Fantasy Football Injury Report Week 5: Bucky Irving, Trey Benson injuries; Jayden Daniels update

Staying up to date on NFL injury news is of the utmost importance for fantasy football success. The article below tracks all fantasy-relevant players currently listed on their team's injury report, and provides fantasy managers with actionable recommendations as new information rolls in.

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**UPDATED AS OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST AT 7:30 PM ET**

AFC East

Buffalo Bills

The Bills escaped their Week 4 win over the Saints without any fantasy-relevant injuries.

Miami Dolphins

Tyreek Hill - WR (knee)

Hill suffered a dislocated knee in the team's Week 4 win over the Jets. His season is over.

Fantasy Impact: Hill's absence likely places additional emphasis on the short-to-intermediate areas of the field, increasing the expected target volume for De'Von Achane, Darren Waller, and Jaylen Waddle. Malik Washington is likely to step into a secondary role and could see his aDOT improve, making him a sneaky potential FLEX option for the remainder of the season.

New England Patriots

The Patriots emerged from their Week 4 win over the Panthers absent any key injuries.

New York Jets

Braelon Allen - RB (knee)

Allen suffered a "pretty serious" knee injury on a kickoff return in the second quarter of the team's Week 4 loss to the Dolphins. He is out indefinitely.

Fantasy Impact: Allen has been a significant contributor in the red zone this season. His absence substantially boosts Breece Hall's upside, who is now a locked-in RB1 in Week 5 against the Cowboys. Backup running back Isaiah Davis can be stashed in 12-team leagues as a high-upside contingency option.

AFC North

Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson - QB (hamstring)

The perennial MVP candidate suffered a hamstring injury in the second half of the team's Week 4 loss to the Chiefs. He is considered week-to-week and could miss multiple games. The Ravens are on bye in Week 7. A Week 8 return is possible.

Fantasy Impact: Jackson leads the league with 11 total touchdowns (10 passing and one rushing), leaving a significant roster hole to fill should he be unable to go in Week 5 against the Texans. Fantasy managers should look to the waiver wire early for a backup plan, with Jaxson Dart serving as a potential fill-in against the Saints. Jackson's expected absence hurts Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, and Mark Andrews in fantasy.

Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow - QB (toe)

Burrow suffered a Grade III turf toe injury in Week 1. He underwent successful surgery and is likely to miss the next three months.

Fantasy Impact: Burrow's absence leaves the team in the hands of backup quarterback Jake Browning, who started seven games for the Bengals in 2023. He threw for multiple touchdowns only three times and managed three scores just once in those seven starts, significantly denting the upside of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown. Chase falls to a low-end WR1, Higgins falls to a WR3, and Brown falls to a low-end RB2 for as long as Burrow remains sidelined.

Noah Fant - TE (concussion)

Fant suffered a concussion in the team's Week 3 loss to the Vikings and missed Week 4. He remains in the league's concussion protocol.

Fantasy Impact: Fant has been part of a three-man rotation at tight end for the Bengals and brings little value to the table, outside of sporadic touchdown production. He can safely be returned to the waiver wire.

Cleveland Browns

Cedric Tillman - WR (hamstring)

The Browns' No. 2 wide receiver strained his hamstring in Week 4. He was placed on injured reserve shortly thereafter and will miss at least four games.

Fantasy Impact: Tillman is second on the team in target share (15.9 percent). Tight end Harold Fannin and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy are the Browns' two prominent, healthy pass catchers at the moment, while rookie Isaiah Bond filled Tillman's role following his departure against the Lions. There isn't a ton to be excited about on this team in their current state, but Bond can be stashed on fantasy benches at this time. The team is reportedly "really excited" about their three rookie skill position players.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Jaylen Warren - RB (knee)

Warren was declared inactive in Week 4 after going through pre-game warmups. He has the team's Week 5 bye to rehab the injury.

Fantasy Impact:No. 2 running back Kenneth Gainwell should be stashed through the bye, if possible. He totaled 134 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns with Warren sidelined.

AFC South

Houston Texans

Joe Mixon - RB (foot)

Mixon was placed on the Non-Football Injury list ahead of Week 1 and is eligible to be activated in Week 5. The team is reportedly set to reassess his foot injury before a decision on his status is made, but early reports this week indicate he is not ready to come the NFI list.

Fantasy Impact:Texans rookie running back Woody Marks is making his move. In Week 2, veteran running backs Nick Chubb and Dare Ogunbowale logged 26 and 10 offensive snaps, respectively, while Marks handled 13. In Week 3, Ogunbowale was completely removed from the rotation, and Chubb out-snapped Marks just 33-30. Week 4 saw Marks handle 17 carries and five targets, amassing 119 yards from scrimmage and two scores. Marks must be rostered in all formats.

