Week 6 Injury Report: Jonathan Taylor out; Cooper Kupp, Tee Higgins, CeeDee Lamb expected to play

We have our first set of byes on tap in Week 6, but even with four teams off the slate, the injury report is still pretty hefty. There are big names listed across every position, although fortunately, there's a good bit of clarity for better or worse in terms of availability entering Sunday morning. With plenty of key Fantasy names to sift through, let's jump right into the latest as the first wave of inactives approach:

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Week 6 Injuries

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Injury Report Update

Quarterbacks

Tua Tagovailoa Miami Dolphins QB

Tagovailoa (concussion) has cleared the concussion protocol and is slated to start Week 7 against the Steelers. He will remain a game-day inactive today against the Vikings.

Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys QB

Prescott (thumb) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Eagles after finishing the week with two limited practices. As per early Sunday reports, Prescott will not suit up versus Philadelphia and must demonstrate more improvement before he's even allowed to practice when Week 7 prep begins Wednesday. In his expected absence, Cooper Rush is expected to make a fifth straight start, with Dallas having gone 4-0 thus far with him leading the offense.

Mac Jones New England Patriots QB

Jones (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per late Saturday night reports, Jones is still considered very unlikely to play versus Cleveland, meaning rookie Bailey Zappe, who's completed 75.0 percent of his 36 attempts thus far over two games, should once again be under center for New England.

Baker Mayfield Carolina Panthers QB

Mayfield (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams after missing practice all week. Interim head coach Steve Wilks has already declared P.J. Walker as the starter versus Los Angeles, and if Mayfield isn't healthy enough to even serve as the No. 2 quarterback, Colts 2020 fourth-round pick Jacob Eason will serve as Walker's backup.

Teddy Bridgewater Miami Dolphins QB

Bridgewater (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings after working his way back to a full practice by Friday. Bridgewater cleared concussion protocol Saturday, which will allow him to serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind rookie starter Skylar Thompson versus Minnesota.

Tyrod Taylor New York Giants QB

Taylor is off the injury report altogether after finishing the week with two full practices and clearing concussion protocol. Consequently, he'll be available to suit up as Daniel Jones' backup in Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Jameis Winston New Orleans Saints QB

Winston (back/ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals practicing in limited fashion all week. As per Friday beat writer reports, Winston won't start versus Cincinnati even if he is active, but in such a circumstance, he'd very likely serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind Andy Dalton.

Running Backs

Jonathan Taylor Indianapolis Colts RB

Taylor (ankle) has now been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after finishing the week with two limited practices. Taylor had gone into the weekend with a questionable tag; however, the change in his status coupled with backfield mate Nyheim Hines also being declared unavailable seemingly leaves the Indianapolis backfield in the hands of Deon Jackson and Phillip Lindsay, who combined for 145 total yards in the Week 5 overtime win against the Broncos.

James Conner Arizona Cardinals RB

Conner (ribs) is out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after missing practice all week. With Darrel Williams (knee) also unavailable and Jonathan Ward (hamstring) on injured reserve, Eno Benjamin, who scored a touchdown after Conner exited the Week 5 loss to the Eagles, will serve as the primary back versus Seattle's porous run defense (NFL-high 170.2 rushing yards per game allowed).

Rashaad Penny Seattle Seahawks RB

Penny (leg/ankle) was placed on injured reserve Friday and will miss the rest of the season. Rookie second rookie Kenneth Walker, who ripped off a 69-yard touchdown run versus New Orleans in Week 5, will serve as the lead back for Seattle moving forward, while DeeJay Dallas should slot in as his primary backup for the time being.

Cam Akers Los Angeles Rams RB

Akers (personal) is out for Sunday's game against the Panthers after missing the last two practices of the week. Darrell Henderson should take on a primary lead-back role versus Carolina, with veteran Malcolm Brown serving as his backup.

Melvin Gordon Denver Broncos RB

Gordon (neck) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Chargers after practicing in limited fashion all week. If the veteran isn't able to suit up, recent arrival Latavius Murray and Mike Boone would be in line to handle most of the ground work versus Los Angeles.

Damien Harris New England Patriots RB

Harris (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Harris is expected to work out pregame before a final determination on his status is made, but he's still reportedly more likely to sit out than suit up. If Harris does sit out, Rhamondre Stevenson is in line to handle another voluminous workload against a vulnerable Cleveland run defense after racking up a career-high 161 rushing yards on 25 carries versus the Lions in Week 5.

