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Thompson registered five tackles (two solo) during the Cardinals' 22-21 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

Thompson played 66 of 67 defensive snaps Sunday and finished tied with Budda Baker and Akeem Davis-Gaither for the second most tackles on the Cardinals behind Mack Wilson (six). Thompson has logged at least five tackles in each of the first five games of the regular season, and is up to 38 tackles (21 solo) and one pass defense on the year.

Taylor-Demerson logged four solo tackles and two pass defenses, including an interception, during the Cardinals' 22-21 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

Taylor-Demerson appeared to help the Cardinals seal the game late in the fourth quarter, when he picked off a Cam Ward pass that was tipped by Mack Wilson. However, Taylor-Demerson wasn't able to keep hold of the ball as he went to the ground, and the ball was batted into the end zone and eventually recovered by Titans wide receiver Tyler Lockett to reduce the Cardinals' lead to 21-19 after the extra point. Taylor-Demerson is up to two interceptions along with 23 tackles (17 solo) through five regular-season games.

Latu recorded one tackle (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 40-6 win versus the Raiders.

Late in the second quarter with Indianapolis' back against its own end zone, Latu picked off a Geno Smith pass to tally his second interception of the season. Although he's not getting to the quarterback for sacks, he's finding other ways to contribute, and he should play a major role on the edge in Week 6 versus the Cardinals.

Buckner recorded six tackles (two solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 40-6 win versus the Raiders.

Everything was going right for Indianapolis' defense in Week 5, and Buckner was able to help pile on with his first sack of the year. While his sack numbers have been down, his tackle volume has been up, and he's on pace for a career-best year in that category heading into a Week 6 matchup versus the Cardinals.

Wilson registered six tackles (four solo) and one pass defense during the Cardinals' 22-21 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

Wilson played every defensive snap for the fourth time this season and led the Cardinals in tackles Sunday. The seventh-year linebacker is up to 41 tackles (22 solo) and five defensed passes through the first five games of the regular season, and he is on track to surpass his total from 2024 (75 tackles through 16 games).

Stephens recorded six tackles (five solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 37-22 loss versus the Cowboys.

It was another nice day in the box score in Week 5 for Stephens, who has now recorded at least six tackles in three straight games. He also now has four pass breakups on the season, putting him on pace for a career year in that category. Running mate Sauce Gardner's reputation in coverage should continue to direct a lot of action toward Stephens in Week 6 versus the Broncos.

Al-Shaair registered four tackles (two solo) and one pass defense during the Texans' 44-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Al-Shaair played a season-low 38 defensive snaps Sunday, but the Texans had just 43 snaps on defense as the offense dominated time of possession in a Week 5 blowout win. The veteran linebacker has just seven tackles over the past two games and is up to 32 tackles (19 solo), three pass defenses and one forced fumble over the first five games of the regular season.

The Browns could promote Zappe to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Cleveland released its updated unofficial depth chart for Week 6 on Tuesday, with Dillon Gabriel as the starting quarterback and Shedeur Sanders being listed as the backup after the Browns shipped Joe Flacco to the Bengals on Tuesday. However, Sanders may not necessarily serve as the No. 2 quarterback come Sunday. Instead, the Browns may view Zappe -- who has made nine career NFL starts -- as being more game-ready than the rookie Sanders, who could remain inactive on game days as the team's emergency No. 3 quarterback.

The Eagles listed Dickerson (ankle) as a non-participant for Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Dickerson suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter of Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Broncos and was unable to return. With Dickerson going down as a non-participant on the Eagles' first two Week 6 injury reports, he appears likely to miss Thursday's game against the Giants, per Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brett Toth is likely to step in as the Eagles' starting left guard in Week 6.

The Eagles listed Dean (knee) as a full participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report.

Dean is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn left patellar tendon that he suffered during the Eagles' 2024 postseason run. He has been estimated as a full practice participant for the Eagles' two walkthrough practices this week, but his participation in Wednesday's session will indicate his chances of making his 2025 debut against the Giants on Thursday.