Week 5 Fantasy Football: Injury Updates and Player Recommendations

Fantasy analysts reviewed the Week 5 injury reports, coach comments and news to assess their impact on fantasy football lineups. The latest updates, based on reports available Friday afternoon, will be revised as the Monday final injury report is released.

In the Philadelphia Eagles’ game in London, running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver DeVonta Smith and rookie wide receiver Hollywood Brown are ruled out. Tight end Dallas Goedert returns after missing two games with an MCL sprain, while the offensive line remains depleted, with Jake Majors expected to start at center. Analysts recommend Will Shipley as a volume running back and consider rookie wide receiver Wicks as a viable starter despite a recent hamstring issue.

For the Houston Texans versus Tennessee Titans, four Texans offensive linemen missed practice, leaving the line uncertain. Wide receiver Nico Collins is listed as healthy and is projected as a starting option, while the Titans’ safety Amani Hooker is out, potentially benefiting Collins. Rookie wide receiver Tank Dell remains unavailable.

The Las Vegas Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty is listed as questionable after missing practice with ankle and foot injuries; the team’s coach indicated Jeanty will try to play. If Jeanty does not play, rookie Mike Washington would assume the starting role. Tight end Brock Bowers and wide receiver Tre Tucker are noted as favorable matchups for New England Patriots’ fantasy owners.

New England also has several cornerbacks ruled out, including Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis. Tight end Bowers is projected as a solid option, while wide receiver Tre Tucker is considered a lower-tier starter. Running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson are listed as questionable, with their usage to be clarified closer to kickoff.

The Minnesota Vikings travel to New Orleans Saints, with further analysis available to subscribers.