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Rain is the main weather concern on Sunday’s NFL slate. Browns–Jets, Giants–Commanders and Colts–Steelers have the wettest game forecasts, with gusty winds accompanying the rain. These forecasts cover the game window.

CLEVELAND BROWNS AT NEW YORK JETS

Temperatures around 61–63°F at MetLife Stadium. E winds of 11–14 mph, with gusts around 21–26 mph. Rain is expected before kickoff and throughout the game, with precipitation chances near 100%. Rain could become heavier during the afternoon.

NEW YORK GIANTS AT WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

Temperatures around 68–70°F in Landover. E winds of 12–14 mph early, easing toward 10 mph later in the game. Gusts around 25–26 mph are possible near kickoff. Rain is likely, with the heaviest rain expected before kickoff and during the first half. Conditions should gradually improve later.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Temperatures around 61–65°F in Pittsburgh. E winds of 10–13 mph, with gusts around 19–23 mph. Rain is expected before kickoff and remains likely early in the game. Rain chances decrease during the afternoon, although showers could linger.

DENVER BRONCOS AT LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Temperatures around 69–72°F outside SoFi Stadium. SW winds of 15–20 mph near kickoff, with gusts around 23–25 mph, easing later. Forecasts differ on afternoon rain chances. The stadium’s fixed canopy shelters the field from direct rainfall, and these outdoor wind speeds do not represent measured winds at field level.

DETROIT LIONS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS

The outdoor forecast in Glendale calls for temperatures around 80–84°F, S to SW winds near 20–21 mph and gusts around 33–36 mph. Showers are possible, with precipitation chances around 25–35%. Roof status has not been confirmed. These conditions would matter if the roof is open; a closed roof would shelter the game.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Temperatures around 59–61°F in Foxborough. S to SSE winds of 4–6 mph, with gusts around 10–14 mph. Light showers are possible, although forecasts differ on whether rain reaches the stadium during the game. Strong winds are not expected.

CINCINNATI BENGALS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS

Temperatures around 90–91°F in Miami Gardens, with the heat index near 100–102°F. SE winds around 9 mph, with gusts near 15 mph. Rain chances are low, around 10–15%. Heat is the main weather concern.

Wind and rain are the main weather concerns on Saturday’s FBS slate. Atlanta and Boone have the strongest combination, with additional windy games in Lincoln, Nashville, Lexington, Memphis and Salt Lake City. These forecasts cover the game window.

DUKE AT GEORGIA TECH

Temperatures around 69–71°F in Atlanta. E winds around 20 mph during the game, with gusts of 33–36 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph are possible in the surrounding area. Rain is expected, with thunderstorms possible. A high wind warning and flood watch are in effect.

OLD DOMINION AT APPALACHIAN STATE

Temperatures around 54–55°F in Boone. E winds of 18–21 mph, with gusts around 34–36 mph. Rain is expected throughout the game and could become heavier during the afternoon. A flood watch begins before kickoff.

INDIANA AT NEBRASKA

Temperatures rising from approximately 77°F into the mid-80s in Lincoln. S winds of 17–19 mph, with gusts around 33–35 mph. Dry conditions are expected, with essentially no rain chance.

OLE MISS AT VANDERBILT

Temperatures around 67–69°F in Nashville. ENE winds of 15–18 mph, with gusts around 30–35 mph. Rain is expected, with thunderstorms possible. A wind advisory and flood watch cover the game window.

LSU AT KENTUCKY

Temperatures falling from approximately 64°F toward 59°F in Lexington. E winds of 16–20 mph, with gusts around 27–32 mph. Rain is likely, with a game-window precipitation chance near 80%.

UAB AT MEMPHIS

Temperatures around 63–64°F. N winds near 21 mph at kickoff, easing toward 15–18 mph during the game. Gusts around 30–33 mph are possible early. Showers remain possible, with a precipitation chance around 50%.