Raheem Mostert Miami Dolphins RB

Mostert (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings after finishing the week with two limited practices. As per early Sunday reports, Mostert expects to play and fill a primary back role versus Minnesota after tallying a season-high 18 carries and 113 yards, along with a rushing touchdown, in Week 5 versus the Jets.

Nyheim Hines Indianapolis Colts RB

Hines (concussion) has now been ruled out for Sunday's AFC South clash against the Jaguars despite working back to a full practice by Friday after opening the week with a pair of limited sessions. With both Hines and Jonathan Taylor (ankle) already confirmed as unavailable versus Jacksonville, Indy's ground game should be handled by Deon Jackson and Phillip Lindsay, the latter potentially absorbing a lot of Hines' usual pass-catching work.

Alexander Mattison Minnesota Vikings RB

Mattison (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Mattison, who's seen seven or more carries in three games already this season, is expected to play and fill his usual

Darrel Williams Arizona Cardinals RB

Williams (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after missing practice all week. His absence should leave rookie sixth-round pick Keaontay Ingram and journeyman Corey Clement as the backups to Eno Benjamin, who'll start in place of James Conner (ribs).

Justice Hill Baltimore Ravens RB

Hill (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants after finishing the week with two limited practices. In his absence, Mike Davis and Kenyan Drake should serve as complementary options alongside J.K. Dobbins versus New York.

Tyrion Davis-Price San Francisco 49ers RB

Davis-Price is off the injury report after missing the last three games with an ankle injury. Davis-Price practiced in full all week, but whether he'll be active on game day against the Falcons on Sunday remains to be seen.

Wide Receivers

Cooper Kupp Los Angeles Rams WR

Kupp (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers after finishing the week with two limited practices. As per early Sunday reports, Kupp is expected to suit up and fill his usual No. 1 receiver role versus Carolina. However, if he were to experience a setback, Allen Robinson would be in line to serve as Matthew Stafford's top target in the conference clash.

Tee Higgins Cincinnati Bengals WR

Higgins (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after only managing a limited Friday practice this week. As per early Sunday reports, Higgins is expected to play versus New Orleans, but the team will wait to see how he performs in pregame warmups before rendering a final decision after the third-year wideout pushed through in Week 5 with the same injury but only logged 10 snaps. Mike Thomas in line to bump up on the depth chart should Higgins sit out.

Michael Thomas New Orleans Saints WR

Thomas (foot) will not play in Sunday's game against the Bengals after once again missing practice all week. Thomas' ongoing absence naturally is a significant subtraction for the Saints' air attack, which will also be without Jarvis Landry (ankle) and appears likely to be sans Chris Olave (concussion) as well. Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith both figure to see a bump in opportunity to varying degrees in Thomas' absence.

Keenan Allen Los Angeles Chargers WR

Allen (hamstring) is doubtful for Monday night's game against the Broncos despite practicing in limited fashion all week. Mike Williams, Joshua Palmer and DeAndre Carter should continue to serve as Justin Herbert's top three wideouts versus Denver if Allen sits out another game as expected.

CeeDee Lamb Dallas Cowboys WR

Lamb (hip) is questionable for Sunday night's NFC East showdown against the Eagles after practicing in limited fashion Friday. As per early Sunday reports, Lamb is expected to play, with Michael Gallup, Noah Brown and potentially tight end Dalton Schultz in line for a nice bump in opportunity if their teammate has a setback.

Rashod Bateman Baltimore Ravens WR

Bateman (foot) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Giants after once again missing practice all week. In his absence, Devin Duvernay should once again function as the top wideout for Lamar Jackson, while veteran Demarcus Robinson, Tylan Wallace and James Proche will slot in behind him. Tight end Mark Andrews should also enjoy an even more expansive role than usual.

DeAndre Hopkins Arizona Cardinals WR

Hopkins will serve the final game of his six-game season-opening suspension Sunday. Kyler Murray projects to work with Marquise Brown, Rondale Moore and A.J. Green as his top three wideouts versus the Seahawks.

Chris Olave New Orleans Saints WR

Olave (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals but managed to work back to a full practice Friday. However, as per early Sunday reports, Olave is not expected to play versus Cincinnati. If he indeed joins fellow wideouts Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) on the sideline, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith should serve as the top two receiving options for New Orleans, while Keith Kirkwood and even jack-of-all-trades Taysom Hill could also see extra targets.

