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Titans WR Calvin Ridley, RB Tyjae Spears active vs. Cardinals

Sun Oct 5 3:16pm ET
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Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears will make his season debut and wide receiver Calvin Ridley will also suit up for Sunday's game at the Arizona Cardinals.

Spears, 24, began the season on injured reserve after sustaining a high ankle sprain in the Titans' preseason opener. He returned to practice for the first time Wednesday.

A third-round pick in the 2023 draft, Spears has rushed for 765 yards and six touchdowns in his first two seasons with Tennessee, averaging 4.2 yards per carry.

Ridley was back at practice Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday with knee and elbow injuries. After posting 1,017 yards and four touchdowns in his first season in Tennessee and each of his last three full seasons, the 30-year-old receiver has gotten off to a slow start, managing just 10 catches for 141 yards and no touchdowns in the first four games of the 2025 season.

The Titans (0-4) entered Week 5 with a league-worst 494 passing yards as No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward has struggled to generate production at the onset of his NFL career.

Offensive linemen JC Latham (hip) and Blake Hance (shoulder), wide receiver Bryce Oliver (knee) and safety Mike Brown (knee) were ruled out.

For the Cardinals, defensive tackle Darius Robinson (pectoral), cornerback Max Melton (hamstring) and left guard Evan Brown (hamstring) will miss the game.

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Grant Calcaterra Oct 5 3:20pm ET
Grant Calcaterra

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra (oblique) exited during the first half of Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Denver Broncos. He was initially listed as questionable but has since been downgraded to out. At the time of his departure, he had two receptions for 18 yards. Kylen Granson will step up as the Eagles' No. 2 tight end behind Dallas Goedert.

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Will Johnson Oct 5 3:10pm ET
Will Johnson

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (collarbone) and cornerback Will Johnson (groin) are active for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Tennessee Titans. Both players had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice this past week. Dortch has been a contributor in all four games this year, catching a total of eight passes while returning nine kicks and six punts. He's off the fantasy radar but could eventually have streaming appeal if Marvin Harrison Jr. or Michael Wilson were to get injured. Meanwhile, Johnson is returning from a two-game absence. He last played in Week 2 when he logged a 62 percent snap share and made three tackles. He'll look to make an impact against a subpar Titans offense.

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Calvin Ridley Oct 5 2:40pm ET
Calvin Ridley

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (knee, elbow) is officially active for his team's Week 5 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Ridley practiced just once this week but will give it a go on Sunday. The 30-year-old is off to a slow start to the 2025 season with 10 catches for 141 yards and zero touchdowns on 24 targets through four games. Ridley profiles as a low-end flex option in three-wide receiver leagues in Week 5 against Arizona.

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Grant Calcaterra Oct 5 2:30pm ET
Grant Calcaterra

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra (oblique) is questionable to return to his team's Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos due to an oblique injury. Calcaterra recorded two catches for 18 yards on two targets before getting injured. If Calcaterra is unable to return, Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert could see an uptick in playing time for the remainder of Week 5.

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Spencer Shrader Oct 5 2:20pm ET
Spencer Shrader

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader (knee) is doubtful to return to his team's Week 5 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a knee injury. Shrader was crashed into by a Raiders defender and left the field with a significant limp. Before getting injured, Shrader knocked in both of his extra-point tries, but did not attempt a field goal. If Shrader is unable to return, Indianapolis may have to turn to punter Rigoberto Sanchez to handle all of its kicking duties.

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Josh Oliver Oct 5 2:10pm ET
Josh Oliver

Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver scored a touchdown for the second time in three weeks, finishing with two catches for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 21-17 victory against Cleveland. The blocking-focused tight end was the secret weapon on a trick play, leaking through the Browns' defense with backup running back Cam Akers in a Wildcat look, which led to a 32-yard scoring connection for the Vikings' first touchdown. Oliver nearly had a second score, but was tackled inside the five on his only other catch. He remains an unpredictable, touchdown-dependent play, but deserves some roster consideration in deeper formats.

