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  • IND Defensive Lineman #99
    Colts placed DL DeForest Buckner (ankle) on injured reserve.
    Buckner suffered an ankle injury Week 2 against the Packers and though X-rays came back negative, he will need at least four games off to heal. With Buckner being one of the Colts’ best defensive players, their defensive front has gotten weaker. He had 1.5 of the Colts’ four sacks this season and anchored a defense that was already allowing over 150 rushing yards per game. Taven Bryan and Grover Stewart will need to step up to replace Buckner’s production. DE Genard Avery was signed to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move.
  • LAC Running Back #30
    Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters RB Kimani Vidal will be active for Week 6 against the Broncos.
    Harbaugh said Vidal has been “sitting on a spring ready to go.” The news affirms what was expected after No. 2 RB Gus Edwards (ankle) was ruled out. Vidal is not guaranteed to play ahead of Hassan Haskins but Vidal should be stashed on benches wherever possible. The rookie from Troy possesses a three-down skillset and excelled in pass protection, albeit against limited college competition.
  • ATL Cornerback #32
    Falcons released CB Kevin King.
    The team is expected to elevate LB Nate Landman (quad) to the active roster after activating him from injured reserve via the 21-day practice window on Wednesday. King played seven snaps this season, allowing one 13-yard completion on one target.
  • LAC Defensive Back #36
    Chargers ruled out CB Ja’Sir Taylor (fibula) for Week 6 against the Broncos.
    CB Asante Samuel Jr. (shoulder) was also ruled out. While an elite secondary is not required to limit Bo Nix, the Chargers’ defensive losses are notable here. Nix could have an easier-than-expected time returning QB2 value.
  • LAC Linebacker #97
    Joey Bosa (hip) is questionable for Week 6 against the Broncos.
    Bosa was limited on Friday after sitting out practice on both Thursday and Friday. The talented edge player seems likely to miss another week, nursing his persistent hip issue.
  • LAC Running Back #4
    Chargers ruled out Gus Edwards (ankle) for Week 6 against the Broncos.
    Edwards’ absence ignites a battle between enticing rookie Kimani Vidal and the hulking Hassan Haskins for the No. 2 role. Fantasy managers should consider stashing either player, though Vidal’s three-down profile offers more upside.
  • DEN Running Back #23
    Broncos RB Audrice Estime (ankle) is questionable for Week 6 against the Chargers.
    Estime practiced in full this week and should come off injured reserve over the weekend. Tyler Badie broke off a few big runs in Estime’s absence but suffered a back injury and is now on injured reserve as well, leaving the RB3 gig open once again. Estime should fill that role upon returning. He is worth a speculative add in deep leagues but is mostly off the redraft radar for now.
  • LAC Tackle #76
    Chargers RT Joe Alt (knee) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 6 against the Broncos.
    Alt closed the week with two Full Participant practice designations, so he is good to go. RT Rashawn Slater (pectoral) was limited all week and appears to be truly questionable.
  • LAC Quarterback #10
    Justin Herbert (ankle) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 6 against the Broncos.
    Herbert faces the Broncos’ blitz-heavy defense in Week 6. His low passing volume coupled with the difficult matchup keep him firmly in the QB2 ranks. The Chargers should also get at least one starting tackle back in the lineup this week.
  • LV Defensive End #98
    Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby (ankle) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 6 against the Steelers.
    Crosby was held out of the first two practices of the week after playing through the ankle issue last Sunday. Despite being far from fully healthy, Crosby brought down Bo Nix twice in Week 5. The star EDGE will look to find paydirt versus a sack-prone Justin Fields this week.
  • LV Running Back #3
    Zamir White (groin) is questionable for Week 6 against the Steelers.
    White was held out of the first two practices of the week before returning for a limited session on Friday. He missed Week 5 with the groin issue. Alexander Mattison drew the start in his absence and ran 15 times for 38 yards while adding two receptions for 23 yards. White would reclaim his two-down role if active, but this looks like a backfield to avoid given the spiraling state of the Las Vegas offense.