KANSAS AT UTAH

Temperatures around 68–71°F in Salt Lake City. S winds of 14–18 mph, with gusts around 31–35 mph. Showers are possible during the game, with a precipitation chance around 50%. A wind advisory is in effect.

WAKE FOREST AT NC STATE

Temperatures around 66–68°F in Raleigh. E winds of 13–14 mph, with gusts increasing from approximately 23 mph toward 27 mph. Rain is likely during the game.

RICE AT EAST CAROLINA

Kickoff has been moved to 1 p.m. ET. Temperatures around 72–73°F in Greenville, with E winds of 13–16 mph and gusts around 22–26 mph. Showers are likely during the game window.

SOUTH CAROLINA AT FLORIDA

Temperatures around 83–84°F in Gainesville. S winds of 12–15 mph, with gusts around 23–26 mph. Showers are possible, with rain chances increasing during the afternoon.

COASTAL CAROLINA AT MARSHALL

Temperatures falling from approximately 64°F into the upper 50s in Huntington. E winds of 9–12 mph, with gusts around 21–24 mph. Rain is likely during the evening.

GEORGIA AT ALABAMA

Temperatures around 64–67°F in Tuscaloosa. S winds near 16 mph at kickoff, easing toward 13–15 mph, with gusts around 20–25 mph. Showers remain possible. The game remains scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

JAMES MADISON AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN

Temperatures around 74–77°F in Statesboro. SE winds of 9–13 mph, with gusts around 20–25 mph. Rain is likely near kickoff, with lighter winds later in the game.

HAWAII AT ARIZONA STATE

Temperatures around 79–83°F in Tempe. ESE winds of 6–7 mph, with gusts around 13 mph. Showers are possible, with a game-window precipitation chance around 55%.

Friday’s injury reports confirmed Lamar Jackson’s absence for Baltimore, multiple offensive losses for Philadelphia and extensive injuries for the Chargers. Cincinnati’s top receivers remain questionable, as do Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison for Minnesota. Buffalo and the Rams play Monday and will issue their final game designations Saturday.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

G Isaiah Adams has been ruled out with an ankle injury, and S Andrew Wingard is out with a knee injury. DL Walter Nolen III is questionable with a calf injury, while LB Karson Sharar is questionable with a hamstring injury.

LT Paris Johnson Jr. is out for the season with a torn biceps. Jon Gaines II will replace Adams.

ATLANTA FALCONS

LT Jake Matthews remains questionable with a groin injury after practicing fully Friday. DE Samson Ebukam and LB Divine Deablo are questionable with hamstring injuries, while DE Za’Darius Smith is questionable with concussion and neck issues.

LB Yasir Abdullah has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

BALTIMORE RAVENS

QB Lamar Jackson has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Tyler Huntley will start against Atlanta.

Baltimore also ruled out EDGE Trey Hendrickson with a finger injury and C Cam Jurgens with a concussion. WR Zay Flowers and G Andrew Vorhees are questionable with foot injuries, while CB Marlon Humphrey is questionable with hamstring and calf injuries.

BUFFALO BILLS

WR DJ Moore missed Friday’s practice with a shoulder injury. DT Ed Oliver remained sidelined with a knee injury, and CB Dee Alford did not practice because of an ankle injury.

CB Christian Benford was limited with a toe injury. WR Joshua Palmer was added to the report as a limited participant with a shoulder injury. Final designations for Monday’s game will be released Saturday.

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Carolina is on its bye week and has no Week 5 game-status report.

CHICAGO BEARS

QB Caleb Williams is questionable with a hamstring injury after returning to limited practice Friday. Tyson Bagent remains the announced starter against Green Bay.

RB Kyle Monangai has been ruled out with thumb and toe injuries, and LB Keyshaun Elliott is out with a quad injury. DL Shemar Turner is questionable with a knee injury, LB Noah Sewell is questionable with an Achilles injury, and CB Kyler Gordon is questionable with a calf injury.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

WR Ja’Marr Chase practiced fully Friday but remains questionable with a concussion. WR Tee Higgins also returned to full participation and is questionable with groin and neck injuries.

