New York Jets wide receiver Chris Hogan (ankle) was carted off the field Sunday against Arizona, but the good news coming out of Monday is that he only sustained a high ankle sprain. The Jets have not announced a timetable for when Hogan may return to the mix, but its unquestionably a positive outcome after what looked as if it could have been a season-ending

New England Patriots defensive tackle Byron Cowart was placed on the COVID-19 list on Monday, further weakening the Patriots Defense ahead of its matchup against Denver next Sunday. Having started each of the teams first four games despite playing fewer than 50 percent of the snaps in any contest, Cowart combined for eight tackles in that span. With Michael Barnett on Injured Reserve, the Patriots

Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2020 season after sustaining a shoulder injury that will require surgery. His loss is another blow to a defensive unit that has scuffled in producing takeaways this season. With McKinney having missed the teams Week 5 game against Jacksonville, Tyrell Adams stepped up and played 89 percent of defensive snaps,

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) was initially slated to return for next Sundays matchup against the Rams, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Sherman sustained some setbacks, further pushing his return date back. Sherman played in just the teams Week 1 contest before being placed on injured reserve due to a calf ailment. His injured leg reportedly has sustained some inflammation,

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and defensive end Marcus Davenport (elbow, toe) will play in Mondays contest against the Chargers. Lattimore is returning to the mix after missing last weeks game due to a hamstring injury, while Davenport is slated to make his season debut. A Pro Bowl selection last season, Lattimore has been an integral part of the teams secondary, combining for

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) was able to throw with his injured shoulder Monday, although whether or not he can return for the teams Week 6 matchup versus Miami remains up in the air. Darnold mentioned that he was feeling much better after missing Sundays outing against Arizona, which saw Joe Flacco take the reins under center and deliver less-than-inspiring fantasy numbers. In

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (groin) has been cleared to take the field Monday against the Chargers, marking his first action since Week 3. Having undergone a career revival over the past two years, Cook has averaged just five targets per game in his first three outings, having been affected by the team’s increasing reliance on the run game. Cook missed the Saints

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (hamstring) has been deemed active for Mondays contest versus New Orleans. Williams last suited up Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, with his return presenting rookie quarterback Justin Herbert with yet another weapon in the passing game. Williams fantasy outlook has slid since a nine-target Week 1 outing, steadily declining in role in the passing game since.

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (triceps) has been given the green light to suit up for Mondays contest against the Saints after battling a myriad of injuries that previously put his status up in the air. Bosa has collected eight hits on the opposing quarterback and three sacks over his first four games, having been an integral part of the Chargers defensive unit

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) sustained a stinger, which forced him to exit Sundays contest versus Houston early. There is optimism that Eifert will be able to return to the field soon, a definite positive whenever discussing a neck ailment. Prior to his departure, Eifert saw a season-high seven targets, continuing to be a focal point in the red zone for the Jacksonville

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) departed Sundays contest against Seattle early due to a groin injury, but after getting an MRI on Monday, hes good, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Prior to his departure, Cook rushed for a touchdown in his fifth consecutive game, giving him a score in every game thus far in 2020. Alexander Mattison would be

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader (quadriceps) will miss the rest of the season after he suffered an injury in the Week 5 loss to the Ravens, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Reader was carted off the field with less than nine minutes left in the third quarter on Sunday. He signed a four-year deal worth $53 million in the offseason, which was the

New York Giants outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter (Achilles) will miss the rest of the season after he suffered a ruptured Achilles in the Week 5 loss to the Cowboys. Carter was carted off the field on Sunday and will undergo surgery later this week. He’s expected to be back for next season. Entering Week 5, Carter had 14 tackles and one sack and led the

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said he’s considering giving up play-calling duties after the team’s 0-5 start for the first time since 1996. “I don’t think I’m ever opposed to try something to change things up. I’d say everything is on the table at this point,” Gase said. The Jets have scored more than 20 points just once this year. Running back Le’Veon

Based on NFL rules, since 10 days have passed since New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19, he could return to the team for Week 6 against the Broncos as long as he has not shown any symptoms. But head coach Bill Belichick continues to remain non-committal on whether Newton will be available in Week 6 against Denver after the game was

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) is expected to miss “possibly a couple weeks” with a hamstring injury that doctors are still evaluating, according to a source. Watkins caught both of his targets for 24 yards and his second touchdown of the year before leaving in Week 5, so at least he offered his fantasy managers something on Sunday. The 27-year-old wideout has

Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said the team remains committed to quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) after he suffered a gruesome season-ending compound fracture and dislocation of his ankle in the Week 5 win over the Giants. Dallas and Prescott were unable to come to terms on a long-term contract extension before the 2020 season, so he was playing this season under the franchise tag.

The Dallas Cowboys fear that defensive tackle Trysten Hill (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in the Week 5 win over the Giants, according to multiple sources. Hill will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday, and if tests confirm the diagnosis, he’ll land on Injured Reserve and miss the rest of the season. He started the first five games of the season

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (arm) remains sore from a shot he took to his non-throwing arm in the Week 5 loss to the Rams, but he’s expected to be good to go in Week 6 against the Giants, barring a setback. Allen was pulled from the game on Sunday because of his injury, but head coach Ron Rivera said that Allen will remain

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (shoulder) is being placed on Injured Reserve on Monday and is out indefinitely with a nerve issue in his shoulder, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Williams won’t need surgery, though, and he could return at some point this season. At the very minimum, the 22-year-old will have to miss three weeks. Williams hasn’t played at all this year because