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  • IND Running Back #28
    This was always the most likely scenario. Taylor didn’t practice this week and could miss several weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain in last week’s win over the Steelers. Steichen did not speak about Taylor’s impending absence, but we know the backfield will be long to Trey Sermon in Week 5 against the Jaguars.
  • WAS Wide Receiver #85
    After being limited in Wednesday’s practice, Brown was a DNP on Thursday and has now been ruled out. The veteran receiver has caught nine passes for 111 scoreless yards this season while running the third-most routes of any receiver on the team. His absence could lead to a few more targets for Luke McCaffrey or Olamide Zaccheaus, but neither receiver should be started in fantasy leagues in Week 5 against the Browns.
  • WAS Running Back #8
    Robinson was spotted at Friday’s practice after being a DNP on Wednesday and Thursday. Quinn called Robinson a game-time decision ahead of Sunday’s Week 5 game against the Browns, making his status one to monitor when inactives are announced 90 minutes before kick-off. If Robinson can’t go, we can expected Austin Ekeler to handle the majority of the Commanders’ backfield touches with Jeremy McNichols working in on occasional downs similar to how we saw in Week 4 against the Cardinals.
  • WAS Running Back #30
    Ekeler appeared to be trending toward a return after being listed as a full participant in Thursday’s practice. The Commanders’ RB2 could be in for a busy Week 5 against the Browns if Brian Robinson (knee) is unable to go, but head coach Dan Quinn called Robinson a game-time decision who is “trending in the right direction.” If Robinson is active, Ekeler should be treated as a mid-RB2. Should Robinson sit, Ekeler can be viewed as high-upside RB2, as he would likely operate as the lead back in this scenario.
  • IND Quarterback #15
    This is the most “behind the curtains” look we’ve gotten at Anthony Richardson’s (oblique) Week 5 availability this week. While Richardson is reportedly at practice again on Friday, he has been listed as limited throughout the week, and could be in line to miss at least one game while recovering from last week’s injury. The Colts will release their final injury report shortly, but things could be shaping up for Flacco to start in Week 5 against the Jaguars.
  • HOU Running Back #31
    Friday marks Pierce’s first practice in nearly three weeks. The veteran running back was rumored to be back by week four, but that fell through, leaving the Texans to go with Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale as their top two backs. It seems unlikely Pierce will play with just one practice under his belt, but with Joe Mixon (ankle) already ruled out for Week 5, there’s added incentive to get him on the field if he can go. We’ll see what kind of game status Pierce carries heading into the weekend, but it wouldn’t be suprising if it was the Akers/Ogunbowale show again this week.
  • HOU Wide Receiver #3
    Dell appears nearly ready to go for Week 5 against the Bills. After sitting out all of last week, he practiced all three days this week and is expected to return after is one-week absence. We’ll have the official word on him when the Texans release their final injury report later in the day. If he’s active, fantasy managers should keep expectations low as Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs have target shares of 29 and 22 percent, respectively, while Dell is averaging just north of five targets a game.
  • ARI Kicker #5
    Fantasy managers counting on Prater will want to check his availability before locking in their fantasy lineups this weekend. The veteran kicker is dealing with an injury to his non-kicking leg and hasn’t practiced this week as a result. If he’s not able to go, the Cardinals will elevate Chad Ryland, who they signed earlier in the week, from the practice squad to take his place.
  • IND Quarterback #5
    Richardson has gotten in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday and will presumably log another limited practice on Friday. It’s a good sign he’s on the field, but Richardson’s mobility appeared to be drastically affected by last week’s injury. He’s had nearly a week to heal, but the team has been non-committal about his availability to this point. We’ll see what kind of game status he carries heading into the weekend and advise accordingly.
  • IND Running Back #28
    NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported earlier on Friday that Taylor “likely misses time” with his ankle injury. That’s all but a lock after he failed to take the field in any of the Colts’ three practices this week. Fantasy managers rostering Taylor should plan to be without him in Week 5, while those stashing Trey Sermon should approach him as a high-end RB3 against the Jaguars.

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NFL Week 5
Matthew Berry breaks down his Love/Hate players for Week 5 and answers fans’ questions from X/Twitter in a AMA... Ask Matthew Anything.
There’s a lot at stake personally for Justin Fields on Sunday Night Football v. the Cowboys in Week 5, which Mike Florio is factoring into his pick -- and Chris Simms is also going with the same team to pull out the win.
Matthew Berry breaks down his positional rankings for Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.
The FNIA crew preview the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Cowboys and Steelers, with the expectation that the game will be won by the ability to control the line of scrimmage.
Lawrence Jackson Jr. explains why Justice Hill and Chase Brown have the receiving chops to boost your FLEX spots in Week 5.
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Patrick Daugherty ranks and evaluates all of Week 5’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.

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From Packers-Rams to Cardinals-49ers, Denny Carter takes a close look at how defenses might be attacked in Week 5
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Once again, the Texans will not have their starting running back as they take on a key AFC opponent.
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