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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Oakland As right-hander Sonny Gray earned his third win of the season on April 22 against Toronto in just his fourth start.Gray had to wait 85 days and 13 starts to get win No. 4, allowing three runs over six innings in a 5-4 victory Saturday against the Blue Jays. Hell try to make it back-to back wins Thursday night when the As open a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Matt Moore at the Oakland Coliseum.Thats the main reason you play this game is to win, said Gray, who finished third in the American League Cy Young Award voting last year. I started pretty good and won then went through that long stretch and then I went on the DL. And then when I came off the DL I felt like I was throwing the ball well with nothing to show for it, but thats part of it. Hopefully now Ill get on a pretty good roll.Gray (4-8) is 1/3 with a 4.07 ERA in his past eight starts since coming off the disabled list after recovering from a strained right trapezius. He allowed one run in three of those starts, two runs in two and three runs in one. He also gave up seven runs in a loss to Pittsburgh and five runs in a no-decision against Texas.Ive continuously said this ever since Ive come back from the DL, Ive felt really good, Gray said. You take two starts out of there, basically one inning against the Rangers and the start against the Pirates, you take those two starts out and every game has gone I would say pretty well. I feel good. I know I wasnt winning any games but I felt like I was throwing the ball well. It might not have been an easy inning every time, but going out there and going six innings. I expect more out of myself than that, but its still been pretty good with the exception of two starts.In his victory against Toronto, Gray gave up three runs through three innings but blanked the Blue Jays for his final three innings. He hopes to build on that strong finish against Tampa Bay.Actually just come out and attack from the first inning on, Gray said. Just come out and the plan is to go out and compete, throw a lot of strikes and throw as many quality strikes as I can in a row and see where it goes from there.Moore is 5-7 with a 4.33 ERA, but he has pitched at least six innings in each of his past eight games and has gone 3-4 with a 3.02 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 13 walks during that stretch.Moore gave up just two runs over 7 1/3 innings in a 2-1 loss to Baltimore in his previous start. He gave up a two-run homer to J.J. Hardy in the second inning.I just feel like Im pitching to my capabilities, Moore said after his last start. Being able to string together back-to-back innings where we retired three in a row. I think thats something to hang my hat on most these days. Just being able to get some quick innings, keep my pitch count on track.That was Moores longest outing since July 22, 2013, during his All-Star season when he went 17-4 with a 3.29 ERA. Moore underwent Tommy John surgery on April 22, 2014, and has gone 8-11 since then over the past two seasons.Oakland took two of three games against the Rays at Tropicana Field on May 13-15. Moore and Gray faced each other on May 15 when the As defeated the Rays 7-6. Both starters got no-decisions. Moore gave up four runs on seven hits over five innings. Gray allowed six runs (three earned) and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.The Rays had lost 11 straight road games before beating Colorado 10-1 on Tuesday night in Denver. The Rays scored in double digits again Wednesday, beating the Rockies 11-3.Oakland has won four of six games since the All-Star break, taking two of three at home against Toronto and Houston. But the As fell 7-0 to the Astros on Wednesday. 