Cade Stover - TE (foot)

The Texans placed Stove on injured reserve before Week 2.

Fantasy Impact: Stover will miss at least four games. His absence should add one or two targets to tight end Dalton Schultz's weekly workload. The uptick is not enough to make Schultz a reliable TE1.

Indianapolis Colts

Alec Pierce - WR (concussion)

Pierce is practicing in full for Week 5.

Fantasy Impact: As long as Pierce remains setback-free, he should can be expected to resume stretching the field for the Colts against the Raiders.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Dyami Brown - WR (shoulder)

Brown exited Week 3 early after injuring his shoulder. He did not play in Week 4.

Fantasy Impact: Jaguars backup wide receiver Parker Washington functioned as Brown's direct replacement against the 49ers. He earned only two targets after recording a team-high 11 targets following Brown's departure a week ago, operating in a full-time role. Washington is nothing more than a prayer FLEX option should Brown miss more time.

Tennessee Titans

Calvin Ridley - WR (knee/elbow)

Titans HC Brian Callahan told reporters that Ridley was "fighting through something" in Week 4. Evidently, he injured both his elbow and knee and was unable to practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: That helps to explain his low 54% snap rate against the Texans. Fantasy managers will want to track his situation closely throughout the week ahead of the team's Week 5 matchup with the Cardinals.

Tyjae Spears - RB (ankle)

The Titans activated Spears' practice window this week. He was limited on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Backfield mate Tony Pollard has seen 19, 21, 20, and 17 running back opportunities in the first four games of the season but is likely to cede work to Spears once he is activated. Neither is an overly exciting fantasy asset considering the early struggles of the Tennessee offense.

AFC West

Denver Broncos

The Broncos did not experience any major injuries in their Week 4 win over the Bengals.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs made it through their Week 4 win over the Ravens absent any major injuries.

Las Vegas RaidersMichael Mayer - TE (concussion)

Mayer suffered a concussion in the team's Week 3 loss to the Commanders and did not play in their Week 4 loss to the Bears.

Fantasy Impact: Mayer's absence theoretically gave Brock Bowers increased runway for a fantasy eruption against the Bears, something that never fully materialized as the team struggled to move the football outside of running back Ashton Jeanty. Bowers' snap rate will likely take a slight hit whenever Mayer returns.

Los Angeles ChargersNajee Harris - RB (Achilles)

Harris ruptured the Achilles tendon in his left leg during the Chargers' Week 3 win over the Broncos. His season is done.

Fantasy Impact: ESPN's Kris Rhim posits that the Chargers could be forced to lean on rookie running back Omarion Hampton in a way they "didn't anticipate" in 2025. It would certainly make sense after Hampton erupted for 135 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown against the Broncos. Hampton vaults into the RB1 tier for the remainder of the season.

Will Dissly - TE (knee)

Dissly missed Week 3 due to a knee injury, allowing rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II to enter the lineup. Dissly did not play in Week 4 and was limited in Week 5's Wednesday practice.

Fantasy Impact: Gadsden caught five passes for 46 yards in Week 3. He caught just 2-of-3 targets for 16 yards in Week 4, but his 30 offensive snaps were more than double that of the next closest Chargers tight end.

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys

CeeDee Lamb - WR (ankle)

Lamb suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team's Week 3 blowout loss to the Bears. He did not play in Week 4.

Fantasy Impact: The Cowboys will be without the primary cog of the offense for an estimated 3-4 weeks, and are also missing two offensive linemen, which could limit their ability to run the football effectively. Injuries to their defense keep their likeliest game environments as shootouts, which should benefit George Pickens and tight end Jake Ferguson in the immediate future. Treat Pickens as a borderline WR1/2 and Ferguson as a TE1 in the coming weeks.

Miles Sanders - RB (ankle)

Sanders suffered an ankle injury in Week 4 and began Week 5 as a non-participant.

Fantasy Impact: If Sanders is unable to play in Week 6 against the Jets, rookie running back Jaydon Blue should be active on game day for the first time this season. He should be stashed in 12-team leagues.

New York GiantsMalik Nabers - WR (knee)

Nabers suffered a torn ACL in the team's Week 4 win over the Chargers and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

Fantasy Impact: The injury could not have come at a worse time for the Giants after they moved to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart under center. Nabers' absence will make it difficult to consistently move the football, lowering the upside of all remaining healthy players. Nabers makes for a solid trade target for dynasty managers looking to rebuild this season.

