Fantasy Football News

The Vikings have ruled out TE T.J. Hockenson for the remainder of the game against the Saints with a concussion. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Hockenson went into the medical tent after his last reception and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game. He will finish the game with seven receiving yards on one reception. Gavin Bartholomew will serve as the primary tight end for the remainder of the game.

J.J. McCarthy is active for Week 5 for the New York Giants against the Washington Commanders according to Jordan Raanan. (Source: Jordan Raanan on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: McCarthy will serve as the backup quarterback for head coach John Harbaugh, with Jameis Winston once against starting under center in Week 5 against the Commanders.

Will Shipley (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars according to Jeff McLane. (Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Shipley exited with the foot injury in the first half, rushing five times for six yards and one touchdown before suffering the injury. Dameon Pierce will handle the bulk of the backfield work for head coach Nick Sirianni for the remainder of the game.

Odell Beckham Jr. is inactive for Week 5 for the Minnesota Vikings against the New Orleans Saints according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Beckham Jr. will not suit up after being elevated from the practice squad, joining Jordan Addison (hamstring) on the sidelines, while Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Jauan Jennings operate as the top two wideouts against the Saints for head coach Kevin O’Connell Sunday.

Caleb Williams (hamstring) is inactive for Week 5 for the Chicago Bears against the Green Bay Packers. (Source: Chicago Bears on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Williams will sit out once again for head coach Ben Johnson in hopes of returning in Week 6, with Tyson Bagent once against behind center against the Packers Sunday.

Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) is officially active for a Week 5 matchup with the Steelers.

Fantasy Impact: Allen continues to deal with a nagging groin injury, but is cleared to suit up against Pittsburgh. With Allen active, Darius Slayton is a healthy inactive.

Alvin Kamara (back) is active for Week 5 for the New Orleans Saints against the Minnesota Vikings according to James Palmer. (Source: James Palmer on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Kamara is good to go after passing through pregame tests on his back, boosting a New Orleans backfield attack that faces a stiff test against an aggressive Minnesota defensive front Sunday.

Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) is officially inactive for a Week 5 matchup with the Bengals.

Fantasy Impact: Douglas was considered a long shot to play Sunday as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Jalen Tolbert will likely see an increase in playing time with Douglas sidelined.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is officially inactive for a Week 5 matchup with the Colts.

Fantasy Impact: Dowdle was considered questionable to play, but will miss another week with a toe injury he suffered in Week 2. Jaylen Warren should receive the bulk of the carries against the Colts.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) is officially active for a Week 5 matchup with the Raiders.

Fantasy Impact: Stevenson was rolled up on late in the Patriots' win last week, but appears to be good to go against Las Vegas in Week 5. Fantasy managers should expect the Patriots to continue to operate a split backfield with Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.

Ashton Jeanty (foot/ankle) is active for Week 5 for the Las Vegas Raiders against the New England Patriots according to Ian Rapoport. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jeanty is good to go after testing his injured foot and ankle during pregame warmups, offering head coach Klint Kubiak is dynamic backfield option against the Patriots Sunday.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is officially active for a Week 5 matchup with the Giants.

Fantasy Impact: McLaurin was considered a game-time decision, but he was cleared to play after pregame warmups. The Commanders are without Stefon Diggs (hamstring) so McLaurin's return to the lineup will be a much needed boost.

Jordan Addison (hamstring) is inactive for Week 5 for the Minnesota Vikings against the New Orleans Saints according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Addison will not suit up after struggling to progress throughout the week for head coach Kevin O’Connell, while No. 1 wideout Justin Jefferson (ankle) is good to go for the Week 5 contest against the Saints.

Titans WR Carnell Tate (back) is officially active for a Week 5 matchup with Houston.

Fantasy Impact: Tate was considered questionable after being limited in practice Thursday and Friday. He will suit up and provide the Titans with their best option at wide receiver against Houston.

Justin Jefferson (ankle) is officially active for the Minnesota Vikings against the New Orleans Saints according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Jefferson is good to go after not experiencing any issues in pregame activities for head coach Kevin O’Connell, and is is in line for a sizeable workload with Jordan Addison sidelined against the Saints.

Ja’Marr Chase (concussion) is cleared to play for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Miami Dolphins Sunday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Chase was able to clear through concussion protocols ahead of the Week 5 contest, offering quarterback Joe Burrow both of his explosive pass-catching options along with Tee Higgins (groin/neck) against the Dolphins Sunday.

Tee Higgins (groin/neck) will play for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Miami Dolphins Sunday according to Adam Schefter. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Higgins is good to go after entering the weekend with a questionable designation, joining Ja’Marr Chase (concussion) back in the Cincinnati passing attack against the Dolphins Sunday.

Zay Flowers (foot) is expected to play on Sunday against the Falcons and push through his foot injury. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)

Fantasy Impact: If Flowers suits up, he will provide backup QB Tyler Huntley with a more than capable target downfield in a Ravens passing attack that lacks much punch behind him. He will be needed to prevent the offense from being one-dimensional, especially with the Falcons offense picking up steam since the return of Michael Penix.

Jonathan Greenard (ankle) is inactive for Week 5 for the Philadelphia Eagles against the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Greenard was unable to pass through pregame warmups enough to get the green light to suit up for head coach Nick Sirianni, leaving the Philadelphia defensive front shorthanded against the Jaguars Sunday.

Hollywood Brown (ankle) is inactive for Week 5 for the Philadelphia Eagles against the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Brown joins fellow wideout Devonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley on the sidelines for head coach Nick Sirianni, leaving Makai Lemon and Dontayvion Wicks as the primary pass-catching options against the Jaguars Sunday.