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NFL Nation reporters assess the biggest injuries across the league for Week 5.AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC West NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC WestAFC EASTBuffalo BillsCornerback Stephon Gilmore walked off the practice field early in Wednesdays session to have trainers look at his right ankle. Reporters time at practice ended shortly thereafter, so its unclear if he returned, but Gilmore was listed as limited on the injury report. As the Bills top cornerback, his status bears watching entering Sundays game at Los Angeles. -- Mike RodakMiami DolphinsThe Dolphins will continue to monitor running back?Arian Foster (hamstring/groin), who returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday after missing his second straight game. Foster hasnt played since he suffered a groin injury against the?Patriots in Week 2. Coach Adam Gase said the team isnt?rushing Foster. As far as Arian goes, we had him out there today, he said. He was running around quite a bit. I know hes itching to get back. We just want to make sure were smart. -- ESPN.com staffNew England PatriotsTight end Rob Gronkowski (hamstring) will play against the Browns. He portrayed optimism that he might be ready to go full-throttle by saying, Hopefully now its go time. He has been eased into the mix, playing 14 snaps in his return Sept. 22 and upping the workload to 39 snaps Oct. 2. Meanwhile, defensive end?Rob Ninkovich returned from serving a four-game suspension this week, and a source said hes almost fully recovered from a torn triceps muscle, which means he could potentially be available Sunday in Cleveland. -- Mike ReissNew York JetsCornerback Darrelle Revis (hamstring) didnt practice Wednesday and remains uncertain for Sunday against the Steelers. Talk about bad timing; the Jets would have to cover Antonio Brown without their best corner. Marcus Williams would replace Revis in the base. When they go to nickel, itll probably be Williams and rookie Juston Burris on the outside, with Buster Skrine sliding into the slot. Darryl Roberts, who has yet to dress for a game, will be active as the No. 4 corner if Revis doesnt play. -- Rich CiminiAFC NORTHBaltimore RavensLeft tackle Ronnie Stanley (foot) didnt practice Wednesday after missing his first career game, but theres optimism that he can play against the Redskins on Sunday. Theres more uncertainty with returner Devin Hester (thigh), who was sidelined Wednesday. The Ravens would likely go with Lardarius Webb at punt returner and rookie Chris Moore at kickoff returner. Hester has struggled this season, including muffing a punt two weeks ago and fumbling on Sunday. -- Jamison HensleyCincinnati BengalsTight end Tyler Eifert suffered a setback and now looks to be out against the Cowboys on Sunday. Thats a big blow for the Bengals offense, which has been struggling in the red zone and really could use Eifert in that area. It initially looked like Eifert could return this week, but he injured his back in addition to his ankle this week, which has pushed his return back. -- Katherine TerrellCleveland BrownsIt has been this kind of season for the Browns: Austin Reiter was the third center the team has used. He started against Washington after being signed off the Redskins practice squad Sept. 18. Reiter had an excellent game in Washington, but he tore his ACL on a freak play late in the loss. Instead of having a combination the Browns could build on, Reiter is done for the season. John Greco moves back to center, with Alvin Bailey starting at right guard. -- Pat McManamonPittsburgh SteelersLinebacker Ryan Shaziers knee injury continues to be a concern, considering the caliber of the player. Shazier is on track to become one of the games best inside linebackers, if he isnt already, but he?has battled minor injuries throughout his first three seasons, and he wants to be known more for his play than his ailments. The team has faith in Vince Williams, who filled in swiftly last week, with 16 tackles and a sack. Still, the Steelers game plan is at its best when Shazier is making the pre-snap calls and flying around in zone coverage. -- Jeremy FowlerAFC SOUTHHouston TexansTexans left tackle Duane Brown said he will play Sunday against the Vikings, barring any setbacks. Brown returned to practice last week for the first time since he tore his quadriceps tendon in the 2015 season finale. Although the offensive line allowed just one sack against the Titans, it was Browns replacement,?Chris Clark, who was beaten by Brian Orakpo on the play. The three-time Pro Bowlers return would give a big boost to the Texans in a tough road matchup with one of the NFLs top defenses. -- Sarah BarshopIndianapolis ColtsLinebacker Erik Walden showed up on the teams injury report with a chest injury Wednesday. He has four of the Colts seven sacks this season. Not having Walden available is the last thing the Colts need, considering?the problems theyre currently enduring at linebacker. They released starting inside linebacker Sio Moore on Tuesday. The other starting inside