Fantasy Football News

Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson sustained a concussion on the first possession of Sunday's game vs. the Saints and won't return. It's his second documented concussion, with the first coming back in 2019. Hockenson gets a well-timed Week 6 bye and should have a chance to be cleared for Week 7.

The Eagles lost No. 3 RB Will Shipley in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. That left Dameon Pierce -- elevated this week -- to lead the backfield. He logged just 14 yards on his 11 carries (1.3 per rush) and totaled 2 catches for minus-2 yards among 5 targets.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts overcame the losses of multiple linemen and WR DeVonta Smith to log his second-largest passing-yardage total of the season in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. That only took 220 yards, though, on 21-of-40 passing. That's a 52.5% completion rate and 5.5 yards per pass attempt. Hurts threw a TD to WR Darius Cooper and avoided turnovers. He did fumble twice, but the team didn't lose either of them.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins will have "some snap count limitations" vs. the Dolphins today, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. Higgins suffered an adductor injury last weekend and was listed as questionable for Week 5, despite getting in a full practice on Friday. It's possible that his snaps are limited but that he's still out there for most of Cincinnati's pass plays today. It's also possible that he's more limited than that, especially if the Bengals have a comfortable lead at any point. The matchup against a leaky Miami secondary makes Higgins tough to bench, but he certainly comes with more risk than usual today.

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle, foot) is active for today’s game vs. the Patriots. He was listed as questionable after missing Friday’s practice. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said this morning that Jeanty is dealing with plantar fasciitis that “flared up a little bit” this week. He comes with elevated risk but would be tough to leave out of Week 5 fantasy lineups.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Colts. He got in 3 limited practices this week, so we’re tentatively expecting him back for next Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. But RB Jaylen Warren gets to play workhorse again today.

Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin, rest) is active for today’s game vs. the Steelers. He got in a full practice on Friday, so he should be ready for his usual role. Allen checks in as a WR4 in the Week 5 rankings.

Titans WR Carnell Tate (back) is active for today’s game vs. the Texans. The rookie was added to the injury report on Thursday and limited again on Friday, but we never heard any concern about his status for this one. Tate lands 28th in our Week 5 WR rankings.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is active for today’s game vs. the Giants. He hurt his hamstring in practice just 9 days ago. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported this morning that McLaurin would be on a snap count if he played today. He’s a risky Week 5 fantasy start but is available if you need him.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) is active for today’s game vs. the Raiders. He was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable. Stevenson said Friday that he was “ready to go,” although HC Mike Vrabel sounded unsure of his availability for this one multiple times throughout the week. Stevenson certainly comes with some added risk in fantasy lineups today.

Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (foot) is active for today’s game vs. the Bengals. He popped up on the injury report on Thursday and was listed as questionable. But Wright is available to serve as the No. 2 RB behind Ollie Gordon.

Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) and Tee Higgins (groin, neck) are active for today’s game vs. the Dolphins. Both guys put in full practices on Friday. Chase should be ready for his usual role today coming off the head injury. Higgins carries some re-injury risk but also plenty of upside against an overmatched Miami secondary.

Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Packers. He returned to a limited practice on Friday and is “pushing” for a Week 6 return, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported this morning. We’ll keep you posted on Williams’ progress throughout next week. QB Tyson Bagent gets the start today.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is active for today’s game vs. the Vikings. He only got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday and was listed as questionable. Between the back issue and a matchup with Minnesota’s second-ranked RB defense, Kamara is a shaky fantasy start today.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is active for today’s game vs. the Saints, while WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is inactive. Jefferson carries some re-injury risk coming off the ankle sprain but would be tough to leave out of Week 5 fantasy lineups. TE T.J. Hockenson gets a boost with Addison out.

Eagles RB Will Shipley is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars due to a foot injury. He carried 5 times for 6 yards and a TD before exiting, adding 7 more yards on his lone reception. Shipley's absence leaves Philadelphia down to RBs Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele.

Update: Shipley has been ruled out.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is not expected to play vs. the Saints today, according to ESPN's Jeff Darlington. We'll get Minnesota's inactives around 11:30 am ET, but get Addison on fantasy benches for now. His absence would boost TE T.J. Hockenson's target outlook.

Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) and WR Tee Higgins (groin, neck) will play vs. the Dolphins today, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. That's been our expectation since both guys got in full practices on Friday. We'll get Cincinnati's official inactives list around 11:30 am ET.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) is likely to return for Week 6, "pending rehab," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Jackson didn't practice at all this week and was ruled out on Friday. We'll keep a close eye on his progress when Baltimore gets back to work next week. QB Tyler Huntley starts vs. the Falcons tonight.

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle, foot) is "hopeful" to play vs. the Patriots today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "But it’s not definite and he’ll work out pregame to see how he’s feeling," Rapoport adds. Jeanty seemingly hurt his foot on Thursday and then didn't practice on Friday. He's listed as questionable, and the Raiders elevated RB Roman Hemby from the practice squad as insurance. We'll look for further updates on Jeanty and get Vegas' inactives around 11:30 am ET.