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Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Malik Nabers, Austin Ekeler, Trey McBride (Week 5)

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Week 5

Check out the latest NFL injury news and notes around fantasy football Week 5.

Austin Ekeler clears concussion protocol
Austin Ekeler has cleared concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against the Browns.

Fantasy Impact

Ekeler is set to return from his one-game absence. Brian Robinson is a game time decision but “trending the right way.”

Ari Koslow

Trey McBride clears concussion protocol, will play Sunday
Trey McBride has cleared concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact

McBride is set to return after a one-game absence. He should remain a high-end TE1 for fantasy managers.

Ari Koslow

Malik Nabers (concussion) ruled out Week 5
Malik Nabers has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact

Nabers was unable to clear concussion protocol in time. Wan’Dale Robinson should step into a bigger role for Daniel Jones and the Giants offense.

Ari Koslow

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