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Ashton Jeanty Questionable After Missing Friday's Practice
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle, foot) is officially questionable to play in Week 5 on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday after missing practice on Friday, head coach Klint Kubiak told Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. Jeanty was a full practice participant on Wednesday before being added to the Week 5 injury report on Thursday and putting in a limited practice. The 22-year-old back is now up in the air to face the Patriots this weekend, so fantasy managers need to be making backup plans in case he is ruled out on Sunday. Fantasy managers should be looking to the waiver wire to potentially add rookie backup Mike Washington Jr., who will have RB2 upside as the Raiders' lead back if Jeanty is not cleared to play this weekend. Jeanty has relied on volume over efficiency so far in 2026, carrying the ball 78 times for 264 yards (3.4 yards per attempt) with no rushing touchdowns through four games. His 19 receptions for 165 yards and two touchdowns have been a nice addition for fantasy managers. Hopefully, we should have a better read on Jeanty's Week 5 status by late Saturday night.
Source: ESPN.com - Paul Gutierrez
Source: ESPN.com - Paul Gutierrez
Dallas Goedert Back for Week 5 Against Jaguars
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) has been cleared to return in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday, according to John Clark of NBC Sports. Goedert sprained his right MCL in the Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans and has missed the last two games as a result. With top receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) missing a second straight game and Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) also banged up, the 31-year-old Goedert could be targeted heavily on Sunday in his return. Additionally, star running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) will sit out of the international game. In the season-opening win over the division-rival Washington Commanders, Goedert was a big part of the passing game, catching four of his five targets for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Now that Goedert is back and we know that both Smith and Barkley will be inactive, Goedert will quickly return to the TE1 radar in fantasy.
Source: NBC Sports - John Clark
Source: NBC Sports - John Clark
DeVonta Smith Officially Ruled Out for Week 5
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to NBC Sports' John Clark. Smith was seen doing work on a rehab field on Thursday and Friday, but it was not enough to earn him the green light to play, and he will miss a second straight game with his hamstring injury. He is a must-start when active as Philly's clear WR1, but he must remain on the bench for another week. Smith's next chance to play will come next Sunday in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers. Through his first three games in 2026, he has 19 catches on 27 targets for 235 yards and a touchdown. Dontayvion Wicks (hamstring) is also banged up for the Eagles, so rookie first-rounder Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper could be quarterback Jalen Hurts' top two receivers this weekend across the pond. The good news for Hurts is that he will be getting starting tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) back after a two-week absence.
Source: NBC Sports - John Clark
Source: NBC Sports - John Clark
Saquon Barkley Ruled Out for Week 5
After not practicing all week, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, according to John Clark of NBC Sports. Backup Tank Bigsby (abdomen) also had core-muscle surgery and is on Injured Reserve, which means that Will Shipley is set up to handle the bulk of the backfield duties this weekend against Jacksonville. Former Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce was added to the active 53-man roster this week and will help handle change-of-pace duties on Sunday in his first game with Philly. Barkley suffered a hamstring injury in last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but the good news is that his injury is not believed to be long-term, so hopefully he will have a shot to return for Week 6 tilt at home against the Carolina Panthers next Sunday. The 29-year-old is still searching for his first touchdown of the year, but he is averaging a healthy 5.1 yards per carry and has 182 rushing yards on his 36 rushing attempts through four games. Shipley should at least be considered an RB3/flex against the Jags.
Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia - John Clark
Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia - John Clark
Marvin Harrison Jr. Still a "Big Part" of Offensive Plans
Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort said that struggling wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. "is a big part of what we're doing. With respect to all the stuff that is written out there, we're excited to move forward and really not paying any credence to any of that," according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. There has been trade chatter surrounding Harrison early in his third NFL season after he has struggled to get anything going in 2026. The 24-year-old former fourth overall pick only has five catches through four games for 85 yards and one touchdown. Harrison has not gone over 8.2 fantasy points so far, although he did have a season-high 11.4 target share in the Week 4 loss to the New York Giants. The Cardinals continue to say that Harrison is a key part of their offense, but what we have seen so far this year does not back up their stance. The former Ohio State star has hit rock bottom in terms of his fantasy value so far this year and will not be a recommended flex option in Week 5 at home against the Detroit Lions. At this point, it seems like a change of scenery might help more than anything.
