NFL Week 5 brings another important group of injuries to monitor across the league, with several key players dealing with injuries that could impact their availability this week.
Here are the latest NFL Week 5 injury updates, practice participation reports, player statuses and return timelines from around the league. This article will be updated through Saturday as teams release their final injury reports and game-day designations.
Friday, October 9th
OUT
Lamar Jackson, Ravens - Left Ankle
Jackson has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Falcons on Sunday night due to a left ankle injury. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday after sitting out the second half of the Ravens' Week 4 win over the Titans.
Saquon Barkley, Eagles - Right Hamstring
Barkley has been ruled out for Week 5 due to a right hamstring injury. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday and has been considered week-to-week.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles - Hamstring
Smith has been ruled out for Week 5 due to a hamstring injury. He missed Week 4 and did not practice this week.
Breece Hall, Jets - Quad
Hall has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Browns due to a quad injury, marking his second consecutive missed game.
Adonai Mitchell, Jets - Finger
Mitchell has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Browns as he continues to recover from a finger injury that has sidelined him since Week 2.
Stefon Diggs, Commanders - Hamstring
Diggs has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Giants due to a hamstring injury. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday before being ruled out.
Kyle Monangai, Bears - Toe
Monangai has been ruled out for Week 5 due to a toe injury and is currently wearing a walking boot. Head coach Ben Johnson said the team is uncertain how long the injury will sideline him but described him as week-to-week and said he is not currently a candidate for injured reserve.
Quentin Johnston, Chargers - Chest
Johnston has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Broncos due to a chest injury. He was limited in practice Thursday and Friday but will not play Sunday despite returning to practice late in the week.
IN
Jayden Daniels, Commanders - Left Elbow
Daniels will start in Week 5 against the Giants, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Daniels was upgraded to a full participant in Thursday's practice after missing Week 4 against the Colts. He will continue wearing a brace on his left arm for the remainder of the season following his elbow dislocation.
D'Andre Swift, Bears - Hip/Knee
Swift is not listed on the final injury report for Week 5 despite dealing with hip and knee injuries.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Ribs
Evans is not listed on the final injury report and will play in Week 5 against the Seahawks despite dealing with a rib injury. He is expected to handle his normal workload, although a hard hit to the midsection could aggravate the injury during the game.
Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals - Ankle
Love is not listed on the final injury report for Week 5 despite dealing with an ankle injury. He said he continues to practice at full speed, although he has taken a few reps off for maintenance. Love is expected to play Sunday without an injury designation.
Cam Skattebo, Giants - Shoulder
Skattebo is not listed on the final injury report for Week 5 after upgrading to full participation Friday. He was limited Wednesday and Thursday due to a shoulder injury but is cleared to play Sunday.
Dallas Goedert, Eagles - Knee
Goedert is not listed on the final injury report for Week 5 against the Jaguars after upgrading to full participation Friday. He was limited Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury but is cleared to play Sunday. With DeVonta Smith ruled out, Goedert could see increased targets and carries TE1 fantasy potential this week.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Commanders - Groin
Croskey-Merritt is not listed on the final injury report for Week 5 against the Giants. He was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday, putting him on track to handle his usual workload Sunday.
Chig Okonkwo, Commanders - Hamstring
Okonkwo is not listed on the final injury report for Week 5 against the Giants after upgrading to full participation Friday following consecutive limited practices. With Stefon Diggs ruled out, Terry McLaurin questionable and Jayden Daniels returning, Okonkwo could see an increased role in the passing game and carries potential top-12 fantasy tight end value this week.
QUESTIONABLE
Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals - Concussion
Chase remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and is officially listed as questionable for Week 5, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Tee Higgins, Bengals - Groin/Neck
Higgins is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 as he continues to deal with groin and neck injuries, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Ashton Jeanty, Raiders - Ankle/Foot
Jeanty is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 due to ankle and foot injuries. He was a full participant Wednesday before being downgraded to limited Thursday and missing practice entirely Friday. His declining participation throughout the week raises concerns about his availability Sunday.
Zay Flowers, Ravens - Foot
Flowers is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Falcons after being limited in all three practices this week due to a foot injury. With Lamar Jackson ruled out and Tyler Huntley starting, Flowers' fantasy ceiling could be limited, but his expected target volume keeps him in the low-end WR1 conversation.
Justin Jefferson, Vikings - Ankle
Jefferson is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Saints due to an ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 4 against the Dolphins. He was limited in practice all week, leaving his availability for Sunday uncertain.
Jordan Addison, Vikings - Hamstring
Addison is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Saints due to a hamstring injury. He did not practice Wednesday before returning as a limited participant Thursday and Friday, leaving his status for Sunday uncertain.
Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots - Knee
Stevenson is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 due to a knee injury. He was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, leaving his availability for Sunday uncertain.
