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Watson (shoulder) did not suit up alongside his teammates for Monday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Watson reportedly practiced inside while his teammates worked on the outdoor field. The quarterback missed Week 4 due to a bruised right shoulder and was expected to be healthy following Cleveland's bye, so it will be worth keeping a close eye on his official practice designation Wednesday, when the team's first official injury report of the week will come to light. Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson struggled significantly while drawing a spot start in Watson's stead in the 28-3 loss to the Ravens on Oct. 1.

The Giants are optimistic that Jones (neck) avoided a serious injury during Week 5's loss to the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jones' status for a Week 6 matchup against the Bills is reportedly still up in the air, but the quarterback at least seems to have avoided a long-term issue. He was forced out versus Miami due to a sack taken in the fourth quarter. If Jones ends up needing to miss some time, it would fall to Tyrod Taylor to line up under center Week 6 at Buffalo.

Richardson (shoulder) has received an initial injury diagnosis of a Grade 3 AC joint sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Richardson is scheduled for an MRI on Monday morning to confirm the severity of his injury, but a Grade 3 sprain would likely carry a recovery timetable of a month or more. Rapoport reports that the rookie signal-caller could be headed for a stint on IR. Richardson suffered the injury during Sunday's win over the Titans, getting replaced by Gardner Minshew after completing nine of 12 passing attempts for 98 yards and rushing twice for five yards. The Colts will seemingly need to turn to Minshew under center for a significant period, beginning in Week 6 versus Jacksonville.

Wilson completed 20 of 31 pass attempts for 196 yards and two touchdowns while rushing seven times for 49 yards in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Jets.

Wilson produced a solid fantasy line in a tough matchup despite failing to lead his team to victory. The 34-year-old didn't throw an interception, but he did lose one of Denver's three fumbles Sunday. While the Broncos remain near the league's cellar at 1-4 this season, the addition of head coach Sean Payton has at least resulted in improved play under center. Wilson has amassed 1,210 passing yards with an 11:2 TD:INT through five games, which is a marked improvement over the start he got off to last season. The veteran QB must quickly shift his focus to Kansas City for a Week 6 matchup against the defending Super Bowl champions on Thursday Night Football.

Prescott completed 14 of 24 pass attempts for 153 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the 49ers. He added one carry for two yards.

San Francisco's vaunted defense gave Prescott fits all game long, sacking the quarterback three times and forcing three interceptions in Sunday's one-sided affair, although two of the picks came in the fourth quarter when Dallas was in desperation mode. Prescott was inaccurate when given time in the pocket, airmailing an open Luke Schoonmaker on a third-down pass in the first half before leading Brandin Cooks out of bounds on a deep shot later in the contest. The 30-year-old had done a good job of protecting the ball with just one turnover over his four previous starts, so its fair to write this off as a down game against a tough opponent. Prescott has yet to throw for 300 yards in any game this season, but that could change with a potential bounce-back performance against the Chargers' league-worst pass defense next Monday.

Purdy completed 17 of 24 pass attempts for 252 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 42-10 blowout win over the Cowboys.

Purdy walked into a primetime matchup against a Dallas defense that held three of its previous four opponents to 10 or fewer points, and he casually threw four touchdowns en route to a comfortable victory. Credit also has to be given to San Francisco's offensive line, which limited the Cowboys' ferocious pass rush to just one sack Sunday. Purdy set a new career high with his four touchdown tosses in the blowout, which comes on the heels of a 95 percent completion performance against Arizona last week. The 23-year-old has already proven that last year's success was not a flash in the pan -- now the question becomes how high his ceiling can rise as a fantasy asset. Purdy will now lead the 5-0 49ers into a road matchup against the Browns next Sunday.

Tannehill completed 23 of 34 passes for 264 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Colts.

Tannehill overcame a slow first half to deliver his highest passing yardage total of the season. He showed particular rapport with DeAndre Hopkins, as the duo connected for three completions of at least 20 yards. While Tannehill has averaged a solid 7.4 yards per attempt on 142 passes this season, he has only three total touchdowns across five games, as the focus of the Titans' offense remains on the rushing attack.

Minshew completed 11 of 14 passes for 155 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Titans.

Minshew entered the game late in the second quarter after Anthony Richardson suffered a shoulder injury. The Colts had a modest 10-6 lead at the time, and Minshew moved the offense efficiently enough to keep that lead -- though Zack Moss proved to be the primary force for the unit. The extent of Richardson's injury is not yet clear, and Minshew could be in line to start in Week 6 in a pivotal divisional matchup against the Jaguars.

Wilson completed 19 of 26 pass attempts for 199 yards, no touchdowns and one interception while rushing three times for 26 yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over Denver.

Wilson was not involved in either of the Jets' trips to the end zone Sunday, as the team scored via Breece Hall's rushing touchdown and cornerback Bryce Hall's defensive touchdown. The quarterback's lone turnover came on a forced throw to tight end C.J. Uzomah near the end of the first half. He also fumbled twice but did not lose possession on either gaffe. Fortunately for Wilson, the Broncos offense continues to be inept, and the ill-timed pick did not cost his team its second win. The 24-year-old won't be afforded as many mulligans next Sunday against an Eagles defense that ranks near the top of the league through five weeks.

Carr completed 18 of 26 passes for 183 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 34-0 win over the Patriots.

Carr wasn't asked to do much as the Saints held a substantial lead for much of the game, though he delivered when called upon. Despite limited volume, he managed to record his first multi-touchdown performance of the season on strikes from five and six yards away. Even more positive is the fact that Carr tallied three completions of at least 20 yards, a good sign regarding the health of his shoulder heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Texans.