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Downs recorded four total tackles (two solo) during Thursday night's 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay.

Downs was on the field for all 72 of the team's defensive snaps, but his four takedowns were his second-fewest total in a game this season. The 21-year-old has now compiled 31 total tackles (19 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and two forced fumbles over the first five regular-season contests of his career.

Smith-Njigba caught five of eight targets for 102 yards and a touchdown while adding a 16-yard rush in Sunday's 32-29 loss to the 49ers.

Smith-Njigba topped 100 receiving yards for the fourth time in five games and scored his seventh touchdown of the season on a 16-yard catch in the third quarter, but his heroics weren't enough as the Seahawks fell to 3-2. Seattle's four turnovers bear most of the blame for the loss, though JSN had an uncharacteristic drop on the Seahawks' penultimate offensive play, which would have put Seattle in position for a game-tying field goal had he caught it. Smith-Njigba will have a short turnaround before Thursday's home game against the Broncos, in which the star receiver will have a chance to add to his season total of 583 receiving yards.

Winters registered 10 total tackles (six solo) during Thursday night's 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers.

Winters was able to lead the team in stops, notching his first double-digit tackle performance of the year. The linebacker has now compiled 35 total tackles (23 solo) and a fumble recovery over five contests to open the 2026 campaign.

Warren carried the ball 15 times for 101 yards and a touchdown and caught all six of his targets for 87 yards and another TD in Sunday's 34-22 win over the Colts.

The fifth-year back set the tone for the afternoon when he took a checkdown from Aaron Rodgers and turned it into an 80-yard score to begin the Steelers' second possession. Warren then added a 50-yard TD run right after halftime, becoming the first player in Pittsburgh franchise history with rushing and receiving touchdowns of 50-plus yards in the same game. He also become just the sixth player in league history, and the first since Herschel Walker in 1986, with an 80-yard TD catch and a 50-yard TD run in the same game -- a list that includes Hall of Famers Jim Brown and Gale Sayers as well. Warren's 188 scrimmage yards were a career best, and he continues to make the case that he deserves a bell-cow workload, turning 61 touches over the last three games into 490 combined yards, along with Sunday's two touchdowns. Even if Rico Dowdle (toe) returns to the lineup in Week 6 against the Buccaneers, Warren should be locked into the lead role in the backfield.

Parrish recorded nine total tackles (eight solo) and four passes defensed during Thursday night's 24-16 win over the Cowboys.

Parrish led the team in takedowns in the victory, notching at least five tackles for the third game in a row. The cornerback has now compiled 21 total tackles (19 solo) and seven passes defensed, including an interception, over four contests this season.

Johnson brought in four of five targets for 16 yards in the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

The veteran tight end tied Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele for the team lead in receptions, but given Tyler Shough threw for only 96 yards overall, Johnson could generate any meaningful fantasy production with his quartet of catches. Johnson has recorded at least four catches in four straight games, and despite Sunday's season-low yardage total, he's still compiled a solid 248 receiving yards and has five catches of 20-plus yards heading into a Week 6 road matchup against the Giants next Sunday.

White suffered a broken forearm during Sunday's 45-21 win over the Cardinals, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

White sustained the injury in the first half, and head coach Dan Campbell said that "it doesn't look good" for the linebacker following the victory. White's injury will likely require surgery, and it's unclear exactly how long he'd be sidelined, if that's the case.

Vele secured four of six targets for 26 yards in the Saints' 23-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Vele finished in a three-way tie with Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson for the team lead in receptions and also drew even with Olave for top slotting in targets. However, that meant little on a day when Tyler Shough was held to 3.8 yards per attempt by an aggressive Vikings defense and finished with just 96 passing yards overall. Vele's quiet afternoon notwithstanding, the third-year wideout has now seen at least six targets in each game and has impressive converted 14 of his 25 receptions into first downs. Vele will take a 25-252-2 line on 37 targets into a Week 6 road matchup against the Giants next Sunday.

Trotter recorded seven total tackles (five solo) during Thursday night's 24-16 victory against the Cowboys.

Trotter finished tied for second on the team in takedowns, notching at least seven tackles for the fourth consecutive contest that he's played. The rookie linebacker has now registered 40 total tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding an interception and a defensive touchdown over four games in 2026.

Anzalone recorded five total tackles (one solo) and an interception during Thursday night's 24-16 win over Dallas.

Anzalone was able to secure at least fived takedowns for the fourth time in five contests this year, but his biggest play of the game came in the fourth quarter. The linebacker was able to reel in a deflected pass from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott with 1:22 left in regulation, notching his first interception as a member of the Buccaneers. On the season, Anzalone has compiled 27 total tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also intercepting a pass over five contests.