Bottom Line Up Front at RB

Seattle gets a big lift with Jadarian Price back as the clear RB1, even as Zach Charbonnet (ACL) remains out. Miami loses De’Von Achane to injured reserve (knee) in a surprise development, pushing Ollie Gordon II into the lead role. Arizona is still without both James Conner and Trey Benson (both IR), and New Orleans’ Alvin Kamara (back) and Las Vegas’ Ashton Jeanty (ankle/foot) are new Questionable tags worth watching Sunday morning.

This week’s RB report covers 30 players: 1 already played this week, 9 out, 4 questionable, 5 no final tag yet (monday-night clubs), 10 cleared / no game-status designation, 1 other notes.

Who is on this report?

James Conner (ARI), Trey Benson (ARI), Ray Davis (BUF), Jonathon Brooks (CAR), Trevor Etienne (CAR), D’Andre Swift (CHI), Kyle Monangai (CHI), Chris Brooks (GB), LeQuint Allen Jr. (JAX), Ashton Jeanty (LV), De’Von Achane (MIA), Aaron Jones Sr. (MIN), Rhamondre Stevenson (NE), Alvin Kamara (NO), Travis Etienne (NO), Cam Skattebo (NYG), Najee Harris (NYG), Breece Hall (NYJ), Saquon Barkley (PHI), Jaylen Warren (PIT), Rico Dowdle (PIT), George Holani (SEA), Jadarian Price (SEA), Zach Charbonnet (SEA), Bucky Irving (TB), Tony Pollard (TEN), Tyjae Spears (TEN), Austin Ekeler (WAS), Jeremy McNichols (WAS), Rachaad White (WAS)

What changed since Week 4

• NEW: Alvin Kamara (NO) — New this week – Kamara did not appear on the Week 4 injury report at all; this back issue is a newly logged ailment.
• NEW: Ashton Jeanty (LV) — Newly injured/newly listed — Jeanty did not appear on last week’s (Oct 2) injury report at all
• UPGRADED: Bucky Irving (TB) — Improved/resolved – last week’s lower-body (glute) concern is gone; he was a full practice participant and carries no designation into Week 5. Note: several widely-circulated ‘foot sprain/crutches/walking boot’ Irving stories found in search results were dated to the 2025 season (references to a Week 5 game vs. Seattle/an Eagles game) and were discarded as stale – see excluded_and_why.
• NEW: Cam Skattebo (NYG) — Newly appeared on the injury report this week; trended up from limited to full practice by Friday.
• NEW: Chris Brooks (GB) — Newly appeared on this week’s report; not mentioned last week
• NEW: D’Andre Swift (CHI) — Newly injured since last week’s report – last week he had cleared a DNP-Thursday scare and had no game-status designation; this week he picked up a new hip/knee issue and did not practice Wednesday
• NEW: De’Von Achane (MIA) — Newly and significantly worse: Achane was not mentioned at all in last week’s (Oct 2) report and is now confirmed placed on injured reserve, removing him from the active depth chart entirely — this is the single biggest change in the division this week
• DOWNGRADED: George Holani (SEA) — Downgraded in fantasy relevance (not health) – last week he was the de facto lead back with both Price and Charbonnet out; this week Price has returned to RB1 and Emanuel Wilson sits ahead of Holani on the depth chart
• UPGRADED: Jadarian Price (SEA) — Upgraded – was OUT last week with a chest injury aggravation; now the clear RB1 on the depth chart with no current designation
• NEW: Jeremy McNichols (WAS) — Newly appeared — not mentioned at all in last week’s report; now on the roster-move radar as he works back from a reserve list.
• NEW: Kyle Monangai (CHI) — Newly injured – not mentioned on last week’s (Oct 2) report at all
• NEW: LeQuint Allen Jr. (JAX) — New appearance on the injury report – Jacksonville had zero players logged last week – but carries no designation and no practice limitation
• NEW: Najee Harris (NYG) — Newly appeared on the report this week purely for a one-day personal absence, not an injury — no real fantasy-relevant change.
• UPGRADED: Rachaad White (WAS) — Upgraded from OUT (shoulder) last week to no formal designation this week, though he still only logged limited practice reps all three days — a partial, not complete, recovery.
• NEW: Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) — New to the injury report — he was not listed in last week’s (Oct 2) report at all
• UPGRADED: Rico Dowdle (PIT) — Upgraded — was OUT and missed both Weeks 3 and 4; now QUESTIONABLE and back practicing
• NEW: Saquon Barkley (PHI) — Newly flagged — was not on last week’s report heading into the Rams game, then exited that game early and has carried the hamstring issue into Week 5 prep.
• NEW: Tony Pollard (TEN) — New appearance on the report this week (not mentioned last week), but resolved to full practice with no designation by Thursday/Friday
• DOWNGRADED: Trey Benson (ARI) — Clarified/worsened in specificity – last week’s report had him simply ‘on IR’; current reporting indicates he is now expected to miss the full season after knee surgery
• UPGRADED: Tyjae Spears (TEN) — Resolved/cleared – he was Questionable with an ankle injury last week; this week he does not appear on the injury report at all

Waiver wire: who gains if these names sit

• If De’Von Achane (MIA) can’t go — Massive — Ollie Gordon II inherits the clear starting/lead-back role in Miami’s backfield, with Jaylen Wright as the primary backup; Gordon is now a must-add/high-priority starter in 12-team PPR
• If Breece Hall (NYJ) can’t go — Braelon Allen is the clear lead back in his absence, with Isaiah Davis in a complementary role; Allen is the primary fantasy beneficiary/handcuff
• If Jeremy McNichols (WAS) can’t go — No material fantasy impact either way; too far down the depth chart to matter in a 12-team league.
• If Bucky Irving (TB) can’t go — No other back benefits; Irving profiles as a clear RB1/2 fantasy option this week. If anything changed late, Kenny Gainwell/Sean Tucker would be the beneficiaries.
• If Jonathon Brooks (CAR) can’t go — Benefits Chuba Hubbard’s workload (clear starter) and raises AJ Dillon’s handcuff value.
• If Trevor Etienne (CAR) can’t go — Marginal – mainly deepens Carolina’s backfield thinness behind Hubbard/Dillon.
• If Travis Etienne (NO) can’t go — His absence deepens the Saints’ backfield behind Kamara, elevating Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson as the clear next-men-up.
• If James Conner (ARI) can’t go — Jeremiyah Love is the clear beneficiary as Arizona’s lead back while Conner remains out
• If Trey Benson (ARI) can’t go — No standalone value; Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier absorb the workload
• If Zach Charbonnet (SEA) can’t go — Jadarian Price and Emanuel Wilson continue to handle the workload while Charbonnet remains out

How to read this report

• Designations reflect Friday, October 9, 2026 final injury/practice reports where filed.
• Dallas (DAL) and Tampa Bay (TB) already played their Week 5 game Thursday night, October 8 — their entries reflect that completed game, not an upcoming one.
• Buffalo (BUF) and the L.A. Rams (LAR) play each other Monday night, October 12 — some of their tags may not be finalized until Saturday.
• Kansas City (KC) and Carolina (CAR) are on their Week 5 bye — no new injury report this week for either team.
• “No Final Tag Yet” means a real injury concern exists but the club hasn’t filed (or confirmed) an official Week 5 game-status designation as of this report.

