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    Chargers rule out Quentin Johnston (chest)

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    Quentin Johnston (chest) won’t play in Los Angeles’ Week 5 game against the Broncos.

    Johnston got in limited sessions on Thursday and Friday, so it was surprising to see him sent straight to “not playing.” Tre’ Harris figures to step in as Los Angeles’ top outside receiver by snaps this week and is a worthwhile FLEX play, even against a formidable Broncos defense.
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    Harris was a complete non-factor even against the depleted Broncos’ secondary. The second-year wideout was the top target with Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston unavailable, and that extra attention didn’t help. Harris will try and bounce back in Week 6 against the Chiefs.
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    McConkey did not practice at all this week but was still given a questionable tag on Friday. He was always a long-shot to play after aggravating his foot injury in Week 4. With Quentin Johnston out this week as well, Tre’ Harris will be Justin Herbert’s No. 1 receiver. That puts him in the WR3 mix despite the Chargers’ dismal offensive performance through four weeks.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #1
    Johnston and TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) both remained limited today, though WR Brenen Thompson (quad) downgraded. He did not practice, nor did Ladd McConkey (foot). Tre’ Harris could end up being the Chargers’ No. 1 wide receiver, but he would only be a FLEX against the Broncos.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #1
    In addition to Johnston, TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) and WR Brenen Thompson (quad) were also limited. Johnston has played in every game this season, but pops up on the practice report with a chest issue on Wednesday. He is not yet in danger of missing Week 5, barring setbacks later in the week. Neither Thompson nor Kolar have played since Week 2 but both have a chance to return this week against the Broncos. With Ladd McConkey (foot) not practicing, Johnston may have fantasy value as the Chargers’ No. 1 wideout this week.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #1
    Johnston at least made the most of his only catch, as it was on 4th-and-7 and kept the Chargers in the game. He also saw a redzone target, but Justin Herbert overthrew him. Johnston simply cannot be trusted even with the potential to make big plays in Week 5 against the Broncos.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #9
    For the second straight week, Harris finished with the most receiving yards on the day for the Chargers. For the second straight week — and fourth week in a row for Los Angeles — it wasn’t enough. If Ladd McConkey (foot) is unable to go, Harris will be the top target again in Week 5 against the Broncos, but against that tough group, he can’t be treated as more than a FLEX option.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #9
    This is the second game in a row that Harris has led the Chargers in receiving, but this was not simply because of one catch, like last week. Harris looked good in this one, making a few nice hands catches and showing some ability to gain yards after the catch. He only ran a route on 27 of the team’s 43 dropbacks, but with the team now 0-3, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Chargers try to get Harris involved more next week against the Seahawks. Even if he doesn’t produce in a tough matchup, he’s worth a bench stash in most league types.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #1
    Johnston also had a really bad drop on a 3rd-and-10 pass in the fourth quarter with the Chargers trailing. The ball hit him directly in the hands about three yards past the sticks, and he dropped it. Still, Johnston played on 60 of the team’s 69 snaps and ran a route on 37 of their 43 dropbacks, so he remains the clear second receiver by playing time. After Week 3, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Tre Harris start to cut into Johnston’s workload.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #9
    Harris broke free for a 53-yard strike early in the second half. He nearly took it to the house but was pushed out of bounds at the five-yard line, setting up an eventual Oronde Gadsden touchdown. Harris wasn’t heavily involved in the Bolts’ passing attack despite Ladd McConkey being hampered by a rib injury. With McConkey presumably getting healthier for Week 3, Harris is deep in the WR6/7 range for his upcoming matchup with Buffalo.
  • LAC Wide Receiver #1
    Johnston led the Bolts in targets but failed to do almost anything with those looks. He even committed his weekly drop on a long ball from Justin Herbert down the sideline. Johnston has three catches for 24 yards through two weeks. With Ladd McConkey hopefully healthier and less of a decoy next week, Johnston’s role isn’t going to grow anytime soon. He is sliding back into the WR5 ranks for his Week 3 date with the Bills.

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    Rams declared WR CJ Daniels, QB Ty Simpson, TE Max Klare, DE Larrell Murchison, and OL Bill Murray inactive for Week 5 against the Bills.

