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Dye recorded 11 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 27-10 loss to Washington.

Dye led the team in takedowns in Week 5, reaching double-digit tackles for the second straight week, while the seven solo stops were a season high. Through five contests this year, the linebacker has now compiled 36 total tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks.

Strange is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Chiefs due to a hip injury, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Strange made one catch for 22 yards in the first half, good for second on the team. The severity of the injury is unclear, though his absence would leave a significant void in the Jacksonville offense if he cannot return. Strange was spotted on the sideline without a helmet to start the third quarter.

Fitzpatrick tallied nine tackles (six solo) and one interception during Miami's 27-24 loss to Carolina on Sunday.

Fitzpatrick played every single defensive snap for a fifth straight game, and his nine tackles were second most on the Dolphins behind Jordyn Brooks (13). Fitzpatrick made his impact felt early in the second quarter, when he picked off a pass from Bryce Young that sailed over the outstretched arms of Xavier Legette, and that turnover ultimately led to a four-yard touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa to Darren Waller five plays later. It was Fitzpatrick's first interception since Week 16 of the 2024 regular season and the 21st of his eight-year NFL career. The 2018 first-rounder has logged at least five combined tackles in four of the first five games of the regular season.

Brooks registered 13 tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, during the Dolphins' 27-24 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

For a second straight week, Brooks registered double-digit tackles while leading the Dolphins in that category. The 2020 first-rounder has recorded at least 14 combined tackles in three of the first five games of the regular season, and his 57 tackles leads the NFL. He'll look to add to his total in Week 6 against a Chargers team that will be without rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) and potentially, multiple starters on the offensive line.

Conklin caught two of his three targets for 30 yards in the 27-10 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Conklin played dramatically fewer snaps (20) than rookie Oronde Gadsden (34), but Conklin at least capitalized on the few looks which went his way. The Chargers are dealing with numerous injuries to the offensive line, which is forcing the tight ends to block more than they typically do. The issue, which won't be resolved in the near future, is impacting the fantasy value of the entire position group.

Burns finished Sunday's loss to the Saints with three tackles (two solo).

It was a pretty quiet day for Burns, though one of his tackles went for a loss. The veteran edge rusher didn't record a sack for the first time this season, but he's still off to a fast start with 5.0 sacks through five contests.

Sherwood recorded seven total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 37-22 loss to the Cowboys.

Sherwood led the team in takedowns in Week 5, reaching at least seven tackles for the fourth week in a row. The linebacker has now compiled 47 total tackles (20 solo) and a pass defensed over five games this season.

Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Monday that Lawrence (quadriceps) will aim to return to practice in the week leading up to Sunday's Week 6 road contest against Jacksonville, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Lawrence suffered a quad injury during the Seahawks' Week 4 win over the Cardinals, which was severe enough for be sidelined during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers. The veteran linebacker will attempt to return to practice in at least a limited capacity this week. If Lawrence and Derick Hall (oblique) are unable to play Week 6, then Uchenna Nwosu would figure to upgrade to a starting role at linebacker alongside Boye Mafe, Drake Thomas and Ernest Jones.

Head coach Mike Macdonald relayed Monday that Witherspoon (knee) will attempt to return to practice this week ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Witherspoon was able to play through a knee injury during the Seahawks' Week 4 win against the Cardinals. However, he was unable to practice in the week leading up to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, which the third-year corner ultimately observed from the sidelines. Witherspoon would have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity this week in order to have a realistic chance of playing in Jacksonville. If Witherspoon is not able to play and Riq Woolen cannot clear the league's concussion protocol before the Seahawks' Week 6 road clash, then Derion Kendrick and Nehemiah Pritchett would be the top candidates to start at outside cornerback opposite Josh Jobe.

Adebo posted nine tackles (six solo) in a Week 5 loss to New Orleans on Sunday.

Adebo finished second on the Giants in stops behind Bobby Okereke (10). Through five weeks, Adebo has notched 37 stops along with four defensed passes.