Already Played This Week (1)

These players’ games were already decided by Thursday night, before this Friday report — included for full-week context and any waiver-wire fallout.

• Bucky Irving (TB, RB1, lead back) — RESOLVED (a) Not on Tampa Bay’s final Week 5 injury report; full practice participation, no designation, RB1 on the current depth chart.
  Injury: None currently active (minor glute issue flagged in Week 4 is resolved) (since N/A (Week 4 issue resolved)). Typical recovery: N/A. Expected back: Already active. Week 5 status: Expected to play Week 5 vs. Dallas as the lead back. Next 4 games: No injury-based concern currently; workload should remain the lead-back role.. Fantasy impact: No other back benefits; Irving profiles as a clear RB1/2 fantasy option this week. If anything changed late, Kenny Gainwell/Sean Tucker would be the beneficiaries.

Out (9)

Ruled out, on injured reserve, PUP, exempt, or suspended — not expected to play Week 5.

• James Conner (ARI, Was RB1 before injury; currently inactive on IR, with Jeremiyah Love now RB1 and Tyler Allgeier RB2) — RESERVE-INJURED (c) On injured reserve with an ankle injury; coach Mike LaFleur said Oct. 2 it still was not “the right time” for him to return, with no new update since.
  Injury: Ankle (since Suffered in Arizona’s season-opening stretch (on IR since preseason/early regular season); exact date of injury not independently confirmed in sources reviewed). Typical recovery: High-ankle/ankle sprains of this severity typically sideline a back for 4-8+ weeks; Conner’s has already extended well beyond that with no clear timeline. Expected back: Unknown – no timeline given by the team as of the most recent (Oct. 2, 2026) update. Week 5 status: Will not play Week 5 (on IR). Next 4 games: No indication of an imminent return; Jeremiyah Love has taken over as Arizona’s clear RB1 in his absence. Fantasy impact: Jeremiyah Love is the clear beneficiary as Arizona’s lead back while Conner remains out
• Trey Benson (ARI, Was part of Arizona’s RB rotation; now off the active depth chart entirely) — RESERVE-INJURED (c) On injured reserve with a knee (meniscus) injury; reporting indicates he underwent surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season.
  Injury: Knee (meniscus) (since Originally injured in Arizona’s Week 4 loss to Seattle; the knee did not recover enough to stay on the practice field and he underwent surgery). Typical recovery: A meniscus injury requiring surgery typically needs several months; consistent with a season-ending timeline. Expected back: Not expected to return in 2026; reporting suggests he could pursue an injury settlement to sign elsewhere if his knee improves. Week 5 status: Will not play Week 5 (on IR). Next 4 games: Out for the foreseeable future / likely the rest of the season. Fantasy impact: No standalone value; Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier absorb the workload
• Jonathon Brooks (CAR, Was a rotational/complementary back; off the depth chart while on IR) — RESERVE-INJURED (c) Remains on injured reserve with an abdomen injury; not on Carolina’s current RB depth chart. Carolina is on its Week 5 bye.
  Injury: Abdomen (since Not confirmed this session (already on IR entering Week 4)). Typical recovery: Abdominal/core injuries generally 4-8 weeks depending on severity. Expected back: Not confirmed. Week 5 status: Out – on IR, will miss the bye and an unconfirmed number of games afterward. Next 4 games: No confirmed timetable found; treat as out for the foreseeable future absent a new report.. Fantasy impact: Benefits Chuba Hubbard’s workload (clear starter) and raises AJ Dillon’s handcuff value.
• Trevor Etienne (CAR, Was RB3/depth back; off the depth chart while on IR) — RESERVE-INJURED (c) Remains on injured reserve with an ankle injury; not on Carolina’s current RB depth chart. Carolina is on its Week 5 bye.
  Injury: Ankle (since Not confirmed this session (already on IR entering Week 4)). Typical recovery: Ankle sprains typically 3-6 weeks depending on severity. Expected back: Not confirmed. Week 5 status: Out – on IR. Next 4 games: No confirmed timetable found this session; treat as out for the foreseeable future.. Fantasy impact: Marginal – mainly deepens Carolina’s backfield thinness behind Hubbard/Dillon.
• De’Von Achane (MIA, Former RB1 (no longer on the active depth chart; Ollie Gordon II and Jaylen Wright are now the only two backs listed)) — RESERVE-INJURED (a) Placed on injured reserve with a knee injury suffered in Miami’s Week 4 loss to Minnesota (Sun, Oct 4, 2026); confirmed via a live in-game injury/transaction tracker. This is new since last week’s report, which did not mention him as hurt at all.
  Injury: Knee injury (since October 4, 2026 (Week 4 vs. Minnesota Vikings)). Typical recovery: Not independently confirmed; NFL IR rules require a minimum 4-game/roughly 4-week absence regardless of severity, and that floor is the only timeline that can be stated with confidence here. Expected back: Earliest possible return would be approximately Week 9 (four games after the Week 4 IR placement); no specific return target has been confirmed in available sources. Week 5 status: Out — ineligible to play Week 5 vs. Cincinnati, since he is on IR. Next 4 games: Out for all of Weeks 5-8 at minimum under IR rules; whether he returns in Week 9 depends on recovery, which could not be confirmed. Fantasy impact: Massive — Ollie Gordon II inherits the clear starting/lead-back role in Miami’s backfield, with Jaylen Wright as the primary backup; Gordon is now a must-add/high-priority starter in 12-team PPR
• Travis Etienne (NO, Was the primary backup to Kamara; off the depth chart while on IR) — RESERVE-INJURED (c) Remains on injured reserve with a hamstring injury; not on the Week 5 injury report because IR players are not carried on the weekly report, and not on the current RB depth chart.
  Injury: Hamstring (since Not confirmed this session (already on IR entering Week 4)). Typical recovery: Hamstring strains requiring IR typically 4-8 weeks. Expected back: Not confirmed this session. Week 5 status: Out – on IR. Next 4 games: No confirmed timetable found; treat as out for the foreseeable future.. Fantasy impact: His absence deepens the Saints’ backfield behind Kamara, elevating Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson as the clear next-men-up.
• Breece Hall (NYJ, RB1 (starter) when healthy) — OUT (b) Did not practice Wednesday (quadriceps); official Friday final tag for this game could not be independently confirmed in this research pass, but every available signal points to a continued absence
  Injury: Quadriceps strain (since September 27, 2026 (Week 3 loss at Detroit)). Typical recovery: Quad strains of this severity (requiring multiple missed games) typically run 3-5+ weeks. Expected back: Uncertain; coach Aaron Glenn has described it as week-to-week with no firm timetable given. Week 5 status: Expected to sit out again Sunday vs. Cleveland after a third straight DNP-based week. Next 4 games: Week-to-week designation with no clear return date; treat as a weekly check-in situation through at least Week 6-7. Fantasy impact: Braelon Allen is the clear lead back in his absence, with Isaiah Davis in a complementary role; Allen is the primary fantasy beneficiary/handcuff
• Zach Charbonnet (SEA, On the active roster but not yet playing; once activated, projected to be a lead or co-lead back) — OUT (a) Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Oct. 5, 2026 that Charbonnet will not play Seattle’s Week 5 game vs. San Francisco.
  Injury: Knee (torn ACL) (since Suffered in the Divisional Round win over San Francisco roughly 8.5 months before his Oct. 1 practice-window opening (i.e., early 2026)). Typical recovery: ACL reconstructions typically require 9-12 months before a return to game action. Expected back: Earliest possible activation was targeted for Week 5, but the team has now held him out; Week 6 is the next realistic target. Week 5 status: Will not play Week 5. Next 4 games: Expected to debut in Week 6 or shortly after, pending practice ramp-up; once activated, projected to take a significant share of the workload. Fantasy impact: Jadarian Price and Emanuel Wilson continue to handle the workload while Charbonnet remains out
• Jeremy McNichols (WAS, RB4 (not yet on 53-man active roster)) — QUESTIONABLE (c) Quad; limited practice all week (LP/LP/LP) on the official Friday 10/9 report; listed on the Reserve list within a 21-day practice window (not yet on the 53-man active list).
  Injury: Quadriceps (since Not specified in sourcing). Typical recovery: Quad strains typically 1-3 weeks. Expected back: Uncertain — still working back through his practice window. Week 5 status: Unlikely to be activated/play Week 5. Next 4 games: Deep-stash RB4 only, buried behind Croskey-Merritt, White, and Ekeler. Fantasy impact: No material fantasy impact either way; too far down the depth chart to matter in a 12-team league.