WR Colbie Young is questionable with a knee injury, S Bryan Cook is questionable with an ankle injury, and LB Swayze Bozeman is questionable with a groin injury. S Kyle Dugger has been ruled out with a quad injury.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

DT Mason Graham has been ruled out with knee and ankle injuries. DT Mike Hall Jr. is out with an ankle injury, and DT Kalia Davis is out with a quad injury.

Cleveland also ruled out G Teven Jenkins with a back injury, WR Tylan Wallace with a knee injury, TE Carsen Ryan with a calf injury, and QB Dillon Gabriel with a back injury.

DALLAS COWBOYS

WR CeeDee Lamb aggravated a quad injury during Thursday’s game. LT Tyler Guyton suffered a back injury; initial X-rays were encouraging, with additional testing planned.

CB Joey Porter Jr. missed Thursday’s game with an illness. Dallas has not issued next-game designations for Lamb or Guyton.

DENVER BRONCOS

CB Patrick Surtain II has been ruled out with an ankle injury, and CB Riley Moss is out with a rib injury.

WR Pat Bryant was placed on IR Friday with an ankle injury.

DETROIT LIONS

G Ben Bartch has been ruled out with a foot injury, C Cade Mays is out with a wrist injury, CB Rock Ya-Sin is out with a hamstring injury, and S Brian Branch is out with an Achilles injury.

DL Tyleik Williams is questionable with a foot injury. Mays and Branch remain unavailable during their return-to-practice windows.

GREEN BAY PACKERS

G Aaron Banks is doubtful with knee and toe injuries, while G Jacob Monk is doubtful with a quad injury. OL Jager Burton is questionable with a back injury.

DT Anthony Campbell is questionable with an ankle injury, and DT Javon Hargrave is questionable with a toe injury. RB Chris Brooks and WR Savion Williams have been ruled out with ankle injuries.

LB Edgerrin Cooper and WR Jayden Reed remain out for the season. EDGE Micah Parsons remains on PUP.

HOUSTON TEXANS

OT Aireontae Ersery, OT Blake Fisher and G Ed Ingram are questionable because of illnesses. OT Braden Smith is questionable with a foot injury.

WR Tank Dell has been ruled out with a knee injury. DT Kayden McDonald is questionable with an ankle injury, and S M.J. Stewart is questionable with a knee injury.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

WR Keenan Allen is questionable with a groin injury, WR Darius Slayton is questionable with a knee injury, and CB Charvarius Ward is questionable with a groin injury.

WR Ashton Dulin and DE Arden Key have been ruled out with hamstring injuries. TE Will Mallory is out with a thumb injury, and LB Jaylon Carlies is out with a rib injury.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

CB Jaylon Jones has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. S Eric Murray is doubtful with a concussion for Sunday’s game in London.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Kansas City is on its bye week. WR Rashee Rice is recovering from a hamstring strain, with his return still unconfirmed.

WR Tyquan Thornton suffered a season-ending dislocated ankle.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

RB Ashton Jeanty is questionable with ankle and foot injuries after missing Friday’s practice.

WR Jalen Nailor has been ruled out with a concussion, WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. is out with a hamstring injury, and G Trey Zuhn III is out with a knee injury.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

OT Joe Alt has been ruled out with a neck injury, G Kayode Awosika is out with a fibula injury, and OL Trevor Penning is out with a concussion. OL Branson Taylor is questionable with a neck injury.

LT Rashawn Slater is on IR following ankle surgery. C Tyler Biadasz is on season-ending IR with an ACL injury.

WR Quentin Johnston is out with a chest injury, and WR Brenen Thompson is out with a quad injury. WR Ladd McConkey is questionable with a foot injury after missing practice all week.

