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Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 5, as of October 5. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 5, including Alvin Kamara, Jonathan Taylor, Joe Mixon, and Brian Robinson Jr..
As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and lineup change matters. These are critical running back injuries to keep track of throughout the week. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league mates in fantasy football.
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Alvin Kamara Injury Update
Kamara (hip, ribs) was limited on Thursday and Friday. As of now, it seems like the Saints are being cautious and gentle with their veteran quarterback, putting him in a great position to play on Monday against the Chiefs. We'll get an official word on his game status sometime Saturday afternoon.
Here’s Friday’s injury report for the Chiefs and Saints. pic.twitter.com/pa7nRDyIrk
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) October 4, 2024
Jonathan Taylor Injury Update
Taylor (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The star running back has a good chance to avoid an IR stint, but he's still going to miss some time. Trey Sermon will lead the Indianapolis backfield until Taylor can return.
Shane Steichen rules the following #Colts OUT:
-Kenny Moore II (hip)
-Kwity Paye (quad)
-Jonathan Taylor (ankle)On Anthony Richardson (oblique): "We'll see."
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) October 4, 2024
Joe Mixon Chubb Injury Update
Mixon (ankle) missed all three practices this week and has officially been ruled out for Week 5 against Buffalo. It's concerning to see so many consecutive absences for Mixon, whose injury initially did not appear to be too serious after he returned to the game in Week 5. We'll likely see another Cam Akers start on Sunday against a weaker Buffalo run defense.
Houston #Texans Friday Injury Report & Game Status Report for Week 5 vs. the Buffalo Bills: pic.twitter.com/1p4sHvohfF
— Houston Texans PR (@TexansPR) October 4, 2024
Brian Robinson Jr. Injury Update
Robinson (knee) returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday. He had missed the two previous days but was able to get back on the field to close out the week. The Commanders are listing him as questionable and calling him a game-time decision, but his practice trends make it tough to believe he'll suit up this week. If Robinson is inactive, Austin Ekeler would be the Commanders' No. 1 running back.
Final injury report for Brown's Commanders.
Brian Robinson (knee) is a game-time decision. pic.twitter.com/FLn0hFPmwK
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 4, 2024
Travis Etienne Jr. Injury Update
Etienne (shoulder) has been removed from the final injury report after being limited in practice all week long. He'll suit up against the Indianapolis Colts, ranking as a solid RB2 option in fantasy football.
#Jaguars list six players questionable to play vs. Colts:
LB Yasir Abdullah (neck)
TE Evan Engram (hamstring)
DB Darnell Savage (quad)
DE Josh Hines-Allen (concussion)
LB Devin Lloyd (knee)
S Daniel Thomas (hamstring) pic.twitter.com/ryvDbLMkjo— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) October 4, 2024
Nick Chubb Injury Update
Chubb (knee) won't be activated from injured reserve in time for Week 5 against the Commanders. He has been ruled out after logging three consecutive limited practices. There's a chance he could return in Week 6, but Week 7 feels like a more feasible target.
Final injury report for Brown's Commanders.
Brian Robinson (knee) is a game-time decision. pic.twitter.com/FLn0hFPmwK
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 4, 2024
Devin Singletary Injury Report
Singletary (groin) is officially doubtful for Week 5. Barring anything unforeseen, he'll be inactive on Sunday. Fantasy managers should rush to add Tyrone Tracy Jr. off waivers, though teammate Eric Gray figures to earn a larger workload, too.
The New York Giants’ injury report: WR Malik Nabers is OUT and RB Devin Singletary is DOUBTFUL for Sunday in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/3iJcjdA4M4
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) October 4, 2024
Zamir White Injury Report
White (groin) has officially been ruled out for Week 5 against the Broncos. He had been limited on Wednesday but downgraded to a non-participant for Thursday and Friday. His absence will lead to additional touches for Alexander Mattison, who has impressed as a pass-catcher so far this season.
Raiders/Broncos Injury Report #Raiders pic.twitter.com/K5zgBPqDKt
— Your Boy Q (@YourboyQ254) October 4, 2024
Kareem Hunt Injury Update
Hunt (shoulder) was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday. After just one game with the team, the veteran running back has returned to the injury report. As the Chiefs' starting running back, he'd be a mid-range RB3/FLEX if active.
Here’s Friday’s injury report for the Chiefs and Saints. pic.twitter.com/pa7nRDyIrk
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) October 4, 2024
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Injury Update
Edwards-Helaire (illness) has not yet been activated from the non-football injury list, but he has practiced in a limited capacity for two consecutive days.
It's too early to tell whether he'll be activated this week, but once he does return, he figures to push for the starting role. Hunt has been starting for the Chiefs lately, with Isiah Pacheco (leg) out for a while. We should know more about Edwards-Helaire's status by Saturday afternoon.
