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It’s total carnage in the NFL. Every week, several superstars are going down on both sides of the ball.

We’re not even at the halfway point, and this has been one of the trickiest seasons to navigate through in fantasy football history.

Here are some of the biggest injury stories from Week 5:

Omarion Hampton Heads to IR

The Chargers are placing rookie running back Omarion Hampton on injured reserve with an ankle injury he suffered late in Week 5 against Washington.

He'll miss at least the next four games, which is a significant blow for a guy who was really finding his groove in L.A.'s backfield.

Hampton had been one of the Chargers' most productive offensive players through the first month, racking up 86 total touches for 450 yards and two touchdowns.

The first-round pick was third in the NFL in yards from scrimmage since Week 3, trailing only Puka Nacua and Christian McCaffrey. That's elite company.

Xavier Worthy Plays Through Swelling

Chiefs’ wideout Xavier Worthy was downgraded to questionable over the weekend after his ankle swelled up on the team's flight to Jacksonville.

There was some concern heading into Monday Night Football, but Worthy ended up playing and was expected to be at full strength.

He went down briefly during the game and headed to the sideline, but re-entered shortly after.

Despite not much in the box score last night, he ran routes on 80% of drop-backs and led the team in air yard and target share (via Fantasy Points).

He’s worth monitoring throughout the week.

Lamar Jackson's Hamstring Situation

Ravens star Lamar Jackson sat out Week 5 with a hamstring injury he suffered against the Chiefs in Week 4, and let's just say the results weren't pretty.

Cooper Rush started in his place, and Baltimore mustered just 10 points in a blowout loss to Houston. The Ravens are now 1-4, which is... not ideal. There's an "outside shot" Jackson could return for Week 6 against the Rams, but nothing's certain yet.

The good news? Baltimore has a bye in Week 7, so if he misses another game, he'll have an extra week to heal up before Week 8.

On defense, the Ravens were without a ton of key players, including Pro Bowlers Roquan Smith (hamstring), Marlon Humphrey (calf), and Kyle Hamilton (groin).

They looked absolutely lifeless against a Texans offense that shouldn't have crushed them like that. Getting healthy is Baltimore's top priority right now.

Matt Milano's Injury Woes Continue

Bills’ linebacker Matt Milano re-aggravated the pectoral injury that had already sidelined him the previous two games. He left during the second half against New England and is now considered "week to week."

Milano has missed 25 games since the start of 2023 - he missed 12 games in 2023 with a broken leg, then 13 more in 2024 due to a torn biceps. The guy works harder than anyone to stay healthy, but his body just keeps betraying him.

This is a big deal for Buffalo's run defense, which is already struggling. Milano is arguably the most important piece to holding it together aside from Ed Oliver.

Landon Dickerson's Ankle

Eagles OL Concerns Eagles Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter against Denver and didn't return.

This is really concerning because Dickerson has dealt with multiple injuries throughout 2025.

Reports suggest Dickerson could miss one or two games with the ankle injury. The Eagles' offensive line hasn't produced like it has in the past, and many of their guys are coming off injuries or offseason procedures.

Saquon Barkley is getting the volume, and Thursday night's matchup against the Giants' porous run defense could be exactly what he needs for a breakout game - you know he's got extra motivation playing against his former team.

Bucky Irving Out, Rachaad White Steps Up

The Buccaneers were without running back Bucky Irving in Week 5 due to foot and shoulder injuries.

Rachaad White dominated the backfield in his absence, handling the bulk of Tampa's running back touches.

Reports suggest Irving could miss 1-2 weeks total, which means White remains a solid fantasy play and betting consideration for at least one more week.

Remember, White was a top-15 fantasy running back in 2023, so the talent is absolutely there. Tampa Bay has one of the deepest running back rooms in the league with White and Sean Tucker, so they should be able to weather this storm just fine.

Let’s dive into some numbers and possible waiver wire adds for this week.

Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Priorities

Hassan Haskins & Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers

With Omarion Hampton headed to IR for at least four games, the Chargers' backfield is wide open.

Both Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal played 14 snaps after Hampton went down in Week 5, and here's the thing - nobody really knows which guy will emerge as the lead back.

Haskins, at 6'2" and 227 pounds, has the Harbaugh connection from his time at Michigan and profiles as the bigger, more physical runner.

Gun to my head, I'd prioritize Haskins over Vidal, especially for goal-line work. That bigger frame makes him the logical choice for those high-equity red zone touches.

Both guys are rostered in less than 1% of ESPN leagues, which means you've got a clean shot at them on waivers.

The Miami matchup in Week 6 is absolutely mouthwatering - we just watched Rico Dowdle carve them up for 200+ total yards from scrimmage. Miami's run defense is that bad.

If you're desperate for running back help or need wins now, using some FAAB on Haskins makes sense.

In deeper leagues, you could make a case for Vidal too - he's faster and has better pass-catching ability, so he might see passing-down work and could be the more explosive runner between the two.

Darren Waller, Miami Dolphins

Remember Darren Waller? Yeah, me too - barely.

The guy retired before 2024, came back for 2025, and finally made his Dolphins debut in Week 4 with a two-touchdown performance. Now that Tyreek Hill is done for the season with a torn ACL, Waller's role is about to expand.

In Week 5, Waller played 32 offensive snaps (58% of the team's snaps) and caught all five of his targets for 78 yards and a touchdown.

Dare I say... Darren Waller was in the Jonnu Smith role from 2024? Which is pretty funny to say out loud, but Mike McDaniel has proven he can use tight ends effectively.

The target share wasn’t massive last week - around 13% - but he finished second on the team in receptions and receiving yards in Week 5.

With Hill out, those targets have to go somewhere. Waller had the most snaps of any Dolphins tight end, and he played 50% of the team's snaps inside the 10-yard line.

Waller is rostered in less than 50% of ESPN leagues, which is wild considering the opportunity in front of him.

He's not going to be the Waller from 2019-2020, but in an offense that faces constant two-high looks and needs weapons, he's got streaming value with touchdown upside.

Rico Dowdle, Carolina Panthers

Let's be clear about what happened here: Dowdle absolutely dismantled Miami with 206 rushing yards and a touchdown on 23 carries, plus 28 receiving yards for 234 total yards from scrimmage.

That's the third-most yards from scrimmage in Panthers franchise history, trailing only two Christian McCaffrey performances.

Don't get me wrong - Rico was a fine runner with Dallas last year, where he rushed for over 1,000 yards. But nobody saw this game coming.

That's a testament to how atrocious Miami's run defense is, which is exactly why Haskins (and maybe Vidal) are the biggest priorities this week.

Dowdle is still owned in just 58% of ESPN leagues, and you'll have to be quick on the waiver wire to grab him. Here's my concern: this was likely an anomaly ceiling game against one of the league's worst run defenses.

The real question is Chuba Hubbard's calf injury status.

Hubbard missed Week 5 and is considered day-to-day heading into Week 6. Head coach Dave Canales said "the calf needs more treatment, the calf needs more time" on Monday.

This groin/calf stuff can really linger and hamper a running back's performance throughout the year.

If we get clarity that Hubbard will miss Week 6, Dowdle becomes a strong play. But if Hubbard is active, we're probably looking at more of a 60-40 split moving forward.

In that scenario, I'd prioritize Haskins over Dowdle because Haskins should have more of a bell-cow role for at least the next month while Hampton recovers.

That said, if Hubbard's injury lingers or he goes down again, Dowdle is still worth grabbing as an elite handcuff with contingency value. Just manage your expectations.

Bottom line: If you need running back help immediately, Haskins is your guy with that juicy Miami matchup. Waller offers sneaky tight end value in an offense desperate for weapons. And Dowdle? Monitor the Hubbard situation closely, but temper expectations after that monster game.

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