Jalen McMillan injury update: Latest on Buccaneers WR for Fantasy Football Week 5

Jalen McMillan has been in the limelight for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The wide receiver is nursing a hamstring injury and fantasy managers, among many other football fans, want to know whether McMillan will feature in the Thursday Night Football game.

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Jalen McMillan injury update: What happened to Buccaneers WR?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan - Source: IMAGN

Jalen McMillan is ruled out for the Week 5 game against Atlanta. Since the Buccaneers wideout won't play on Thursday night, fantasy managers should steer clear of picking the player.

McMillan did not participate in the training sessions in the week building up to the Week 5 matchup due to his hamstring injury. He suffered a setback in training last week and also missed the Week 4 clash against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Buccaneers drafted McMillan in the third round this year. Despite getting a limited number of reps, the rookie has been able to make an impression.

In three appearances this season, McMillan has recorded 59 yards on three receptions with one touchdown. He has tallied 14.9 fantasy points, averaging just under five points per game.

However, McMillan won't be able to build on those numbers heading into Week 5. It's also unclear when he will return to action.

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NFL 2024 Week 5: How to watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons? TV schedule and live stream details

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) vs. Atlanta Falcons (2-2) Week 5 game will not be broadcast live on national TV. However, locals in Tampa Bay and Atlanta can catch the game on FOX.

Fans nationwide can livestream the contest on Amazon Prime Video, where Al Michaels (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analysis) will be on the call. Kaylee Hartung will be the sideline reporter for the contest.

• Date: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
• Time: 8:15 p.m. EDT
• TV channel: FOX 13 in Tampa Bay and FOX 5 in Atlanta
• Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
• Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia