What It Means:

Head coach Chuck Pagano said that Luck was a full participant, and this seems to back that claim up. The team released quarterback Josh Johnson on Monday, indicating that Luck's return should come in Week 6.

This would mean that Matt Hasselbeck would return to the bench, but he performed admirably with Luck out. Hasselbeck is currently ninth in Passing Net Expected Points (NEP) per play among the 36 quarterbacks with at least 50 drop backs. Luck is 20th in the same category, and he'll have a tough matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 6. The Patriots rank 10th in Adjusted Defensive Passing NEP per play.