Questionable (4)

Game-time decisions as of Friday’s final report — trust your waiver wire just in case.

• Ashton Jeanty (LV, RB1 / lead back and primary every-down back) — QUESTIONABLE (a) Ankle/foot injury; carries the Raiders’ official Friday (Oct 9) final designation for the Week 5 game at New England (Sun Oct 11, 1:00pm ET).
  Injury: Ankle/foot (since Not specified in available reporting (appears to have arisen or worsened during this practice week; not listed on the Week 4 report)). Typical recovery: Not specified by the team; a generic NFL ankle/foot sprain of this type typically costs a back 1-3 weeks, though the DNP on Friday after practicing Wed/Thu suggests the injury trended worse through the week. Expected back: Uncertain — a game-time call for Oct 11; if he sits, next realistic return window is Week 6 (Oct 18 vs Chiefs) or Week 7 (Oct 25 vs Rams), barring further setback. Week 5 status: Questionable for Week 5 (Sun Oct 11 at New England); downward trend in practice participation (Full->Limited->DNP) is a mild red flag for a game-time decision. Next 4 games: If he plays Week 5, expect a normal workload barring in-game setback; if he sits, monitor his Week 6 (vs KC) practice reports closely before trusting him as a confident fantasy start. Fantasy impact: If Jeanty sits or is limited, expect a near-full workload shift to Dylan Laube (and some early-down work to Mike Washington Jr.), making Laube the clear streaming/handcuff beneficiary in 12-team PPR
• Rhamondre Stevenson (NE, RB1 (starter)) — QUESTIONABLE (a) Official Friday, Oct 9, 2026 final designation from the Patriots’ own Week 5 injury report (knee); limited participant Wed/Thu/Fri all week
  Injury: Knee injury (since Not specified in the official report; appears to be an ongoing, managed issue). Typical recovery: Knee injuries managed with consistent limited practice rather than DNP typically indicate day-to-day soreness rather than a multi-week absence. Expected back: Likely to play given the consistent limited (not DNP) practice pattern all week. Week 5 status: Questionable but trending toward playing Sunday vs. the Raiders. Next 4 games: Expected to remain the starter if active, with the knee managed on a weekly basis. Fantasy impact: If he sits, TreVeyon Henderson becomes the clear starter and a strong flex/RB2 play
• Alvin Kamara (NO, RB1, starting lead back and primary receiving back) — QUESTIONABLE (a) Final Week 5 Saints/NFL.com injury report lists Kamara Questionable with a back injury.
  Injury: Back (since Surfaced in Week 5 practice (on or shortly before Wed. 10/7/2026); not previously on the injury report). Typical recovery: Back strains are typically day-to-day to 2 weeks. Expected back: Possible for Week 5 given limited (not DNP) practice Thu/Fri; final game-day call likely. Week 5 status: Questionable for Sunday vs. Minnesota; trending toward playing but unresolved. Next 4 games: If he plays through it, no long-term concern expected; worth checking the final inactive list Sunday.. Fantasy impact: If he sits, Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson would see a significant workload bump.
• Rico Dowdle (PIT, Listed RB2 on the current depth chart behind Jaylen Warren; expected to split work with Warren if active) — QUESTIONABLE (a) Toe injury; limited practice participation all week, trending up after missing the last two games.
  Injury: Toe (turf-toe-type injury) (since Originally injured in Week 2 (on/around Sept. 20-21, 2026)). Typical recovery: Turf toe injuries commonly sideline a player 2-6+ weeks depending on severity. Expected back: Possible return in Week 5 (Oct. 11) after missing Weeks 3 and 4; not fully confirmed as of the Friday report. Week 5 status: Questionable, trending toward playing but not guaranteed vs. Colts. Next 4 games: Even if active Week 5, HC Mike McCarthy indicated he’s expected to share work in a ‘one-two punch’ with Jaylen Warren rather than immediately reclaim a full workload. Fantasy impact: If Dowdle sits again, Warren keeps the full workhorse role; if Dowdle plays, expect a committee that trims some of Warren’s volume

No Final Tag Yet (Monday-Night Clubs) (5)

Carries a real injury concern, but the club hasn’t filed (or confirmed) its final Week 5 tag yet — check back Saturday.