Nelson Agholor New England Patriots WR

Agholor (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Browns after practicing in limited fashion all week. Agholor entered the weekend with a questionable tag, but his now-confirmed absence should lead to a bump up the depth chart for Kendrick Bourne and rookie Tyquan Thornton, along with potentially more downfield targets for DeVante Parker.

Julio Jones Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR

Jones (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Steelers after missing practice all week. In Jones' likely absence, Breshad Perriman and Scotty Miller should see more work behind the top trio of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Russell Gage versus a Pittsburgh secondary that will be missing three starters.

Jarvis Landry New Orleans Saints WR

Landry (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Bengals after missing practice all week. With Michael Thomas (foot) also out, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith should see a big bump in opportunity, and even more so if Chris Olave (concussion) is also sidelined.

Isaiah McKenzie Buffalo Bills WR

McKenzie is off the injury report after missing the Week 5 win over the Steelers due to a concussion. McKenzie was able to practice in full all week and should be back in his customary No. 3 receiver role for the late-window showdown against the Chiefs.

Jakobi Meyers New England Patriots WR

Meyers (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Meyers is expected to suit up after putting together a 7-111-1 line on eight targets versus the Lions from rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe in Week 5.

Christian Watson Green Bay Packers WR

Watson (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Jets after missing practice all week. In his absence, fellow rookie Romeo Doubs should see more work alongside Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb.

Robbie Anderson Carolina Panthers WR

Anderson (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after missing Friday's practice. If Anderson is unable to suit up, Shi Smith would be in line to bump up the depth chart and potentially serve as the No. 2 receiver alongside top target DJ Moore.

Zay Jones Jacksonville Jaguars WR

Jones (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per Saturday night reports, Jones is expected to play, and he could see even more targets than usual with Marvin Jones (hamstring) already ruled out for the contest.

Marvin Jones Jacksonville Jaguars WR

Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts after practicing in limited fashion Friday. In his absence, Jamal Agnew should bump up to the No. 3 receiver spot, at minimum, with a potentially bigger role possible if Zay Jones (ankle) also sits out or is limited.

Breshad Perriman Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR

Perriman is off the injury report after missing the last two games with hamstring and knee injuries. Perriman practiced in full all week and could see some No. 4 receiver snaps with Julio Jones (knee) listed as doubtful versus a Steelers secondary that's decimated by injury.

Kadarius Toney New York Giants WR

Toney (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Ravens after once again missing practice all week. In Toney's absence, as well as those of Kenny Golladay (knee) and Sterling Shepard (IR-knee), Darius Slayton, Marcus Johnson and Richie James are set to work as Daniel Jones' top three wideouts, with Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) also mixing in if he's active.

Kenny Golladay New York Giants WR

Golladay (knee) remains out for Sunday's game against the Ravens after once again missing practice all week. In Golladay's absence, as well as those of Kadarius Toney (hamstrings) and Sterling Shepard (IR-knee), Darius Slayton, Marcus Johnson and Richie James are set to work as Daniel Jones' top three wideouts, with Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) also mixing in if he's active.

Marquise Goodwin Seattle Seahawks WR

Goodwin (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals despite practicing in full all week. If Goodwin sits out, Dee Eskridge (illness) would likely bump up to the No. 3 receiver role versus Arizona if he's able to suit up.

D'Wayne Eskridge Seattle Seahawks WR

Eskridge (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals but worked back to a full practice by Friday. Assuming he suits up, Eskridge could bump up to the No. 3 receiver role if Marquise Goodwin (knee) is unable to play.

Laviska Shenault Jr. Carolina Panthers WR

Shenault (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Rams after missing practice all week. Terrace Marshall will likely fill the No. 4 receiver role for Carolina versus Los Angeles.

Wan'Dale Robinson New York Giants WR

Robinson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens after practicing in limited fashion all week. With Kadarius Toney (hamstrings), Kenny Golladay (knee) and Sterling Shepard (IR-knee) all sidelined, Robinson could walk back into a solid complementary role at minimum if he's able to suit up following a four-game absence.

Jake Kumerow Buffalo Bills WR

Kumerow (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs after once again missing practice all week. With Jamison Crowder (IR-ankle) also sidelined, rookie Khalil Shakir, who scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 5 against the Steelers, will serve as the No. 4 receiver.

Tight Ends

Kyle Pitts Atlanta Falcons TE

Pitts (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Pitts is expected to suit up after a one-week absence. Parker Hesse and Anthony Firkser would step in if Pitts had a setback.

