1.0 | (-) | (-) | LP | Q |
Mario's Take: Ezekiel Elliott has been a limited participant all week with a back issue. I expect him to play in Week 6.
Damien Harris logged a DNP Wednesday but was a limited participant the rest of the week with a rib injury. I believe he will play in Week 6.
J.J. Taylor was a late add to the injury report. He was a limited participant Friday due to a groin injury. It is never a good sign to be added to the injury report late in the week. I am pessimistic about Taylor's chances for Week 6.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 51.5. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Seattle Seahawks @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-5)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | PIT | Pectoral/Hip | QB27 | 18.9 | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Chase Claypool | WR | PIT | Hamstring | WR21 | 14.8 | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| James Washington | WR | PIT | Groin | WR61 | 7.4 | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | PIT | Shoulder | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT | |
| Penny Hart | WR | SEA | Knee | WR121 | 0.9 | LP | LP | (-) | (-) |
| Chris Carson | RB | SEA | Neck | RB54 | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Russell Wilson | QB | SEA | Right Finger | 0.0 | DNP | LP | LP | OUT |
Mario's Take: JuJu Smith-Schuster dislocated his shoulder in Week 5. He is likely to undergo surgery to repair his labrum and is done for the season.
Quarterback Russell Wilson was placed on IR. In Week 5, he suffered a mallet finger and a comminuted fracture-dislocation to his middle finger on his throwing hand. He underwent surgery and will miss four to six weeks.
Chris Carson was placed on IR with a neck injury. This is his second week in row being ruled out, and he will miss at least the next three weeks.
The Over/Under for this game is currently 42.5. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
Buffalo Bills @ Tennessee Titans (+5.5)
| Name | Position | Team | Injury | Fantasy Rank | Proj. points | Thurs. Status | Fri. Status | Game Status |
| Taiwan Jones | RB | BUF | Hamstring | 0.0 | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
| Derrick Henry | RB | TEN | NIR-Rest | RB1 | 17.2 | DNP | FP | (-) |
| Julio Jones | WR | TEN | Hamstring | WR45 | 12.1 | FP | FP | (-) |
| A.J. Brown | WR | TEN | Hamstring | WR25 | 12.1 | FP | FP | (-) |
| Jeremy McNichols | RB | TEN | Ankle | RB49 | 4.3 | LP | DNP | (-) |
| Chester Rogers | WR | TEN | Groin | WR77 | 4.3 | LP | FP | (-) |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | TEN | Hamstring | WR97 | 2.8 | FP | FP | (-) |
| Khari Blasingame | RB | TEN | Shoulder | 0.3 | LP | LP | (-) |
The Over/Under for this game is currently 54. PFF Greenline uses exclusive game and player data to make projections on NFL game spreads, moneyline, and over/under.
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