• D’Andre Swift (CHI, RB1) — QUESTIONABLE (b) Hip/knee issue picked up in practice this week; no official Friday tag located, but he progressed from DNP to limited participation and beat reporters note he has returned to practice.
  Injury: Hip/knee (since On the practice report starting approximately Oct. 5-6, 2026). Typical recovery: Minor hip/knee soreness of this kind typically clears within days and does not cost game time. Expected back: Trending toward playing Week 5; expected back to full health within the week. Week 5 status: Likely to play Week 5 vs. Green Bay, possible game-time/limited-role decision. Next 4 games: Expected to remain CHI’s lead back if he clears this week’s bumps and bruises. Fantasy impact: If he sits, backup Kyle Monangai (himself banged up with a thumb/toe issue) or Roschon Johnson would see the lead workload in Chicago’s backfield
• Kyle Monangai (CHI, RB2 (primary backup to D’Andre Swift)) — QUESTIONABLE (b) Thumb/toe injury; did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, with beat reporters flagging him as a real possibility to be ruled out. No confirmed official Friday tag found.
  Injury: Thumb and toe (since Within the week of Oct. 5-9, 2026 practice reports). Typical recovery: Toe/turf-toe and thumb injuries of this type can range from day-to-day to multiple weeks depending on severity. Expected back: Uncertain; trending toward a Week 5 absence based on back-to-back DNPs. Week 5 status: At real risk of being inactive/out for Week 5 vs. Green Bay. Next 4 games: Bears beat reporters expect him to be week-to-week; monitor Thursday/Friday reports in coming weeks. Fantasy impact: If both Swift and Monangai are limited/out, Roschon Johnson would be forced into a lead-back role for Chicago
• Chris Brooks (GB, RB3 (behind MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson)) — QUESTIONABLE (b) Ankle injury; did not practice Wednesday or Thursday per Green Bay’s official site. No Friday designation was posted at the time of research.
  Injury: Ankle (since Within the week of Oct. 5-9, 2026 practice reports). Typical recovery: Ankle injuries of this grade typically clear within a week or two. Expected back: Uncertain for Week 5; monitor final status. Week 5 status: Questionable for Week 5 vs. Chicago. Next 4 games: Deep-roster back; expected to be in and out of the lineup regardless of health. Fantasy impact: Minimal – his absence would push Pierre Strong Jr. up for deep-bench/handcuff purposes only
• Saquon Barkley (PHI, RB1) — QUESTIONABLE (b) Hamstring; played only four snaps in Week 4 vs. the Rams and is reportedly week-to-week per an October 6, 2026 report. Official Friday tag not confirmed in available sourcing.
  Injury: Hamstring (since Week 4 2026 (vs. LA Rams, ~10/4/2026)). Typical recovery: Hamstring strains typically 1-3 weeks; a ‘week-to-week’ tag suggests ongoing uncertainty. Expected back: Game-time decision for Week 5; could be limited even if active. Week 5 status: Questionable/game-time decision vs. Jacksonville (London). Next 4 games: If active, expect a workload-managed role; Will Shipley is the direct handcuff to roster. Fantasy impact: If he’s out or limited, Will Shipley becomes the clear starting back, with Dameon Pierce in a committee role.
• Rachaad White (WAS, RB2) — QUESTIONABLE (b) Shoulder; no official game-status tag appears in the source table (listed with a ‘-‘), but practice participation stayed limited all three days, so treat as a game-time watch rather than a confirmed clearance.
  Injury: Shoulder (since Prior to Week 4 2026 (carried over multiple weeks)). Typical recovery: Shoulder sprains/AC-joint issues typically 1-3 weeks. Expected back: Possible Week 5 return in a reduced role; full clearance uncertain. Week 5 status: Trending to play in some capacity but not a lock for a full workload. Next 4 games: Expect a run-dominant, lower-floor role if active; Ekeler likely keeps passing-down work regardless. Fantasy impact: If he sits, Jacory Croskey-Merritt stays the clear early-down/goal-line back and Austin Ekeler’s role expands further.

Cleared / No Game-Status Designation (10)

Managing something, but carries no game-status designation and is expected to play.

