Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy officially Out Week 5

Oct 02, 2025

Carson Wentz will start for the Vikings in London vs. the #Browns on Sunday, per a league source.

Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy still isn’t ready and hasn’t practiced this week. Now officially out.

Fantasy Impact:

This seemed to be the case for a while now, as the Vikings have a Week 6 bye which gives the pseudo-rookie extra time to heal. Consider Wentz a fade this week against a tough Browns pass rush.

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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels full Wednesday practice participant

Tom Pelissero

4 hours ago

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (knee) was officially a full participant in practice today and is on track to start against the Chargers on Sunday.

WRs Terry McLaurin (quad), Deebo Samuel (heel), and Noah Brown (groin/knee) all did not practice.

Related Players: Marcus Mariota

Fantasy Impact:

We'll hold off on making sweeping takeaways for the WR room, but it's certainly not encouraging that McLaurin isn't out there after missing Week 4. We'll keep an eye on things as the week progresses.

It looks like Daniels is well on his way to returning to fantasy lineups here in Week 5.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses Wednesday practice

Jeff Zrebiec

today · 4:14 PM EDT

QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is among eight Ravens not practicing.

Related Players: Cooper Rush

Fantasy Impact:

It's looking like Jackson's hamstring is going to keep him out of Week 5, which means Cooper Rush will likely get the start. Against the Texans defense, consider him a fade.

49ers will be missing QB Brock Purdy, WRs Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings in Week 5

Matt Barrows

today · 4:12 PM EDT

Brock Purdy (toe), Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) are OUT for Thursday’s 49ers-Rams game.

Fantasy Impact:

Sheesh. With the lack of firepower, Jones should be more of a desperation streamer if your waiver wire is barren. Bourne and Robinson can probably be left off of lineups as well.