Tyrone Tracy - RB (shoulder)

Tracy suffered a dislocated shoulder in the team's Week 3 loss to the Chiefs and did not play in Week 4 against the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact: Tracy is expected to be sidelined for 2-4 weeks. Rookie running back Cam Skattebo recorded 121 yards from scrimmage, six receptions and a touchdown against a stout Kansas City defensive front in Week 3, hinting at significant upside for as long as Tracy remains sidelined. Skattebo suddenly finds himself as a fantasy RB2 with touchdown-driven RB1 upside. He has a chance to steal the starting role outright.

Jaxson Dart - QB (hamstring)

Dart strained his hamstring in Week 4. He practiced in full on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Dart should be good to go in Week 5, as long as he remains setback-free.

Cam Skattebo - RB (knee)

Skattebo injured his knee in Week 4. He practiced in full on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Like Dart, Skattebo should be good to go for a high-volume workload against the Saints this week.

Philadelphia Eagles

Dallas Goedert - TE (knee)

Goedert is back on the injury report with a knee issue this week.

Fantasy Impact:It is unclear if this is a new issue or if it is just load management. Goedert missed Week 2 with a knee injury. The next two injury reports should be monitored.

Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels - QB (knee)

Daniels has been medically cleared to resume practicing and is expected to fully participate on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: It is possible Daniels runs less frequently in his first game back but he remains on the QB1 radar in Week 5 against the Chargers.

Terry McLaurin - WR (quad)

McLaurin could need another "week or two" before he resumes playing.

Fantasy Impact:Deebo Samuelis operating as the team's top perimeter wide receiver while rookie slot receiver Jaylin Lane lines up on the inside. Wide receiver Luke McCaffrey has scored in two straight games and may warrant FLEX consideration.

Noah Brown - WR (groin, knee)

Brown missed the team's previous two games with groin and knee injuries.

Fantasy Impact:Jaylin Lane and Luke McCaffrey are splitting the vacated role.

NFC North

Chicago BearsColston Loveland - TE (hip)

Loveland suffered a hip injury that is not considered serious in the team's Week 3 win over the Cowboys. He did not play in Week 4 after failing to make it through a pre-game workout.

Fantasy Impact: Loveland has yet to live up to the offseason hype while playing behind Cole Kmet and can safely be returned to the waiver wire.

Detroit Lions

The Lions emerged from their Week 4 win over the Browns absent any major injuries.

Green Bay Packers

Jayden Reed - WR (collarbone/foot)

Reed fractured his collarbone in the Packers' Week 2 game against the Commanders and was already playing through a Jones fracture in his foot. When news of the expected collarbone surgery broke, the Packers were reportedly hoping to get Reed back in November. Reed then revealed that he underwent surgery to correct his Jones fracture as well. It is unknown whether this will extend his recovery timeline.

Fantasy Impact: Reed can be stashed in injured reserve spots, but he does not need to be held in leagues without them. Wide receivers Romeo Doubs and Matthew Golden are on the FLEX radar.

Minnesota VikingsJ.J. McCarthy - QB (ankle)

McCarthy sustained a high-ankle sprain in the team's Week 2 loss to the Falcons. He is expected to return in Week 7.

Fantasy Impact: Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that McCarthy will not start until his ankle no longer affects his mobility, opening the door for Carson Wentz to continue to start under center in the immediate future.

Aaron Jones - RB (hamstring)

The Vikings placed Jones on injured reserve. He will be eligible to return after missing four games in Week 8. The Vikings are on bye in Week 6.

Fantasy Impact: Running back Jordan Mason is operating as the clear-cut lead back, while running back Zavier Scott operates as the passing game specialist. Scott warrants deep-league, PPR consideration.

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NFC South Atlanta FalconsDarnell Mooney - WR (hamstring)

Mooney left the team's Week 4 win over the Commanders with a hamstring injury.

Fantasy Impact: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Mooney is unlikely to miss any time after a low-grade hamstring injury. Fantasy managers can continue to deploy Mooney as a FLEX option moving forward.

Carolina Panthers

Xavier Legette - WR (hamstring)

Legette missed the team's previous two games.

Fantasy Impact: Legette does not need to be rostered in 12-team leagues, given his poor play quality. The hamstring injury only solidifies his status as being droppable.

Ja'Tavion Sanders - TE (ankle)

Sanders suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team's Week 3 win over the Falcons and did not play in Week 4.

Fantasy Impact: Sanders is reportedly set to miss multiple weeks, opening the door for Tommy Tremble to enter a featured role for the Panthers. Tremble is nothing more than a streamable TE2 in the absence of Sanders.

Chuba Hubbard - RB (calf)

Hubbard suited up in Week 4 but did not practice in Week 5's Wednesday practice.

Fantasy Impact: Hubbard should be good to go in Week 5. He has not suffered any reported setbacks.