• Ray Davis (BUF, RB3) — RESOLVED (b) No longer carrying a designation as of the most recently confirmed report — he was a full practice participant and officially active for Week 4 against New England with no new hamstring issue reported since
  Injury: Hamstring injury (resolved) (since Late September 2026 (original injury); resolved by early October). Typical recovery: Hamstring strains of this mild severity typically run 1-2 weeks, consistent with his quick return to full practice. Expected back: Already returned — active and full practice participant since Week 4. Week 5 status: No injury concern; expected to be the clear RB3 behind James Cook III and Ty Johnson. Next 4 games: No ongoing injury concern; role is determined by Buffalo’s backfield rotation rather than health. Fantasy impact: Minimal direct fantasy relevance; Ty Johnson remains the clear backup to James Cook III in the passing-down/change-of-pace role
• LeQuint Allen Jr. (JAX, RB3, pass-catching/change-of-pace role) — NO GAME-STATUS DESIGNATION (a) Hip; full practice participant all week, cleared to play.
  Injury: Hip (since Not specified in available sources). Typical recovery: Minor; no practice limitations. Expected back: Already available. Week 5 status: Expected to play Week 5. Next 4 games: No limitations expected. Fantasy impact: None expected given full practice participation
• Aaron Jones Sr. (MIN, RB1) — NO GAME-STATUS DESIGNATION (b) Listed on Minnesota’s practice report for a veteran rest day (non-injury-related); limited Wednesday only, no Thursday/Friday listing, no game-status tag attached.
  Injury: Non-injury-related (veteran rest day) (since N/A). Typical recovery: N/A – not an injury. Expected back: N/A – expected to play Week 5. Week 5 status: Expected to play Week 5 vs. New Orleans. Next 4 games: No expected absence; a normal veteran load-management listing. Fantasy impact: None expected; included here only because his name appears on the official injury report and fantasy managers may otherwise be confused by the listing
• Cam Skattebo (NYG, RB1) — NO GAME-STATUS DESIGNATION (a) Shoulder; LP/LP/FP on the official Friday 10/9 report — no game-status tag, trending to full health.
  Injury: Shoulder (since Within the Week 4/5 practice window (early October 2026); exact date not specified in sourcing). Typical recovery: Shoulder sprains typically 1-2 weeks when trending to full practice by week’s end. Expected back: Already trending to play Week 5. Week 5 status: Expected to play, Week 5 vs. WAS. Next 4 games: Lead-back role in a timeshare with Najee Harris. Fantasy impact: If he were to sit, Najee Harris would move into the clear early-down/lead role, with Tyrone Tracy Jr. as change-of-pace.
• Najee Harris (NYG, RB2) — NO GAME-STATUS DESIGNATION (a) Listed on the official Friday 10/9 report as ‘not injury related’ (personal reasons); DNP Wednesday, FP Thursday and Friday.
  Injury: N/A — not an injury; personal-reasons absence from one practice (since N/A). Typical recovery: N/A. Expected back: N/A — already fully available. Week 5 status: Expected to play, Week 5 vs. WAS. Next 4 games: Continues to split the backfield with Cam Skattebo; no missed-time risk from this report. Fantasy impact: No impact; he’s healthy and expected to play his normal role in the Skattebo/Harris/Tracy committee.
• Jaylen Warren (PIT, Starting RB1 per current Ourlads/NFL.com depth-chart ordering) — NO GAME-STATUS DESIGNATION (b) Healthy; not on the Week 5 injury report. Has handled a workhorse role over the last two games with Dowdle out, and now sits atop the depth chart as RB1 even as Dowdle returns to practice.
  Injury: N/A (since N/A). Typical recovery: N/A. Expected back: N/A — active and healthy. Week 5 status: Expected to play and start Week 5 vs. Colts. Next 4 games: Likely to keep the lead role even as Dowdle returns, per HC McCarthy’s ‘one-two punch’ comments, though the exact split is unconfirmed. Fantasy impact: Remains the safer, higher-floor fantasy RB in this backfield; Dowdle’s return caps Warren’s touch ceiling somewhat but should not eliminate his role
• Jadarian Price (SEA, RB1) — NO GAME-STATUS DESIGNATION (a) No longer appears on the injury report; now listed as Seattle’s RB1 on the current depth chart, an upgrade from last week’s OUT tag for a chest-injury aggravation.
  Injury: Chest (aggravation, as of last week’s report) (since Aggravated in the weeks prior to Oct. 2; original date not independently confirmed). Typical recovery: Chest/rib-area contusions are typically short-term, 1-2 weeks. Expected back: Appears to have already returned, based on current depth-chart standing. Week 5 status: Expected to play and start at RB1 for Week 5. Next 4 games: Projected as Seattle’s lead back until/unless Charbonnet is activated and takes a share of the role. Fantasy impact: His own return downgrades George Holani’s and Emanuel Wilson’s roles back to deep-bench/handcuff value
• Tony Pollard (TEN, RB1 starter) — NO GAME-STATUS DESIGNATION (a) Foot; did not practice Wednesday but was a full participant Thursday and Friday, with no game-status tag.
  Injury: Foot (since Not specified in available sources; appears to have come up this week). Typical recovery: Minor given he reached full practice by Thursday. Expected back: Already available. Week 5 status: Expected to play Week 5 with a full workload. Next 4 games: No limitations expected; remains the clear starting RB. Fantasy impact: None expected; full workload as the lead back
• Tyjae Spears (TEN, RB2) — RESOLVED (a) Not on this week’s injury report at all; fully cleared from the ankle injury that had him Questionable last week.
  Injury: Ankle (resolved) (since Prior weeks (per last week’s Oct 2 report)). Typical recovery: Ankle sprains typically 1-3 weeks; consistent with his timeline. Expected back: Already returned/fully available. Week 5 status: Expected to play Week 5 in the RB rotation behind Tony Pollard. Next 4 games: No limitations expected; back to his full change-of-pace/passing-down role. Fantasy impact: Fully restores his standalone flex/handcuff value behind Tony Pollard
• Austin Ekeler (WAS, RB3) — RESOLVED (a) Not listed on the Week 5 injury report at all — fully healthy.
  Injury: N/A (since N/A). Typical recovery: N/A. Expected back: N/A — already fully available. Week 5 status: Expected to play, Week 5. Next 4 games: Clear passing-down/3rd-down back behind Croskey-Merritt and a limited White; solid PPR floor. Fantasy impact: N/A (healthy); his role grows further if White sits out.

Other Notes (1)

Notable context that doesn’t fit the buckets above.

• George Holani (SEA, RB3) — RESOLVED No current injury designation found; the preliminary rib issue and lead-back role noted last week appear to have resolved/receded now that Jadarian Price is back as the clear RB1.
  Injury: Rib (as of last week’s preliminary report) (since Not independently reconfirmed this week). Typical recovery: N/A – appears resolved. Expected back: Appears available now. Week 5 status: Expected to be available, but now in a depth (RB3) role rather than lead back. Next 4 games: Deep-bench/handcuff value behind Price and Emanuel Wilson. Fantasy impact: Minimal; only relevant as a deep injury-contingency handcuff now

Sourcing: NFL.com official injury reports, team-issued injury reports, Ourlads depth charts, and beat-reporter coverage, as of Friday, October 9, 2026.

NFL Week 5 Fantasy Football Injury Report Friday RB first appeared on Game On Media.

Bottom Line Up Front at RB

Seattle’s backfield is in crisis with both Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet out, pushing George Holani into lead-back usage. Arizona has lost both James Conner and Trey Benson to injured reserve, handing rookie Jeremiyah Love the full-time job. Pittsburgh (already in the books Thursday) got Rico Dowdle ruled out again, with Jaylen Warren fully cleared as the lead back.

This week’s RB report covers 17 players: 2 already played this week, 9 out, 3 questionable, 1 no final tag yet (monday-night clubs), 2 cleared / no game-status designation.

