Injuries suck, but they are a part of professional sports. Of course, they’re also part of fantasy sports and betting. In both instances, they can be the difference between wins and losses on a weekly basis.
As a fantasy football manager, you’ll need to know which players are in and which are out. We’re here to help you keep a tab on all of the important ones.
We’re four games into the NFL season and hits are starting to take a toll on players’ bodies. As a result, the list of injuries is steadily growing.
Get caught up on which players will and will not play in Week 5.
WR Rashod Bateman - Baltimore Ravens
If Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ offense are going to get back on track against a tough Bengals defense, they’ll have to do so without their top wideout.
Ravens ruled out WR Rashod Bateman for Sunday night’s game vs. the Bengals due to his foot injury, and also ruled out RB Justice Hill due to his hamstring injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 7, 2022
QB Tua Tagovailoa - Miami Dolphins
Thankfully, Tua is recovering well after a very scary head injury that forced him to exit Week 4’s Thursday Night Football game vs. Cincinnati. He’ll miss Week 5.
Tua Tagovailoa is in the Dolphins' building today as he continues to make progress in his recovery, per source. His follow-up MRI came back clear. Coach Mike McDaniel just ruled him out for Week 5. Remains in concussion protocol.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 3, 2022
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown - Detroit Lions
The sensational second-year receiver missed Week 4 with an ankle injury and his status for Sunday’s game against the Patriots is still up in the air. He’s officially questionable.
Cephus, Chark, Swift, Harris and Nelson are all out. Others including Amon Ra and Jonah Jackson are questionable with a shot. @Lions
— Dan Miller (@DanMillerFox2) October 7, 2022
WR Tee Higgins - Cincinnati Bengals
Tee Huggins was gimpy for much of Cincy’s Week 4 win over the Miami Dolphins, but you wouldn’t have been able to tell by his seven catches for 124 yards and a touchdown. He was limited at practice all week but should be good to go on Sunday, despite being listed as questionable.
#Bengals OC Brian Callahan confirms Tee Higgins will be able to play on Sunday night as he battles an ankle injury
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) October 6, 2022
RB D'Andre Swift - Detroit Lions
Make it two-straight weeks the Lions will be without their RB1.
NFL INJURY ALERT: Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is questionable for Week 5 vs. the Patriots.
RB D'Andre Swift (ankle) and WR DJ Chark (ankle) have been ruled out. pic.twitter.com/nju1o83nR2
— DK Nation (@dklive) October 7, 2022
QB Mac Jones - New England Patriots
The ankle is getting better but it still looks as though mac Jones will remain on the sideline. He’s listed as doubtful to play.
The #Patriots officially list QB Mac Jones as doubtful with his ankle injury. Bailey Zappe gets the start again.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 7, 2022
TE Kyle Pitts - Atlanta Falcons
The hammy issue is going to keep Pitts out of the lineup this Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Falcons officially ruled out TE Kyle Pitts for Week 5 vs. Bucs due to his hamstring injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 7, 2022
WR Keenan Allen - Los Angeles Chargers
Keenan Allen caught four passes for 66 yards in Week 1. He hasn’t seen the field since, as he’s dealt with a hamstring injury. He’ll remain out for Week 5.
Chargers WR Keenan Allen is OUT against the Browns on Sunday.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 7, 2022
WR Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle - Miami Dolphins
Both were out on the practice field on Friday, but both are listed as questionable. We’ll know more soon.
Tyreek Hill (quad), Jaylen Waddle (groin), Xavien Howard (groins) all out here at Dolphins practice today ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Jets. A look at them during stretch period: pic.twitter.com/xskcAGAMUB
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 7, 2022
Hill, Howard, Waddle all questionable for Dolphins for Sunday and all limited in practice. Tua, Cethan Carter only ones ruled out. Armstead didn't practice and is questionable but continues to play through his toe injury
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) October 7, 2022
WR Jahan Dotson - Washington Commanders
Jahan Dotson has had a heck of a start to his NFL career. The hot start will take a brief pause, as Dotson misses Week 5.
Ron Rivera said TE Cole Turner will be active Sunday. Even if Logan Thomas plays, they would have Turner active with WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring) out. Hello, 3 TE sets with possible mismatches.
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 7, 2022
RB Alvin Kamara - New Orleans Saints
While questionable, there’s optimism that Kamara returns from injury in Week 5 to face the Seahawks.
From NFL Now: Expect #Saints RB Alvin Kamara to be back and looking like his old self this week. pic.twitter.com/5DDRhhhmsG
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 6, 2022
WR CeeDee Lamb - Dallas Cowboys
Questionable for Sunday, but probably going to play.
CeeDee Lamb didn't practice today due to a groin issue. Lamb said he was fine and that he didn't participate because his GPS numbers were too high from the previous day.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) October 6, 2022
WR Isaiah McKenzie - Buffalo Bills
McKenzie (concussion) has been feeling good, but he hasn’t been cleared for Sunday yet. If he does play, he could have a good week.
Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie (concussion protocol) on how he's doing: "I'm doing well. I feel good. I feel great. I was out there today, running around, practicing, having fun with the guys. You know, knowing the plays and doing my job. So, I feel fine."
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) October 6, 2022
WR Michael Thomas - New Orleans Saints
The Michael Thomas return has been fun, this season. However, this will be the second-straight week he’s missed with an injury. Hopefully, the injury bug isn’t back for good.
WR Michael Thomas will be OUT Sunday #Saints
— Erin Summers (@ErinESummers) October 7, 2022
