Fantasy Football Today: Week 5 injuries with Tyreek Hill among WRs ready to play Sunday, plus rankings updates

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:

Quarterbacks

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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

1. Josh Allen vs. PIT
2. Patrick Mahomes vs. LV
3. Lamar Jackson vs. CIN
4. Jalen Hurts @ARI
5. Justin Herbert @CLE
6. Kyler Murray vs. PHI
7. Tom Brady vs. ATL
8. Joe Burrow @BAL
9. Kirk Cousins vs. CHI
10. Derek Carr @KC
11. Trevor Lawrence vs. HOU
12. Jared Goff @NE
13. Carson Wentz vs. TEN
14. Marcus Mariota @TB
15. Matthew Stafford vs. DAL
16. Teddy Bridgewater @NYJ
17. Geno Smith @NO
18. Andy Dalton vs. SEA
19. Zach Wilson vs. MIA
20. Kenny Pickett  @BUF
21. Cooper Rush @LAR
22. Jacoby Brissett vs. LAC
23. Jimmy Garoppolo @CAR
24. Justin Fields @MIN
25. Baker Mayfield vs. SF
26. Davis Mills @JAX
27. Ryan Tannehill @WAS
28. Bailey Zappe vs. DET

Running backs

1. Christian McCaffrey vs. SF
2. Austin Ekeler @CLE
3. Joe Mixon @BAL
4. Leonard Fournette vs. ATL
5. Alvin Kamara vs. SEA
6. Nick Chubb vs. LAC
7. Derrick Henry @WAS
8. Dalvin Cook vs. CHI
9. Najee Harris @BUF
10. Josh Jacobs @KC
11. James Conner vs. PHI
12. Jamaal Williams @NE
13. Devin Singletary vs. PIT
14. Miles Sanders @ARI
15. James Robinson vs. HOU
16. Rhamondre Stevenson vs. DET
17. Damien Harris vs. DET
18. Jeff Wilson @CAR
19. Breece Hall vs. MIA
20. Dameon Pierce @JAX
21. Ezekiel Elliott @LAR
22. Kareem Hunt vs. LAC
23. Clyde Edwards-Helaire vs. LV
24. J.K. Dobbins vs. CIN
25. Rashaad Penny @NO
26. Tyler Allgeier @TB
27. Khalil Herbert @MIN
28. David Montgomery @MIN
29. J.D. McKissic vs. TEN
30. Raheem Mostert @NYJ
31. Cam Akers vs. DAL
32. Michael Carter vs. MIA
33. Darrell Henderson vs. DAL
34. Travis Etienne vs. HOU
35. Antonio Gibson vs. TEN
36. Brian Robinson Jr. vs. TEN
37. Chase Edmonds @NYJ
38. Tony Pollard @LAR
39. Eno Benjamin vs. PHI
40. Sony Michel @CLE
41. Mark Ingram vs. SEA
42. Zack Moss vs. PIT
43. Rex Burkhead @JAX
44. Ke’Shawn Vaughn vs. ATL
45. Alexander Mattison vs. CHI
46. Dontrell Hilliard @WAS
47. Caleb Huntley @TB
48. Craig Reynolds @NE
49. Kenyan Drake vs. CIN
50. Rachaad White vs. ATL
51. Samaje Perine @BAL
52. Kenneth Walker @NO
53. Kenneth Gainwell @ARI

Wide receivers

1. Cooper Kupp vs. DAL
2. Justin Jefferson vs. CHI
3. Stefon Diggs vs. PIT
4. Deebo Samuel @CAR
5. Davante Adams @KC
6. Ja’Marr Chase @BAL
7. Tee Higgins @BAL
8. Tyreek Hill @NYJ
9. A.J. Brown @ARI
10. Mike Evans vs. ATL
11. Marquise Brown vs. PHI
12. Mike Williams @CLE
13. Chris Godwin vs. ATL
14. Brandin Cooks @JAX
15. Christian Kirk vs. HOU
16. CeeDee Lamb @LAR
17. Diontae Johnson @BUF
18. Jaylen Waddle @NYJ
19. D.J. Moore vs. SF
20. Curtis Samuel vs. TEN
21. JuJu Smith-Schuster vs. LV
22. DeVonta Smith @ARI
23. Chris Olave vs. SEA
24. Tyler Lockett @NO
25. DK Metcalf @NO
26. Amari Cooper vs. LAC
27. Adam Thielen vs. CHI
28. Drake London @TB
29. Josh Reynolds @NE
30. Garrett Wilson vs. MIA
31. Josh Palmer @CLE
32. Terry McLaurin vs. TEN
33. Robert Woods @WAS
34. Rondale Moore vs. PHI
35. Elijah Moore vs. MIA
36. Corey Davis vs. MIA
37. Gabe Davis vs. PIT
38. Hunter Renfrow @KC
39. George Pickens @BUF
40. Allen Robinson vs. DAL
41. Brandon Aiyuk @CAR
42. Robby Anderson vs. SF
43. Nico Collins @JAX
44. Julio Jones vs. ATL
45. Donovan Peoples-Jones vs. LAC
46. Darnell Mooney @MIN
47. K.J. Osborn vs. CHI
48. Chase Claypool @BUF
49. Tyler Boyd @BAL
50. Devin Duvernay vs. CIN
51. Khalil Shakir vs. PIT
52. DeVante Parker vs. DET
53. Jarvis Landry vs. SEA

