Heading into Week 5 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 5 as of Sunday, October 6, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players.
The injury news for Week 5 of the NFL season has featured many notable fantasy football players, such as George Kittle, Trey McBride, Anthony Richardson, David Njoku, Evan Engram, and more.
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George Kittle Injury Update
Kittle (rib) is expected to play against the Cardinals on Sunday. He had been listed as questionable. Fantasy managers should view the Pro Bowler as a TE1.
Tight ends update:
49ers TE George Kittle, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a rib injury, is expected to play vs. the Cardinals, per source.
Cardinals TE Trey McBride, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a rib injury, is expected to play vs. the 49ers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2024
Trey McBride Injury Update
McBride (rib) has battled a pair of injuries over the last couple of weeks but should be able to play on Sunday against the 49ers. He has been productive through three games this year, catching 14 passes for 122 yards.
Tight ends update:
49ers TE George Kittle, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a rib injury, is expected to play vs. the Cardinals, per source.
Cardinals TE Trey McBride, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a rib injury, is expected to play vs. the 49ers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2024
Anthony Richardson Injury Update
Richardson (oblique) has been downgraded to doubtful for Week 5. It looks like Joe Flacco will remain Indianapolis' quarterback for this divisional clash with the Jaguars.
Colts downgraded QB Anthony Richardson (oblique) to doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Jaguars.
Colts QB Joe Flacco is now in line to start Sunday. pic.twitter.com/209Z7zgZ18
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 5, 2024
David Njoku Injury Update
Njoku (ankle) is expected to play against the Commanders in Week 5. However, he could be on a somewhat limited workload in his first game since Week 1. The veteran ranks as a low-end TE1 for fantasy purposes.
Browns TE David Njoku, listed as questionable for Sunday, is expected to play vs. the Commanders but might be a bit more limited in his first game back since suffering a high ankle sprain, per source.
Browns also are likely to get back OT Jedrick Willis, who is listed as…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2024
Evan Engram Injury Update
Engram (hamstring) is considered a longshot to play in Week 5. Brenton Strange should operate as the Jaguars' top tight end for the fourth consecutive week. He's a mid-to-high TE2 in fantasy football.
#Jaguars TE Evan Engram (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, is a long-shot to play today, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 6, 2024
Rashee Rice Injury Update
Rice (knee) will undergo a procedure on Monday to determine the severity of his injury. The widespread fear is that Rice tore his ACL during a collision with Patrick Mahomes last week, but the Chiefs still have a little bit of optimism that his injury is less severe. We should know more by Monday or Tuesday.
#Chiefs star WR Rashee Rice will visit respected surgeon Dr. Dan Cooper to have a procedure early this week to determine the severity of his knee injury and what’s next. There is a (small) glimmer of hope.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 6, 2024
Luke Musgrave Injury Update
Musgrave (ankle) remains a true game-time decision for Week 5 against the Rams. Even if active, he's expected to have a limited role on offense. Tucker Kraft is the Packers' only fantasy-relevant tight end this Sunday.
Packers TE Luke Musgrave, listed as questionable for Sunday’s game, plans to test out his ankle injury pre-game in the hopes of trying to play vs. the Rams, but even if he can make it back, he will be limited at best, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2024
Dameon Pierce Injury Update
Pierce (hamstring) is expected to be inactive against the Bills in Week 5. With both Pierce and Joe Mixon (ankle) sidelined, we should see additional opportunities for both Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale.
Texans RB Dameon Pierce, listed as questionable for Sunday due to his hamstring injury, is not expected to play vs. the Bills, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2024
Kendrick Bourne Injury Update
Bourne (knee) has been activated from the PUP list and should make his season debut against the Dolphins in Week 5. The veteran pass-catcher is worth monitoring in fantasy football, but he can be left on waivers in his first game back from an ACL tear.
The #Patriots are activating WR Kendrick Bourne from the PUP list and he’ll make his season debut Sunday against the #Dolphins, per source. pic.twitter.com/g3rSkHOkPt
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 5, 2024
Robert Woods Injury Update
Woods (foot) is expected to play in Week 5. He remains in a depth role within the Texans' offense and should be avoided in fantasy football.
#Texans veteran wide receiver Robert Woods is expected to be available for Sunday's game, per a league source. Foot injury was managed this week with one rest day. He is listed as questionable. @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 6, 2024
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