Fantasy injury updates on Jonathan Taylor, Javonte Williams

03.10.2022, 17:54 sportingnews.com

There weren't many running back injuries this past Sunday, but the two that occurred are big ones. Indianapolis's Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and Denver's Javonte Williams (knee) are both "questionable," at best, for their upcoming matchup on Thursday Night Football, and fantasy football owners are already scrambling to fill potential Week 5 holes on the waiver wire. Below, we'll give you the latest news on these key RBs and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 5 fantasy landscape. Follow your fantasy team and watch every week during the 2022 NFL season on Sling TV. Stream Sling Orange or Blue for $35/month, or both for $50/month. Right now, get half off your first month, plus SHOWTIME, STARZ, AND EPIX -- first month on us! SIGN UP FOR SLING! MORE WEEK 5: Top waiver pickups Taylor (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the Colts' 24-17 Week 4 loss to the Titans and failed to return to game action. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, "the belief is that the ankle injury is not overly serious." Even if that's true, Taylor may very well end up missing the Colts' Week 5 Thursday night matchup against the Broncos. If that's the case, expect a larger workload for RB Nyheim Hines along with second-year back Deon Jackson. Hines would be elevated to high-end flex status, and Jackson could have some flex appeal in deeper leagues. Hines is still primarily a receiving back, so there's a chance Jackson assumes more early-down work. WEEK 5 STANDARD RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers Williams (knee) exited Denver's Week 4 loss to Las Vegas early in the second half. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, "Williams is feared to have suffered a serious knee injury." Williams was later seen leaving the locker room on crutches and will be further evaluated on Monday. WEEK 5 PPR RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers With Denver playing on Thursday night, it's very unlikely Williams is cleared to play for TNF. If Williams misses significant time, fellow RBs Melvin Gordon and Mike Boone will assume a larger workload. Gordon has the upper hand as things currently stand, but it's worth noting he didn't play as many snaps once Williams departed. Earlier in the game, he fumbled a league-leading fourth time this year. Gordon and Boone should be rostered in all formats, as both have fantasy value. For now, consider them both flexes against the Colts.