2026 season · Week 5
NFL Injury Report, Week 5: Practice Status and Who Benefits
Every team’s injury report with practice participation and game status, filtered to the players who matter for fantasy football, and the teammates who pick up the targets and carries when a starter is out.
Week 5 report: 619 players with a game status, 7 fantasy-relevant players out or worse.Fantasy Nerds: updated Tue, Oct 6, 12:00 AM ET (665 rows)
Who benefits
Doubtful, out and injured-reserve players with a real role, their vacated share of the team’s opportunity, and who is likely to absorb it.
- TBQBOOutAdd
Out: Baker Mayfield (starter) → Jalon Daniels gains.
- Jalon Daniels QB · depth 297% to start
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- CHIQBOOutAdd
Out: Caleb Williams (starter) → Tyson Bagent gains.
- Tyson Bagent QB · depth 297% to start
Based on his last 1 game in the team’s last 3.
- NYJRBDDoubtfulAdd
Doubtful: Breece Hall (63% carry share) → Braelon Allen gains.
- Braelon Allen RB · depth 220% → 81% +62
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- WASQBDDoubtfulAdd
Doubtful: Marcus Mariota (starter) → Athan Kaliakmanis gains.
- Athan Kaliakmanis QB · depth 397% to start
Based on his last 3 games in the team’s last 3.
- MIARBIRInjured reserveAdd
Injured reserve: De'Von Achane (38% carry share) → Ollie Gordon II gains.
- Ollie Gordon II RB · depth 133% → 67% +33
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- NORBIRInjured reserveAdd
Injured reserve: Travis Etienne (38% carry share) → Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller gain.
- Alvin Kamara RB · depth 233% → 61% +29
- Kendre Miller RB · depth 37% → 14% +6
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- DENRBIRInjured reserveAdd
Injured reserve: Jonah Coleman (36% carry share) → J.K. Dobbins gains.
- J.K. Dobbins RB · depth 136% → 67% +32
Based on his last 1 game in the team’s last 3.
- PHIRBOOutAdd
Out: Tank Bigsby (35% carry share) → Saquon Barkley and Will Shipley gain.
- Saquon Barkley RB · depth 127% → 48% +21
- Will Shipley RB · depth 317% → 30% +13
Based on his last 3 games in the team’s last 3.
- NYJWRDDoubtfulAdd
Doubtful: Adonai Mitchell (33% target share) → Garrett Wilson and Isaiah Williams gain.
- Garrett Wilson WR · depth 119% → 34% +14
- Isaiah Williams WR · depth 117% → 29% +12
Based on his last 1 game in the team’s last 3.
- SEARBIRInjured reserveAdd
Injured reserve: Jadarian Price (31% carry share) → Emanuel Wilson and George Holani gain.
- Emanuel Wilson RB · depth 252% → 77% +25
- George Holani RB · depth 312% → 18% +6
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- CARRBIRInjured reserveAdd
Injured reserve: Jonathon Brooks (23% carry share) → Chuba Hubbard and AJ Dillon gain.
- Chuba Hubbard RB · depth 155% → 73% +18
- AJ Dillon RB · depth 414% → 18% +5
Based on his last 1 game in the team’s last 3.
- KCWROOut
Out: Tyquan Thornton (15% target share) → Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice gain.
- Xavier Worthy WR · depth 117% → 21% +3
- Rashee Rice WR · depth 116% → 19% +3
Based on his last 3 games in the team’s last 3.
- SFWRIRInjured reserve
Injured reserve: Demarcus Robinson (14% target share) → Deebo Samuel Sr., Mike Evans and George Kittle gain.
- Deebo Samuel Sr. WR · depth 119% → 24% +5
- Mike Evans WR · depth 114% → 18% +4
- George Kittle TE19% → 22% +3
Based on his last 1 game in the team’s last 3.
- LARTEIRInjured reserve
Injured reserve: Terrance Ferguson (14% target share) → Davante Adams and Tyler Higbee gain.
- Davante Adams WR29% → 34% +4
- Tyler Higbee TE · depth 214% → 17% +4
Based on his last 2 games in the team’s last 3.
