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Maybe head coach Pete Carroll had FOMO after watching the Jets draft Breece Hall five picks earlier. Walker (5'9/211) started his career at Wake Forest, totaling 209 attempts for 1,158 yards and 17 touchdowns in two seasons. He transferred to Michigan State in 2021 and more than doubled his career production with 263 attempts for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns, enough to earn him the Doak Walker award for the nation’s top running back. Walker projects to hit the ground running as an NFL starter, but his receiving ability is less pro-ready. Walker totaled just 19 total receptions in his three-year career and averaged a very poor 0.45 yards per route run. With 4.38 speed, he projects as an immediate RB2 level contributor. However, he profiles as a smaller Nick Chubb-type unless he can develop quickly as a receiver. In Seattle, Walker could be plunged into a messy timeshare backfield with Rashaad Penny -- the league’s most productive running back over the final month of the 2021 regular season -- and Chris Carson, who may or may not return from a serious neck injury.

The Raiders appear set to be extremely shorthanded at wide receiver with Davante Adams already ruled out. Tight end Brock Bowers is set up well for immense volume in Week 6, while the team is likely going to be forced to start Tre Tucker, Tyreik McAllister, and DJ Turner at wide receiver.

That provides another opportunity for rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. to serve as the team’s lead back after gaining 129 yards on 18 carries to go along with one reception against the Seahawks a week ago. Tracy becomes a must-start in fantasy in Singletary’s absence.

Thomas will join rookie Ja’Tavion Sanders as the primary tight ends for the Panthers in Week 6 after Tommy Tremble was ruled out with a concussion. Neither are overly exciting for fantasy purposes outside of the deepest leagues.

Reynolds underwent “minor surgery” on his finger on Friday and was previously reported to only be looking at a minor absence. He will now miss at least four games while on injured reserve. This cements Lil’Jordan Humphrey as the team’s WR2 moving forward.

Estime rejoins a crowded backfield spearheaded by Javonte Williams, with Jaleel McLaughlin and undrafted free agent Blake Watson. Although Williams is the top option on paper, he has averaged just 10.6 carries to go with 4.0 targets per game.

Mosley managed a week of limited practices after missing the previous three weeks with a toe injury. He’ll look to return to action after a week of coaching changes in New York after head coach Robert Saleh was fired.

Conklin managed a full week of limited sessions and ultimately drew the questionable tag for Monday Night Football against the Bills in Week 6. Considering the timing of the game, fantasy managers could consider making backup plans at tight end this week.

Robinson faced an uphill battle after injuring his knee just before halftime in Week 5 and will now miss the team’s Week 6 showdown with the high-flying Ravens. It remains to be seen if Austin Ekeler will see a significant uptick in snaps and opportunities in his absence, but the team has shown a propensity to trust Jeremy McNichols with early-down work.

Samuel has played all but four defensive snaps for the Chargers this season, making his absence for the next four games notable. Expect 2024 fifth-round rookie Cam Hart to fill in for Samuel while he’s out.

Edwards had taken a back seat to J.K. Dobbins through four weeks, seeing 38 carries and one target to the 56 carries and 11 targets of Dobbins. Sixth-round rookie running back Kimani Vidal should step into the vacated snaps and opportunities left behind by Edwards for at least the next four weeks. The Chargers currently average 28.8 rush attempts per game, 11th in the league.