S Derwin James and CB Donte Jackson have been ruled out with hamstring injuries. CB Rodney Shelley is questionable with a hamstring injury, TE Charlie Kolar is questionable with a forearm injury, and FB Scott Matlock is questionable with a foot injury. QB Trey Lance is doubtful with a groin injury.

LOS ANGELES RAMS

S Quentin Lake missed Friday’s practice with a hip injury. LB Grant Stuard remained sidelined with a hamstring injury, and EDGE Josaiah Stewart did not practice because of a groin injury.

CB Jaylen Watson was limited with a shoulder injury. LB Nate Landman improved to limited participation with a shoulder injury. Final game designations for Monday will be released Saturday.

MIAMI DOLPHINS

EDGE Rob Beal Jr. has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, WR Caleb Douglas is out with an ankle injury, TE Justin Joly is out with a concussion, and CB Reese Taylor is out with a quad injury.

CB Storm Duck is questionable with a knee injury, DL Kenneth Grant is questionable with a toe injury, LB Jackson Woodard is questionable with an ankle injury, and RB Jaylen Wright is questionable with a shin injury.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

WR Justin Jefferson is questionable with an ankle injury, and WR Jordan Addison is questionable with a hamstring injury. RT Brian O’Neill is questionable with a knee injury.

LT Christian Darrisaw has been ruled out with a concussion, and CB Charles Demmings is out with a hamstring injury. C Michael Jurgens is questionable with an elbow injury, while TE Ben Yurosek is questionable with an ankle injury.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

CB Christian Gonzalez has been ruled out with a shoulder injury, and CB Carlton Davis III is out with a neck injury. CB Karon Prunty and CB Channing Canada are out with hamstring injuries.

WR Mack Hollins is out with a calf injury, and FB Reggie Gilliam is out with ankle and knee injuries. WR A.J. Brown remains on IR with an ankle injury.

RB Rhamondre Stevenson is questionable with a knee injury, LB Christian Elliss is questionable with a chest injury, and OT Morgan Moses is questionable with a foot injury. DT Christian Barmore, EDGE Dre’Mont Jones, CB Charles Woods and S Craig Woodson are questionable with shoulder injuries.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

RB Alvin Kamara is questionable with a back injury, and WR Barion Brown is questionable with a thigh injury.

G Jeremiah Wright has been ruled out with a concussion, LB Kaden Elliss is out with a calf injury, and EDGE Anfernee Jennings is out with a knee injury.

S Julian Blackmon is questionable with a shoulder injury, DT Christen Miller is questionable because of an illness, LB Jaylan Ford is questionable with an ankle injury, and DB Lorenzo Styles Jr. is questionable with a calf injury.

NEW YORK GIANTS

DL Chauncey Golston has been ruled out with a neck injury, and S Jason Pinnock is out with a concussion.

QB Jaxson Dart remains on season-ending IR with a knee injury. Jameis Winston continues at QB. WR Braxton Berrios is on IR with a foot injury.

NEW YORK JETS

RB Breece Hall has been ruled out with a quad injury, and WR Adonai Mitchell is out with a finger injury. OL Dylan Parham is out with a knee injury, while LB Francisco Mauigoa is out with a quad injury.

EDGE Kingsley Enagbare is questionable with a knee injury, EDGE Will McDonald IV is questionable with a calf injury, and WR Tim Patrick is questionable with a groin injury.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

RB Saquon Barkley and WR DeVonta Smith have been ruled out with hamstring injuries. WR Marquise Brown is out with an ankle injury.

C/G Drew Kendall is out with a knee injury, and S Marcus Epps is out with a groin injury. EDGE Jonathan Greenard is questionable with an ankle injury for Sunday’s London game.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

WR Michael Pittman Jr. has been ruled out with a foot injury, CB Jamel Dean is out with an ankle injury, and S DeShon Elliott is out with a knee injury.