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Malik Nabers Will Be "Ready to Play" Sunday
After missing Wednesday's practice and logging limited participation on Thursday, New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) is trending in the right direction, with head coach John Harbaugh telling reporters on Friday that his Pro Bowl wideout will be ready to play in a Week 5 divisional clash with the Commanders. Nabers suffered a devastating leg injury in Week 4 of the 2025 season, and while he has played in all four contests of 2026, this was the first week since Week 1 that he returned to the injury report with soreness in his surgically repaired knee. Coming off his best performance of the young season, a six-catch, 112-yard outing against the Cardinals in which he caught his first touchdown of the year, Nabers is RotoBaller's WR12 for Week 5.
Source: Dan Duggan
Source: Dan Duggan
Lamar Jackson Ruled Out for Week 5
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out of the team's Week 5 matchup with the Falcons, according to head coach Jesse Minter and The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. Jackson exited the team's Week 4 win over the Titans after just one half but still finished as the QB11 for the week. The two-time MVP struggled through injuries in 2025 and will now miss the first game of his ninth season. Veteran quarterback Tyler Huntley, who completed eight of nine passes for 63 yards after coming on in relief, will draw his first start since a high-scoring Week 17 win over the Packers in 2025. Huntley has proven capable of leading the Ravens in the past, but the fantasy ceilings of stars Zay Flowers and Derrick Henry are undoubtedly lowered with him under center.
Source: Jeff Zrebiec
Source: Jeff Zrebiec
Terry McLaurin "Looked Good" During Friday's Practice
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) has missed the first two practices of the week while dealing with the hamstring injury that kept him out of the team's Week 4 loss to the Colts, but team senior writer Zach Selby said he was present Friday and "looked good." The Commanders will make a final injury designation for the two-time Pro Bowler later in the day, but McLaurin appears to be trending in the right direction for Sunday's Week 5 matchup with the Giants. Quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) has already been cleared to play, while fellow wideout Stefon Diggs (hamstring) has been ruled out with a hamstring injury of his own. If McLaurin can suit up and handle close to a full workload, he makes for a high-upside flex play as the top option in the receiving game.
Source: Zach Selby
Source: Zach Selby
Stefon Diggs Ruled Out for Week 5
Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring), who has been unable to practice this week while dealing with a hamstring injury, has been ruled out for the team's Week 5 matchup with the Giants. Diggs saw sporadic usage through the first half of a Week 4 loss to the Colts before finding more involvement in a pass-heavy second half, finishing the day with 35 yards on five receptions in a game missed by Terry McLaurin (hamstring). McLaurin, limited again this week by his own hamstring injury, reportedly looked good in his return to practice on Friday and is trending in the right direction to suit up on Sunday, along with quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Source: Zach Selby
Source: Zach Selby
Rachaad White Cleared to Play Sunday
Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White (shoulder) missed the team's Week 4 loss to the Colts and has been a limited practice participant to begin the week, but according to team senior writer Zach Selby, he has been cleared to play in a Week 5 divisional clash with the Giants. White has averaged 10.3 opportunities per game, but in his absence, veteran running back Austin Ekeler stepped in less than a week after signing with the team and handled six opportunities out of the gate. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt still leading the backfield, the division of labor between White and Ekeler bears monitoring, though neither makes for a viable start in a game that could see fewer receiving opportunities than the pass-heavy script Washington was forced into a week ago in London.
Source: Zach Selby
Source: Zach Selby
Jayden Daniels Officially Cleared to Play in Week 5
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) has officially been cleared to play in Week 5 against the division-rival New York Giants on Sunday, according to Zach Selby of the team's official website. Daniels is making his return to the Commanders' offense after missing the last two games due to a dislocated left (non-throwing) elbow that he suffered in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old will not have one of his top receivers, Stefon Diggs (hamstring), available this weekend, and he could also be missing Terry McLaurin (hamstring), who also did not play last weekend. The signal-caller's return is coming at a good time for Washington, though, after veteran backup Marcus Mariota (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 4 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London. If McLaurin is ruled out for a second straight week, fantasy managers may want to consider fading Daniels and leaving him on the bench for another week as his receiving weapons get healthier.
