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Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 5

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 5 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: TE David Njoku (active), QB Anthony Richardson (inactive), TE Evan Engram (inactive), RB Brian Robinson Jr. (active)
Afternoon games: TE George Kittle (active), TE Trey McBride (active), RB Devin Singletary (inactive)
Sunday night:
Monday night:


Early games


New York Jets at Minnesota Vikings in London (9:30 a.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 60°F, cloudy, SSE 12 mph

Jets

Inactives: OT Max Mitchell, OT Morgan Moses, LB Braiden McGregor, RB Israel Abanikanda, LB C.J. Mosley, CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse and WR Malachi Corley

Lineup notes: QB Aaron Rodgers (knee) was limited Wednesday but practiced fully the rest of the week and will play. RT Morgan Moses (knee) remains out, LB C.J. Mosley (toe) joins him on the inactive list.

Vikings

Inactives: CB Dwight McGlothern, DB Fabian Moreau, WR Trishton Jackson, QB Brett Rypien, OT Walter Rouse, DT Levi Drake Rodriguez and DL Jalen Redmond

Lineup notes: TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) remains on the PUP, but his 21-day practice window was opened. He won’t play this week. QB Sam Darnold (knee) practiced all week and will play.


Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 71°F, clear, W 16 mph

Panthers

Inactives: OG Andrew Raym, OT Jarrett Kingston, DL Jayden Peevy, RB Mike Boone, LB Josey Jewell and S Russ Yeast

Lineup notes: WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) went on IR and will miss at least three more games. He was joined by LB Shaq Thompson (Achilles) this week. WR Diontae Johnson (ankle) was limited Friday but is good to go. RB Miles Sanders (illness) had a full session Friday, and he’ll play.

Bears

Inactives: CB Terell Smith, DE Dominique Robinson, FB Khari Blasingame, RB Velus Jones Jr. and DT Zacch Pickens

Lineup notes: TE Cole Kmet (knee) was limited Wednesday but had full practices Thursday and Friday, and he’ll play.


Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 82°F, clear, SW 12 mph

Ravens

Inactives: DE Adisa Isaac, OG Andrew Vorhees, S Beau Brade, C Nick Samac, WR Deonte Harty and WR Devontez Walker

Lineup notes: RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) remains on the PUP.

Bengals

Inactives: TE Tanner Hudson, TE Tanner McLachlan, CB Mike Hilton, WR Trenton Irwin, DE Cedric Johnson and DL Sheldon Rankins

Lineup notes: OT Trent Brown (knee) was placed on IR.


Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 63°F, clear

Dolphins

Inactives: DB Ethan Bonner, LB Channing Tindall, C Andrew Meyer, QB Skylar Thompson, RB Jeff Wilson Jr., S Jordan Poyer and LB Mohamed Kamara

Lineup notes: QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) remains on IR, and LB Jaelen Phillips (knee) joined him. RB Raheem Mostert (chest) returns this week after full work Friday. QB Skylar Thompson (ribs) is out, but WR Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) will play. QB Tyler Huntley will start once again.

Patriots

Inactives: S Kyle Dugger, WR Javon Baker, QB Joe Milton III, SS Jabrill Peppers, TE Jaheim Bell and WR K.J. Osborn

Lineup notes: C David Andrews (shoulder) went on IR. S Jabrill Peppers (shoulder) is inactive, and WR K.J. Osborn (shoulder) also won’t go. WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) was activated from the PUP and will be available. RB Rhamondre Stevenson was benched due to fumbling issues but will play. RB Antonio Gibson gets the starting nod this week.


Cleveland Browns at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 75°F, clear

Browns

Inactives: QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, OG Javion Cohen, LB Jordan Hicks, OT Jack Conklin, CB Kahlef Hailassie, LB Khaleke Hudson and WR Jamari Thrash

Lineup notes: RB Nick Chubb (knee) remains on the PUP, but his 21-day practice window was opened. He has been ruled out. RB Nyheim Hines (knee) was limited all week and ruled out. TE David Njoku (ankle), RB Pierre Strong (hamstring), and LT Jedrick Wills (knee) will be on the field, though RT Jack Conklin (knee) couldn’t get right in time. WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) and DE Myles Garrett (Achilles) practiced Friday and are good to go.