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Jordan Addison Oct 5 2:00pm ET
Jordan Addison

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison saved the day for both his team and managers who started him Sunday with a late touchdown grab that turned the tide in a 21-17 Vikings victory, finishing the day with five catches on six targets for 41 yards and a touchdown. Unknown to the general public prior to the game, Addison (coach's decision) was held out of the entire first quarter after being benched, the latest incident after he began the year with a three-game suspension. Addison atoned, however, with an athletic 12-yard touchdown catch in which he got both feet down and fell inside the pylon to score with 25 seconds remaining. As long as wide receiver Justin Jefferson is healthy, Addison won't be Minnesota's top target, but he has performed well enough alongside the All-Pro to be a consistently playable fantasy WR3/Flex option.

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Jordan Mason Oct 5 2:00pm ET
Jordan Mason

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason found the end zone and caught three passes Sunday against Cleveland, saving an otherwise average game with just 56 total yards. Mason and Minnesota did just enough, with the back scoring a second-half running touchdown to highlight a day in which he had 52 yards on 13 carries in Minnesota's 21-17 comeback win. The first-year Viking coughed up the ball in the first half for the second straight week, and lost some touches to backup Zavier Scott, who came in and also fumbled. The performance yardage-wise was to be expected as a decimated Vikings' O-line went against a good Cleveland front, but Mason should hang onto fantasy value as long as he can hang onto the ball. The Vikings will return to action in Week 7 after a bye next week.

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Carson Wentz Oct 5 1:50pm ET
Carson Wentz

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz led a come-from-behind victory Sunday against Cleveland, completing 25 of 34 passes for 236 yards and the game-winning touchdown, a 12-yard connection to Jordan Addison that concluded an 80-yard drive. Crucially, the veteran played a clean game Sunday with no turnovers. Wentz briefly departed after taking a shot to his non-throwing shoulder, but returned and played the entire second half without issue. His fantasy value is in flux, however, as Minnesota will have its bye in Week 6 and could see the return of starter J.J. McCarthy (ankle) in Week 7. The Vikings went 2-1 in Wentz's starts, but he'll likely return to his backup role when McCarthy is ready to play again.

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Quinshon Judkins Oct 5 1:40pm ET
Quinshon Judkins

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was his team's star of the show Sunday in a loss to Minnesota, compiling 128 total yards with a feature back's workload. The rookie from Ohio State drew 23 carries for 110 yards, caught one of two targets for another 18, and was by far his team's top choice out of the backfield. Judkins has now surpassed 90 total yards in all three games in which he played 50% of his team's snaps, which is a highly encouraging sign for managers who drafted him. With quarterback Dillon Gabriel earning a trial run as the starter, Cleveland is likely to continue riding two-tight end sets and its running game, making Judkins an excellent fantasy commodity going forward.

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David Njoku Oct 5 1:40pm ET
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku scored and led his team in receiving on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, turning nine targets into six catches for 67 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately for Cleveland, it wasn't quite enough, as the offense couldn't seal the game and the defense surrendered the lead in the final 30 seconds. The big tight end, however, had his best game of the season with rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who found both Njoku and fellow tight end Harold Fannin Jr. for touchdowns. The Browns' typically volatile QB situation presents risk, but Sunday was an encouraging day for fantasy managers that showed Njoku still can be a productive fantasy player, even alongside Fannin getting targets and a rookie throwing the ball.

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Justin Jefferson Oct 5 1:30pm ET
Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson again showed why he's one of the best in football Sunday against Cleveland, going for seven catches and 123 yards in Minnesota's 21-17 comeback win in London. The All-Pro drew a game-best 11 targets and pulled down an excellent 21-yard catch on one of the NFL's top corners, Cleveland's Denzel Ward, to aid the Vikings' game-winning, 80-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. Fantasy managers have to be encouraged by Jefferson's past two weeks, in which he drew 11 targets and surpassed 100 yards in both games. The beat-up Vikings will take their bye in Week 6 before likely seeing the return of starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) in Week 7.

