NFL Player News

Lake (hip) is active for Monday's game against the Bills, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

Lake has been cleared to play through a hip injury after going through pregame warmups. The fifth-year pro has played every single defensive snap through Rams' first four games of the regular season, accumulating 29 tackles (18 solo), seven pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble in that span.

Simpson (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Rams' emergency third quarterback against the Bills on Monday, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

Simpson will continue to operate as the Rams' emergency QB3, which means he cannot play Monday unless both Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Jackson (knee) is inactive against the Rams on Monday.

Jackson was initially listed as questionable due to a knee injury, which is severe enough for the second-year pro to miss his first game of the regular season. Greg Gaines and DeWayne Carter are in line for more rotational reps on the Bills' defensive line due to Jackson's absence.

Alford (ankle) is inactive for Monday's game against the Rams.

Alford drew the questionable tag for Monday night's game after logging a limited practice Saturday, but he'll end up missing his first game of the season due to an ankle injury that he sustained against the Patriots in Week 4. Damar Hamlin should see some more defensive snaps at the slot corner position in Alford's absence.

Moore (shoulder) is listed as inactive Monday at the Rams.

After suffering a shoulder injury in Week 4, Moore wasn't expected to be tending to a long-term issue, and head coach Joe Brady told Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News on Thursday that the wide receiver was "going to be able to do everything he can to be able to rock this week." Moore then managed just one limited session (Saturday) during Week 5 prep, which wasn't enough for him to gain clearance to play Monday. With both Moore and Joshua Palmer (shoulder) unavailable, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Greg Dortch, Skyler Bell and Trent Sherfield will handle WR reps for the Bills.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Juszczyk (knee) could return for the Week 6 matchup against the Commanders next Monday night, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Juszczyk's practice participation during Week 6 prep will ultimately determine whether the veteran fullback will return from a one-game absence due to a knee injury he sustained during the 49ers' Week 4 win over the Broncos. The 49ers will continue to rely on tight ends like Brayden Willis for more snaps as blockers in Juszczyk's absence.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Bosa (calf) "has a chance" to play against the Commanders next Monday night, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Bosa has missed the 49ers' last three games while tending to a calf injury. While he could return against Washington, Bosa's practice participation during Week 6 prep will ultimately determine whether he's cleared by medical staff to suit up. Mykel Williams and Romello Height will continue to get more reps at defensive end for as long as Bosa is sidelined.

Head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Skowronek (calf) will not play against the Buccaneers this Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Skowronek was diagnosed with a leg injury during the Steelers' 34-22 win over the Colts, which he picked up after a punt return in the first half. He was unable to return to the contest, and his calf issue will cost him at least one game, with his next chance to play being Week 7 against the Saints in Paris on Sunday, Oct. 25. Roman Wilson (finger) has also been ruled out for Week 6, so rookie second-rounder Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen and Brandon Smith are all in line for additional snaps on offense against Tampa Bay.

Hudson suffered a pectoral injury during the Bengals' 31-24 win over the Dolphins on Sunday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Hudson finished Sunday's game having caught all three of his targets for 14 yards, which included a two-yard touchdown grab late in the second quarter to give the Bengals a 21-7 halftime lead. He played a total of 27 snaps (19 on offense, eight on special teams), and although it's unclear when he picked up the injury, it's severe enough to potentially require a stint on injured reserve. Rookie seventh-rounder Jack Endries would be in line for a larger role if Hudson misses time.

Keenum completed 11 of 18 passes for 108 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception while adding a four-yard carry during the Bears' 31-7 loss to the Packers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

Head coach Ben Johnson pulled the plug on Tyson Bagent after the former threw his second interception of the day late in the third quarter. Keenum threw a pick of his own on his first drive under center on a pass that was intended for Rome Odunze, and the veteran QB was strip-sacked later in the fourth quarter. During Monday's press conference, head coach Ben Johnson was mum on whether Keenum, Bagent or Caleb Williams (hamstring) would take snaps with the first-team offense during Week 6 prep, so the Bears' starting QB situation is muddy ahead of their road game against the Falcons on Oct. 18.