Commanders

Inactives: QB Sam Hartman, QB Jeff Driskel, S Dominique Hampton, WR Noah Brown, S Tyler Owens, OT Chris Paul and DE Clelin Ferrell

Lineup notes: WR Noah Brown (groin) is out. RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) and RB Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) are both ready to play.


Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77°F, cloudy

Colts

Inactives: RB Jonathan Taylor, QB Anthony Richardson, WR Anthony Gould, OT Blake Freeland, DB Kenny Moore II, DE Kwity Paye and C Ryan Kelly

Lineup notes: RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out. QB Anthony Richardson (oblique) is inactive, as expected. RT Braden Smith (knee) and C Ryan Kelly (neck) were both labeled questionable after sitting out Friday, but the latter won’t go after being downgraded Saturday.

Jaguars

Inactives: OG Cole Van Lanen, S Daniel Thomas, OT Javon Foster, LB Myles Cole, DT Jordan Jefferson, TE Evan Engram and LB Yasir Abdullah

Lineup notes: LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) is on IR. TE Evan Engram (hamstring) is awfully close but just couldn’t get back this week. WR Gabe Davis (shoulder), RB Travis Etienne (shoulder) and RB Tank Bigsby (shoulder) were all limited Friday but carry no injury tags. LB Josh Hines-Allen cleared concussion protocol and has been removed from the injury report.


Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 86°F, mostly clear (retractable-roof dome)

Bills

Inactives: S Taylor Rapp, DL Austin X. Johnson, DL Ed Oliver, LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, WR Khalil Shakir, C Will Clapp and CB Taron Johnson

Lineup notes: WR Khalil Shakir (ankle) didn’t practice this week and has been ruled out. LB Terrel Bernard (pectoral) upgraded to questionable this week and will give it a whirl. QB Josh Allen (hand) practiced fully all week and will play.

Texans

Inactives: RB Dameon Pierce, WR Steven Sims, RB Joe Mixon, DE Derek Barnett, OT Tytus Howard and LB Jake Hansen

Lineup notes: RB Joe Mixon (ankle) is out for Week 5. WR Tank Dell (chest) graduated to a full practice Friday and will return. RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring) was close to returning but is indeed inactive. OT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) is good to go after missing some practice time early in the week.


Late-afternoon window


Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 73°F, clear

Raiders

Inactives: OT Thayer Munford, WR Davante Adams, CB Decamerion Richardson, LB Divine Deablo, TE Michael Mayer, WR Tyreik McAllister and RB Zamir White

Lineup notes: WR Davante Adams (hamstring) and RB Zamir White (groin) are out. DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) will gut it out this week.

Broncos

Inactives: WR Devaughn Vele, DT Eyioma Uwazurike, CB Kris Abrams-Draine, TE Greg Dulcich and QB Zach Wilson

Lineup notes: RT Mike McGlinchey (knee) remains on IR. WR Josh Reynolds (foot) practiced all week and will play.


Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 90°F, mostly cloudy,

Cardinals

Inactives: OG Isaiah Adams, TE Travis Vokolek, PK Matt Prater, DE Victor Dimukeje, DE Xavier Thomas, CB Garrett Williams and WR Xavier Weaver

Lineup notes: TE Trey McBride (concussion, ribs) cleared the protocol but then was added Saturday as questionable with injured ribs. He will give it a go. The same can’t be said for PK Matt Prater (knee), and he’ll be replaced by PK Chad Ryland this week.

49ers

Inactives: QB Joshua Dobbs, OG Ben Bartch, S Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, WR Jacob Cowing, WR Chris Conley and CB Darrell Luter Jr.

