NFL Player News

Head coach Mike LaFleur said Friday that Love (ankle) is "trending in the right direction" ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Love so far has been limited at practice this week due to an ankle injury that he sustained in a Week 4 loss at the Giants. Despite LaFleur's comments, the Cardinals' final Week 5 injury report Friday may reveal that Love enters the weekend with a game designation.

Huntley will start Sunday night's game against the Falcons after Lamar Jackson (ankle) was ruled out Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic Zrebiec reports.

Jackson didn't practice at all during the week, and Huntley handled all the first-team reps. Huntley completed eight of nine passes for 63 yards in relief of Jackson last Sunday, adding 16 rushing yards on four carries. While he has 16 career starts under his belt, this is still a spot to stream Atlanta's defense in fantasy. The Falcons are generating pressure at the second-highest rate in the NFL.

Head coach John Harbaugh said Friday that Nabers (knee) will "be ready to play Sunday" at Washington, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

A knee injury didn't allow Nabers to log any official practice reps Wednesday, but he was back in a limited fashion Thursday and also mixed into drills Friday. Harbaugh's comments indicate Nabers is good to go for Week 5 action, even if the wide receiver ends up going down as questionable on the Giants' final practice report of the week Friday.

Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Falcons, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.

After Jackson didn't practice all week, this comes as no surprise. Tyler Huntley is expected to get the start in Jackson's place after he handled first-team reps in practice this week. It's a green-light spot for the Falcons defense in fantasy.

Stevenson (knee) said Friday that he's "ready to go", while Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the running back "is not out as of yet" for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com.

Stevenson was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, and he also took part in Friday's session. It sounds like he may get a 'questionable' designation but isn't actually worried about missing Sunday's game. Should Stevenson's optimism prove misleading, TreVeyon Henderson would be in line for a large workload after splitting carries the past three weeks.

Hollins (calf) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

With Hollins unavailable, Romeo Doubs looks like New England's clear No. 1 receiver. DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams could all have increased roles in Hollins' absence.

Addison (hamstring) was at Friday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

After practicing in a limited capacity Thursday, Addison was back on the field again Friday. That keeps him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game, though his official practice level and game designation still will provide the clearest read on his availability.

Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring) were at practice Friday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.

It's unclear if either wide receiver was a full participant, but this does suggest that both have a chance to play Sunday in New Orleans.

Monangai (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Monangai visited a toe specialist and is now in a walking boot. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Monangai is considered week-to-week, though he's not a candidate for injured reserve, which would suggest the Bears expect the running back to return within the next four weeks. Roschon Johnson seems likely to take on an increased offensive role behind D'Andre Swift (hip/knee).

Head coach Dan Quinn said McLaurin (hamstring) looked good in his return to practice Friday, but his status remains in question for Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

After missing last Sunday's game and logging practice absences Wednesday and Thursday, McLaurin appears to have a chance to return for a divisional bout with New York. Washington will make an official injury designation for McLaurin later Friday. The Commanders could really use their No. 1 receiver after Stefon Diggs was ruled out for Week 5 with a hamstring injury of his own. Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks and Dyami Brown will all be in line for increased roles on offense Sunday.