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Jaylen Waddle WR | DEN
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Over century mark in loss
Waddle brought in six of nine targets for 110 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 27-24 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
In his first full game this season without Tyreek Hill (IR, knee) alongside him, Waddle stepped up as expected and led the Dolphins across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The talented veteran had another couple of close calls downfield that could have resulted in an even bigger day, but as it was, Waddle posted new season highs in catches, receiving yards and targets. He also recorded his third touchdown of the season on a go-ahead 46-yard grab with just under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, making it a productive all-around day despite the disappointing team outcome. Waddle will aim to put together a successful encore performance in a tough Week 6 home matchup against the Chargers next Sunday afternoon.
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Kamren Curl SAF | LAR
Rams' Kamren Curl: Seven tackles in Week 5 loss
Curl logged seven tackles (four solo) during Thursday's 26-23 overtime loss to San Francisco.
Curl played all but one of the Rams' 86 defensive snaps in Thursday's loss and finished tied with Poona Ford for the third most tackles on the team behind Nate Landman (14) and Quentin Lake (11). Curl has registered at least seven tackles in each of the first five games of the regular season and has accumulated 42 tackles (26 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass defenses (including two interceptions).
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Quentin Lake SAF | LAR
Rams' Quentin Lake: Logs double-digit tackles Week 5
Lake finished Thursday's 26-23 overtime loss to the 49ers with 11 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defense.
Lake reached double-digit tackles for the first time this season, but he finished second on the Rams in tackles behind Nate Landman (14). Lake has played every defensive snap in each of the first five games of the regular season and has accumulated 33 tackles (19 solo) and six pass defenses.
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Nate Landman LB | LAR
Rams' Nate Landman: Career-high 14 tackles vs. Niners
Landman registered 14 tackles (eight solo) and three pass defenses during the Rams' 26-23 overtime loss to the 49ers on Thursday.
Landman was all over the field in Thursday's loss, playing 90 snaps (82 on defense, eight on special teams) while leading the Rams in total tackles, solo tackles and pass defenses. Landman saw his playing time fluctuate in 2024 with the Falcons, but he has played at least 90 percent of the Rams' defensive snaps in each of the first five games of the regular season and has emerged as a key piece to the defense. He has 41 tackles (22 solo), four pass defenses, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries this season.
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Tetairoa McMillan WR | CAR
Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan: Leads air attack again Sunday
McMillan brought in six of eight targets for 73 yards in the Panthers' 27-24 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
McMillan led the Panthers in receptions, receiving yards and targets in what is becoming a customary occurrence for the talented rookie. The 2025 first-round pick equaled his career high in receptions while posting his second-highest yardage total to date, and he recorded multiple catches of 20-plus yards for the third time in five contests. The chemistry between McMillan and Bryce Young continues to grow by the game, and the duo will draw a favorable matchup at home against the Cowboys in Week 6 next Sunday afternoon.
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Trey Pipkins OT | LAC
Chargers' Trey Pipkins: Questionable to return
Pipkins (knee) is questionable to return to the Chargers' matchup versus the Commanders on Sunday.
Pipkins sustained the injury in the first half, leaving his status for the rest of the matchup up in the air. Jamaree Salyer should fill in at right tackle if Pipkins ends up being unable to return to the game.
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Cooper Rush QB | ATL
Ravens' Cooper Rush: Picked off three times
Rush completed 14 of 20 passes for 179 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans.
Rush led the Ravens on a decent first drive that resulted in a field goal, completing all five of his pass attempts for 59 yards. Things imploded from there, however, as the Ravens turned in consecutive three-and-outs to end the first half before Rush threw three picks in the final two quarters. The one positive is that Rush was able to complete a long pass to Zay Flowers, salvaging the star receiver's fantasy day. Rush could be lined up for a Week 6 start against the Rams, pending Lamar Jackson's (hamstring) recovery.
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Jalen Hurts QB | PHI
Eagles' Jalen Hurts: Season-high passing yardage in loss
Hurts completed 23 of 38 passes for 280 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and added two rushes for three yards in the Eagles' 21-17 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Despite the Broncos' standout secondary and the fact they held a lead for a significant portion of the game, the Eagles curiously took a pass-centric approach Sunday, affording Saquon Barkley a scant six carries. Hurts recorded season highs in completions, pass attempts and passing yards, while also recording multiple touchdown tosses for the third consecutive game by connecting with Dallas Goedert (two yards) and Barkley (47 yards) in the second and third quarters, respectively. However, Hurts also took a season-high six sacks, and he threw incomplete on back-to-back plays from the Broncos' 29-yard line to finish the game. Hurts was also much less involved than usual as a runner, but he draws an excellent matchup on a short week when the Eagles visit the Giants on Thursday night to kick off Week 6.
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Da'Shawn Hand DE | ATL
Chargers' Da'Shawn Hand: Leaves game with groin injury
Hand is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a groin injury.
Hand went to the locker room in the first half after sustaining a groin injury on defense, and he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Naquan Jones (coach's decision) inactive, Scott Matlock should see a significant increase in snaps at defensive end opposite Otito Ogbonnia for as long as Hand is out of the game.
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Cody Simon LB | ARI
Cardinals' Cody Simon: Questionable to return Sunday
Simon (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Titans.
Simon suffered an apparent knee injury in the first half of the contest, placing some doubt on his ability to return. His absence doesn't carry much of an impact defensively for Arizona.