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We have now reached Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season, and more and more teams are dealing with injuries. Additionally, more and more teams are dealing with the coronavirus, and some games are again in question this week. For example, the vs. matchup appears to be in doubt due to an outbreak in Nashville, and the had to call off practice on Wednesday due to another positive COVID-19 test.Below, we will catch you up on all the injury updates that are noteworthy and also give you the and ‘ final injury reports, as they are set to kick off on “Thursday Night Football.”All odds courtesy of William Hill Sportsbook.Buccaneers (-4.5) at BearsBuccaneers:WR (hamstring), (ankle), WR (chest) OUT; RB (ankle) DOUBTFUL; WR (ankle), WR Scotty Miller (hip/groin) QUESTIONABLEBears: S Deon Bush (hamstring) OUT; S (hamstring) DOUBTFUL; WR (shoulder) QUESTIONABLEThe Buccaneers will be without several weapons on Thursday night, as Godwin, McCoy and Watson will not suit up against the Bears. Fournette is doubtful and could mi s his second game, which would leave the Bucs with just two RBs. could also be without Evans and Miller, who are questionable.Mooney was one of ‘ favorite targets last week, as he caught five of nine targets for 52 yards in the Bears’ lo s against the . He was a full participant in practice all week, but is officially questionable for Thursday night.Wednesday practice reports at (-7) (hamstring) was a new addition to the Eagles’ weekly injury report, as the veteran safety mi sed Wednesday’s practice with a hamstring injury. Also not practicing Wednesday was offensive tackle , who suffered an ankle injury during last week’s win in San Francisco. While Eagles coach Doug Pederson recently said that he expects Johnson’s injury to “linger,” he does not nece sarily expect his veteran lineman to mi s any game time. Two Eagles that did practice in limited fashion were receivers (hamstring) and (foot).Receiver , who was just cleared out of concu sion protocol, mi sed Wednesday with a toe injury. Fellow receiver also mi sed with a knee injury. Despite these injuries, both players should be on the field when the Steelers play for the first time in two weeks. Another Steelers player to keep an eye on is fullback , who is hoping to play Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury during the Steelers’ Week 3 win over Houston. Watt did not practice on Wednesday, as his participation during the next two days will likely determine his game day status.Bills at Titans (OFF)This matchup is in danger of not happening this week, as two more Titans for COVID-19 on Wednesday morning. The facilities in Nashville will remain closed, which means it’s po sible this game may not be played in Week 5. A total of 22 Titans players and other members have returned positive coronavirus tests since Sept. 24.Buffalo had five players mi s practice due to injury on Wednesday: Cornerbacks (ankle) and (back), receiver Andrew Roberts (ankle), linebacker (pec) and guard . Receiver was limited with a foot injury. Wallace was placed on injured reserve shortly after the Bills released Wednesday’s injury report. Quarterback , despite dealing with a left shoulder injury, was a full participant.Receiver A.J. Brown (knee) was the only Titans player who was limited on Wednesday. Brown, a 1,000-yard receiver a season ago, has played in just one game in 2020. Among the notable Titans who practiced in full on Wednesday include cornerback (quad) and pa s rusher (knee). (-7) at While (hamstring) mi sed Monday’s practice, fellow safety (thumb) practiced in full after both players mi sed Arizona’s Week 4 lo s to the Panthers. Running back (chest) and offensive lineman (knee) were full participants Wednesday after both players sustained injuries against the Panthers.With (right shoulder) on the mend, veteran will start for the Jets’ upcoming game against the Cardinals. Other notable non-participants during Wednesday’s practice include offensive lineman (shoulder), receiver (ankle) and linebacker (shoulder/calf). Safety , who mi sed last Thursday night’s lo s to the Jets with a groin injury, was limited on Wednesday. Also limited on Wednesday was receivers (ribs/knee) and (hamstring). at (-13)The Bengals didn’t have anyone mi s practice Wednesday due to injury but did have several players who practiced in a limited capacity, including Pro Bowl defensive tackle (shoulder), linebacker (concu sion), cornerback (hamstring) and offensive tackle (shoulder). (knee) was one of six Ravens that did not practice on Wednesday due to injury. Jackson’s injury is not considered serious, , who added that the reigning MVP was held out of practice for precautionary reasons. Among the Ravens who practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday was receiver , who is dealing with a knee injury. (-7.5) at WashingtonOffensive lineman (shoulder) and linebacker (knee) were the only two Rams that mi sed practice on Wednesday due to injury. Safety (shoulder) was a full participant, while rookie running , who has mi sed the past two games with injured ribs, was limited. Wednesday marked the first time Akers has practiced since sustaining the