Who is on this report?

James Conner (ARI), Trey Benson (ARI), Ray Davis (BUF), Jonathon Brooks (CAR), Trevor Etienne (CAR), D’Andre Swift (CHI), Travis Etienne (NO), Breece Hall (NYJ), Jaylen Warren (PIT), Rico Dowdle (PIT), George Holani (SEA), Jadarian Price (SEA), Zach Charbonnet (SEA), Bucky Irving (TB), Tyjae Spears (TEN), Austin Ekeler (WAS), Rachaad White (WAS)

What changed since Week 3

• DOWNGRADED: Breece Hall (NYJ) — Worsened/confirmed – he exited the Week 3 game vs. Detroit mid-contest with the injury and was already considered week-to-week; this week’s full DNP week and Out tag confirms he did not recover in time for Week 4
• NEW: Bucky Irving (TB) — New injury since Week 3 (left that game briefly); was fully healthy and the clear starter entering Week 3
• UPGRADED: D’Andre Swift (CHI) — New, short-lived story this week — flagged with a Thursday DNP for the first time, then cleared to full participation by Friday with no carryover concern from last week’s (Sept 25) report
• NEW: Jadarian Price (SEA) — Newly downgraded this week — was Seattle’s rookie starting RB1 before this Wednesday aggravation; now ruled out
• UPGRADED: Jaylen Warren (PIT) — Upgraded — was Questionable (shoulder) entering Week 3; no designation at all for Week 4
• NEW: Rachaad White (WAS) — Newly out – was active as the Commanders’ RB2 in Week 3 behind Croskey-Merritt
• UPGRADED: Zach Charbonnet (SEA) — Upgraded from PUP (no practice) to a return-to-practice designation this week, but still not cleared to play

Waiver wire: who gains if these names sit

• If Breece Hall (NYJ) can’t go — Braelon Allen is the clear Week 4 beneficiary as the new lead back; Kene Nwangwu is a touchdown-dependent flyer in a complementary role
• If Rico Dowdle (PIT) can’t go — Jaylen Warren is the clear every-down beneficiary while Dowdle is out; Eli Heidenreich is the deep handcuff if Warren were also lost
• If Jaylen Warren (PIT) can’t go — N/A — he is the player benefiting from Dowdle’s absence; Eli Heidenreich would be next man up only if Warren himself were sidelined
• If Rachaad White (WAS) can’t go — Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the clear beneficiary as the lead back; Austin Ekeler is the passing-down/handcuff option behind him
• If Jonathon Brooks (CAR) can’t go — Chuba Hubbard remains the clear CAR1 back; AJ Dillon is the primary backup/handcuff while Brooks is out
• If Trevor Etienne (CAR) can’t go — Minimal – AJ Dillon is already ahead of him on the depth chart
• If Travis Etienne (NO) can’t go — Minimal – Alvin Kamara remains the clear lead back; Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson are the relevant change-of-pace/handcuff options
• If James Conner (ARI) can’t go — His IR stay keeps rookie Jeremiyah Love entrenched as Cardinals’ clear RB1; Tyler Allgeier is the primary backup/handcuff
• If Trey Benson (ARI) can’t go — His absence has no direct Week 4 fantasy starter impact; it simply means Bam Knight is the RB3/practice-squad-adjacent option behind Love and Allgeier
• If Jadarian Price (SEA) can’t go — George Holani is the primary fantasy beneficiary as the lead early-down/passing-down back in Price’s absence, with Emanuel Wilson in a complementary role
• If Zach Charbonnet (SEA) can’t go — Not yet fantasy-startable; worth a bench stash in deeper leagues given his pass-catching role once healthy, but George Holani is the more immediate Week 4-5 add

How to read this report

• Designations reflect Friday, October 2, 2026 final injury/practice reports where filed.
• Cleveland (CLE) and Pittsburgh (PIT) already played their Week 4 game Thursday night, October 1 — their entries reflect that completed game, not an upcoming one.
• Atlanta (ATL) and New Orleans (NO) play each other Monday night, October 5 — some of their tags may not be finalized until Saturday.
• “No Final Tag Yet” means a real injury concern exists but the club hasn’t filed (or confirmed) an official Week 4 game-status designation as of this report.

Already Played This Week (2)

These players’ games were already decided by Thursday night, before this Friday report — included for full-week context and any waiver-wire fallout.

• Jaylen Warren (PIT, RB1) — RESOLVED (a) Carried a shoulder injury/Questionable tag into Week 3 vs. Cincinnati; fully practiced and carries no game-status designation for Week 4, during which he played as Pittsburgh’s workhorse back in the Thursday loss at Cleveland.
  Injury: Shoulder (Week 3 designation; no longer a concern) (since Week 3, 2026 (~Sept. 25-27)). Typical recovery: Minor shoulder strains typically clear within a week with a normal practice progression, consistent with what was observed here. Expected back: Already resolved — played through it and is fully cleared. Week 4 status: Played full workload Week 4 (game already completed). Next 4 games: Set up for a heavy workload (bellcow role, 17 carries/127 yards + receiving work in Week 3) as long as Dowdle remains sidelined. Fantasy impact: N/A — he is the player benefiting from Dowdle’s absence; Eli Heidenreich would be next man up only if Warren himself were sidelined
• Rico Dowdle (PIT, RB2 (currently inactive)) — OUT (a) Toe injury suffered in the Week 2 game at New England (exited, briefly returned, then was sidelined). Missed Week 3 vs. Cincinnati and was a Did-Not-Practice all three days of Week 4 prep, officially ruled Out for Thursday night’s game at Cleveland (played Oct 1, final score Browns 27, Steelers 24).
  Injury: Toe (turf-toe type sprain) (since Week 2, 2026 (Sept. 2026, at New England)). Typical recovery: Turf-toe sprains typically sideline a back 2-6 weeks; more severe grades can run 6-8+ weeks or require surgery. Expected back: Unclear; with zero practice reps logged across two full injury weeks, a realistic earliest return is Week 5-6. Week 4 status: Did not play Week 4 (already final); trending toward missing additional time. Next 4 games: Likely sidelined for at least the next 1-2 games; even on return, expect a timeshare/complementary role behind Warren rather than an immediate workload surge. Fantasy impact: Jaylen Warren is the clear every-down beneficiary while Dowdle is out; Eli Heidenreich is the deep handcuff if Warren were also lost

Out (9)

Ruled out, on injured reserve, PUP, exempt, or suspended — not expected to play Week 4.