Jalen Coker - WR (quad)

Coker is eligible to return from injured reserve in Week 5.

Fantasy Impact: One week ago, Coker was reportedly still considered week-to-week, making him only a bench stash at this time.

New Orleans SaintsJuwan Johnson - TE (ankle)

Johnson sprained his ankle, attempting a cutback along the sideline in Week 4. He was able to continue playing but repeatedly checked in with the training staff. He did not practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:The injury comes at a bad time. The Saints activated two tight ends from the physically unable to perform list this week. Johnson's TE1 viability may be coming to a close.

Taysom Hill - TE (knee)

The Saints designated Hill for return from the physically unable to perform list on Monday. He returned to practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: It is difficult to project Hill's involvement under a new coaching staff, but he was notably working with both quarterbacks and tight ends at Wednesday's practice. Fellow tight end Foster Moreau (knee) also resumed practicing this week. The Saints could be employing a tight end committee soon.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bucky Irving - RB (foot)

Irving is considered week-to-week after injuring his foot in Week 4. He is unlikely to play in Week 5.

Fantasy Impact:Rachaad White vaults into RB2 territory while Sean Tucker could push for FLEX status in a rotational rushing role. Both players should be rostered.

Jalen McMillan - WR (neck)

McMillan remains on injured reserve with a neck injury suffered in the preseason.

Fantasy Impact: McMillan's absence paved the way for rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka to see featured usage in the offense right out of the gate. The talented rookie remains in the weekly WR2 discussion after scoring three touchdowns in his first two professional games.

Mike Evans - WR (hamstring)

Evans is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after injuring his hamstring in Week 3.

Fantasy Impact: Rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka suddenly finds himself a WR2 with WR1 upside in his fourth professional contest.

Baker Mayfield - QB (right biceps/knee)

Mayfield did not practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Ultimately, this will come down to Mayfield's Friday participation level. The veteran quarterback regularly plays through injury. He is a borderline QB1/2.

NFC West Arizona CardinalsTrey Benson - RB (knee)

Benson has already undergone surgery after injuring his meniscus in Week 4. He is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks.

Fantasy Impact: Backup running back Michael Carter referred to himself as the new starter when speaking to media members. Fellow backup running back Emari Demercado will likely rotate in on passing downs. Carter is just an RB4/FLEX.

James Conner - RB (ankle)

Conner suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 3.

Fantasy Impact:Trey Benson stands to benefit in the absence of Conner, immediately vaulting him into the RB2 discussion for the remainder of the season. Benson handled 14 opportunities to the three of Emari Demercado in Week 3 following Conner's injury.

Zay Jones - WR (concussion)

Jones entered the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury on the final play from scrimmage in Week 3. He has been ruled out for Week 4 and was limited on Wednesday this week.

Fantasy Impact: Jones is not worth rostering when he returns.

Los Angeles RamsPuka Nacua -WR (thumb)

Nacua reportedly received X-Rays on his thumb in the third quarter of the team's Week 4 win over the Colts. He was not on the Week 5 injury report.

Fantasy Impact: X-Rays came back clean and Nacua finished the game, so we'll assume fantasy's WR1 is fine moving forward. Even so, his situation bears monitoring in the coming days ahead of a Thursday Night Football clash with the 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers

George Kittle - TE (hamstring)

The 49ers placed Kittle on injured reserve Tuesday, meaning he will miss at least the next four games.

Fantasy impact: The 49ers are dealing with multiple key injuries. It is difficult to make up for Kittle's lost production with any remaining 49ers tight end, meaning fantasy managers will want to look elsewhere until Kittle returns. Running back Christian McCaffrey stands to benefit.

Brock Purdy - QB (shoulder, toe)

Purdy has been ruled out for the 49ers' Thursday Night Football game against the Rams.

Fantasy Impact: Backup quarterback Mac Jones will start in his stead. He warrants QB2 consideration, though is he throwing to a decimated receiving corps.

Jauan Jennings - WR (ankle/shoulder)

The 49ers ruled out Jennings for Week 5 against the Rams.

Fantasy Impact: Veterans Kendrick Bourneand Demarcus Robinsonwill operate as the de facto Nos. 1 and 2 wide receivers, respectively. Both have a chance to return FLEX value, though Bourne's recent participation gives him the edge over Robinson. Neither players have terribly high upside, and backup TE Jake Tonges (15) boasts more targets than either wide receiver.

Ricky Pearsall - WR (knee)

The 49ers ruled out Pearsall for Week 5 against the Rams.

Fantasy Impact: Detailed in Jennings' section above.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks avoided any major injuries in their Week 4 win over the Cardinals.