Here’s a look at some of the key injuries fantasy managers need to be aware of heading towards the rest of this week’s action.
QUARTERBACKS
Dak Prescott (thumb): making progress, but will not play Week 6 at PHI
Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) & Teddy Bridewater (concussion): Skylar Thomspon starting
Jameis Winston (back): listed as questionable, but Andy Dalton named starter vs. CIN
Mac Jones (ankle): questionable vs. CLE after being limited participant throughout the week
Baker Mayfield (ankle): DNP practice all week; doubtful for Week 6 at SF
RUNNING BACKS
Jonathan Taylor (ankle): turned in another limited effort FRI; trending in right direction
James Conner (ribs) & Darrell Williams (knee): out for Week 6 vs. SEA
Cam Akers (personal): will not play in Week 6; long-term status in LA in doubt
Rashad Penny (ankle/fibula): placed on season-ending IR
Melvin Gordon (neck): questionable vs. LAC on MNF, but expected to play
Raheem Mostert (knee): questionable vs. MIN; Limited participant most of the week
Damien Harris (hamstring): questionable, but likely to miss Week 6 at CLE
Nyheim Hines (concussion): full practice on FRI; trending towards playing
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WIDE RECEIVERS
Cooper Kupp (foot): questionable, but battling through it
Tee Higgins (ankle): trending towards being a GTD for 1PM ET kick at NO
CeeDee Lamb (hip): DNP Friday; in-week addition to injury report concerning
Keenan Allen (hamstring): limited participant this week; questionable for MNF vs. DEN
Michael Thomas (foot) & Jarvis Landry (ankle): ruled out for Week 6 vs. CIN
Chris Olave (concussion); questionable vs. CIN; full practice on FRI
Rashod Bateman (foot): will miss second straight week for Ravens
Jakobi Meyers (knee): questionable Week 6 at CLE
Julio Jones (knee): doubtful for Week 6 at PIT
Zay Jones (ankle): questionable for Week 6 at IND
Marvin Jones (hamstring): questionable for Week 6 at IND
Kadarius Toney (hamstring): out once again for Giants
Christian Watson (hamstring): out for Week 6 vs. NYJ
TIGHT ENDS
Kyle Pitts (hamstring); limited practice on FRI; questionable vs. SF
Tyler Higbee (ankle): listed as questionable, but expected to play vs. CAR
Pat Freiermuth (concussion): has been ruled out for Week 6 vs. TB
Hayden Hurst (groin): listed as questionable, but he’s been playing through the injury
OTHER
Nick Bosa (groin): questionable at ATL
Minkah Fitzpartick (knee): out for Week 6 vs. TB
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