Here’s Friday’s injury report for the Chiefs and Saints. pic.twitter.com/pa7nRDyIrk
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) October 4, 2024
Tank Bigsby Injury Update
Bigsby (shoulder) has been removed from the final injury report after being limited in practice all week long. He'll suit up against the Indianapolis Colts, ranking as a low-end RB4 option in fantasy football.
#Jaguars list six players questionable to play vs. Colts:
LB Yasir Abdullah (neck)
TE Evan Engram (hamstring)
DB Darnell Savage (quad)
DE Josh Hines-Allen (concussion)
LB Devin Lloyd (knee)
S Daniel Thomas (hamstring) pic.twitter.com/ryvDbLMkjo— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) October 4, 2024
Jaylen Warren Injury Update
Warren (knee) did not practice this week. As a result, he has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Najee Harris will continue to lead the Pittsburgh backfield, per usual.
CB Trevon Diggs is QUESTIONABLE for the Cowboys. WR Brandin Cooks is OUT.
Here’s the full Dallas Cowboys-Pittsburgh Steelers injury report. 👇 pic.twitter.com/kGxjyLAJHo
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) October 4, 2024
Cordarrelle Patterson Injury Update
Patterson (ankle) missed all three practices this week and has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Najee Harris will continue to lead the Pittsburgh backfield, per usual.
CB Trevon Diggs is QUESTIONABLE for the Cowboys. WR Brandin Cooks is OUT.
Here’s the full Dallas Cowboys-Pittsburgh Steelers injury report. 👇 pic.twitter.com/kGxjyLAJHo
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) October 4, 2024
Dameon Pierce Injury Update
Pierce (hamstring) returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday and is officially listed as questionable. He had missed two consecutive practices early in the week, but the Texans are evidently leaving the door open for him to play. If he cannot suit up, Cam Akers will lead the Houston backfield again.
Houston #Texans Friday Injury Report & Game Status Report for Week 5 vs. the Buffalo Bills: pic.twitter.com/1p4sHvohfF
— Houston Texans PR (@TexansPR) October 4, 2024
Pierre Strong Jr. Injury Update
Strong (hamstring) was limited in practice all week long and is officially questionable to suit up on Sunday against the Commanders. Even if he does play, Strong has reduced rest-of-season value, and both Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) are close to returning.
Final injury report for Brown's Commanders.
Brian Robinson (knee) is a game-time decision. pic.twitter.com/FLn0hFPmwK
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 4, 2024
Kendre Miller Injury Update
Miller (hamstring) returned to practice in a full capacity on Friday. He has not yet been activated from injured reserve, but he's certainly trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's game versus the Chiefs. If activated, Miller would compete with Jamaal Williams for the No. 2 role behind Alvin Kamara.
Here’s Friday’s injury report for the Chiefs and Saints. pic.twitter.com/pa7nRDyIrk
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) October 4, 2024
Nyheim Hines Injury Update
Hines (knee) was a limited participant in practice this week. Despite getting on the field every day, the Browns have decided against activating him from the non-football injury list. He's officially out for Week 5.
Final injury report for Brown's Commanders.
Brian Robinson (knee) is a game-time decision. pic.twitter.com/FLn0hFPmwK
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 4, 2024
Keaton Mitchell Injury Update
Mitchell (knee) remains right on schedule but isn't close to returning yet, per head coach John Harbaugh. The talented, young running back figures to operate as the No. 2 behind Derrick Henry once he's healthy.
Harbaugh said that Keaton Mitchell remains on schedule but he’s not close enough for them to really be able to pinpoint when he’ll be back. The expectation is it will be before end of season.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) October 2, 2024
Tyler Badie Injury Update
Badie (back) missed all three practices this week and has been ruled out for Sunday. Signed to the active roster just one week ago, Badie suffered a scary back injury last week against the Jets and left the sideline on a backboard. He is reportedly doing well and won't land on IR, but the Broncos are understandably holding him out as he recovers.
Friday's #LVvsDEN injury report:
📰 » https://t.co/8l2Qbtzcnv pic.twitter.com/H44HQunx8b
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 4, 2024
Rasheen Ali Injury Update
Ali (neck) was a full participant on Friday, but the team hasn't officially activated him from injured reserve yet. They have until 4 p.m. on Saturday to do so. In the meantime, Ali is listed as questionable to suit up in Week 5.
Every member of the Ravens’ active roster is practicing this afternoon.
Running back Rasheen Ali is practicing after being designated to return from injured reserve, but cornerback Arthur Maulet (knee/hamstring) was not on the field after being designated to return Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/ZEzlxhR6Gl
— Luke Jones (@BaltimoreLuke) October 3, 2024
