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| Sunday, October 9, 2022 |
| Another week, another bunch of injuries for Fantasy players to deal with. We've already had some big names ruled out, with many still up in the air for Sunday's games. |
| There's a lot you need to sort through, and the Fantasy Football Today team is here to help. Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and Dave Richard are on CBS Sports HQ right now going over everything you need from every ankle, including the latest up-to-date injury news live until kickoff. |
| And if you want more direct answers to your questions, I've got two more ways for you to win: Go to Twitter and use the hashtag "#AskFFT", where our whole team will be answering questions all morning; and go to the FFT YouTube channel to chat with Adam Aizer, Frank Stampfl and I starting at 11:30. We'll be there right up until kickoff answering as many questions as we can, so make sure you're in the chat early to get your questions in. |
| For more Week 5 help, here's the rest of our preview content to get you ready: |
| Week 5 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: QB | RB | WRStarts, sits and sleepers for every gameCheat Sheets: PPR | Non-PPRWeek 5 Position Previews: QB | RB | WR | TEWeek 5 Rankings: Jamey | Dave | Heath My rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE |
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| Week 5 Injury Report |
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Quarterbacks
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| Out: Jameis Winston (back/ankle), Dak Prescott (thumb), Mac Jones (ankle), Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), Brian Hoyer (concussion) |
| Bailey Zappe is starting for the Patriots this week, while Teddy Bridgewater is in for the Dolphins, while Cooper Rush remains the Cowboys starter for at least another week -- and probably longer, given that Prescott is still having trouble gripping a football. |
| Running backs |
| Brian Robinson's return from the Non-Football Injury list is one of the best stories of the season, and he's expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Titans after recovering from being shot in the leg in an attempted robbery prior to the season. Robinson might end up being the lead back for the Commanders, but he's likely facing a three-way split with Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic, at least to start his NFL career. He's well worth stashing, but probably shouldn't be in your lineup this week. |
| Questionable: Alvin Kamara (ribs), David Montgomery (knee/ankle), Tony Pollard (illness), Boston Scott (ribs), Kenneth Walker (shoulder), |
| Montgomery's status is the one most worth watching for this week, and it sounds like he has a decent chance to play this week. That's good news for Montgomery, but not necessarily for Fantasy, because it would seemingly lead to a split backfield in Chicago. Khalil Herbert has played well this season, but I don't expect the Bears to just bench Montgomery or anything, so we're probably looking at a situation where Herbert and Montgomery are both in the 10-15 carry range on a bad offense that doesn't throw to the running backs, which makes both more like RB3s for me this week. If Montgomery doesn't play, Herbert is a top-20 back. |
| Kamara was a surprise inactive last week, but Sunday morning reports indicate he's expected to play this week. It's been a tough start to the season for Kamara, but he had seven targets and 15 carries in Week 3, so I'm hoping he has a similar role this week -- he's still a top-10 RB for me. |
| Out: Cordarrelle Patterson (knee), D'Andre Swift (shoulder/ankle), Justice Hill (hamstring), Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle) |
| Patterson was placed on IR this week, so that's going to push Tyler Allgeier and Caleb Huntley into more prominent roles. Both ran the ball well last week, but I'm expecting Allgeier to be the lead back -- though that doesn't necessarily make him a must-start Fantasy RB, even on a Falcons offense that has run the ball incredibly well so far this season. |
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| Wide receivers |
| As there have been seemingly all season, there are a ton of injuries we're watching for Week 5 at wide receiver, but the good news is, some of the biggest names listed as "questionable" are expected to play. That includes Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Tee Higgins, and CeeDee Lamb, all of whom seem good to go as of Sunday morning, though obviously you'll want to keep an eye on inactives just in case. |
