Fantasy Football: Injury updates (and a coaching change) to note before Week 6

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Week 6 injury updates

Injuries are a fact of life in the NFL and on fantasy streets, so let's take a closer look.

Anthony Richardson (oblique) Had a full workout on Thursdayputting him in good shape to start against Tennessee on Sunday. The receiving room in Indianapolis looks more interesting these days with Joe Flacco starting, but the Colts know Richardson is their long-term future and he will start when he is physically able.

Although Jonathan Taylor says he feels better, that's true already excluded before week 6. Trey sermon (collarbone) had a full training on Thursday and is ready to start again.

Michael Pittman Jr. (back) is expected to miss several weeks, with the possibility of an IR stint.

Malik Nabers (concussion) is out another week, putting Darius Slayton back into consideration as a flex option.

The Bills could be without two top offensive weapons at RB James Cook (toe) and Khalil Shakir (single), both didn't practice Thursday ahead of Monday night's showdown against the Jets. WR Curtis Samuel (toe) also couldn't start the week. That doesn't bode well for Allen, whose fantasy prospects already looked suspect in this matchup.

Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) looks like a decision during the match for the showdown against Baltimore. Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols would likely see more work if Robinson can't go.

Rachad White (foot) Missed training on Thursday after a partial hearing Wednesday. Bucky Irving is an automatic start for most fantasy managers if White is scratched. Tampa Bay plays at New Orleans on Sunday.

Alvin Kamara (hip/hand) is usually on the injury report; Week 6 no exception. He had a limited session on Thursday after missing the previous day. Spencer Rattler steps in at QB, with Derek Carr (oblique) from week to week.

Rashid Shaheed (hip) did some limited work on Thursday after missing the previous day. He says he'll be good for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Justin Herbert (ankle) should be ready to start after a bye week, although he missed part of Thursday's practice. Guus Edwards (ankle) did not practice on Thursday.

Rhamundre Stevenson (foot) did not practice this week and appears unlikely to perform in Week 6, although HC Jerod Mayo says the injury is not expected to be a longer-term concern. Expect Antonio Gibson to get the start.

Tucker Kraft (groin) and Christian Watson (ankle) both had limited work on Thursday. Check their Friday status before committing. A healthy Kraft has the potential to be a set-and-forget starter at fantasy's toughest position.

Tucker Kraft (groin) and Christian Watson (single) both had limited work Thursday. Check their Friday status before committing. A healthy Kraft has the potential to be a set-and-forget starter at fantasy's toughest position.

Joe Mixon (single) Had a limited training on Thursday while Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has recorded a full session. Houston plays at New England on Sunday.

Aidan O'Connell is the new starting QB for the Raiders, but how much help will he get? Davante Adams (hamstring) is not going to play, and Jacob Meijers (only) not practiced on Wednesday and Thursday. Fantasy managers desperate for a WR option might want to consider Tre Tucker.

Zamir White (groin) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, giving Alexander Mattison a likely start against Pittsburgh's pesky front seven.

David Njoku (ankle/knee) Did some work on Thursday after missing the previous day. He is doubtful for Sunday. Nick Chubb (knee) had a limited session, but the Browns have not said when he might be ready to return.

Devin Singletair (groin) had two limited days of work and appears to be trending positively for a return in Week 6. Tyrone Tracy racked up a whopping 129 rushing yards last week in Singletary's absence, but we know Singletary has a long history with head coach Brian Daboll.

Bag Mos (single) Had a limited session on Thursday while teammate Chase Brown (quad) was added to the injury report, although HC Zac Taylor says that is the case good to go for Sunday. We're hoping for a fantasy celebration between the Bengals and Giants.

Evan Engram (hamstring) remains limited in practice, but context clues point to him starting against Chicago.

While not an injury update per se, we have our second major update of the week from New York…

Earlier this week, the Jets fired Robert Saleh from his head coaching duties. The second shoe dropped on Thursday; passing game coordinator Todd Downing was elevated to offensive play caller, replacing OC Nathaniel Hackett.

Downing's NFL experience dates back to 2003, but… his three stints as offensive coordinator have been mediocre. He piloted the 2017 Raiders offense and had the Titans cap for two years (2021 and 2022). His offenses ranked 23rd, 15th and 29th in yards, and those groups finished 23rd, 15th and 28th in points. Derek Carr was his quarterback with the Raiders, while most of his appearances at Tennessee came through Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry.

Hackett's CV with New York is shaky; the Jets were 31st in yards last year, 29th in points, and they've only improved this season to 27th and 25th, respectively, even with Aaron Rodgers returning. So maybe anyone not named Hackett represents an upgrade. That said, if Downing has any magic as a play-caller, we haven't seen it in his previous stints.