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Ryans noted that the Texans only have one quarterback, Davis Mills, on the roster and will need to add two more. It’s almost certain that the Texans will take a quarterback with their first-round pick, so the team’s interest in drafting the position isn’t exactly a surprise. To that point, Ryans noted that he thought Alabama QB Bryce Young was an “outstanding quarterback.” He also stated that he thinks “the system is built around the quarterback as opposed to trying to fit a quarterback into a certain system.” Ryans appear highly motivated to spend resources on the quarterback position, which will be a welcome change for a team that spent—some might say wasted—two seasons with Mills under center.

Alt missed Week 5 after not practicing last week and opens up Week 6 as a non-participant. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Tuesday that Alt would visit a specialist for his neck injury. G Kayode Awosika (fibula) is also still sidelined. Justin Herbert’s offensive line looks like it will still be missing both players this week; the Chiefs’ defensive line will have a good day against the inexperienced depth that will start for the Chargers.

Monangai missed Week 5 due to thumb and toe injuries; he did not practice all of last week and was estimated as a non-participant for the Bears’ Wednesday walk-through. A DNP listing after already missing a week is not a good sign for the 24-year-old’s availability. Starter D’Andre Swift (hip) was notably not on the injury report. Monangai will need to practice to have a chance to play but fantasy managers will need to start looking at backup Roschon Johnson as a potential fill-in for Week 6 against the Falcons.

Moss missed Week 5 due to a rib injury but has a chance to return Thursday against the Seahawks after three straight limited practices this week. CB Patrick Surtain (ankle) and S Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) did not practice all week and were ruled out, as expected.

Charbonnet was already expected to miss Week 6, so no surprise here. The Seahawks also ruled out LB Drake Thomas and LB Chazz Surratt. There are no other players with injury designations heading into Seattle’s Thursday showdown against the Broncos.

Stowers had his 21-day practice window opened after he started the season on the injured reserve due to hamstring and quad injury. The Eagles also opened fellow TE Grant Calcaterra’s practice window; Calcaterra was also limited due to a back injury. Both have a chance to return Week 6 against the Panthers or Week 7 against the Cowboys.

Greenard missed Week 5 after he failed to practice due to an ankle injury last week. He is back at practice to open this week, getting in a limited session on Wednesday. Greenard has a chance to return for the Eagles’ Week 6 game against the Panthers.

Wicks suffered the hamstring injury in practice last week but played through the injury in the Eagles’ Week 5 loss to the Jaguars. Also limited was Hollywood Brown (ankle). Brown has not played since suffering an ankle injury in Week 2 but has a chance to return this week. Expect Wicks to play in Week 6 while Brown is truly questionable.

Kamara played through the back injury last week but only touched the ball five times. Kendre Miller rushed 10 times and CJ Donaldson led the team in snaps. The Saints are likely managing Kamara’s workload as he deals with this back issue. Kamara is not on the fantasy radar for Week 6.

This is great news for the Falcons’ offense, which can barely function with Tua Tagovailoa at the helm. Penix is firmly on track to play in Week 6 against the Bears, as long as he gets through the week setback-free. Penix can be viewed as a high-end QB2 with four teams on bye.

The Titans’ receiving specialist has been an injury report staple thus far, though he has previously been listed with an ankle issue. An early-week limited session puts him on track to play, though he is only relevant in PPR leagues.