NFL Tracks Week 5 Injuries Ahead of Sunday Games

The NFL is monitoring multiple Week 5 injury situations before Sunday games, with teams across the league awaiting final decisions on player availability. Updates from NFL Network and ESPN detail statuses for key offensive and defensive players.

According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews is expected to play Sunday night against Baltimore after dealing with a groin injury.

Rapoport also reported that Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers and cornerback Marlon Humphrey are expected to play against Atlanta. Flowers is listed with a foot issue, while Humphrey is recovering from hamstring and calf injuries.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is expected to play against Pittsburgh. Fowler also reported that Tennessee wide receiver Carnell Tate is trending toward playing against Houston.

New England running back Rhamondre Stevenson and defensive tackle Christian Barmore are expected to play against Las Vegas, according to Rapoport. Stevenson is dealing with a knee injury, while Barmore has a shoulder issue.

Rapoport reported that Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty is hopeful to play against New England, but his availability remains uncertain because of an ankle injury.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is not expected to play against Denver because of a foot injury. Schefter also reported that Dallas running back Rico Dowdle is unlikely to play against Indianapolis due to a toe injury.

Minnesota players Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson will work out before the game against New Orleans to determine their status, according to Rapoport. Both players are listed as questionable, with Addison dealing with a hamstring injury and Jefferson an ankle injury.

Rapoport reported that New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara is expected to play against Minnesota after dealing with a back injury.