Key NFL Injuries and Players Status Heading Into Week 5 Games

### NFL Recap: Key Updates and Injuries Heading Into Week 5

As the NFL season progresses, several key updates and injury reports have emerged that are crucial for football fans to know.

#### Injuries and Player Status

- **Houston Texans**: Tight end Trey McBride is expected to play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers despite a concussion.
- **Cincinnati Bengals**: Running back Joe Mixon will not play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills due to an ankle injury.
- **Minnesota Vikings**: Tight end T.J. Hockenson, currently on the PUP list, has started his practice window, marking a potential return soon.
- **New England Patriots**: Right tackle Caedan Wallace and center David Andrews will be placed on injured reserve due to ankle and shoulder injuries, respectively.
- **New York Jets**: Right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker is cleared to play against the Vikings in London, but linebacker C.J. Mosley is unlikely to play due to a toe injury. Defensive tackle Leki Fotu has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
- **Carolina Panthers**: Tight end Ian Thomas and cornerback Dane Jackson have been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Bears. Linebacker Shaq Thompson has been placed on injured reserve with an Achilles injury.
- **Dallas Cowboys**: Wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury and will miss at least four games.
- **Pittsburgh Steelers**: Running back Jaylen Warren is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts. However, defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi has been upgraded and is no longer listed with an injury designation.
- **Washington Commanders**: Quarterback Marcus Mariota has been activated off injured reserve, but defensive lineman Efe Obada, linebacker Jordan Magee, and safety Tyler Owens have been downgraded to out for Sunday's game.

#### Game Day Elevations and Roster Moves

- **Baltimore Ravens**: Running back Chris Collier and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue have been elevated for game day.
- **Buffalo Bills**: Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers and defensive tackle Branson Deen have been elevated.
- **New England Patriots**: Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has been activated off the PUP list and will play Sunday. Safety Marte Mapu has been activated from injured reserve, while safety Jabrill Peppers has been ruled out with a shoulder injury.
- **New York Jets**: Quarterback Adrian Martinez and linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball have been elevated for the game against the Vikings.
- **Pittsburgh Steelers**: Linebacker Jeremiah Moon has been activated off injured reserve, and running back Jonathan Ward along with wide receiver Brandon Johnson have been elevated.

#### International Games

- This weekend features an NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where the New York Jets will face the Minnesota Vikings.

#### Other Notable Updates

- **Fines and Disciplinary Actions**: Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was fined $22,511 for unnecessary roughness and use of the helmet in the previous week's game.
- **Performance Records**: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff achieved a perfect passing game, going 18-for-18 against the Seattle Seahawks, setting a new NFL record for most consecutive passes without an incompletion in a single game.

These updates highlight the dynamic nature of the NFL season, with injuries, roster changes, and international games all contributing to the excitement and unpredictability of the league.