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NFL injury tracker Week 5: Latest news, fantasy implications as Lamar Jackson (ankle), Saquon Barkley (hamstring) remain out of practice, Jayden Daniels (elbow) set to return

Here is everything you need to know injury-wise for Week 5.

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Week 5 is underway, and we're tracking all the injuries before game time.Jump to a team:AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | JetsAFC North: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | SteelersAFC South: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | TitansAFC West: Broncos | Chiefs (bye) | Raiders | ChargersNFC East: Cowboys (played Thurs.) | Giants | Eagles | CommandersNFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | VikingsNFC South: Falcons | Panthers (bye) | Saints | Buccaneers (played Thurs.) NFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | SeahawksLive injury updatesLamar Jackson's chances of playing on Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons may hinge on whether he takes the field for practice on Friday. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback suffered an ankle injury during their Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans. Tyler Huntley had to finish the game and may end up having to start this week.Jackson did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but has yet to be ruled out.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA seasonA pair of offensive weapons could be missing for the Philadelphia Eagles when they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Running back Saquon Barkley injured his hamstring last week against the Los Angeles Rams and is considered week-to-week. Barkley left in the first quarter, but the ailment is not considered long-term.Also in danger of missing this week is wide receiver DeVonta Smith. He also did not practice this week due to a hamstring issue that kept him out of Week 4.Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was a full participant in practice on Thursday and was given the green light to return against the New York Giants. Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow in Week 2, but will now sport a brace on his non-throwing arm for the rest of the season.Other Week 5 injuries to monitor:A grade 2 hamstring strain has kept Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams out since Week 2. He's yet to practice, but he was reportedly looking "spry" while working on dropbacks and planting. Running back Kyle Monangai was ruled out with a turf toe injury and is week-to-week.Ja'Marr Chase will be questionable as he remains in concussion protocol afer returning to practice on Thursday. Fellow Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is day-to-day, according to head coach Zac Taylor, with adductor and neck injuries.New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was limited on Thursday due to a knee issue. He was dealing with soreness earlier in the week, which kept him off the field on Wednesday.Aaron Donald (back) missed Week 4 for the Los Angeles Rams, but his presence at practice on Thursday was an encouraging sign for his availability Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. Donald was limited, but head coach Sean McVay said "the hope is yes" that the eight-time All-Pro will be on the field.A left ankle injury kept him out last week, but Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said he plans to play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. He was limited in practice for a second straight day, but could return after a brief absence.Here's the rest of the Week 5 injury report (players will be added as teams release their reports:BYES: Carolina Panthers, Kansas City ChiefsARIZONA CARDINALSATLANTA FALCONSBALTIMORE RAVENSBUFFALO BILLSCHICAGO BEARSRB Kyle Monangai (toe): OUTCINCINNATI BENGALSCLEVELAND BROWNSDENVER BRONCOSDETROIT LIONSGREEN BAY PACKERSHOUSTON TEXANSINDIANAPOLIS COLTSWR Ashton Dulin (ankle): OUTLB Arden Key (hamstring): OUTLB Jaylon Carlies (ribs): OUTJACKSONVILLE JAGUARSLAS VEGAS RAIDERSLOS ANGELES CHARGERSLOS ANGELES RAMSMIAMI DOLPHINSRB De'Von Achane (knee): OUTMINNESOTA VIKINGSNEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSNEW ORLEANS SAINTSNEW YORK GIANTSNEW YORK JETSWR Adonai Mitchell (finger): OUTRB Breece Hall (quad): OUTOL Dylan Parham (knee): OUT LB Kiko Mauigoa (quad): OUTPHILADELPHIA EAGLESRB Tank Bigsby (core): OUTPITTSBURGH STEELERSWR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot): OUTSAN FRANCISCO 49ERSSEATTLE SEAHAWKSTENNESSEE TITANSS Amani Hooker (concussion): OUTWASHINGTON COMMANDERSQB Marcus Mariota (knee): OUTWR Stefon Diggs (hamstring): OUTNFL injury updates live

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Friday, October 9, 2026

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