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Bills general manager GM Doug Whaley said on his WGR 550 morning radio show that he's pleased with the progress of running back Karlos Williams through concussion protocol. "There haven't been any setbacks," Whaley said. "He had some tests Monday and I'll be getting those reports to see where he is. He's responding to treatment and he's getting better and better. Will he play this weekend? Only time will tell and we'll know later on in the week."

It's also worth noting that LeSean McCoy (calf) might be back within a game or two. Other than quarterback Tyrod Taylor, the Bills didn't run the ball particularly well in Williams' absence last week, so he'd certainly be in line for the bulk of the carries against the Bengals should he be able to play and McCoy is out.

Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) is not expected to play in Week 6 against the Bengals, per Michael Fabiano of NFL Network.

Taylor was diagnosed with a sprained MCL, which typically requires an absence of at least one or two weeks, even when the sprain isn't severe.

Surprising Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) might miss multiple games due to a sprained MCL, per Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.

Taylor suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of the Sunday win over the Titans on a horse-collar tackle at the end of one of his impressive scrambles. He only missed one snap and threw the game-winning touchdown shortly thereafter, but he's likely dealing with some swelling in the affected knee.

If Taylor misses any time, which wouldn't be surprising, E.J. Manuel would take over as the starting quarterback. Taylor has been a top-five quarterback in most formats through five weeks, but Manuel doesn't have the running skills to produce in a similar fashion.

Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor "is hurt pretty bad," according to Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News, which leaves his status for Week 6 uncertain.

The cryptic report leaves out many important details, but the Bills did sign journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson on Tuesday after going with just two quarterbacks last week, so it would seem they have at least some concern about Taylor's health.

Be sure to keep tabs on his status over the next few days if you are considering using him in your starting lineup this weekend.

Johnson agreed to a contract with the Bills on Tuesday.

After spending the last two weeks as quarterback insurance for the Colts, Johnson will head to Buffalo to do the same. Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ankle) is banged up and uncertain to play this week, and if he is unable to go, EJ Manuel would start for the Bills and Johnson would serve as Manual's backup.

Though he was pulled in the third quarter of Sunday's 42-17 loss to the Cardinals, Matt Stafford remains the Lions' starting quarterback, the Detroit News reports.

Per the report, Stafford, who finished Sunday's game having completed 20 of 32 passes for 188 yards and one touchdown to go along with three interceptions, before being replaced by Dan Orlovsky, is not on a short leash, according to coach Jim Caldwell. Stafford -- who currently ranks 33rd in the NFL in passer rating and 34th in yards per attempt to date -- will look to turn things around in Week 6 against the 2-3 Bears, who are allowing an average of 28.4 points per game to date. It's a decent matchup on paper, but Stafford's struggles over the Lions' 0-5 start make him a hit-or-miss fantasy option this coming week.

Johnson has been released by the Colts.

Johnson has been conditionally employed by the Colts over the past two weeks, and upon his latest release from the team, Indianapolis is left with their usual duo of Andrew Luck (shoulder) and Matt Hasselbeck at the quarterback position.

Carr completed 26-of-39 passes for 249 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's loss to Denver.

Carr couldn't seem to get much going on Sunday against the Broncos' stingy defense, as he threw just his third interception of the season. The second-year quarterback is completing 63.6 percent of his passes, and currently sits on eight touchdowns in five games. Carr is still considered a low-end QB1 and he should have a solid matchup against the Chargers in Week 6.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson completed 15 of 23 passes for 213 yards with one touchdown and one interception Sunday against the Bengals. He also rushed three times for 21 yards.

The Seahawks' offensive line continues to struggle giving Wilson enough time to throw, and he was sacked four times for a loss of 16 yards in addition to the relatively modest rushing total. He connected with six different receivers, though none caught more than three passes. Wilson has now finished with a single passing touchdown in four of five games this season, and he has yet to score one on the ground despite rushing for 198 yards. Up next in Week 6 is the Panthers at home.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 19 of 30 passes for 241 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's win over the Rams. He added 39 yards on the ground, but lost a fumble.

The talk in Green Bay is how Rodgers had his first interception at home since 2012. Perhaps more amazingly, Sunday was his first three-turnover game since Week 9 of the 2009 season. All Sunday's, by his standards, rough outing against a very good Rams defense proves is that Rodgers is human. He still ranks first in the league in touchdown passes and second in passer rating.