- CARWRIRInjured reserve
Injured reserve: Xavier Legette (13% target share) → Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker gain.
- Tetairoa McMillan WR · depth 131% → 37% +5
- Jalen Coker WR · depth 128% → 33% +5
Based on his last 1 game in the team’s last 3.
- LACTEIRInjured reserve
Injured reserve: David Njoku (12% target share) → Quentin Johnston and Charlie Kolar gain.
- Quentin Johnston WR19% → 22% +2
- Charlie Kolar TE · depth 112% → 14% +2
Based on his last 1 game in the team’s last 3.
Week 5 injury report by team
ARI Arizona Cardinals2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter LongTE | QQuestionable | – | Knee32% snapsFantasy Nerds |
| Jeremiyah LoveRB | QQuestionable | – | Ankle52% snaps · 8% tgt · 63% carFantasy Nerds |
BAL Baltimore Ravens3
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris MooreWR | QQuestionable | – | Ankle35% snaps · 5% tgtFantasy Nerds |
| Durham SmytheTE | QQuestionable | – | Achilles45% snapsFantasy Nerds |
| Lamar JacksonQB | QQuestionable | – | Ankle83% snaps · 13% carFantasy Nerds |
BUF Buffalo Bills1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ MooreWR | QQuestionable | – | Shoulder44% snaps · 14% tgtFantasy Nerds |
CAR Carolina Panthers1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen CokerWR | QQuestionable | – | Quadriceps36% snaps · 12% tgtFantasy Nerds |
CHI Chicago Bears1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle MonangaiRB | QQuestionable | – | Thumb41% snaps · 42% carFantasy Nerds |
CIN Cincinnati Bengals2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | QQuestionable | – | Concussion65% snaps · 20% tgtFantasy Nerds |
| Tee HigginsWR | QQuestionable | – | Groin81% snaps · 27% tgtFantasy Nerds |
DEN Denver Broncos1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat BryantWR | DDoubtful | – | Ankle57% snaps · 6% tgtFantasy Nerds |
GB Green Bay Packers1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris BrooksRB | QQuestionable | – | Ankle35% snaps · 15% carFantasy Nerds |
IND Indianapolis Colts1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan AllenWR | QQuestionable | – | Groin42% snaps · 15% tgtFantasy Nerds |
KC Kansas City Chiefs2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | OOut | – | Ankle57% snaps · 15% tgtFantasy Nerds |
| Rashee RiceWR | QQuestionable | – | Hamstring57% snaps · 16% tgtFantasy Nerds |
LAC Los Angeles Chargers1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkeyWR | QQuestionable | – | Foot56% snaps · 11% tgtFantasy Nerds |
LAR Los Angeles Rams3
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrance FergusonTE | IRInjured reserve | – | Ankle25% snaps · 9% tgtFantasy Nerds |
| Colby ParkinsonTE | QQuestionable | – | Shoulder - Ac Joint35% snapsFantasy Nerds |
| Konata MumpfieldWR | QQuestionable | – | Shoulder55% snaps · 10% tgtFantasy Nerds |
LV Las Vegas Raiders1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen NailorWR | QQuestionable | – | Concussion45% snaps · 6% tgtFantasy Nerds |
MIA Miami Dolphins2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von AchaneRB | IRInjured reserve | – | Knee - Acl29% snaps · 9% tgt · 29% carFantasy Nerds |
| Zane GonzalezK | QQuestionable | – | UndisclosedFantasy Nerds |
MIN Minnesota Vikings1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin JeffersonWR | QQuestionable | – | Ankle31% snaps · 10% tgtFantasy Nerds |
NE New England Patriots1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mack HollinsWR | QQuestionable | – | Calf61% snaps · 17% tgtFantasy Nerds |
NO New Orleans Saints2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis EtienneRB | IRInjured reserve | – | Hamstring30% snaps · 28% carFantasy Nerds |
| Noah FantTE | No designation | – | Abdomen33% snapsFantasy Nerds |
NYG New York Giants1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben SaulsK | QQuestionable | – | UndisclosedFantasy Nerds |
NYJ New York Jets2
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai MitchellWR | DDoubtful | – | Finger35% snaps · 14% tgtFantasy Nerds |
| Breece HallRB | DDoubtful | – | Quadriceps47% snaps · 9% tgt · 48% carFantasy Nerds |
PHI Philadelphia Eagles3
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank BigsbyRB | OOut | – | Abdomen30% snaps · 35% carFantasy Nerds |
