5:18 p.m.: A tough loss for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ryan Fitzpatrick has replaced Jameis Winston at quarterback for Tampa Bay.
Another QB injury: Bucs QB James Winston has an injury to his throwing shoulder and is doubtful to return.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 15, 2017
3:05 p.m.: Terrible news for the Packers: Aaron Rodgers indeed has a broken collarbone.
QB Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone. There's a chance he could miss the rest of the season.
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 15, 2017
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3 p.m.: Aaron Rodgers officially has been ruled out against the Vikings.
2:40 p.m.: Packers fans might not want to read this next update:
Packers FEAR Aaron Rodgers broke collarbone. Undergoing tests to see if that was case
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) October 15, 2017
2:20 p.m.: Good news for the Patriots, as Hogan is back in the game after a brief stint on the sideline.
2:10 p.m.: New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan exited against the New York Jets with an apparent injury.
1:35 p.m.: Aaron Rodgers is questionable to return with a right shoulder injury. Here’s the play that caused his injury:
Aaron Rodgers hit and knocked out on this play pic.twitter.com/PDr0kxgIW6
— Vikings Blogger (@firstandskol) October 15, 2017
1:20 p.m.: Scary moment in Green Bay, as Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has left the game with an injury.
Aaron Rodgers walks off. Brett Hundley enters the game at quarterback #GBvsMIN
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 15, 2017
11:45 a.m.: Wide receiver Mohamed Sanu highlights the Atlanta Falcons’ inactives against the Miami Dolphins.
11:40 a.m.: Rookie wide receiver Kenny Golladay indeed is out for the Detroit Lions.
11:35 a.m.: We have our inactives for the 1 p.m. games. Here’s a roundup from ESPN’s Field Yates of the notable players who are in and out.
Official:
Bilal Powell: Out
Ty Montgomery: In
Julio Jones: In
DeVante Parker: Out
Jeremy Maclin: Out
Rob Kelley: Out
Willie Snead: In— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 15, 2017
11:14 a.m.: Looks like Jeremy Maclin won’t suit up today, after all.
Ravens’ WR Jeremy Maclin is inactive today vs Bears due to shoulder injury, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2017
8:52 a.m.: Jeremy Maclin’s status reportedly is unclear ahead of the Baltimore Ravens’ tilt with the Chicago Bears.
#Ravens WR Jeremy Maclin (shoulder) is a game-time decision vs. the #Bears, source said, though Breshad Perriman (knee) is expected to play.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2017
8:51 a.m.: What does Ty Montgomery’s expected return mean for Packers rookie Aaron Jones? Glad you asked.
#Packers RB Ty Montgomery (ribs) and rookie RB Aaron Jones are slated to split carries today, sources say, which may benefit both of them.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2017
8:43 a.m.: Let’s get caught up to speed on some early-morning updates with a look at who’s expected to play and not play, per reports.
IN: Mike Williams (LAC), Ty Montgomery (GB), Derek Carr (OAK), Matthew Stafford (DET)
OUT: DeVante Parker (MIA), Bilal Powell (NYJ), Kenny Golladay (DET)
8:35 a.m. ET: Week 5 was particularly brutal on the injury front. Will Week 6 be more friendly to NFL stars?
There are several key players we’re monitoring entering Sunday’s slate of games, including Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery and Oakland Raiders quartterback Derek Carr.
Which players will start and which will sit? We’ll post the latest updates here, so if you’re trying to set that fantasy football lineup or prepare for your favorite team’s game, keep checking in for the latest injury developments throughout the morning and into the afternoon slate.
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