injury.Rookie pa s rusher (groin) and receiver (thigh) were among the six Washington players who mi sed practice Wednesday due to injury. Young has not practiced since sustaining his injury during Washington’s Week 3 lo s to Cleveland. McLaurin, despite being questionable for last Sunday’s game against the Ravens, caught 10 of 14 targets for 118 yards while playing with the injury. at (-2)Panthers cornerback (hamstring), cornerback (toe), TE (ankle) and offensive tackle (groin) were all limited participants on Wednesday.Receiver (hamstring) and safety (concu sion) were the only two Falcons player who mi sed Wednesday’s practice. Receiver (thigh/knee), safeties (hamstring) and (elbow) and defensive tackles (knee) and (hip) were among the Falcons’ limited participants. Jones, who mi sed the second half of Monday night’s lo s to after re-aggravating his hamstring, will likely need to see some participation in practice this week in order to play Sunday against the Panthers. at (-6)Defensive end Josh Allen (knee), cornerback C.J. Henderson (shoulder) and linebacker (ankle) were among the six Jaguars players . Rookie receiver Laviska Shenault was limited with a knee injury. Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said that Shenault — who recorded a season-best 86 receiving yards last Sunday — to face the Texans on Sunday.Tight end (ankle/concu sion) was the only Texans player who mi sed Wednesday’s practice. Offensive tackle (shoulder) and running back (hamstring) were among the Texans’ six players who practiced in a limited capacity. at (-13)The Raiders received several positive updates as far as injuries are concerned. Running back (hip), safety Johnathan Abram (shoulder/thumb) were full participants on Wednesday. Returning to practice in limited capacities on Wednesday were receiver Henry Ruggs (knee/hamstring) and offensive tackle (calf). Tight end (knee) was limited but is not expected to mi s Sunday’s game against the Chiefs.Defensive end Mike Danna (hamstring) was the only Chiefs player who mi sed Wednesday’s practice. Defensive tackle (groin) was limited, while receivers (heel) and (hamstring) were full participants. at (-9.5)Linebacker (shoulder) was the only Giants player who mi sed practice on Wednesday. Defensive back (neck), linebacker (neck) and safety (ankle) were limited participants.Perennial Pro Bowl left tackle (neck), who played in all 82 snaps during last week’s lo s to the Cowboys was held out of Wednesday’s practice, . Center — who also didn’t practice Wednesday — is expected to mi s some time with his knee injury. Defensive linemen (knee) and (ankle) also mi sed Wednesday’s practice. Dallas did have defensive end (knee) and receiver (shoulder/knee) practice in a full capacity on Wednesday.Colts (-1.5) at The Colts’ linebacker corps is dealing with some injuries heading into Sunday’s game. (groin) and (thumb) mi sed Wednesday’s practice, while E.J. Speed (elbow) was limited. Also limited Wednesday was cornerback T.J. Carrie, who is dealing with a hamstring injury. Offensive tackle was also limited with a rib injury. Colts coach Frank Reich has not ruled any of his players out for Sunday’s game.Defensive tackles (abdomen) and (thigh) and linebacker (elbow) were the only Browns players who mi sed Wednesday’s practice. Receiver Jr. (toe) and running (groin) were limited but are both expected to suit up against the Colts. Cornerback , who has yet to play this season after sustaining a shoulder injury, was limited on Wednesday. at (OFF)Offensive tackle (foot), defensive end (shoulder/illne s) and tight end (knee) were the only Dolphins players who sat out of Wednesday’s practice. Receiver (ankle) was limited, while defensive backs (shoulder) and (knee) were full participants. If Jackson can’t go on Sunday, he will likely be replaced by , a four-year veteran who replaced Jackson late in last Sunday’s lo s to the Seahawks.Defensive end (biceps) and defensive backs (groin), (concu sion), (wrist) and (knee/hip) were the five 49ers that mi sed Wednesday’s practice. Running back (knee), linebacker (quad) and quarterback (ankle) were among the 49ers’ players who practiced in a limited capacity. before making any decisions for Sunday’s game. at Patriots (OFF)Rookie receiver K.J. Hamler (hamstring), tight end (ankle) and linebacker (quad) mi sed Denver’s practice on Wednesday. Quarterback (shoulder) was limited, Julio Urias Jersey while running back Phillip Lindsay, who has mi sed the past three games with a foot injury, practiced in full.The Patriots on Wednesday after cornerback tested positive for COVID-19, so we won’t have any updates today for New England. at (-7)Linebacker (foot) and receiver K.J. Osborn (hamstring) were the only two Vikings players who mi sed Wednesday’s practice. Receiver (shoulder) was limited with a shoulder injury. While he is second to rookie in receiving, Thielen has four of the team’s six touchdown receptions through four games.Leading off was the news that safety (groin) will mi s Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Running back (knee), tight end (Achilles) and (shoulder) were among the Seahawks’ players that practiced in a limited capacity.
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