Dameon Pierce Start or sit, Week 5

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2026 season (2 games): 24 rush yds · 2 rec · -2 rec yds

• Wk 5@ JAXL 17-1914 rush yds, 2 rec, -2 rec yds2.2 pts
• 2025 Wk 18@ LVL 12-1410 rush yds1.0 pts

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Dameon Pierce: quick answers

Who does Dameon Pierce play in week 5?

Dameon Pierce faces Jacksonville Jaguars with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Is Dameon Pierce injured?

Dameon Pierce has no injury designation right now.

What's happening with Dameon Pierce

• Heading into Week 6, DeMario Douglas, Germie Bernard, Woody Marks, Brenton Strange, Dameon Pierce, MarShawn Lloyd, Kendre Miller, Jordyn Tyson and Zach Charbonnet were all named notable fantasy football waiver wire pickups. Their inclusion signals potential value as managers look to fill roster holes ahead of this week's matchups.

  Mon, Oct 12, 11:33 AM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Several backfield and tight end options are drawing Week 6 waiver wire attention after a rash of injuries and bye weeks thinned rosters. Woody Marks, Zach Charbonnet, MarShawn Lloyd and Samaje Perine lead the running back targets, while Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange, Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki headline tight end pickups. Germie Bernard also saw an expanded role in Week 5.

  Sun, Oct 11, 4:40 PM ET·Reported byYahoo Sports,RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Dameon Pierce took over as Philadelphia's lead running back on Sunday after Will Shipley exited the game. The shift in snaps gives Pierce a clearer path to touches if Shipley's absence continues, while Shipley's role and recovery timeline remain unclear. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports for updates on both backs.

  Sun, Oct 11, 1:38 PM ET·Source:PFF·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Chris Olave, Calvin Ridley, Samaje Perine, Dameon Pierce and Troy Franklin were all featured in a Week 5 fantasy start/sit discussion. No new injury or role information was included, with the analysis focused purely on lineup decisions for managers weighing these options this week.

  Sat, Oct 10, 11:04 AM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Several fantasy-relevant names surfaced on recent waiver wire rankings. Will Shipley, Keaton Mitchell, Dameon Pierce, Tre Tucker, Roman Wilson and Mike Gesicki were flagged as Week 5 pickups, while Tyjae Spears, Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, Germie Bernard and Brenton Strange were highlighted for Week 6 as injuries around the league created added opportunity.

  Sat, Oct 10, 8:10 AM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)