Dawson Knox Buffalo Bills TE

Knox is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Chiefs after practicing in limited fashion all week. Knox missed the Week 5 win against the Steelers with a foot injury but should be ready to play without restrictions versus Kansas City.

Pat Freiermuth Pittsburgh Steelers TE

Freiermuth (concussion) will miss Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after sitting out practice all week. In his absence, Zach Gentry will serve as the top tight end for Pittsburgh against a Tampa Bay defense that's allowed the third-most receptions to the position (31).

Tyler Higbee Los Angeles Rams TE

Higbee (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers after finishing the week with two limited practices. As per early Sunday reports, Higbee is expected to suit up and fill his usual No. 1 tight end role, with Brycen Hopkins and Kendall Blanton on hand to step in if he experiences a setback or is limited.

Hayden Hurst Cincinnati Bengals TE

Hurst (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Hurst is expected to play, with second-year pro Mitchell Wilcox in line to serve as the top tight end if his teammate has a setback.

Eric Saubert Denver Broncos TE

Saubert (ankle) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Chargers after practicing in limited fashion all week. If he's unable to go versus Los Angeles, Albert Okwuegbunam would slot into the No. 1 tight end role for Denver.

Jonnu Smith New England Patriots TE

Smith (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after practicing in limited fashion all week. If Smith misses a second straight game, Hunter Henry, who saw a season-high five targets in Week 5, would be in line for another elevated workload.

Cameron Brate Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE

Brate is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Steelers after missing the Week 5 win over the Falcons with a concussion. Brate managed to practice in full all week and should slot into at least a co-No. 1 tight end role alongside rookie Cade Otton, who recorded six receptions in Week 5.

Tyler Kroft San Francisco 49ers TE

Kroft (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons after missing practice all week. In his absence, Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner should continue sharing backup duties behind George Kittle.

Durham Smythe Miami Dolphins TE

Smythe (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings after finishing the week with two limited practices. If Smythe is unable to suit up, Mike Gesicki would be in line to go back to clear-cut No. 1 tight end duties versus a Minnesota defense that's allowed 275 passing yards per road game.

Kickers

Harrison Butker Kansas City Chiefs K

Butker, who's missed the last four games due to an ankle injury, is off the injury report and will return to his starting place-kicker duties in Sunday's showdown against the Bills after finishing the week with two full practices.

Dustin Hopkins Los Angeles Chargers K

Hopkins (quadriceps) is off the injury report for Monday night's game against the Broncos after finishing the week with a full Saturday practice. The veteran will therefore resume his normal placekicker duties versus Denver after missing the Week 5 win over the Browns.

Jake Elliott Philadelphia Eagles K

Elliott, who missed the Week 5 win over the Cardinals with an ankle injury, is off the injury report after finishing the week with a full practice Friday. He'll return to his starting place-kicker duties against the Cowboys on Sunday night.

Matt Prater Arizona Cardinals K

Prater (hip) remains out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after once again missing practice all week. Matt Ammendola, who drilled a pair of extra-point attempts and went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries in Week 5 against the Eagles, is expected to once again be elevated from the practice squad despite having missed a would-be game-tying 43-yard field-goal attempt versus Philadelphia.

Key defensive players

Cornerbacks

The Panthers' CJ Henderson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
The Panthers' Jaycee Horn (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
The Panthers' Donte Jackson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
The Patriots' Jonathan Jones (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
The Saints' Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
The 49ers' Emmanuel Moseley (knee) is slated to miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in Week 5.
The Cardinals' Byron Murphy (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
The Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
The Steelers' Cameron Sutton (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
The Steelers' Levi Wallace (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
The Browns' Denzel Ward (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The Cardinals' Trayvon Mullen (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Safeties

Safeties

The Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
The Saints' Marcus Maye (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
The 49ers' Jimmie Ward (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Defensive linemen

The Rams' Aaron Donald (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers. As per early Sunday reports, Donald is expected to suit up versus Carolina.
The 49ers' Nick Bosa (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
The 49ers' Arik Armstead (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
The Browns' Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The Colts' Kwity Paye (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
The Giants' Leonard Williams (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
The Patriots' Christian Barmore (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Linebackers

The Packers' Rashan Gary (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
The Colts' Shaquille Leonard (concussion/nose/back) is out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
The Jaguars' Foye Oluokun (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
The Panthers' Frankie Luvu (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
The Ravens' Justin Houston (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
The Broncos' Josey Jewell (knee) will not play in Monday night's game against the Chargers.