linebacker, DQwell Jackson, has started the season slowly, with only 21 tackles in the first four games. Pass-rush specialist Robert Mathis has yet to record a sack this season. -- Mike WellsJacksonville JaguarsThe bye week?comes at a?good time because the Jaguars have two key players who?need the extra week. Defensive end?Jared Odrick (triceps) and tight end?Julius Thomas (elbow) might not have been able to play this week but are scheduled to return Oct. 9 at Chicago. Odrick is a key player in the Jaguars run defense, and Thomas presents a matchup problem for defenses, especially in the red zone. The Jaguars are still trying to figure out how to replace left guard?Luke Joeckel (knee) and will choose among?Chris Reed, Tyler Shatley?and Patrick Omameh, who stepped in for Joeckel after he was injured Sunday against Indy. Omameh is the most experienced, with 25 starts at guard with Tampa Bay and Chicago. -- Mike DiRoccoTennessee TitansRookie right tackle Jack Conklin was a limited participant in practice Wednesday because of a shoulder injury. Its unclear at this stage how serious it is, but that he was able to do some work on the first day of preparations for the Dolphins was a good sign. Conklin has been very solid. The teams top backup tackle is Dennis Kelly, who was acquired during training camp from the Eagles in exchange for receiver Dorial Green-Beckham. -- Paul KuharskyAFC WESTDenver BroncosQuarterback Trevor Siemian, who left Sundays win over the Buccaneers just before halftime with a left (non-throwing) shoulder injury, did not practice Wednesday. Siemian took part in the teams walkthrough but did not throw in the main practice. Siemian will be reevaluated Thursday morning, but he said Wednesday that he hopes to practice and is still expected to start Sunday against the Falcons. The Broncos want to make sure Siemian can protect himself if he has to and make certain he can rotate his upper body to throw properly. There is also the matter of if he got hit directly on the shoulder again. Nonetheless, Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said Siemian had made progress and the plan was for Siemian to play against the Falcons. -- Jeff LegwoldKansas City ChiefsThe Chiefs need cornerback Phillip Gaines back in their starting lineup after the bye week. Gaines didnt play in Sunday nights loss to the Steelers because of a sore knee. The Chiefs lack of depth at cornerback was exposed without him. Rookie D.J. White got his first extended playing time as the third cornerback, and he had a rough game. -- Adam TeicherOakland RaidersThe Raiders have only one healthy tight end who has caught an NFL pass,?Mychal Rivera.?Lee Smith was placed on injured reserve, and Clive Walford missed practice with a banged up right leg. Their linebacker corps is also beat up, with Malcolm Smith nursing a groin injury, so the Raiders signed veteran Perry Riley on Tuesday. Right tackles?Austin Howard?and?Matt McCants?practiced Wednesday after both were inactive -- along with?Menelik Watson?-- on Sunday in Baltimore. Injury questions? Yeah, the Raiders have more than a few to sift through before the Chargers arrive for the Raiders second home game of the season. -- Paul GutierrezSan Diego ChargersSan Diegos top cornerback,?Jason Verrett, suffered a torn ACL in his left knee that will sideline him for the rest of the season. That put a dent in an already depleted secondary. Brandon Flowers,?San Diegos other starting cornerback,?could miss his second game in a row because of concussion issues, and strong safety Jahleel Addae is at least a couple weeks from playing due to a broken clavicle suffered in Week 2 against Jacksonville. -- Eric D. WilliamsNFC EASTDallas CowboysTyron Smith has missed the past two games because of back spasms due to a bulging disc, but the Cowboys left tackle returned to practice on a limited basis for the first time since Sept. 23. Smiths return would be a boost to the offensive line, in part because he is one of the best tackles in the NFL and also because his backup is hurt. Chaz Green has a sprained right foot and did not practice. Nor did wide receiver?Dez Bryant because of the tibial plateau fracture in his right foot. However, the Cowboys wonnt rule him out for Sunday just yet.dddddddddddd -- Todd ArcherNew York GiantsThe Giants could be severely shorthanded in the secondary again Sunday night. It was one thing to be without safeties Nat Berhe and Darian Thompson and