| Questionable: Tyreek Hill (quad), Jaylen Waddle (groin), Tee Higgins (ankle), Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb (groin), Julio Jones (knee), Russell Gage (back), Jarvis Landry (ankle), JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring), Isaiah McKenzie (concussion), Jakobi Meyers (knee), Zay Jones (ankle), Rondale Moore (knee), Josh Palmer (ankle), Josh Reynolds (ankle) |
| The biggest question here is probably St. Brown, who is being viewed as a game-time decision, per Sunday morning reports. The good news is, the Lions do play at 1 p.m., so we'll know his status well before lineups lock. St. Brown might not be 100% if he plays, but I'm still starting him if he's active -- he's too big of a deal in this Lions offense not to start, even if there is some risk. |
| Otherwise, the biggest question mark seems to be Smith-Schuster, whose hamstring tightened up on him during Saturday's practice. It's not clear if he's going to play, but with kickoff set for Monday night, you're probably better off just leaving him on your bench -- if you want to risk it, see if Hunter Renfrow (74% rostered) is available as a last-minute swap; otherwise, Mecole Hardman, Skyy Moore, Justin Watson, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling will all have an opportunity for a bigger role, though it's not clear whether any of them would be worth starting. You probably have someone playing Sunday with a more assured role. |
| It's worth noting, we learned Sunday morning Julio Jones is not expected to play, despite being listed as questionable. Gage is expected to play, and he's in the WR4 discussion behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. |
| Out: Michael Thomas (foot), Keenan Allen (hamstring), Rashod Bateman (foot), D.J. Chark (ankle), Jamison Crowder (ankle, IR), Jahan Dotson (hamstring), |
| Thomas and Allen continue to miss time, which is good news for Chris Olave and Josh Palmer. Olave is a WR2, while Palmer is a WR3. The Bateman injury is more unclear, because the Ravens don't necessarily have an obvious reserve receiver who is going to see a massive increase in opportunities. Devin Duvernay should see a few more targets, but he's been between a 52% and 64% snap share in every game, with no games of more than 54 yards. He's a fine fill-in option, but not a high priority for me. |
| Tight ends |
| Out: Kyle Pitts (hamstring), Dawson Knox (foot), Cameron Brate (concussion), Tyler Kroft (knee), Brevin Jordan (ankle) Doubtful: Jonnu Smith (ankle)Questionable: Logan Thomas (calf), Hayden Hurst (groin), Jake Ferguson (knee), Foster Moreau (knee) |
| There aren't a lot of questions this week, with some big names already ruled out. There really isn't a good replacement option for Pitts who is widely available, especially with Thomas dealing with his own injury. Maybe Hunter Henry will see a bigger role with Jonnu Smith likely out, but that's hard to get excited about. You could also consider Irv Smith (49%) or Will Dissly (23%) if you're desperate. |
| Rankings Updates |
| Quarterbacks |
| Josh Allen vs. PITPatrick Mahomes vs. LV Lamar Jackson vs. CINJalen Hurts @ARI Justin Herbert @CLE Kyler Murray vs. PHITom Brady vs. ATL Joe Burrow @BALKirk Cousins vs. CHI Derek Carr @KC Trevor Lawrence vs. HOUJared Goff @NE Carson Wentz vs. TENMarcus Mariota @TB Matthew Stafford vs. DAL Teddy Bridgewater @NYJGeno Smith @NOAndy Dalton vs. SEA Zach Wilson vs. MIAKenny Pickett @BUFCooper Rush @LAR Jacoby Brissett vs. LACJimmy Garoppolo @CAR Justin Fields @MIN Baker Mayfield vs. SFDavis Mills @JAX Ryan Tannehill @WASBailey Zappe vs. DET |
| Running backs |
| Christian McCaffrey vs. SFAustin Ekeler @CLE Joe Mixon @BALLeonard Fournette vs. ATLAlvin Kamara vs. SEA Nick Chubb vs. LACDerrick Henry @WAS Dalvin Cook vs. CHI Najee Harris @BUFJosh Jacobs @KC James Conner vs. PHIJamaal Williams @NE Devin Singletary vs. PIT Miles Sanders @ARIJames Robinson vs. HOU Rhamondre Stevenson vs. DETDamien Harris vs. DET Jeff Wilson @CAR Breece Hall vs. MIADameon Pierce @JAX Ezekiel Elliott @LARKareem Hunt vs. LAC Clyde Edwards-Helaire vs. LV J.K. Dobbins vs. CINRashaad Penny @NOTyler Allgeier @TBKhalil Herbert @MIN David Montgomery @MIN J.D. McKissic vs. TENRaheem Mostert @NYJCam Akers vs. DAL Michael Carter vs. MIADarrell Henderson vs. DALTravis Etienne vs. HOUAntonio Gibson vs. TEN Brian Robinson Jr. vs. TENChase Edmonds @NYJTony Pollard @LAR Eno Benjamin vs. PHISony Michel @CLE Mark Ingram vs. SEA Zack Moss vs. PITRex Burkhead @JAX Ke'Shawn Vaughn vs. ATLAlexander Mattison vs. CHI Dontrell Hilliard @WAS Caleb Huntley @TBCraig Reynolds @NEKenyan Drake vs. CIN Rachaad White vs. ATLSamaje Perine @BALKenneth Walker @NO Kenneth Gainwell @ARI |