Lineup notes: RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) remains on IR. TE George Kittle (ribs) traded a hamstring injury for a ribs injury, and he’s will play through a questionable status. LB Fred Warner (ankle) is active.


Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 69°F, mostly clear (open-air dome)

Packers

Inactives: CB Jaire Alexander, DT Devonte Wyatt, OG Jordan Morgan, DL Brenton Cox, OT Travis Glover and WR Christian Watson

Lineup notes: QB Jordan Love (knee) was limited Wednesday but had full sessions Thursday and Friday. He’ll play. WR Christian Watson (ankle) was out of practice all week and deemed doubtful. WR Romeo Doubs (personal) was doubtful, too, before the team announced Saturday that he’d serve a one-game suspension for missing two practices. CB Jaire Alexander (groin) is out. TE Luke Musgrave (ankle) didn’t practice all week, and he’s questionable.

Rams

Inactives: WR Cooper Kupp, QB Stetson Bennett, DL Desjuan Johnson, CB Tre’Davious White, DE Brennan Jackson, OT Geron Christian and RB Cody Schrader

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. WR Puka Nacua (knee) still is on IR. WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) is out again as well. WR Demarcus Robinson (hip) was limited Wednesday but had full sessions the rest of the week and will play. CB Darious Williams activated from IR and is on the field, but it appears as through CB Tre’Davious White is a healthy scratch after being listed as “rest” on the participation report this week.


New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 60°F, clear

Giants

Inactives: CB Anthony Johnson, QB Tommy DeVito, S Tre Hawkins III, RB Devin Singletary, DE Carlos Basham Jr., WR Malik Nabers and OG Jake Kubas

Lineup notes: WR Malik Nabers (concussion) has been ruled out. RB Devin Singletary (groin) won’t go, either. WR Wan’Dale Robinson (heel) was limited all week with a heel injury, but he will play. WR Isaiah Hodgins was elevated from the practice squad.

Seahawks

Inactives: OG Sataoa Laumea, LB Boye Mafe, OT Mike Jerrell, DT Byron Murphy II and C Olu Oluwatimi

Lineup notes: RB Kenneth Walker III (oblique), WR Tyler Lockett (thigh) and WR DK Metcalf (hand) practiced fully Friday and will play. TE Noah Fant (toe) saw limited work Friday, but he carries no injury status.


Sunday Night Football


Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 74°F, SW 12 mph

Cowboys

Inactives: DL K.J. Henry, TE John Stephens, QB Trey Lance, OT Matt Waletzko, CB Caelen Carson, RB Deuce Vaughn and LB Micah Parsons

Lineup notes: DE DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) and WR Brandin Cooks (knee) were placed on IR. LB Micah Parsons (ankle) has been ruled out. RB Rico Dowdle (wrist) practiced fully and is good to go. RB Ezekiel Elliott (illness) was limited Thursday due to dehydration, but he’s fine.

Steelers

Inactives: WR Roman Wilson, LB Alex Highsmith, QB Russell Wilson, OT Max Scharping, RB Jaylen Warren, TE MyCole Pruitt and RB Cordarrelle Patterson

Lineup notes: RB Jaylen Warren (knee) and RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) are out. QB Russell Wilson (calf) is inactive, and QB Justin Fields draws another start.


Monday Night Football


New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 63°F, clear

Saints

Lineup notes: TE Taysom Hill (ribs) won’t be available this week. RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) was designated to return from IR and carries no injury designation. RB Alvin Kamara (hip, ribs), WR Chris Olave (hamstring), and TE Juwan Johnson (forearm) all avoided injury labels and will play.

Chiefs

Lineup notes: RB Isiah Pacheco (leg) remains on IR. WR Rashee Rice (knee) landed on IR as well. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) was limited all week and is doubtful. RB Kareem Hunt (shoulder) returned to a full session Saturday and avoided an injury designation. WR Mecole Hardman (knee) is questionable despite fully practicing Saturday.

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