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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert does not carry an injury designation and is ready to return for Sunday's game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. After missing Weeks 3 and 4 due to a sprained right knee MCL, Goedert progressed from limited practices to a full session Friday. With DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sidelined, Goedert figures to be a heavily targeted centerpiece in the Eagles' passing attack.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave does not carry an injury designation and is good to go for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. After being rested Wednesday and limited Thursday due to a foot issue when he got stepped on, Olave practiced fully Friday. As the NFL's target leader with 48 receptions, he will resume his usual locked-in WR1 role against Minnesota's defense and remains a must-start fantasy option.
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt has been cleared to play without an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants. After following back-to-back limited sessions with a full practice Friday, he has overcome a groin injury. He will compete for backfield touches alongside returning teammate Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler.
Rookie running back Kaytron Allen was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on Friday after being shockingly waived by the Washington Commanders. Allen showed promise in the summer as a sixth-round pick, but a crowded Washington backfield pushed him out. In Miami, he joins a backfield featuring Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright while De'Von Achane remains on injured reserve.
Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is listed as questionable and returned to full practice in uniform on Friday while remaining in the NFL's concussion protocol. Although his field participation is encouraging, he still needs official clearance from his concussion before Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Official injury designations and inactives will provide final clarity ahead of kickoff.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins after logging full practice participation Friday following back-to-back DNPs Wednesday and Thursday. Higgins carries a 91.3 overall PFF grade through four weeks. With Ja'Marr Chase also questionable in the concussion protocol, the Bengals' passing attack faces severe questions heading into Sunday's kickoff in Miami.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons after being limited in practice all week. Flowers is managing a new foot injury, moving past earlier hamstring trouble. With quarterback Lamar Jackson ruled out, Flowers could face a muted workload, leaving Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews as top targets for Tyler Huntley if active.
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is available on hand for backfield touches in Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Ekeler handles backfield duties alongside returning teammate Rachaad White and Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who was cleared from a groin injury ahead of the divisional matchup.
Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White (shoulder) was limited in practice all week but is fully cleared and absent from the final injury report for Sunday’s game against the Giants. Having missed Week 4, White returns to a backfield that has added Austin Ekeler and Jacory Croskey-Merritt, making him a desperation fantasy start as roles shake out.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo does not have an injury designation and is ready for Sunday's matchup against the Washington Commanders. Skattebo was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a shoulder issue, which he described as minor muscle tightness. He will continue operating as the Giants' lead runner, having turned 76 touches into 302 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown across four contests this season.
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh stated Friday that rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate is good to go for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. Tate was limited in practice due to back tightness and listed as questionable after being added to the injury report Thursday, but he will maintain his normal role. After commanding 42.9 percent of targets last week, Tate remains the unquestioned No. 1 receiver with 22 catches for 268 yards this season.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed running back Carson Steele to the active roster from the practice squad following injuries across the offense. With star running back Saquon Barkley ruled out due to a hamstring injury, Steele joins Will Shipley and Dameon Pierce to help bolster backfield depth against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London after rushing for 183 yards with Kansas City in 2024.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed center Jake Majors to the active roster from the practice squad amid a severe injury and roster shuffle. An undrafted rookie in 2025 who has not played a regular-season game, Majors is positioned to step into the starting center pivot against Jacksonville with Drew Kendall ruled out with a knee injury.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers does not carry an injury designation and is expected to play Sunday against the Washington Commanders. After missing practice Wednesday with knee soreness, he progressed to limited participation Thursday and full participation Friday. Nabers comes off a stellar Week 4 game with seven catches for 112 yards and a touchdown and will continue as quarterback Jameis Winston's top target.
Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams is in line for a significant offensive role for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. With star receiver Stefon Diggs ruled out due to a hamstring injury and teammate Terry McLaurin questionable, Williams will see increased snap counts and target share in the Washington passing offense.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been ruled out for Sunday's divisional game against the New York Giants due to a hamstring injury. After missing practice sessions earlier in the week, Diggs' absence leaves extra offensive snaps and a significant role available for rookie wide receivers Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, and Dyami Brown, while Terry McLaurin's status remains questionable.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a late addition to the Week 5 injury report with a calf injury but was a full participant in Friday's practice and carries no game status, expecting to play against Jacksonville. Hurts has seen his fantasy production decline with passing inefficiencies and a drop in rushing, averaging 178.3 passing yards over his last three outings with four touchdowns and three interceptions.
The Philadelphia Eagles have released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton to free up a roster spot amidst widespread team injuries ahead of Sunday's game against Jacksonville in London. Dalton lost his primary backup role to Tanner McKee after throwing an interception in Week 3. Reports indicate the roster move does not preclude Dalton from potentially returning to the Eagles' practice squad or active roster.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle was limited in practice all week due to a toe injury and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, threatening a potential return from a two-game absence. Despite the questionable tag, running backs coach Ramon Chinyoung spoke positively about his availability. However, Jaylen Warren is still expected to lead the Steelers backfield regardless of Dowdle's active status.
Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney carries no injury designation and is set to play Sunday despite not participating in Friday's practice session due to a knee injury and scheduled rest. Clowney joins fully participating teammates Azeez Al-Shaair and Will Anderson Jr. on a mostly healthy defensive front for the Texans.