| Wide receivers |
| Cooper Kupp vs. DALJustin Jefferson vs. CHI Stefon Diggs vs. PITDeebo Samuel @CAR Davante Adams @KC Ja'Marr Chase @BALTee Higgins @BALTyreek Hill @NYJA.J. Brown @ARI Mike Evans vs. ATLMarquise Brown vs. PHI Mike Williams @CLE Chris Godwin vs. ATLBrandin Cooks @JAX Christian Kirk vs. HOUCeeDee Lamb @LARDiontae Johnson @BUFJaylen Waddle @NYJ D.J. Moore vs. SFCurtis Samuel vs. TENJuJu Smith-Schuster vs. LV DeVonta Smith @ARIChris Olave vs. SEATyler Lockett @NO DK Metcalf @NOAmari Cooper vs. LAC Adam Thielen vs. CHI Drake London @TBJosh Reynolds @NEGarrett Wilson vs. MIAJosh Palmer @CLE Terry McLaurin vs. TENRobert Woods @WASRondale Moore vs. PHI Elijah Moore vs. MIACorey Davis vs. MIA Gabe Davis vs. PIT Hunter Renfrow @KCGeorge Pickens @BUFAllen Robinson vs. DAL Brandon Aiyuk @CARRobby Anderson vs. SFNico Collins @JAXJulio Jones vs. ATL Donovan Peoples-Jones vs. LACDarnell Mooney @MIN K.J. Osborn vs. CHI Chase Claypool @BUFTyler Boyd @BALDevin Duvernay vs. CIN Khalil Shakir vs. PITDeVante Parker vs. DETJarvis Landry vs. SEA |
| Tight Ends |
Travis Kelce vs. LV
Mark Andrews vs. CIN Dallas Goedert @ARIT.J. Hockenson @NE Zach Ertz vs. PHI Darren Waller @KCGeorge Kittle @CAR Tyler Higbee vs. DALGerald Everett @CLE Pat Freiermuth @BUF David Njoku vs. LACDalton Schultz @LAR Tyler Conklin vs. MIALogan Thomas vs. TENMike Gesicki @NYJHayden Hurst @BAL Evan Engram vs. HOUIrv Smith vs. CHIWill Dissly @NOTaysom Hill vs. SEA Noah Fant @NOHunter Henry vs. DET |
| Flex |
| Cooper Kupp vs. DALChristian McCaffrey vs. SFJustin Jefferson vs. CHIStefon Diggs vs. PITAustin Ekeler @CLEDeebo Samuel @CARDavante Adams @KCJoe Mixon @BALJa'Marr Chase @BAL Travis Kelce vs. LVTee Higgins @BALLeonard Fournette vs. ATLAlvin Kamara vs. SEATyreek Hill @NYJA.J. Brown @ARIDerrick Henry @WASMark Andrews vs. CINMike Evans vs. ATLDalvin Cook vs. CHI Nick Chubb vs. LACMarquise Brown vs. PHINajee Harris @BUFMike Williams @CLEChris Godwin vs. ATLJosh Jacobs @KCJames Conner vs. PHIJamaal Williams @NEBrandin Cooks @JAXChristian Kirk vs. HOU CeeDee Lamb @LARDevin Singletary vs. PITDiontae Johnson @BUFEzekiel Elliott @LARJaylen Waddle @NYJD.J. Moore vs. SFMiles Sanders @ARICurtis Samuel vs. TENJames Robinson vs. HOURhamondre Stevenson vs. DET Damien Harris vs. DETJeff Wilson @CARJuJu Smith-Schuster vs. LVDeVonta Smith @ARIBreece Hall vs. MIAChris Olave vs. SEADameon Pierce @JAXTyler Lockett @NODK Metcalf @NOAmari Cooper vs. LAC Kareem Hunt vs. LACAdam Thielen vs. CHIDrake London @TBGarrett Wilson vs. MIAClyde Edwards-Helaire vs. LVJ.K. Dobbins vs. CINDallas Goedert @ARIRashaad Penny @NOT.J. Hockenson @NEJosh Palmer @CLE Terry McLaurin vs. TENZach Ertz vs. PHITyler Allgeier @TBRobert Woods @WASRondale Moore vs. PHIElijah Moore vs. MIADarren Waller @KCGeorge Kittle @CARKhalil Herbert @MINTyler Higbee vs. DAL Corey Davis vs. MIADavid Montgomery @MINJ.D. McKissic vs. TENGabe Davis vs. PITGerald Everett @CLEJosh Reynolds @NEPat Freiermuth @BUFRaheem Mostert @NYJHunter Renfrow @KCCam Akers vs. DAL Michael Carter vs. MIADarrell Henderson vs. DALGeorge Pickens @BUFAllen Robinson vs. DALBrandon Aiyuk @CARTravis Etienne vs. HOURobby Anderson vs. SFDJ Chark @NEAntonio Gibson vs. TENNico Collins @JAX Julio Jones vs. ATLBrian Robinson Jr. vs. TENDonovan Peoples-Jones vs. LACChase Edmonds @NYJDarnell Mooney @MINDavid Njoku vs. LACDalton Schultz @LARK.J. Osborn vs. CHIChase Claypool @BUFTyler Boyd @BAL Devin Duvernay vs. CINKhalil Shakir vs. PITDeVante Parker vs. DETJarvis Landry vs. SEATony Pollard @LARNoah Brown @LARTyler Conklin vs. MIA Marquez Valdes-Scantling vs. LVLogan Thomas vs. TENJamal Agnew vs. HOUNelson Agholor vs. DET Marvin Jones vs. HOUEno Benjamin vs. PHIMike Gesicki @NYJCedrick Wilson Jr. @NYJSony Michel @CLE Mack Hollins @KCHayden Hurst @BALKyle Phillips @WASEvan Engram vs. HOU Greg Dortch vs. PHIIrv Smith vs. CHIMark Ingram vs. SEARussell Gage vs. ATLZack Moss vs. PITMecole Hardman vs. LV Olamide Zaccheaus @TBWill Dissly @NORex Burkhead @JAXKe'Shawn Vaughn vs. ATLTaysom Hill vs. SEANoah Fant @NOAlexander Mattison vs. CHIDontrell Hilliard @WAS Caleb Huntley @TB |
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