Ladd McConkey, Chargers - Foot
McConkey is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Broncos due to a foot injury. He did not practice throughout the week, raising concerns about his availability and effectiveness if he attempts to play through the injury.
Caleb Williams, Bears - Hamstring
Williams returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, marking his first practice since suffering a hamstring strain in Week 2 against the Vikings. According to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, Williams could return in Week 6 against the Falcons, depending on how his body responds to increased activity. The Bears have not established a definitive return date but have a progression plan in place with specific benchmarks.
Rico Dowdle, Steelers - Toe
Dowdle is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 due to a toe injury. He was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday as he works toward returning after missing multiple weeks.
Thursday, October 8th
Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals - Ankle
Love was limited in Thursday's practice after injuring his other ankle in Week 4. His continued participation puts him on track to play in Week 5, although his workload remains uncertain following comments about potentially benefiting from a snap count.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Ribs
Evans did not practice Thursday as he continues to deal with a rib injury. While his absence could raise concerns about his Week 5 availability, Evans has a history of playing through injuries and remaining effective.
Ladd McConkey, Chargers - Foot
McConkey did not practice Thursday, marking his second consecutive absence due to a foot injury. His availability for Week 5 is in doubt, adding to the Chargers' injury concerns at wide receiver. The team has a bye in Week 7.
Ashton Jeanty, Raiders - Ankle/Foot
Jeanty was limited in Thursday's practice after being a full participant Wednesday. The Raiders added a foot injury to his designation alongside the lingering ankle issue he has played through this season. While Jeanty could continue playing through the injuries, his status for Week 5 warrants monitoring following the downgrade in participation.
Jayden Daniels, Commanders - Left Elbow
Daniels, who dislocated his non-throwing left elbow in Week 2, has opted against surgery and will wear a brace. David Blough said Daniels is a full go with no limitations impacting the team's game plan. Daniels expressed confidence in his preparation and ability to perform Sunday as he returns from injury.
Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers - Foot
Pittman aggravated the foot injury he has been dealing with, which includes plantar fasciitis. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Pittman is expected to miss multiple weeks.
Justin Jefferson, Vikings - Ankle
Jefferson was limited in Thursday's practice as he continues to recover from an ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 4 against the Dolphins. Jefferson said he is hopeful to return in Week 5 against the Saints in his home state.
Jordan Addison, Vikings - Hamstring
Addison was limited in Thursday's practice after appearing on the injury report Wednesday with a hamstring injury. Head coach Kevin O'Connell described the injury as minor, suggesting Addison remains on track to play in Week 5.
Saquon Barkley, Eagles - Right Hamstring
Barkley did not practice Thursday, marking his second consecutive absence after suffering a right hamstring injury on his fourth offensive snap against the Rams in Week 4. He has yet to return to on-field activities and is considered week-to-week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. His status for Week 5 against the Jaguars is expected to be determined Friday.
Dallas Goedert, Eagles - Knee
Goedert was limited in Thursday's practice as he continues to deal with a knee injury. With DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown still sidelined and Dontayvion Wicks dealing with a hamstring injury, Goedert could play a significant role in the passing game if available for Week 5.
Dontayvion Wicks, Eagles - Hamstring
Wicks was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant after suffering a hamstring injury during practice. His status for Week 5 remains uncertain, with fellow receivers DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown also sidelined.
Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots - Knee
Stevenson was limited in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury but remains on track to play in Week 5 against the Raiders. His participation in Friday's practice will provide further clarity on his status.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles - Hamstring
Smith did not practice Thursday as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Smith is trending toward missing Week 5 against the Jaguars, with his official game status expected Friday.
Kyle Monangai, Bears - Turf Toe
Monangai is dealing with a turf toe injury that puts his availability over the next 1-2 weeks in question, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Monangai is hoping to play through the injury but has missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. He is also dealing with a thumb injury, adding uncertainty to his Week 5 status.
Chris Olave, Saints - Foot
Olave was added to the injury report Thursday with a foot injury and was limited in practice. He took a hard hit to his lower body late in Week 4 and exited before the team's final possession. Olave did not practice Wednesday, although head coach Kellen Moore clarified that his absence was a rest day and not injury-related. His Week 5 status remains uncertain.
Rico Dowdle, Steelers - Toe
Dowdle was limited in Thursday's practice, marking his second consecutive limited session as he works his way back from a toe injury that has sidelined him for multiple weeks. His status for Week 5 against the Colts remains uncertain, but a return is possible.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Commanders - Groin
Croskey-Merritt was limited in Thursday's practice due to a groin injury but remains on track to play in Week 5. His workload remains uncertain after the Commanders adjusted their distribution of carries last Sunday in England.
Isaiah Likely, Giants - Knee/Groin
Likely was limited in Thursday's practice due to knee and groin injuries but remains on track to play in Week 5 against the Commanders.