cornerbacks Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Eli Apple?against the Vikings. But its another against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Rodgers-Cromartie (hamstring) was the only one of the four to practice Wednesday, and he was limited. The Giants need Rodgers-Cromartie and/or Apple back for Sunday night. -- Jordan RaananPhiladelphia EaglesEagles coach Doug Pederson started his Wednesday news conference with this: I want to update you on injuries: We dont have any. So thats a great thing going into this football game [against Detroit]. Tight end Zach Ertz (rib displacement) and cornerback?Leodis McKelvin (hamstring) are expected to be back following a two-game absence. Running back Ryan Mathews ankle is still a bit sore, Pederson said, but he is practicing in full. -- Tim McManusWashington RedskinsThe Redskins have a handful of notable injuries. Corner Bashaud Breeland (ankle) did not practice, but he did work on a side field. Linebacker Sua Cravens remains in the concussion protocol. Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, who strained his left elbow Sunday, was limited in practice, as was left guard Shawn Lauvao, who missed last week because of an ankle injury. Both are considered day-to-day. -- John KeimNFC NORTHChicago BearsQuarterback Jay Cutlers thumb injury continues to linger as the Bears top health-related question. Brian Hoyer is expected to start again Sunday, but the Bears will be forced to make a decision when Cutlers right thumb sprain heals. In another development, veteran receiver Eddie Royal missed practice Wednesday because of a calf injury. Keep an eye on Royals availability, as fellow wideout Kevin White just went on injured reserve. The Bears are already thin at the position. Chicago cannot afford to lose Royal, who is playing well on both offense and special teams. -- Jeff DickersonDetroit LionsOh man, the Lions have a lot of injury questions. Eric Ebron (ankle/knee) is likely to be out this week,?and that leaves Detroits tight end group with a lot of questions. Then theres the NFLs second-leading wide receiver, Marvin Jones, who missed practice with a foot injury Wednesday. Hes going to be one to monitor throughout the week. Defensive end?Ezekiel Ansah (ankle) continues to miss practice, as does?DeAndre Levy, who had a knee injury added to the report Wednesday to go with his quad injury. Considering he hasnt practiced since after the Lions season-opener, thats a big concern. -- Michael RothsteinGreen Bay PackersThe bye week helped heal most of the Packers injury issues. Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring), Morgan Burnett (groin), Datone Jones (knee) and Letroy Guion (knee) all appear on track to play Sunday against the Giants. The only two injury issues at this point are to cornerback Sam Shields (concussion) and Jared Cook (ankle). Neither is expected to play this week. -- Rob DemovskyMinnesota VikingsTight end Kyle Rudolph rejoined his teammates at practice Wednesday, after his wife, Jordan, gave birth to twin girls. After running a few routes in individual drills without a helmet, Rudolph went inside for the rest of the teams practice and was listed as a nonparticipant because of clavicle and rib injuries. The Vikings signed tight end Brian Leonhardt to their practice squad on Wednesday and have only one healthy tight end (MyCole Pruitt) on their active roster at the moment. Given the fact that Rudolph has caught touchdown passes in three consecutive games and that Stefon Diggs is dealing with a groin injury, the Vikings will hope they can get Rudolph back before Sundays game against the leagues top-ranked pass defense. -- Ben GoesslingNFC SOUTHAtlanta FalconsThe biggest injury concern for the Falcons is starting middle linebacker Deion Jones, who didnt practice Wednesday as a result of a right ankle injury. Falcons coach Dan Quinn expressed a positive outlook for the rookie but said?LaRoy Reynolds would step in as the starter?if Jones is unable to go against Denver on Sunday. The guy Jones beat for the starting job, Paul Worrilow, is not expected back for a couple more weeks while recovering from groin surgery. Reynolds has to be ready. Newly signed A.J. Hawk is capable of playing the middle, but he was signed for a reserve role and needs to get up to speed. The Falcons would miss Jones speed and tackling if hes unable to play. -- Vaughn McClureCarolina PanthersThe Panthers could be without quarterback Cam Newton for Monday nights