Tight Ends

1. Travis Kelce vs. LV
2. Mark Andrews vs. CIN
3. Dallas Goedert @ARI
4. T.J. Hockenson @NE
5. Zach Ertz vs. PHI
6. Darren Waller @KC
7. George Kittle @CAR
8. Tyler Higbee vs. DAL
9. Gerald Everett @CLE
10. Pat Freiermuth @BUF
11. David Njoku vs. LAC
12. Dalton Schultz @LAR
13. Tyler Conklin vs. MIA
14. Logan Thomas vs. TEN
15. Mike Gesicki @NYJ
16. Hayden Hurst @BAL
17. Evan Engram vs. HOU
18. Irv Smith vs. CHI
19. Will Dissly @NO
20. Taysom Hill vs. SEA
21. Noah Fant @NO
22. Hunter Henry vs. DET

Flex

1. Cooper Kupp vs. DAL
2. Christian McCaffrey vs. SF
3. Justin Jefferson vs. CHI
4. Stefon Diggs vs. PIT
5. Austin Ekeler @CLE
6. Deebo Samuel @CAR
7. Davante Adams @KC
8. Joe Mixon @BAL
9. Ja’Marr Chase @BAL
10. Travis Kelce vs. LV
11. Tee Higgins @BAL
12. Leonard Fournette vs. ATL
13. Alvin Kamara vs. SEA
14. Tyreek Hill @NYJ
15. A.J. Brown @ARI
16. Derrick Henry @WAS
17. Mark Andrews vs. CIN
18. Mike Evans vs. ATL
19. Dalvin Cook vs. CHI
20. Nick Chubb vs. LAC
21. Marquise Brown vs. PHI
22. Najee Harris @BUF
23. Mike Williams @CLE
24. Chris Godwin vs. ATL
25. Josh Jacobs @KC
26. James Conner vs. PHI
27. Jamaal Williams @NE
28. Brandin Cooks @JAX
29. Christian Kirk vs. HOU
30. CeeDee Lamb @LAR
31. Devin Singletary vs. PIT
32. Diontae Johnson @BUF
33. Ezekiel Elliott @LAR
34. Jaylen Waddle @NYJ
35. D.J. Moore vs. SF
36. Miles Sanders @ARI
37. Curtis Samuel vs. TEN
38. James Robinson vs. HOU
39. Rhamondre Stevenson vs. DET
40. Damien Harris vs. DET
41. Jeff Wilson @CAR
42. JuJu Smith-Schuster vs. LV
43. DeVonta Smith @ARI
44. Breece Hall vs. MIA
45. Chris Olave vs. SEA
46. Dameon Pierce @JAX
47. Tyler Lockett @NO
48. DK Metcalf @NO
49. Amari Cooper vs. LAC
50. Kareem Hunt vs. LAC
51. Adam Thielen vs. CHI
52. Drake London @TB
53. Garrett Wilson vs. MIA
54. Clyde Edwards-Helaire vs. LV
55. J.K. Dobbins vs. CIN
56. Dallas Goedert @ARI
57. Rashaad Penny @NO
58. T.J. Hockenson @NE
59. Josh Palmer @CLE
60. Terry McLaurin vs. TEN
61. Zach Ertz vs. PHI
62. Tyler Allgeier @TB
63. Robert Woods @WAS
64. Rondale Moore vs. PHI
65. Elijah Moore vs. MIA
66. Darren Waller @KC
67. George Kittle @CAR
68. Khalil Herbert @MIN
69. Tyler Higbee vs. DAL
70. Corey Davis vs. MIA
71. David Montgomery @MIN
72. J.D. McKissic vs. TEN
73. Gabe Davis vs. PIT
74. Gerald Everett @CLE
75. Josh Reynolds @NE
76. Pat Freiermuth @BUF
77. Raheem Mostert @NYJ
78. Hunter Renfrow @KC
79. Cam Akers vs. DAL
80. Michael Carter vs. MIA
81. Darrell Henderson vs. DAL
82. George Pickens @BUF
83. Allen Robinson vs. DAL
84. Brandon Aiyuk @CAR
85. Travis Etienne vs. HOU
86. Robby Anderson vs. SF
87. DJ Chark @NE
88. Antonio Gibson vs. TEN
89. Nico Collins @JAX
90. Julio Jones vs. ATL
91. Brian Robinson Jr. vs. TEN
92. Donovan Peoples-Jones vs. LAC
93. Chase Edmonds @NYJ
94. Darnell Mooney @MIN
95. David Njoku vs. LAC
96. Dalton Schultz @LAR
97. K.J. Osborn vs. CHI
98. Chase Claypool @BUF
99. Tyler Boyd @BAL
100. Devin Duvernay vs. CIN
101. Khalil Shakir vs. PIT
102. DeVante Parker vs. DET
103. Jarvis Landry vs. SEA
104. Tony Pollard @LAR
105. Noah Brown @LAR
106. Tyler Conklin vs. MIA
107. Marquez Valdes-Scantling vs. LV
108. Logan Thomas vs. TEN
109. Jamal Agnew vs. HOU
110. Nelson Agholor vs. DET
111. Marvin Jones vs. HOU
112. Eno Benjamin vs. PHI
113. Mike Gesicki @NYJ
114. Cedrick Wilson Jr. @NYJ
115. Sony Michel @CLE
116. Mack Hollins @KC
117. Hayden Hurst @BAL
118. Kyle Phillips @WAS
119. Evan Engram vs. HOU
120. Greg Dortch vs. PHI
121. Irv Smith vs. CHI
122. Mark Ingram vs. SEA
123. Russell Gage vs. ATL
124. Zack Moss vs. PIT
125. Mecole Hardman vs. LV
126. Olamide Zaccheaus @TB
127. Will Dissly @NO
128. Rex Burkhead @JAX
129. Ke’Shawn Vaughn vs. ATL
130. Taysom Hill vs. SEA
131. Noah Fant @NO
132. Alexander Mattison vs. CHI
133. Dontrell Hilliard @WAS
134. Caleb Huntley @TB