{"id":634315,"date":"2025-10-04T23:43:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T22:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=634315"},"modified":"2025-10-04T23:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T22:43:58","slug":"nfl-sunday-week-5-injuries-lamar-jackson-jj-mccarthy-ceedee-lamb-terry-mclaurin-missing-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nfl-sunday-week-5-injuries-lamar-jackson-jj-mccarthy-ceedee-lamb-terry-mclaurin-missing-out\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Sunday Week 5 Injuries- Lamar Jackson, J.J. McCarthy, Ceedee Lamb, Terry McLaurin Among Top Stars Missing Out- See Complete list"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nfl\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NFL <\/a>Week 5 is here and injuries have drastically altered the outlook for numerous NFL teams vying for playoff spots, turning promising campaign into uphill battles. Key absences like Lamar Jackson&rsquo;s hamstring issue for the Ravens, which risks dropping them to 1-4 and potentially spoiling their 2025 playoffs, have forced reliance on backups and exposed vulnerabilities. Similarly, Tyreek Hill&rsquo;s season-ending knee injury has weakened the Dolphins&rsquo; explosive offense, making defenses easier to navigate and dimming their contention hopes. <\/p><p>Week 5 arrives with all these different injuries with just five weeks in. Numerous injuries already have derailed squads through piled-up defensive woes and star sidelining that may reshape strategies and standings for many teams. As teams are trying to adapt swiftly to these circumstances, let&rsquo;s take a look at all the players that will not play in Week 5 due to injuries. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of all the Players that Will Not Play in Week 5<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minnesota Vikings<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>G Donovan Jackson (wrist): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C Ryan Kelly (concussion): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C Michael Jurgens (hamstring): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andrew Van Ginkel (neck): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T Brian O&rsquo;Neill (knee): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleveland Browns<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DT Mike Hall (knee): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baltimore Ravens<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CB Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CB Malon Humphrey (calf): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T Emery Jones Jr. (shoulder): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FB Patrick RIcard (calf): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ILB Roquan Smith: OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LamarJackson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#LamarJackson<\/a> questionable due to hamstring<br>By video, not severe<br>More score and prevention of worse strain <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Q8Qq0eeHUN\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/Q8Qq0eeHUN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; David J. Chao &ndash; ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProFootballDoc\/status\/1972432453496451306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 28, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Houston Texans<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>S Jaylen Reed (knee): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DT Folorunso Fatukasi (shoulder): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DE Denico Autry (Knee): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miami Dolphins<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WR Cedrick Wilson (knee): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CB Storm Duck (ankle): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carolina Panther<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RB Chuba Hubbard (calf): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TE Ja&rsquo;Tavion Sanders (ankle): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DT Tershawn Wharton (toe): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CB Chau Smith-Wade (chest): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Denver Broncos<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TE Lucas Krull (foot): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philadelphia Eagles <\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LB Nakobe Dean (knee):OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dallas Cowboys<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>G Tyler Booker (ankle): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T Tyler Guyton (concussion): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S Malik Hooker (Toe): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WE CeeDee Lamb (ankle): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WR KaVontae Turpin (foot): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York Giants<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WR Malik Nabers (torn ACL): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Giants WR Malik Nabers is expected to undergo surgery this week for a torn ACL and a torn meniscus while also allowing a partially torn labrum and turf toe to heal, per sources.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7LVwGDEjKa\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/7LVwGDEjKa<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1974605609711677462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>October 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York Jets<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CB Michael Carter II (concussion): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Orleans Saints<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DE Chase Young (calf): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>G Cesar Ruiz (ankle): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WR Trey Palmer (ankle)): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CB Isaac Yiadom (hamstring): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seattle Seahawks<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>T Josh Jones (ankle): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DE DeMarcus Lawrence (quad): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S Julian Love (hamstring): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CB Devon Witherspoon (knee): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indianapolis Colts<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RB Tyler Goodson (groin): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WR Alec Pierce (concussion): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CB Kenny Moore II (achilles): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S Daniel Scott (knee): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers <\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RB Bucky Irving (foot): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WR Mike Evans (hamstring): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CB Jamel Dean (hip): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DB Christian Izien (quad): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tennessee Titans<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OT JC Latham (hip): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S Mike Brown (knee): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OL Blake Hance (shoulder): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T JC Latham (hip): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arizona Cardinals<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RB Trey Benson (knee): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DL Darius Robinson (pectoral): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Commanders<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WR Terry McLaurin (quad): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WR Noah Brown (groin, knee): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>G Sam Cosmi (knee): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>T Joe Alt (ankle): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WR Derius Davis (knee): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPXf-f5jWok\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPXf-f5jWok\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>A post shared by Adam Schefter (@adamschefter)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detroit Lions<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LB Zach Cunningham (hamstring): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CB Khalil Dorsey (concussion, wrist): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DL Alim McNeil (knee): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RB Sione Vaki (groin): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>QB Joe Burrow (toe): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DE Shemar Stewart (ankle): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buffalo Bills<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LB Dorian Williams (knee): OUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CB Dorian Strong (neck): OUT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NFL Week 5 is here and injuries have drastically altered the outlook for numerous NFL teams vying for playoff spots, turning promising campaign into uphill battles. Key absences like Lamar Jackson&rsquo;s hamstring issue for the Ravens, which risks dropping them to 1-4 and potentially spoiling their 2025 playoffs, have forced reliance on backups and exposed [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":634317,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[82,10083,1602],"class_list":["post-634315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl","tag-nfl","tag-nfl-sunday-week-5-injury-report","tag-nfl-week-5"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NFL Sunday Week 5 Injuries- Lamar Jackson, J.J. 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