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Will Shipley Start or sit, Week 5

RB · Philadelphia Eagles · #28

Out

Final

8.3 pts

5 car, 6 yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds

PPR scoring.

Status

Depth chart
RB #2 ↑
Offense
College
Clemson
Experience
3 seasons

Week

Week 5

Matchup

Jacksonville Jaguars

DFS salary

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Projection

2.5

Recent form

2026 season (6 games): 59 rush yds · 7 rec · 42 rec yds

  • Wk 5@ JAXL 17-196 rush yds, 1 rush TD, 1 rec, 7 rec yds7.8 pts
  • Wk 4vs LARL 20-2423 rush yds2.3 pts
  • Wk 3@ CHIL 7-271 rec, 11 rec yds1.6 pts
  • Wk 2@ TENW 24-2024 rush yds, 2 rec, 5 rec yds3.9 pts
  • Wk 1vs WSHW 24-224 rush yds, 1 rec, 8 rec yds1.7 pts

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Will Shipley: quick answers

Who does Will Shipley play in week 5?
Will Shipley faces Jacksonville Jaguars with the Philadelphia Eagles.

What's happening with Will Shipley

  • A Week 6 fantasy roundup lists Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Brian Thomas Jr., Justin Herbert, Will Shipley and Jadarian Price among players managers might consider dropping. The piece doesn't detail individual performance issues, but grouping them together signals concern about their recent fantasy value and roles heading into this week's matchups.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Heading into Week 6, Romeo Doubs, Kenyon Sadiq, Roman Wilson, Tre' Harris, Will Shipley, Kalif Raymond, T.J. Hockenson, Tyler Allgeier and Jacoby Brissett were all flagged as potential fantasy drop candidates. Their inclusion reflects concerns about inconsistent production or limited roles, making them riskier roster spots as managers look to fill holes elsewhere.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Will Shipley suffered an injury in Week 5 that adds to Philadelphia's backfield concerns, with Adam Schefter confirming a formal diagnosis. No further details on severity or recovery timeline have been reported. The Eagles will need to monitor his status closely given the team's already thin depth at running back.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Will Shipley will be sidelined several weeks with a foot injury, further depleting Philadelphia's running back room. His absence comes with Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby also already out, leaving the Eagles with a thin and injury-riddled backfield heading into their upcoming games.

    Reported byNBC Sports / ProFootballTalk,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby 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.

    Source:PFFOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

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