game against the Bucs. Newton is still in the concussion protocol and didnt practice Wednesday. It was the first time he had missed a practice since the week of Dec. 9, 2014, when he suffered a broken bone in his lower back in an automobile crash. Derek Anderson, who normally runs the scout team, took most of the first-team snaps Wednesday. -- ESPN.com staffNew Orleans SaintsThe early bye week works great for the Saints this season, considering theyve had so many key players out of the lineup, including two of their five?most valuable players, left tackle?Terron Armstead and cornerback?Delvin Breaux. Breaux was originally supposed to miss six weeks after he broke his fibula in Week 1, but he said he hopes to beat that timetable, so it will be interesting to see if hes back on the practice field next week. Armstead has missed the past two games because of an unspecified knee injury. We should find out soon if its one of those three-to-four-week type of injuries, which would be huge for the Saints. Among others getting healthier, outside linebacker?Dannell Ellerbe, who had been dealing with a quad issue,?should be ready to make his 2016 debut in Week 6. -- Mike TriplettTampa Bay BuccaneersThe Bucs have a boatload of injuries:?Gerald McCoy (calf), Noah Spence (shoulder) and?Brandon Myers (hip) all went down against the Broncos, and all missed?Tuesdays practice. It looks like theres a good chance McCoy will miss?Mondays game against Carolina. Also missing was Charles Sims, Doug Martins replacement, due to an undisclosed injury. Martin (hamstring), Robert Ayers (ankle), Luke Stocker (ankle) and Cecil Shorts III (hamstring) have all been out since Week 3. The area impacted most for Monday nights game against the Panthers is the Bucs pass rush, which hurts this team significantly, given the way the secondary has given up so many explosive plays. -- Jenna LaineNFC WESTArizona CardinalsNow that quarterback Carson Palmer has been ruled out of Thursdays game against San Francisco, the focus turns to two defensive linemen: Josh Mauro and Frostee Rucker. Mauro suffered a pec injury in Sundays loss to the Rams, but he powered through the pain in the second half. Rucker has been out since Week 1. Both are questionable, but their status for the 49ers game will be determined during warm-ups. -- Josh WeinfussLos Angeles RamsWill Hayes?is?the Rams biggest injury concern this week. The veteran defensive end returned prematurely from an ankle injury to help a shorthanded unit in Week 3 and was thus unable to play in Week 4. Hayes status for a Week 5 matchup against the Bills has yet to be determined, but the Rams at least have depth here. If Hayes is out, look for Eugene Sims, Ethan Westbrooks and Matt Longacre to once again see an increase in snaps. Rookie receivers Pharoh Cooper and Nelson Spruce have fully recovered from their injuries; the question is whether coach Jeff Fisher deems them fit to contribute in games. -- Alden GonzalezSan Francisco 49ersThe 49ers have plenty of injury questions with a short turnaround for Thursdays game against Arizona, including the tall task of replacing linebacker NaVorro Bowman, who is out for the season with an Achilles injury. Short-term, they also have to worry about the status of first-round pick DeForest Buckner. The rookie defensive tackle has played the most snaps of any of San Franciscos defensive lineman but suffered a left foot injury against Dallas last week. He hasnt been able to practice this week. Although defensive coordinator Jim ONeil expressed optimism that Buckner will be available against the Cardinals, thats far from certain. That isnt good for a struggling run defense that figures to need all hands on deck against running back David Johnson. -- Nick WagonerSeattle SeahawksThe Seahawks?bye arrives at a great time, and coach Pete Carroll said he expects quarterback?Russell Wilson and wide receiver Tyler Lockett to be healthy when the team returns before a Week 6 matchup against the Falcons. Wilson suffered a right high ankle sprain in Week 1 and a sprained MCL in his left knee in Week 3. Lockett has not played his usual number of snaps since Week 1 because of a knee injury. Carroll said that running back C.J. Prosise (hand) should be at full strength by Week 6 or 7.?Thomas Rawls (fibula) should be back between Weeks 7 and 9. The Seahawks offense looked good in Weeks 3 and 4 and should be in good shape to continue to trend upward after the bye. -- Sheil Kapadia ' ' '