Cam Skattebo, Giants - Shoulder
Skattebo was limited for the second consecutive practice Thursday due to a shoulder injury. He was no longer wearing a red non-contact jersey, a positive sign for his availability in Week 5 against the Commanders.
Stefon Diggs, Commanders - Hamstring
Diggs did not practice Thursday, marking his second consecutive absence due to a hamstring injury. His status for Week 5 is in question, with Friday's practice potentially determining his availability.
Rashod Bateman, Ravens - Shoulder
Bateman was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice despite reportedly wearing a red non-contact jersey. He continues to work through a shoulder injury ahead of Week 5.
Zay Flowers, Ravens - Foot
Flowers was limited in Thursday's practice due to a foot injury, marking his second consecutive limited session. He remains on track to play in Week 5.
Wednesday, October 7th
Lamar Jackson, Ravens - Left Ankle
Jackson did not practice Wednesday due to a left ankle injury after sitting out the second half of Baltimore's Week 4 win over the Titans. Head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson continues to receive treatment and his status for Week 5 against the Falcons will be evaluated throughout the week. Minter did not rule out Jackson playing Sunday even if he misses practice all week.
Tee Higgins, Bengals - Adductor/Neck
Higgins did not practice Wednesday due to adductor and neck injuries after initially being expected to participate on a limited basis. The neck injury is a new addition, while Higgins suffered the adductor injury late in Week 4.
Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals - Concussion
Chase did not practice Wednesday as he remains in the concussion protocol. His status for Week 5 will depend on his progress through the protocol.
Malik Nabers, Giants - Knee
Nabers did not practice Wednesday and said his knee was “more sore than usual,” limiting him to rehab work. When asked about his Week 5 availability against the Commanders, Nabers said “we’ll see,” noting that the soreness typically improves as the week progresses.
Cam Skattebo, Giants - Shoulder
Skattebo was limited in practice Wednesday with a shoulder injury and wore a red non-contact jersey. His participation is a positive sign for his Week 5 availability against the Commanders.
Isaiah Likely, Ravens - Knee/Groin
Likely was limited in practice Wednesday with knee and groin injuries after handling 12 targets last week. His early-week participation is a positive sign for his Week 5 availability against the Commanders.
D’Andre Swift, Bears - Hip/Knee
Swift did not practice Wednesday due to hip and knee injuries after playing through the knee issue in Week 4. The hip injury is a new addition, making his practice participation worth monitoring ahead of Week 5.
Kyle Monangai, Bears - Thumb/Toe
Monangai did not practice Wednesday due to thumb and toe injuries suffered in Week 4. Head coach Ben Johnson has indicated that Monangai is expected to play in Week 5 against the Packers.
Jordan Addison, Vikings - Soreness
Addison did not practice Wednesday due to soreness, although head coach Kevin O’Connell described the issue as minor.
Justin Jefferson, Vikings - Ankle
Jefferson was limited in practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from the ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 4.
Jayden Daniels, Commanders - Left Elbow
Daniels was a full participant in practice Wednesday as he continues his recovery from a left elbow injury. The full practice is a positive sign for his Week 5 availability.
Stefon Diggs, Commanders - Hamstring
Diggs did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. His participation will be monitored throughout the week.
Terry McLaurin, Commanders - Hamstring
McLaurin did not practice Wednesday as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. His status for Week 5 remains uncertain. Missed week 4.
Rachaad White, Commanders - Shoulder
White was limited in practice Wednesday as he continues to manage a shoulder injury. His participation is a positive step after missing Week 4.
Ladd McConkey, Chargers - Foot
McConkey did not practice Wednesday due to a foot injury.
Joe Alt, Chargers - Neck
Alt is expected to miss Week 5 due to a neck injury.
Dallas Goedert, Eagles - Knee
Goedert was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice due to a knee injury.
Saquon Barkley, Eagles - Hamstring
Barkley did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles - Hamstring
Smith did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. Smith missed Week 4.
Rico Dowdle, Steelers - Toe
Dowdle was limited in practice Wednesday due to a toe injury. His participation will be monitored throughout the week ahead of Week 5.
Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers - Foot
Pittman was limited in practice Wednesday due to a foot injury and was seen using a scooter with his foot elevated in the locker room. His status will be worth monitoring closely ahead of Week 5.
Breece Hall, Jets - Quad
Hall did not practice Wednesday due to a quad injury. His participation will be monitored throughout the week after missing Week 4.
Adonai Mitchell, Jets - Finger
Mitchell did not practice Wednesday due to a finger injury. His status for Week 5 will be monitored throughout the week.
Tony Pollard, Titans - Foot
Pollard did not practice Wednesday due to a foot injury. The Titans have given him Wednesdays off in each of the past two weeks before removing him from the injury report, so his status is not considered a significant concern at this point.
