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InjuryWeek 5
Bills WR D.J. Moore did not practice today due to his shoulder injury.
Player
D.J. Moore
Team
Bills
Injury
shoulder injury
Status
did not practice today
DJ MooreWR, BUF Buffalo Bills
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 8, 2026, 7:58 PM EDT
Permalink: Bills WR D.J. Moore did not practice today due to his shoulder injury.
InjuryWeek 5Out
Joey Porter Jr. ruled out due to an illness and will not play tonight for the Cowboys.
Player
Joey Porter Jr.
Team
Cowboys
Injury
illness
Status
ruled out
Joey Porter Jr.DB, DAL Dallas Cowboys
InjuryWeek 5QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Bears RB Kyle Monangai is dealing with a turf toe injury, placing uncertainty around his availability over the next 1-2 weeks.
Injury
turf toe
Timeline
next 1-2 weeks
Status
hoping to play through it
Rushing Yards
324
CoachingWeek 5
Sean Payton announces he will call plays and make a change offensively.
Statement
We'll make a change offensively. I'll call the plays.
New Orleans Saints
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 8, 2026, 4:18 PM EDT
Covered in the Brief: Week 5 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Penix and Deebo
TransactionWeek 5Waived
Commanders waived running back Kaytron Allen.
Player
Kaytron Allen
Team
Commanders
Action
waived
Draft Status
sixth-round pick
Kaytron AllenRB, MIA Washington Commanders
InjuryWeek 5Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Bears RB Kyle Monangai missed practice for second straight day with thumb and toe injuries. D'Andre Swift practiced limited due to knee and hip injuries.
Injury
thumb and toe injuries
Status
didn't practice
Also
D'Andre Swift, knee and hip injuries, limited practice
Kyle MonangaiRB, CHI
InjuryWeek 5Active
Ja'Marr Chase back at practice after concussion protocol.
Player
Ja'Marr Chase
Team
Bengals
Status
Back at practice
Ja'Marr ChaseWR, CIN Cincinnati Bengals
PerformanceWeek 5
Brock Purdy leads the NFL in QBR and is tied for the league lead in touchdown passes as the 49ers head to Seattle.
QBR Rank
leads the NFL in QBR
Touchdown Passes
tied for the league lead
Sacks
has yet to be sacked
Opponent
Seattle
Brock PurdyQB, SF Seattle Seahawks
InjuryWeek 5Out
Lamar Jackson (ankle) is not present Thursday as the Ravens begin warmups and stretching.
Injury
ankle
Status
not present Thursday
Team
Ravens
Lamar JacksonQB, BAL Baltimore Ravens
CoachingWeek 5
Broncos taking collaborative play-calling approach with Sean Payton increased role and Davis Webb continuing game-planning duties.
Head Coach
Sean Payton
Offensive Coordinator
Davis Webb
Change
Increased role in play-calling process with collaborative approach
Denver Broncos
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab),
InjuryWeek 5Out
Steelers WR Michael Pittman re-injured his foot and is expected to miss multiple weeks, HC Mike McCarthy said.
Injury
re-injured his foot
Timeline
expected to miss multiple weeks
Michael Pittman Jr.WR, PIT Pittsburgh Steelers
Original report: ,
InjuryWeek 5
Malik Nabers didn't practice because of a sore knee.
Injury
sore knee
Status
didn't practice
Malik NabersWR, NYG New York Giants
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X,
TransactionWeek 5Active
Cowboys activate All-Pro G Tyler Smith from Injured Reserve to play tonight against the Buccaneers.
Injury
thumb surgery right before the season
Activated from
Injured Reserve
Opponent
Buccaneers
Practice
full practice Wednesday
Tyler SmithOL, DAL Dallas Cowboys

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 8, 2026, 1:44 PM EDT

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San Francisco 49ers

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 8, 2026, 1:07 PM EDT

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