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Johnson caught his lone target for 64 yards during Thursday's 24-16 win over the Cowboys.

Johnson took advantage of the Cowboys' lapse in the secondary, with the second-year wideout on the receiving end of a deep ball from Jalon Daniels that the former turned into a 64-yard catch that led to a one-yard touchdown run by Bucky Irving three plays later. It was Johnson's second catch of 40-plus yards this season and third since entering the league in 2025 as a seventh-round draft pick. It's hard to rely on consistent production from the Bucs' pass catchers while Daniels is under center instead of Baker Mayfield (thumb), though Johnson is capable of having occasional big plays.

Tucker turned five carries into 18 yards during the Buccaneers' 24-16 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.

Four of Tucker's five carries came during the Buccaneers' offensive drive that spanned the late third quarter and into the fourth. He was given a goal-line rushing opportunity, but he was stuffed by the Cowboys' defense before crossing the plane on fourth-and-1, which prevented him from logging a rushing touchdown in back-to-back games. Tucker is firmly entrenched as the Bucs' RB3 but would stand to benefit from an increased snap count if one or both of Bucky Irving or Kenny Gainwell were to miss time. Fresh off their first win of the season, the Buccaneers will look to make it two victories in a row in Week 6 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Joly (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Joly landed in concussion protocol after Wednesday's practice and was unable to participate in the Dolphins' Thursday or Friday sessions. The tight end remains in concussion protocol and will not be able to suit up for Sunday's game.

Stick reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Stick was called up to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Cowboys, when he served as the Buccaneers' backup QB behind Jalon Daniels in a 24-16 win for Tampa Bay. Stick is eligible for one more practice squad elevation, after which he would need to be signed to the active roster in order to be eligible to suit up for the Buccaneers.

McNichols (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

The Commanders opened McNichols' 21-day practice window to return from IR on Wednesday. The running back logged limited practices throughout Week 5 prep and remains questionable for Sunday's game. The team still has over two weeks to ramp up the 30-year-old's practice participation before it must make a decision about his status for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

An ankle injury will cause Brown to miss a third consecutive game, and his next chance to play is Week 6 against the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 18. DeVonta Smith (hamstring) has already been ruled out, so Philadelphia's top wideouts against Jacksonville will be Dontayvion Wicks, rookie Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper, with Elijah Moore and Britain Covey also providing depth at the position.

The Eagles signed Steele off the practice squad to the active roster Friday.

Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is considered week-to-week and Tank Bigsby (abdomen) is on injured reserve, so the Eagles added depth to their backfield by signing Steele to the 53-man roster. Steele and Dameon Pierce will operate in rotational roles behind Will Shipley, who will operate as the Eagles' RB1 against the Jaguars on Sunday.

Gabriel (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Gabriel logged full participation in every practice session during the Browns' Week 5 prep. The quarterback remains on injured reserve due to a back injury, and it appears the team will milk the 21-day practice window until it expires. By keeping the backup quarterback on IR, the Browns temporarily save a roster spot for another player.

Thompson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Thompson opened Week 5 prep with a limited practice Wednesday, but he followed that up with back-to-back DNPs and will miss a third consecutive game due to a quadriceps injury. Quentin Johnston (chest) has also been ruled out, and with Ladd McConkey (foot) listed as questionable, the Chargers will lean more heavily on Tre' Harris, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Derius Davis at wide receiver.

Wallace (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Wallace has not practiced since sustaining a knee injury in the Browns' Week 3 win over the Panthers. The wide receiver will now miss consecutive games due to the issue, again leaving Malachi Corley as the No. 5 wideout option for the Browns' offense.