    Klare had been active from Week 2 through Week 4 but retreats to the inactives list with Colby Parkinson returning from a one-game absence. Puka Nacua’s absence Week 2 and Week 3 could have also played a role in Klare’s game-day status during that period, with the Rams now set to face the Bills with just three active tight ends after going through multiple games with either four or five active.
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    Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) is inactive for Week 5 against the Rams.

    Moore’s absence leaves only Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Greg Dortch, and Skyler Bell as healthy wide receivers on the active roster with Joshua Palmer also sidelined. Expect heavy snap rates for Coleman and Shakir alongside tight end Dalton Kincaid, with the possibility the team elevates their 12-personnel rates through the inclusion of Dawson Knox. Also inactive for the Bills are WR Joshua Palmer, OL Jude Bowry, OL Ar’maj Reed-Adams, DL Ed Oliver DL, Landon Jackson, and NCB Dee Alford.
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    Browns signed RB Audric Estime from the Vikings’ practice squad.

    Estime’s signing comes as Quinshon Judkins is dealing with an ankle injury he suffered in Week 5. Estime, who is only 23 years old, already feels like an NFL journeyman as he now heads to his fifth team in three seasons after brief stints with the Broncos, Eagles, Saints, and Vikings. The former fifth-round pick has rushed for 508 yards and three touchdowns in his career and rushed for 76-310-2 as a rookie with the Broncos. Estime could see snaps in Week 6 against the Ravens if Judkins is unable to play, but we wouldn’t expect to see anything close to a meaningful workload at this time.
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    Broncos EDGE Jonathon Cooper was granted permission to travel to the team’s away games this season.

    Cooper, who is facing felony assault charges and domestic violence and harassment charges, appeared in court on Monday and is currently on the commissioner’s exempt list. With his pretrial set for February 19th and his new trial date set for March 2nd, it’s possible Cooper could be removed from the exempt list now that his trial is set for after the season. Cooper has not played a game for the Broncos this season.
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    Vikings worked out WR JuJu Smith-Schuster on Monday.

    Smith-Schuster was released by the Giants in training camp, and last worked out for the Jets in September. The 29-year-old receiver caught 33 passes for 345 yards and one touchdown last season, but wouldn’t be anything more than a depth signing if he were to sign with the Vikings or another team this season.
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    Seahawks listed Jaxon Smith-Njigba (ankle) as limited on Monday’s estimated injury report.

    With the Seahawks preparing to face the Broncos on a short week, it would be a bit more concerning if JSN were listed as a DNP. The team listing him as limited on the first day of the week is encouraging after he clearly battled through an ankle injury in Week 5’s loss to the 49ers. Smith-Njigba still topped 100 receiving yards for the fourth time this season and made several big plays despite being in visible pain. We’ll continue to update his practice status throughout the week, but as long as he’s active come Thursday, JSN should be in your fantasy lineups.
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    Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) did not practice on Monday.

    It was an estimated session, but one that probably bodes pretty prescient since Hufanga left Week 5’s game with the ankle injury and was ruled out. Riley Moss (ribs) was listed as limited and would appear to have a chance to come back after being ruled out for Week 5.
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    Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said Kirk Cousins is the starter “but if Fernando [Mendoza]'s number is called we have confidence in him.”

    No real surprise after Mendoza’s mop-up appearance in Week 5. It doesn’t appear that he’s taken a major step towards unseating Cousins — who has played well — just yet. But it remains a reasonable bet to happen in the near future.
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    Giants coach John Harbaugh said Jermaine Eluemunor (calf) is “day to day.”

    It wouldn’t be surprising if he missed some practice time this week. Marcus Mbow would get snaps in Week 6 if Eluemunor were not able to go.
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    Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he’s “hopeful” he will receive offensive reinforcements in Week 6 when asked about Saquon Barkley’s (hamstring) status.

    Sirianni was asked about both Barkley and DeVonta Smith, who is also dealing with a hamstring injury. Sirianni didn’t commit to either player practicing this week, but we’ll see how things look on Wednesday when the Eagles release their first injury report. Philly suddenly finds itself in desperate need of help at running back after Tank Bigsby (core) was placed on IR last week and Will Shipley (foot) was diagnosed with a partial tear in his plantar fascia that’s expected to sideline him for several weeks. If Barkley is unable to play in Week 6, Dameon Pierce and Jaydon Blue would be next in line to lead the Eagles’ banged up backfield.