St. Brown ran every route for the Lions in Week 4, so he seemingly gutted it out through the end of the game despite getting banged up at some point. The hope will be that he can continue to play through the abdomen issue going forward, but that’s far from a given. If he can’t suit up in Week 5, the Lions could throw Jameson Williams, who is coming back from his gambling-related suspension this week, into a full-time role for the jump.

Well, if Taylor is not on the field on Sunday, it certainly won’t be because of his ankle. The full participant designation means that Taylor was not limited in any way, which would normally be a near guarantee that a player will play on Sunday. However, there have been multiple reports that the relationship between Taylor and the Colts “remains unsettled,” so his status for Sunday still remains up in the air.

Carr played through a shoulder injury in Week 4, but he and the Saints offense struggled. Head coach Dennis Allen mentioned that Carr was able to throw more on Wednesday and “things look good in terms of where he’s at this week.” The team has to hope that Carr is able to do more this week because he was clearly not healthy on Sunday. He threw a high rate of screen passes, missed several downfield throws, and also fumbled in the fourth quarter. If he’s that limited again, the Patriots defense would make for a good fantasy play.

Sanders was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday of last week because of a groin issue but then didn’t practice on Friday. However, he was still able to play in Week 4 and proved to be ineffective, rushing for just 19 yards on 13 carries. With the groin injury still lingering, it’s safe to assume that Sanders will suit up again on Sunday but be less than 100 percent, which should limit his effectiveness against a solid Lions defense. Panthers CB Donte Jackson (shoulder), LB Frankie Luvu (hip), DL DeShawn Williams (elbow) and OL Austin Corbett (knee) were also limited in practice.

Burrow injured his calf in training camp and then re-injured it at the end of Week 2. Anybody who has watched even one snap of Joe Burrow this year knows that he’s not healthy, but the quarterback himself is saying that he feels better coming out of Week 4 than he has all season. While that almost certainly doesn’t mean he’s at 100 percent, it’s good to see that he’s making progress and feels good about his own recovery. If you’ve started out your fantasy football season on a strong note, it might not be a bad idea to see if you can buy low on Burrow and hope he’s healthy for the second half of the season.

Claypool was a healthy scratch in Week 4 after telling reports he wasn’t being used to his full potential by the Bears coaching staff. He has already been listed as out for Week 5 as well. The Bears are reportedly seeking a late-round pick for Claypool on the trade market, but it’s hard to imagine there will be any takers. A team will take a flyer on him once he is cut, but it doesn’t look like Chicago will recoup anything in this fiasco of a maneuverer that cost them the 32nd-overall pick.

Pickett is dealing with a muscle strain and a bone bruise suffered in a Week 5 loss to the Texans. However, head coach Mike Tomlin would not rule him out for Sunday’s game against the Ravens, and Pickett being on the field on Wednesday is certainly a good indication that he will try and give it a go. Still, the Steelers have a bye in Week 6, so they likely won’t push Pickett if he doesn’t feel ready after the next couple of days of practice. Yet, Pickett himself said after practice, “I’ll be ready to go.”

Bateman missed Week 4 with the hamstring issue but appears on track to return in Week 5. Before going down with the hammy injury, Bateman was running as a distant third receiver in the Ravens’ rotation. Even if he is active for Week 5, fantasy managers can look elsewhere for a FLEX option.

Miller has been out since last season with a torn ACL and was put on the PUP list to start the year. He’s eligible to be activated, but the Bills will obviously want to see how he responds to practice before making a final decision. Miller himself has said that he wants to play this weekend in London, and the Bills would love to have him back. With cornerback Tre’Davious White lost for the season, the Bills will need to rely even more on their pass rush for the remainder of the season.

Per Bengals coach Zac Taylor, Higgins is considered day-to-day. Taylor’s comment gives Higgins a shot at suiting up on Sunday, but a fractured rib and a missed practice session to open the week suggest Higgins will be sidelined for at least one game. If the Bengals choose to sit Higgins for two games, they would also be able to rest him through their Week 7 bye. We will get a clearer picture of Higgins’ Week 5 outlook when the team releases their final injury report on Friday.