Welcome to NFL Week 5, where injuries are starting to take their toll on several teams across the league. In particular, the Dallas Cowboys will be missing key players for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have also dealt with injuries on their offensive line this season.
As we enter the second quarter of the regular season, teams are being put to the test in terms of depth. Every team is grappling with injuries in one form or another, shaping the landscape of Week 5 matchups. Let’s delve into each game and highlight the key injuries at play.
The Buccaneers will be without T Luke Goedeke (concussion), DL Calijah Kancey (calf), WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring), WR Trey Palmer (concussion), and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot). Over in Atlanta, LB Troy Andersen (knee) is ruled out, while RB Jase McClellan (illness) remains questionable.
Despite participating in limited practice all week, Goedeke will be sidelined, paving the way for Justin Skule to make his fourth start of the season. Meanwhile, Andersen’s absence will be felt as JD Bertrand steps in to fill the gap left by the rookie linebacker.
In New York, linebacker C.J. Mosley is dealing with a foot injury, while quarterback Aaron Rodgers is nursing a knee injury following last Sunday’s loss to the Broncos. The Vikings are getting tight end T.J. Hockenson back with his practice window set to open on Friday.
Carolina has a laundry list of players with injury concerns, including linebackers Josey Jewell and wideout Diontae Johnson. Adding to their woes, Shaq Thompson is out for the season after suffering an Achilles injury.
The Bears are managing injuries to tight end Cole Kmet (knee), defensive lineman Montez Sweat (ankle), and offensive lineman Teven Jenkins (ribs). It’s a challenging time as teams navigate the minefield of injuries, but as they say in the NFL – “next man up.” Stay tuned for updates as we track the evolving injury landscape throughout the day.