• James Conner (ARI, RB (was lead back; currently IR behind rookie RB1 Jeremiyah Love)) — RESERVE-INJURED(c) On the Cardinals’ injured reserve list; coach Mike LaFleur says Conner is nearing eligibility to return to practice after sitting out four games, but no specific injury type, injury date, or target game was confirmed in available team reporting.
  Injury: unknown (specific body part not disclosed in available team reporting) (since Week N (prior to Week 4; exact date not disclosed)). Typical recovery: unknown. Expected back: Eligible to return to practice around Week 4-5 per team comments; no confirmed return game. Week 4 status: Not expected to play Week 4 vs NYG (on IR). Next 4 games: Remains on IR; team has signaled he is trending toward an eventual practice window opening, but no game is confirmed for his return within the next 4 weeks. Fantasy impact: His IR stay keeps rookie Jeremiyah Love entrenched as Cardinals’ clear RB1; Tyler Allgeier is the primary backup/handcuff
• Trey Benson (ARI, RB (depth/handcuff, behind Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier)) — RESERVE-INJURED(c) Listed on Cardinals’ injured reserve on the team’s current depth chart; no further team reporting found detailing injury type or timeline.
  Injury: unknown (since Week N (prior to Week 4; exact date not disclosed)). Typical recovery: unknown. Expected back: unknown. Week 4 status: Not expected to play Week 4 vs NYG (on IR). Next 4 games: No team reporting found projecting a return within this window; treat as out indefinitely until further news. Fantasy impact: His absence has no direct Week 4 fantasy starter impact; it simply means Bam Knight is the RB3/practice-squad-adjacent option behind Love and Allgeier
• Jonathon Brooks (CAR, RB2 behind Chuba Hubbard – currently unavailable) — RESERVE-INJURED (c) Abdomen injury; on injured reserve, not eligible to play Week 4 vs. Detroit.
  Injury: Abdomen/core (since Week 3, 2026 (approximate)). Typical recovery: Core-muscle/abdomen strains typically cost 3-6 weeks. Expected back: Approx. Week 9 (~Nov 8, 2026) per CBS Sports. Week 4 status: Out (IR) for Week 4 and several more weeks. Next 4 games: Not expected back within the next 4 games. Fantasy impact: Chuba Hubbard remains the clear CAR1 back; AJ Dillon is the primary backup/handcuff while Brooks is out
• Trevor Etienne (CAR, Deep-bench RB (RB4) – currently unavailable) — RESERVE-INJURED (c) Ankle injury; on injured reserve, not eligible to play Week 4 vs. Detroit.
  Injury: Ankle (since Week 2, 2026 (approximate)). Typical recovery: Ankle sprains of this severity typically cost 3-6 weeks. Expected back: Approx. Week 6 (~Oct 18, 2026) per CBS Sports. Week 4 status: Out (IR) for Week 4. Next 4 games: Could return near the end of the 4-game window. Fantasy impact: Minimal – AJ Dillon is already ahead of him on the depth chart
• Travis Etienne (NO, Depth RB behind Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and CJ Donaldson – currently unavailable) — RESERVE-INJURED (c) Hamstring injury; on injured reserve, not eligible to play Week 4.
  Injury: Hamstring (since Week 2-3, 2026 (approximate)). Typical recovery: Hamstring strains of this severity typically cost 4-8 weeks. Expected back: Approx. Week 9 (~Nov 8, 2026) per CBS Sports. Week 4 status: Out (IR) for Week 4 and several more weeks. Next 4 games: Not expected back within the next 4 games. Fantasy impact: Minimal – Alvin Kamara remains the clear lead back; Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson are the relevant change-of-pace/handcuff options
• Breece Hall (NYJ, RB1 (lead back)) — OUT (a) Quadriceps strain suffered in the Week 3 loss to Detroit; did not practice all week and was ruled out for Week 4 vs. the Bears. Suspected by fantasy analysts as a grade 1-2 quad strain pending full team confirmation.
  Injury: Quadriceps strain (thigh) (since Week 3, 2026 (in-game injury vs. Detroit Lions, reported Sept 28, 2026)). Typical recovery: Grade 1 quad strains typically sideline a player 2-4 weeks; grade 2 strains can run 4-6 weeks. Expected back: Uncertain; outside reporting at the time of his injury pegged him as a 3-6 week recovery, which would put a realistic return around mid-to-late October 2026 (Week 6-7) pending a formal team update. Week 4 status: Will not play Week 4 vs. Chicago. Next 4 games: Expect him sidelined multiple weeks; Braelon Allen takes over as the Jets’ early-down/lead back in the interim with Kene Nwangwu in a passing-down role. Re-check the injury report weekly before trusting a firm return week. Fantasy impact: Braelon Allen is the clear Week 4 beneficiary as the new lead back; Kene Nwangwu is a touchdown-dependent flyer in a complementary role
• Jadarian Price (SEA, RB1) — OUT(a) Officially ruled out for Week 4 vs. the Chargers after aggravating a chest injury during Wednesday practice.
  Injury: Chest (aggravation of an injury originally suffered in Week 2 vs. Arizona) (since Originally Week 2 2026 (vs. Cardinals); re-aggravated in Week 4 practice). Typical recovery: Unknown — HC Mike Macdonald said he does not yet know how long Price will be out. Expected back: Unknown; week-to-week per the coaching staff. Week 4 status: Out for Week 4; next-week status unclear. Next 4 games: Likely to miss at least this week and possibly more; George Holani and Emanuel Wilson (and potentially a practice-squad elevation of Velus Jones Jr.) absorb his touches in the meantime. Fantasy impact: George Holani is the primary fantasy beneficiary as the lead early-down/passing-down back in Price’s absence, with Emanuel Wilson in a complementary role
• Zach Charbonnet (SEA, RB2 (returning from PUP)) — OUT(a) Still working back from a torn ACL suffered in the playoffs; officially not eligible to return to game action until at least next week (Week 5) despite being activated to practice.
  Injury: Knee (torn ACL, from the prior postseason) (since Prior-season playoffs (ACL tear); opened 2026 training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list). Typical recovery: ACL reconstruction typically 9-12 months. Expected back: Earliest possible return is Week 5. Week 4 status: Out for Week 4; eligible to be activated as soon as Week 5. Next 4 games: Expect a worked-back-in role (likely a pass-catching/change-of-pace role) once activated, with George Holani holding the early-down work until Charbonnet is fully up to speed. Fantasy impact: Not yet fantasy-startable; worth a bench stash in deeper leagues given his pass-catching role once healthy, but George Holani is the more immediate Week 4-5 add
• Rachaad White (WAS, RB2) — OUT (a) Shoulder injury; did not practice all week and was ruled out for the Colts game.
  Injury: Shoulder (since Injury flagged in practice ahead of Week 4 (late Sept/early Oct 2026)). Typical recovery: A shoulder sprain/AC joint issue typically costs 1-4 weeks depending on severity. Expected back: Unclear – week-to-week; no firm return date reported. Week 4 status: Out for Week 4. Next 4 games: If the shoulder lingers, Croskey-Merritt keeps the lead-back role with Ekeler as the primary change-of-pace/passing-down piece. Fantasy impact: Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the clear beneficiary as the lead back; Austin Ekeler is the passing-down/handcuff option behind him

