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Houston recorded three tackles, including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's win over the Jets.

The Cowboys' pass rush brought down Justin Fields five times and produced 14 QB hits in total, and it was Houston who paced the team in sacks. The 26-year-old edge rusher has 3.5 sacks on the season, and he appears to be back in the form that allowed him to rack up 8.0 sacks in only seven contests as a rookie with the Lions in 2022, before injuries ruined his next two campaigns.

Thomas recorded 10 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's win over the Jets.

The undrafted fourth-year safety took advantage of a starting assignment after Malik Hooker (toe) landed on IR, reaching double digits in tackles for the first time in his career. Thomas will look to stay productive in Week 6 against the Panthers.

Hampton, who was spotted in a walking boot after Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders, is slated to undergo testing on his ankle Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Hampton's status thus is worth monitoring carefully ahead of the Chargers' Oct. 12 game against the Dolphins, but if he's forced to miss time, Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal (who has been elevated from the practice squad the last two weeks) would be next in line for Los Angeles' backfield touches.

James recorded 15 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's win over the Jets.

Jack Sanborn left the game in the first half to be checked for a concussion and didn't return, and James seized the opportunity to make his case for a much bigger role. The 2025 fifth-round pick has the speed and athleticism to make a consistent impact in Matt Eberflus' LB-friendly defensive scheme, and Sanborn has been a liability in coverage to begin the season. Even if the veteran is healthy for a Week 6 clash with the Panthers, James may leap ahead of him on the depth chart.

Tolbert failed to catch his only target in Sunday's win over the Jets.

With WRs CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot) both unavailable, the door was open for Tolbert to take on a much bigger role in the Cowboys' passing game, but it was Ryan Flournoy who walked through it instead. While Tolbert couldn't get any attention from QB Dak Prescott, Flournoy led the team in receiving yards, posting a 6-114-0 line on nine targets. Tolbert did play more offensive snaps than Flournoy, 46-34, but that's small comfort to fantasy GMs who took a flyer on him. Even if Lamb and Turpin remain out Week 6 against the Panthers, Tolbert can't be relied upon.

Blue carried the ball four times for seven yards and returned one kickoff for 32 yards in Sunday's win over the Jets.

With Miles Sanders (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot) both sidelined, Blue drew into the game-day lineup for the first time but didn't see much usage. It would likely take an injury to Cowboys lead back Javonte Williams for Blue to get onto the fantasy radar.

Worthy (shoulder/ankle), who was added to the Chiefs' Week 5 injury report Sunday, is expected to play Monday night against the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Per the report, Worthy, who has been managing a shoulder issue, felt some swelling in his ankle and was added to Kansas City's injury report, but Rapoport suggests that was precautionary and that the wideout should be available Monday. While that's encouraging, fantasy managers will still want to confirm Worthy's status ahead of Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Bates caught both of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over Baltimore in Week 5.

Bates served as the third tight end for the second consecutive week, playing 13 snaps behind Dalton Schultz and Harrison Bryant. Bates' two catches came on the final drive of the game.

Higgins caught all four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens in Week 5.

Higgins was on the field for a season-high 39 snaps (56 percent share), as the rookie's role has steadily increased. Sunday's four targets also were a season high.

Noel caught two of three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-10 win over Baltimore in Week 5. He also had one carry for five yards, one kickoff return for 31 yards and one punt return for 12 yards.

Noel was on the receiving end of a four-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud early in the fourth quarter that upped Houston's advantage to 41-10. It was the first NFL touchdown for the rookie wideout, who then engendered some ill on the road by mimicking the dance of legendary Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis. Noel, who has five catches (on seven targets) for 22 yards through five games, has mostly contributed on special teams as a returner.