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David Njoku Oct 5 1:23pm ET
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku caught six passes for 67 yards and one touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. He was targeted nine times during the game.

Fantasy Spin: Njoku was a popular target for Dillon Gabriel and posted season highs in both receptions and receiving yards. He should see a good amount of targets again next week and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in most fantasy leagues.

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Dillon Gabriel Oct 5 1:20pm ET
Dillon Gabriel

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel finished his first NFL start with solid if unremarkable numbers, completing 19 of 33 passes for 190 yards, two touchdowns, and no turnovers in a 21-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The rookie from Oregon had some encouraging moments, including a rocket second-half touchdown pass to tight end David Njoku, but the Browns coughed up the lead in the final 30 seconds and were not able to recover. Cleveland's offense ran more running plays until the final drive, rushing for 140 yards on 32 yards, but Gabriel crucially stayed away from any catastrophic mistakes against a Vikings defense that often frazzles young quarterbacks. As long as he's the starter, Gabriel should carry some Superflex appeal based on matchups.

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Dameon Pierce Oct 5 12:40pm ET
Dameon Pierce

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is active for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. He had previously been a healthy scratch and hasn't seen the field since the season opener. While this week's development is a step in the right direction for Pierce, his exact role remains unclear. Houston has a very crowded backfield with Nick Chubb and Woody Marks atop the depth chart, as well as British Brooks, Dare Ogunbowale, and Pierce in depth roles. The former Florida product should be avoided in all fantasy leagues as long as the rest of his fellow running backs stay healthy.

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Emari Demercado Oct 5 12:30pm ET
Emari Demercado

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado "will stay in the same role" on third downs. Meanwhile, Michael Carter will take over on first and second downs with Trey Benson (knee) out four to six weeks after having surgery on his meniscus. James Conner (ankle) has already been lost for the year, so the Cardinals' backfield depth is being tested early on. Arizona could plan more designed runs for slippery quarterback Kyler Murray, too. Demercado had two carries for eight yards and caught both of his targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While the 26-year-old will be more involved with Benson out, it's Carter that should see more volume, and thus be a better flex play in fantasy lineups, starting this Sunday against the winless Tennessee Titans. Demercado is a better flex option in PPR formats.

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Jaylen Wright Oct 5 12:30pm ET
Jaylen Wright

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 contest against the Carolina Panthers. Wright remains the odd man out of Miami's backfield rotation as he hasn't registered a rushing attempt so far this season. He remains off the fantasy radar pending an injury to one of Miami's other running backs. Going forward, De'Von Achane will remain Miami's No. 1 running back while Ollie Gordon II backs him up.

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Christian McCaffrey Oct 5 12:13pm ET
Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was fined $23,186 by the National Football League for using his helmet on an attempted tackle by Jacksonville Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd during the fourth quarter of Week 4's game.

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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Oct 5 12:10pm ET
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 tilt on the road against the New Orleans Saints, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. New York will be without Tracy for a second straight game due to a dislocated right shoulder that he suffered in the Week 3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The good news is that the 25-year-old was able to practice for the first time on Friday, so he could have a chance to return for a Week 6 divisional clash next Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the meantime on Sunday in the Big Easy, rookie Cam Skattebo will be New York's lead back again, and he should be a strong RB2 option with RB1 upside against the winless Saints. Devin Singletary will also have an expanded role for the second straight week. Tracy could be the clear RB2 for the G-Men behind Skattebo when he returns from his shoulder injury.

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Miles Sanders Oct 5 12:10pm ET
Miles Sanders

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (ankle, knee) is officially inactive for the Week 5 game on the road against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Sanders came into this game listed as questionable despite not being able to practice all week. With the 28-year-old out of action for the first time this season, rookie Jaydon Blue will suit up for his NFL debut as the backup behind starter Javonte Williams. Although the fifth-round rookie might be eased into the offense in his first regular-season game, Blue is worth stashing in deeper leagues for his upside the rest of the season. It's unclear if Sanders will be able to return in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers. In addition to Blue, Hunter Luepke could have a bigger role in Dallas' backfield on Sunday behind Williams.

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