| DeVonta SmithWR | QQuestionable | – | Hamstring62% snaps · 25% tgtFantasy Nerds |
| Saquon BarkleyRB | QQuestionable | – | Hamstring28% snaps · 6% tgt · 27% carFantasy Nerds |
SEA Seattle Seahawks1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadarian PriceRB | IRInjured reserve | – | Chest22% snaps · 5% tgt · 20% carFantasy Nerds |
SF San Francisco 49ers1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle JuszczykRB | DDoubtful | – | Knee47% snaps · 8% tgtFantasy Nerds |
TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers1
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker MayfieldQB | OOut | – | Thumb66% snaps · 8% carFantasy Nerds |
WAS Washington Commanders3
| Player | Game status | Last practice | Injury and role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus MariotaQB | DDoubtful | – | Knee - Mcl54% snaps · 8% carFantasy Nerds |
| Rachaad WhiteRB | QQuestionable | – | Shoulder33% snaps · 7% tgt · 17% carFantasy Nerds |
| Terry McLaurinWR | QQuestionable | – | Hamstring50% snaps · 18% tgtFantasy Nerds |
How this works
The report merges the official NFL injury report (via nflverse, game status and practice participation) with Fantasy Nerds. When both list a player, the more recent update decides the game status and we name its source; practice participation always comes from the official report. nflverse rows carry no timestamp of their own this season, so their time is when we loaded them (daily).
The practice column shows the latest session on the report (Friday’s for a Sunday game). The day-by-day Wednesday and Thursday sessions are not in our feed yet.
Fantasy-relevant means a quarterback with half his team’s snaps, or a skill player with at least 30% of snaps, 8% of targets or 15% of carries over the team’s last 3 games (kickers always count). Who benefits: the injured player’s share of targets (carries for a lead back, the starting job for a QB) over the games he played in his team’s last 3 is spread over every healthy teammate in proportion to weight × their share in those same games, plus 5 points for the next man on the depth chart. Weights: same position 1, receivers and tight ends 0.6 for each other, other positions 0.25. Nobody can gain more than the vacated share, and the team still adds up to 100%. Depth charts are today’s, so they are used for the current week only.
Sources: nflverse injuries, Fantasy NerdsUpdated Tue, Oct 6, 12:00 AM ET
Frequently asked questions
When does the NFL injury report come out?
Teams playing on Sunday file practice reports on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and the Friday report adds game statuses (Questionable, Doubtful, Out). Thursday-night teams report Monday to Wednesday. Inactives are announced 90 minutes before kickoff. Until the first report of the week, this page shows last week’s final statuses, clearly labelled.
What do DNP, LP and FP mean?
Did not practice, limited participation and full participation. A player who goes DNP on Wednesday and Thursday is a real risk to miss the game; a limited or full session by Friday usually means he plays. Veterans often get a rest day (DNP, not injury related) early in the week.
What does Questionable or Doubtful mean for fantasy?
Questionable means uncertain to play; most questionable players do play. Doubtful players rarely play, so treat them as out unless news says otherwise. Out means the player will not play. Have a backup plan for anyone questionable in a late game.
How do you decide who benefits from an injury?
We take the injured player’s share of his team’s targets or carries over his recent games, then spread it over his healthy teammates in proportion to their own share in those games: players at the same position count fully, receivers and tight ends count 0.6× for each other, and the next player on the depth chart gets a small bonus. Only fantasy-relevant absences are listed: at least 10% of targets, 20% of carries for a running back, or a starting quarterback (whose job goes to the depth chart backup).
Where does the injury data come from?
The official NFL injury report as published by nflverse (game status and practice participation), plus Fantasy Nerds for faster in-week status updates. When both have a player, we show the more recent update and name the source.