RB Rico Dowdle is questionable with a toe injury, while CB Jalen Ramsey is questionable with a wrist injury.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

EDGE Nick Bosa has been ruled out with knee and calf injuries. FB Kyle Juszczyk is out with a knee injury, while S Marques Sigle and DT James Thompson Jr. are out with ankle injuries.

EDGE Mykel Williams is questionable with a knee injury, and CB Upton Stout is questionable with a shoulder injury.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

RB Zach Charbonnet remains out with a knee injury during his PUP return window. CB Julian Neal has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, and LB Chazz Surratt is out with a calf injury.

RB George Holani is questionable with rib and knee injuries, while WR Irvin Charles is questionable with a knee injury.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

QB Baker Mayfield missed Thursday’s game with a right-thumb injury. Jalon Daniels started again.

S Antoine Winfield Jr. was unavailable with a rib injury, CB Benjamin Morrison missed the game with a quad injury, and LB SirVocea Dennis was out with ankle and foot injuries. Tampa Bay has not issued its next-game designations.

TENNESSEE TITANS

S Amani Hooker has been ruled out with a concussion.

WR Carnell Tate is questionable with a back injury, TE David Martin-Robinson is questionable with a hamstring injury, and CB Joshua Williams is questionable with a pec injury.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

WR Stefon Diggs has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. WR Terry McLaurin remains questionable with a hamstring injury.

QB Marcus Mariota is out with a knee injury, and DE Charles Omenihu is out with groin and ankle injuries. S Percy Butler and S Tyler Owens are out with hamstring injuries, while S Nick Cross is out because of an illness.

CB Trey Amos is questionable with an ankle injury, RB Jeremy McNichols is questionable with a quad injury, and DE Deatrich Wise Jr. is questionable with a quad injury.

317–318 FLORIDA STATE at LOUISVILLE
Around 79°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s. Mostly cloudy and dry. E wind 5–7 mph.

319–320 IOWA at WASHINGTON
Around 56°F at kickoff. Light rain possible during the game. E wind around 5 mph.

321–322 WYOMING at SAN JOSE STATE
Around 73°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s. Mostly clear. Evening wind 5–14 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph possible.

323–324 WASHINGTON STATE at UTAH STATE
Around 76°F at kickoff, cooling into the 60s. S wind 10–20 mph. Mainly dry during play, but an early-evening thunderstorm is possible.

325–326 IOWA STATE at BYU
Around 74°F at kickoff, cooling toward 70°F. Mostly cloudy. SE wind 10–20 mph. A late shower is possible.

WEATHER WATCH
Wind is the main concern at San Jose State, Utah State and BYU. Light rain is possible in Seattle. Wind ranges reflect evening area forecasts.

SIDES

317 FLORIDA STATE at Louisville
+6 → +4

321 WYOMING at San Jose State
+7 → +4

TOTALS

317–318 FLORIDA STATE at LOUISVILLE
58 → 60½

325–326 IOWA STATE at BYU
48 → 45½

Wednesday's injury reports have produced several important developments ahead of Week 5. Baltimore's quarterback situation, Philadelphia's depleted backfield, Cincinnati's receiver cluster and the Chargers' offensive line remain among the biggest concerns. Chicago also reported multiple offensive starters missing practice, while Thursday's Tampa Bay–Dallas game now has confirmed absences on both sides.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

Starting left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. is out for the season with a torn biceps. Arizona has brought in Jedrick Wills Jr. for tackle depth, while guard Isaiah Adams remains an injury concern.

The offensive line is a significant matchup issue against Detroit, particularly if Arizona is forced to replace multiple starters.

BALTIMORE RAVENS

Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday because of his ankle injury. Baltimore is preparing Tyler Huntley to start against Atlanta, although Jackson has not been officially ruled out.

The Ravens also have concerns along the offensive line involving Ronnie Stanley and Andrew Vorhees, while cornerback Marlon Humphrey continues to deal with a calf injury.

Jackson's availability remains one of the largest quarterback-related betting variables of Week 5.