Source: Commanders.com - Zach Selby
Source: Commanders.com - Zach Selby
Kyle Monangai Won't Play in Week 5
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that running back Kyle Monangai (toe, thumb) will not play on Sunday against the division-rival Green Bay Packers in Week 5, according to Sean Hammond of The Chicago Tribune. Monangai is currently wearing a walking boot and is considered "week-to-week," but ESPN's Courtney Cronin reports that he is not a candidate to land on Injured Reserve. "We'll see how long that injury sidelines him," Johnson said. The head coach said at the beginning of this week that Monangai's thumb injury was not serious, but now he is dealing with a turf-toe injury and could miss multiple weeks. The 24-year-old Monangai has had a strong start to his second year in the NFL, rushing for 324 yards and three touchdowns on 60 carries (5.4 yards per attempt) while adding five receptions (five targets) for 39 yards as a receiver. With Monangai out for at least this week, D'Andre Swift will have clear RB1 upside in an offense that will likely continue to lean on the ground game with starting quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring) still out. Roschon Johnson will take Monangai's place in a chance-of-pace role, but he will not be a realistic starter in most fantasy lineups. Monangai's next chance to play will be in Week 6 on Sunday, Oct. 18, against the Atlanta Falcons on the road.
Source: The Chicago Tribune - Sean Hammond
Source: The Chicago Tribune - Sean Hammond
Ashton Jeanty Not Seen at Practice on Friday
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle, foot) was not on the practice field during the media-viewing period on Friday, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. Jeanty was limited on Thursday with an ankle/foot injury. Suddenly, Jeanty's status for Week 5 on the road against the New England Patriots is in question. Fantasy managers looking for an upgrade at a flex spot this weekend might want to grab rookie backup Mike Washington Jr. quickly if he is available on your league's waiver wire. He is currently rostered in 34% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Jeanty's official status on Friday's final injury report, but as of right now, it looks like he is trending as questionable to play. The 22-year-old first-round pick last year from Boise State would be a big loss for Vegas' offense as they look to bounce back from their first loss of the season. Through four games, Jeanty has seen plenty of volume, carrying the football 78 times for 264 yards (3.4 yards per attempt) and no touchdowns on the ground. Jeanty has added 19 receptions for 165 yards and two receiving TDs. Prepare for the possibility that Jeanty will not be available in Boston.
Source: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
Source: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
Tee Higgins Set for Questionable Tag for Week 5
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that "we'll see" with wide receiver Tee Higgins (groin, neck) in regards to his Week 5 status against the Miami Dolphins, according to The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. The good news is that Higgins was able to practice some on Friday, but he will be listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report. Fellow star wideout Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) is also questionable to play this weekend, so the Bengals could be without their two best receivers in South Beach. The 27-year-old Higgins is a must-start in all fantasy football leagues when he is active, even in the shadow of Chase. Through four games in 2026, Higgins has 25 receptions for 401 yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Joe Burrow's Week 5 value hinges on whether one or both of Higgins and Chase can play this weekend. If one or both of Higgins or Chase cannot play, Dohnte Meyers and Mitchell Tinsley could have massive roles alongside tight end Mike Gesicki. Hopefully, fantasy managers will have a better picture of Higgins' Week 5 status by Saturday evening.
Source: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
Source: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
Ja'Marr Chase Will be Questionable for Week 5
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Chase was able to practice again on Friday, but he will be listed as questionable to play on Sunday in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. It does not make fantasy managers' decisions any easier this weekend, and the 26-year-old All-Pro pass-catcher could end up being a true game-time decision on Sunday morning. Hopefully, we will have some clarification on his status by Saturday night. With fellow wideout Tee Higgins (groin) also questionable to play, the Bengals could be without their top two pass-catchers on the road against the winless Dolphins. Chase already has 21 catches for 212 yards and three touchdowns in the first four games of the season and will be a must-start in fantasy lineups if he is cleared from the concussion protocol by Sunday. Tight end Mike Gesicki's weekly value is trending up with both Chase and Higgins up in the air to play.
Source: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
Source: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
