Understanding problematic injuries and identifying viable contingency plans before the Sunday morning add-drop frenzy gives savvy re-draft managers an advantage over the competition. The article below details the top five NFL injuries and contingency plans to know for Week 5.

Here's everything you need to know for Week 5 NFL games. Which teams will win? Who are the X factors, and which storylines matter most?

We’re officially through four weeks of the NFL season, and the injuries continue to pile up. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson left his team's game against the Steelers with an oblique strain. His teammate Jonathan Taylor exited earlier with an ankle injury. Packers receiver Christian Watson also suffered a high ankle sprain against the Vikings.

Oddsmakers expect a competitive contest when the Baltimore Ravens (2-2) visit the Cincinnati Bengals (1-3) on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in a matchup between AFC North foes at Paycor Stadium.

NFL season is rolling into October – which means the first round of bye weeks with the Chargers, Eagles, Lions and Titans all enjoying early breaks. That doesn't mean Week 5 will be lacking for good matchups,

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up the week in preparation for the Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers travel to Dallas for Sunday Night Football in hopes they can get back on the winning track. The Steelers are currently 3-1 after losing to the Indianapolis Colts last week while the Cowboys sit at 2-2.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) are favored by just 2.5 points against the Dallas Cowboys (2-2) on Sunday, October 6, 2024.NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 7:09 a.m.