CHICAGO BEARS

Caleb Williams remains sidelined with his hamstring injury, leaving Tyson Bagent in position to start against Green Bay.

Chicago's Wednesday injury report also showed running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai missing practice. Offensive linemen Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney and Darnell Wright were also nonparticipants.

This is a potentially significant offensive cluster. The backfield and offensive line require another check Thursday before determining how many starters Chicago could be missing.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Ja'Marr Chase did not practice Wednesday and remains in concussion protocol. Tee Higgins also missed practice with groin and neck issues.

Cincinnati's defensive injury list is growing as well. Safeties Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger were nonparticipants, while Jordan Battle was limited.

The receiver situation is particularly important against Miami. Cincinnati could face a major reduction in its passing-game personnel if both Chase and Higgins are unavailable.

DALLAS COWBOYS

Dallas has ruled out cornerback Cobie Durant, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and offensive tackle Drew Shelton for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay.

Guard Tyler Smith returned to full practice Wednesday but carries a questionable designation.

The defensive absences are significant, although Tampa Bay is also operating without its starting quarterback.

GREEN BAY PACKERS

Green Bay continues adjusting its offensive line, with Jordan Morgan, Laken Tomlinson, Sean Rhyan, Kevin Zeitler and Anthony Belton working together during Wednesday drills.

The group represents a reconstructed starting line rather than the original five returning from injury.

Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper is out for the season with an Achilles injury, creating a meaningful defensive loss ahead of the Chicago matchup.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Starting left tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss time. Right tackle Joe Alt is also being evaluated after suffering a neck injury.

The Chargers could be forced into major offensive-line changes against Denver. Slater is considered a possible injured-reserve candidate, while Alt's recovery timetable remains less certain.

This remains one of the most important offensive-line injury clusters on the Week 5 schedule.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Quarterback Tyler Shough was limited Wednesday because of an injury to his non-throwing left hand. Shough expects to play against Minnesota.

Running back Alvin Kamara, linebacker Kaden Elliss, edge rusher Anfernee Jennings and receiver Barion Brown were among Wednesday's nonparticipants. Chris Olave also sat out for rest.

New Orleans is working on a short week following Monday night's loss to Atlanta, making Thursday's participation particularly important.

NEW YORK GIANTS

Wide receiver Malik Nabers, left tackle Andrew Thomas and safety Jason Pinnock did not practice Wednesday.

Running back Cam Skattebo was limited with a shoulder injury, while tight end Isaiah Likely was limited with knee and groin issues.

The Giants have multiple offensive concerns entering their divisional matchup against Washington. Thomas' availability is especially important for pass protection.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Saquon Barkley did not practice Wednesday because of his hamstring injury and remains unlikely to play against Jacksonville in London.

Tank Bigsby has been placed on injured reserve, and Philadelphia is preparing to promote Dameon Pierce to help Will Shipley handle the backfield.

There was encouraging news elsewhere. Dallas Goedert, Zack Baun, Quinyon Mitchell and Fred Johnson returned to practice.

Philadelphia's backfield is the biggest concern, but the return of several starters could help offset some of its other personnel losses.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Baker Mayfield has officially been ruled out for Thursday against Dallas. Jalon Daniels will start again.

Tampa Bay also ruled out safety Antoine Winfield Jr., cornerback Benjamin Morrison and linebacker SirVocea Dennis.

The secondary and linebacker absences create additional defensive concerns beyond the quarterback downgrade. Kicker Chase McLaughlin returned to full participation after appearing on the injury report earlier in the week.

BOTTOM LINE

The biggest situations to monitor heading into Thursday are Lamar Jackson's ankle, Philadelphia's replacement backfield, Cincinnati's potentially depleted receiving corps, Chicago's offensive-line and running-back cluster, and the Chargers' tackle situation.

Thursday's practice reports should help clarify several of these situations before the final weekend injury designations are released.