🏆 Don't Forget: Take This Starter Out Of Your Thursday Night Lineups

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Topics Include: will the Broncos change their offensive philosophy, why Steelers QB Kenny Pickett will go down swinging, the Lions are perfect for Fantasy GMs, plus more! C. [Podcast - Players To Trade For Right Now](=) Dave Kluge discusses 3 players to trade for right now in your 2022 fantasy football leagues heading into Week 5. D. [Podcast - On The Couch With Sigmund Bloom](=) Sigmund Bloom, and Danny Kelly of The Ringer talk NFL and fantasy football. Topics Include: Will teams run more later in the season?, coaching philosophies and Josh McDaniels, 90s music, and more! E. [Podcast - The Dynasty Show](=) Chad Parsons and Jordan McNamara discuss updating priors, Sleeper's stash of the week, dynasty trades, and quotes from the Shark Pool. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [IND - RB Jonathan Taylor ruled out for Week 5](#1) 2. [ATL - TE Kyle Pitts sits out](#2) 3. [TB - QB Tom Brady misses practice](#3) 4. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott to work on side](#4) 5. [NYG - WR Kenny Golladay out for Week 5](#5) 6. [DEN - RB Melvin Gordon not on injury report](#6) 7. [NE - QB Mac Jones unlikely to play in Week 5](#7) 8. [NFL - QB Blake Bortles retires](#8) 9. [TB - WR Cole Beasley retires](#9) 10. [TB - TE Cameron Brate out of practice](#10) 11. [BUF - WR Isaiah McKenzie misses practice](#11) 12. [DEN - QB Russell Wilson on track to play](#12) 13. [BAL - RB Gus Edwards designated to return](#13) 14. [BUF - WR Gabe Davis takes part in practice](#14) 15. [BUF - TE Dawson Knox not practicing Wednesday](#15) 16. [CHI - N'Keal Harry designated to return from IR](#16) 17. [PIT - Calvin Austin designated to return from IR](#17) 18. [NYJ - QB Zach Wilson dealing with 'nicks and bruises'](#18) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [IND - RB Jonathan Taylor ruled out for Week 5]( Source: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder Indianapolis Colts RB [Jonathan Taylor](=) (ankle) was ruled out for the Week 5 contest against the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Colts are wisely giving Taylor the week off as he deals with this high-ankle sprain. They'll turn to Deon Jackson as a runner and Nyheim Hines as a receiver out of the backfield. There's a chance that former Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay will get activated off the team's practice squad this week. The Broncos rush defense is reeling after letting Raiders RB Josh Jacobs run for 144 yards in Week 4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [ATL - TE Kyle Pitts sits out](=) Source: NFLCommunications.com Atlanta Falcons TE [Kyle Pitts](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] As if Kyle Pitts GMs needed more to worry about. He's reportedly dealing with a hamstring issue. Keep an eye on this and see if he's able to work Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [TB - QB Tom Brady misses practice](=) Source: NFLCommunications.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Tom Brady](=) (finger) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is not a worry as Brady will likely take Wednesdays off every week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott to work on side](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Dallas Cowboys QB [Dak Prescott](=) (thumb) will work off to the side Wednesday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prescott had his stitches removed on Wednesday as he gets closer to playing again. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Prescott isn't "fully ready" to return. We should see Cooper Rush at quarterback once again this week for the Cowboys. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NYG - WR Kenny Golladay out for Week 5](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, New York Giants WR [Kenny Golladay](=) (knee) has a sprained medial collateral ligament and won't travel to London for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] You couldn't tell Golladay was playing by looking at the box score for the Giants. Golladay caught 0-of-1 targets in the Giants' Week 4 win against the Bears, and he's only been targeted six times in four games. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DEN - RB Melvin Gordon not on injury report](=) Source: DenverBroncos.com - Aric DiLalla Denver Broncos RB [Melvin Gordon](=) (neck) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for Gordon. He'll be doing what he can to fill the void left by Javonte Williams. Let's hope he's got his fumbling issue resolved. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NE - QB Mac Jones unlikely to play in Week 5]() Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano New England Patriots QB [Mac Jones](=) (ankle) is unlikely to play in Week 5, per ESPN's Dan Graziano on Wednesday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. With Jones down and veteran backup Brian Hoyer (concussion) banged up, the Patriots should start rookie Bailey Zappe in Week 5 against the Lions. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [NFL - QB Blake Bortles retires](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Former Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams QB Blake Bortles announced his retirement Wednesday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The no.3 pick in the 2014 NFL draft, Bortles did have flashes as a pro. He was one game away from the Super Bowl as the quarterback of the Jaguars back in 2017, and Bortles made WR Allen Robinson a fantasy favorite back in 2015. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [TB - WR Cole Beasley retires]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Cole Beasley](=) retired Wednesday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beasley played in a couple of games for the Buccaneers this year after he was an emergency addition to the roster. He was a consistent slot presence for the Bills, and that's how most will remember him as a player. The Buccaneers now might be in the market for a veteran receiver. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS DOMINATE YOUR FRIENDS WITH A FOOTBALLGUYS PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Consistently winning at Fantasy Football is hard. And losing sucks. We have the secret weapon you need in a Footballguys Premium Subscription. We do the work so you can do the winning. And as always, we have a 30-day Moneyback Guarantee so there's zero risk. [Join Now](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- LOOKING FOR EVEN MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT? - Matthew Berry's RotoPass bundles together premium subscriptions from Footballguys, RotoWire, RotoViz, DLF, and more at a steep discount. 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[Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [BUF - WR Isaiah McKenzie misses practice](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [Isaiah McKenzie](=) (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see what McKenzie can do later in the week. If he has to miss time, the Bills can turn to rookie Khalil Shakir. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [DEN - QB Russell Wilson on track to play](=) Source: DenverBroncos.com - Aric DiLalla Denver Broncos QB [Russell Wilson](=) (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 5, but is not on the injury report for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson will be there as normal. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [BAL - RB Gus Edwards designated to return](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens RB Gus Edwards (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Wednesday, Oct. 5, opening his 21-day window to be activated. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Edwards is a bruiser who can live between the tackles. If he's healthy, Edwards will mix into the backfield with J.K. Dobbins. We'll see when the Ravens officially activate him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BUF - WR Gabe Davis takes part in practice](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [Gabe Davis](=) (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis isn't quite right, but he should be getting better on a weekly basis. We'll see if the Bills can mix him in more to the game plan in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [BUF - TE Dawson Knox not practicing Wednesday]() Source: Inside the Birds - Adam Caplan Buffalo Bills TE [Dawson Knox](=) (foot/hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Knox is battling two injuries and needs a break on Wednesday. Let's see if he can practice on Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CHI - N'Keal Harry designated to return from IR]() Source: ChicagoBears.com - Larry Mayer Chicago Bears WR N'Keal Harry (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Oct. 5, opening his 21-day window to be activated. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see when Harry is officially activated on the roster. The former first-round pick was a bust with the Patriots, but the Bears decided to trade for him earlier this year. The Bears' passing game has struggled mightily this year, and Harry's return is not going to help much. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [PIT - Calvin Austin designated to return from IR](=) Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin (foot) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Oct. 5., opening his 21-day window to be activated. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Austin was a fourth-round pick of the Steelers out of Memphis in the 2022 NFL draft. He's a quick player who can break ankles as a return man or receiver who will turn short passes into long gains. The Steelers are stacked at the wide receiver position, so Austin is more of a player to monitor in dynasty formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NYJ - QB Zach Wilson dealing with 'nicks and bruises']( Source: SNY.tv New York Jets QB [Zach Wilson](=) (ankle) is dealing with an unspecified ankle injury and a 'bunch of nicks and bruises' on Wednesday, Oct. 5, and will be limited in practice, head coach Robert Saleh said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jets are trying to build momentum with Wilson, and a win over the Dolphins in Week 5 would help do just that. Wilson is likely to be limited during the week, but a full practice on Friday makes him a go for Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J [Joe Bryant - Guide - Footballguys.com](=) Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! You're subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Sportsguys * 118 N. 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