Questionable (3)

Game-time decisions as of Friday’s final report — trust your waiver wire just in case.

• Ray Davis (BUF, RB3 (backup/change-of-pace)) — QUESTIONABLE (a) Hamstring injury; limited in practice this week ahead of Sunday’s home game vs. New England.
  Injury: Hamstring (since Week 4, 2026 (exact onset date not specified in sources checked)). Typical recovery: Hamstring strains vary widely, typically 1-6 weeks depending on grade; a player still logging limited practice reps is usually on the milder end. Expected back: Game-time decision for Week 4; full clearance timeline not specified in sources checked. Week 4 status: Questionable for Week 4 vs. New England; expected to be a game-time call. Next 4 games: Pure James Cook III handcuff with minimal standalone value; his fantasy relevance is tied entirely to Cook’s own health, not his own hamstring, as long as he’s eventually active. Fantasy impact: If he’s out, Ty Johnson is next in line for change-of-pace/passing-down backfield touches behind James Cook III
• Bucky Irving (TB, RB1 (starter)) — QUESTIONABLE (a) Lower-body injury (described variously in reporting as glute/hamstring); limited participant Wednesday and Thursday, carries a Week 4 Questionable tag per CBS Sports’ Friday tracker.
  Injury: Lower body (glute/hamstring area) (since Week 3, 2026 (~Sept 27, 2026 – left the Week 3 game briefly)). Typical recovery: Soft-tissue glute/hamstring strains typically cost 1-3 weeks depending on grade. Expected back: Game-time decision for Week 4; no missed-time return date needed if he plays. Week 4 status: Questionable – game-time decision for Week 4 vs. Green Bay. Next 4 games: If he plays through it, expect a normal workload as the clear TB1 back; any setback would open touches to Kenny Gainwell. Fantasy impact: If Irving sits, Kenny Gainwell is the next man up with Sean Tucker as the deeper option
• Tyjae Spears (TEN, RB2 / passing-down back behind Tony Pollard) — QUESTIONABLE (a) Ankle injury listed on the Week 4 report; practiced fully on Friday.
  Injury: Ankle (since Week 4 (exact date of injury not specified in current reporting)). Typical recovery: Ankle sprains typically cost 1-3 weeks depending on severity; full practice participation suggests a mild issue. Expected back: Week 4 (October 4, 2026) vs. Baltimore Ravens. Week 4 status: Questionable, but full Friday practice points toward playing. Next 4 games: Expected to continue in his passing-down/change-of-pace role behind Tony Pollard if he clears this tag. Fantasy impact: If he sits, Julius Chestnut and Nicholas Singleton would see the change-of-pace/passing-down backfield work behind Pollard

No Final Tag Yet (Monday-Night Clubs) (1)

Carries a real injury concern, but the club hasn’t filed (or confirmed) its final Week 4 tag yet — check back Saturday.

• George Holani (SEA, RB2, elevated to lead-back duties this week) — QUESTIONABLE(b) Carries a rib injury on the practice report (Limited both Wed and Thu) but no confirmed final Friday designation was found; team reporting describes him as the back who will “carry the load” with Price out, implying he is expected to play.
  Injury: Rib (since Week N (prior to Week 4; exact date not disclosed)). Typical recovery: Rib soreness typically does not require missed time absent a fracture. Expected back: Expected to play Week 4 despite the rib notation. Week 4 status: Expected to play and lead Seattle’s backfield Week 4. Next 4 games: Primary early-down back as long as Price (out) and Charbonnet (out, not eligible until Week 5) remain sidelined. Fantasy impact: Direct beneficiary of Jadarian Price’s absence — worth a flex/streaming start and a priority waiver add in Week 4

Cleared / No Game-Status Designation (2)

Managing something, but carries no game-status designation and is expected to play.

• D’Andre Swift (CHI, RB1 (starter)) — NO GAME-STATUS DESIGNATION (b) — missed Thursday’s practice with a knee issue but returned to full practice Friday and carries no injury designation for Week 4.
  Injury: Knee soreness (no structural diagnosis reported) (since This week, late Sept/early Oct 2026, during Week 4 practice prep). Typical recovery: N/A — resolved within the same practice week, no missed game time. Expected back: Already cleared; no missed time. Week 4 status: Expected to play and start Week 4 vs. New York Jets. Next 4 games: No missed time currently expected; worth a quick pregame check given the midweek DNP, but he practiced fully Friday. Fantasy impact: No real handcuff action needed since Swift is cleared; Kyle Monangai is the next man up at RB if Swift were to be a late scratch
• Austin Ekeler (WAS, RB3 (temporarily elevated passing-down role with White out)) — RESOLVED (a) No current injury designation; mentioned here only because he is working back into a larger committee role this week with Rachaad White (shoulder) out. Fully recovered from an Achilles tear suffered during the 2025 season.
  Injury: N/A currently (previously: Achilles tendon, 2025 season – fully recovered) (since N/A for any current injury). Typical recovery: N/A. Expected back: N/A – already active. Week 4 status: Expected to play and see increased work Week 4 with White out. Next 4 games: Role likely expands in the passing game/change-of-pace while White is sidelined. Fantasy impact: Streamable flex/PPR option this week as the pass-catching back behind Croskey-Merritt with White out

Sourcing: NFL.com official injury reports, team-issued injury reports, Ourlads depth charts, and beat-reporter coverage, as of Friday, October 2, 2026.

NFL Week 4 Fantasy Football Injury Report Friday RB first appeared on Game On Media.