Week 5 of the NFL is upon us, and it kicks off early with an exciting matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets in London. But that’s just the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling weekend of football.
One of the most anticipated games features Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills looking to bounce back against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals in what is sure to be a hard-fought battle. And Matthew Stafford will face off against his old rivals, the Green Bay Packers.
Injuries, as always, play a key role in shaping the outcome of games. The Indianapolis Colts are dealing with injuries to their quarterback and running back. New York Giants star wide receiver Malik Nabers has been ruled out due to a concussion, while Texans running back Joe Mixon continues to battle an ankle issue.
Now, let’s take a closer look at each NFL team’s final injury report.
The Jets will be without right tackle Moses, who is still nursing a knee injury. Linebacker Mosley will also miss another game due to a toe injury. But there is good news for the Jets as Aaron Rodgers, who was listed on the injury report with a knee issue, is expected to play after participating fully in practice.
Meanwhile, the Vikings will be without their usual starting tight end for the fifth week in a row. The Ravens have ruled Maulet out for their game against the Bengals, but Ali, Harty, and Vorhees are all expected to play after participating in a full practice on Friday.
The Colts will likely be without Rankins, who missed all practice sessions this week. Hilton is questionable after missing practice as well, but Murphy has been a full participant and could make his season debut on Sunday.
The Panthers will be missing key defensive starters against the Bears, with linebackers Jewell and Thompson ruled out. Thompson is set to miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Tuttle is questionable with a foot injury, while Hunt’s absence due to a hip injury could have an impact on the offensive line.
Finally, the Bears will be without Pickens and Smith, who missed practice all week. Carter and Jenkins are questionable with rib injuries, though they were limited participants on Thursday and Friday.
As the teams gear up for an action-packed weekend on the gridiron, injuries will certainly play a role in determining the outcome of each game. Stay tuned for more updates as game day approaches.
