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Injury Status: Week 6
The injuries took a bit of a break last week. We still had some players go down, but not nearly at the pace of the last few weeks. This is a positive step in the right direction. Let’s hope things keep trending that way. Remember, four more teams are on a bye this week, in addition to the injuries listed below. Plan accordingly.
Baker Mayfield, QB, Bucs — Out
Mayfield remains out of practice because of his thumb injury. The Bucs have already stated that they expect rookie Jalon Daniels to start in Week 6. At this point, we aren’t sure when Mayfield will be able to return to the lineup.
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns — Doubtful
There was some concern about Judkins after he was spotted in the locker room wearing a boot following last week’s game. He is apparently out of the boot, and the Browns are calling him day-to-day because of his ankle injury. It seems he avoided anything too serious, but that doesn’t mean he will play this week. Judkins was held out of practice Wednesday, which is not a good start. He should be considered doubtful to play right now.
KC Concepcion, WR, Browns — Questionable
Concepcion took a huge hit during last week’s game, suffering a concussion. He is in concussion protocol but has already returned to practice. This is a good sign for Concepcion. As long as he continues to progress, he has a good chance to play this week. Just keep an eye on the player notes to make sure he clears concussion protocol.
Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns — Questionable
Sampson has been designated to return from Injured Reserve. He is expected to practice this week and could be healthy enough to play in Week 6. He is returning from a knee injury. Even if he returns, though, he might be a risky fantasy option in a reserve role for the Browns. Right now, he should be considered questionable to play.
Michael Penix, QB, Falcons — Expected to play
Penix hurt his ribs very late in last week’s game. He avoided anything too serious, though, and was able to practice Wednesday. The Falcons expect him to start in Week 6.
Breece Hall, RB, Jets — Doubtful
Hall remains week-to-week because of his quad injury. He has missed the last two games and hasn’t seemed to make much progress. Early expectations are that he will miss the Week 6 game. Look for Braelon Allen to get another start for the Jets this week.
Caleb Williams, QB, Bears — Expected to play
Williams was pushing to play last week but ultimately sat out. He is already practicing in full to start this week. He should return to the starting lineup for the Bears and be a fine QB1 for fantasy teams in Week 6.
Adonai Mitchell, WR, Jets — Doubtful
We finally have a little more clarity on what Mitchell has been dealing with. The Jets said he underwent a minor procedure on his hand. He is moving the hand better this week but might not be ready to play just yet. He is probably on the wrong side of questionable right now. Get other options ready.
A.J. Brown, WR, Patriots — Questionable
Brown has been designated to return from Injured Reserve, giving him a chance to return from his ankle injury this week. He has missed the last four games. Brown returned to practice Wednesday, so things are looking good for a possible return. We should know more later in the week, so keep an eye on the practice reports for the latest. Consider him questionable for now.
Rashee Rice, WR, Chiefs — Doubtful
The Chiefs had a bye last week, but Rice remained out of practice to start this week. This does not bode well for his chances of returning to the lineup in Week 6. He seems doubtful to play, barring a late-week turnaround.
Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens — Questionable
Jackson was held out of action last week because of an ankle injury. He did not practice Wednesday to start the week, which is not a great sign. We still wouldn’t rule him out just yet, though. The Ravens claim he has made good progress since last week. He should be considered questionable for Week 6.
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Jets — Doubtful
Sadiq was knocked out of last week’s game because of a concussion. He is sidelined from practice to open the week and will need to make quick progress if he hopes to play in Week 6. We would get other options ready at tight end.
DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles — Doubtful
Smith has missed two straight games because of a hamstring injury. He was not practicing to start this week. Smith is likely to miss another game unless he can get in some practice before the week is out.
Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles — Doubtful
Barkley was unable to play last week because of a hamstring injury. He has not been able to practice yet this week, leaving his status up in the air. Barkley is probably on the wrong side of questionable for Week 6. This could leave Dameon Pierce as the starting running back for the Eagles.
David Montgomery, RB, Texans — Out
Montgomery was knocked out of last week’s game because of a groin injury. He is not practicing to start the week and is expected to miss the Week 6 game. That would leave Woody Marks as the clear lead back for the Texans.
Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers — Questionable
McConkey has been active for the last two games, but he didn’t play a single snap last week. He is practicing again this week, but it is difficult to know whether he will play, even if he is active. This makes him a really tough fantasy option. You might want to take a wait-and-see approach with McConkey.
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Cardinals — Questionable
Love has not been getting a full workload in games because he is apparently battling two different ankle injuries. He was held out of practice Wednesday, which is not a great sign. You have to wonder if the Cardinals will hold him out for a week to try to get him healthy. Consider him questionable for Week 6.
