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Ravens | Lamar Jackson believed to be 'week to week' with ankle injury, pending an MRI (2026-10-04 19:24:49) [jump to this story] Bengals | WR Ja'Marr Chase leaves game with concussion (2026-10-04 14:46:40) [jump to this story] Eagles | Saquon Barkley sidelined by hamstring injury in first quarter (2026-10-04 14:31:41) [jump to this story] |
Bills | Kincaid held to 1 catch for 7 yards in loss to Patriots Sun Oct 4, 04:16 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 29-26 loss to the New England Patriots. He was projected for 10.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.2.
| Footballguys view: Kincaid wasn't heard from until late in the game even though DJ Moore left in the first half. Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir played much larger roles in the passing game as Kincaid has completely cooled off after roaring out of the gate at a top-three fantasy tight end scoring clip. Kincaid still has a very high ceiling because of his quarterback and offense, and it would take a very compelling tight end option to bench him against the Rams in Week 5 on Monday night, especially if Moore is out. |
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Patriots | Doubs catches 6 passes for 58 yards, two touchdowns in win over Bills Sun Oct 4, 04:16 PM
New England Patriots WR Romeo Doubs caught 6 passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns on 9 targets in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 8.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.8.
| Footballguys view: Doubs appeared to finally get on the same page with Drake Maye in this game. He had a gorgeous one-handed touchdown catch and should be the top target in Week 5 against the Raiders with Mack Hollins leaving this game due to a calf injury. Doubs was likely dropped after his slow start, but should be added across leagues after coming through in this huge game for his team and quarterback. |
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Buccaneers | Egbuka held to 2 catches for 13 yards in loss to Packers Sun Oct 4, 04:01 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka caught 2 passes for 13 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 8.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.3.
| Footballguys view: Jalon Daniels actually kept the Bucs competitive down to the end in this game, but he wasn't a consistently effective passer, so Egbuka's stat line was anemic. The Bucs play the loose Cowboys pass defense on Thursday, but Egbuka is only a what-the-heck flex. If you have Egbuka, hope for Baker Mayfield to be able to return in Week 7 after some positive reports about his recovery from a dislocated thumb. |
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Jets | Sadiq held to 0 catches for 0 yards in loss to Bears Sun Oct 4, 04:01 PM
New York Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq caught 0 passes for 0 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 23-12 loss to the Chicago Bears. He was projected for 8.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.0.
| Footballguys view: The Jets offense spent most of the game on the sidelines, running only 34 plays in Week 4. Both field goals came off of turnovers, and the touchdown was in garbage time. Beware of the Bears offense making opposing players busts by controlling the time of possession battle. It looks like Sadiq's breakout game in Week 3 was more about the Lions poor defense against tight ends than Sadiq announcing his arrival. He can be dropped in redraft leagues ahead of a matchup against the Browns. |
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Jets | Wilson held to 3 catches for 27 yards in loss to Bears Sun Oct 4, 04:01 PM
New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson caught 3 passes for 27 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 23-12 loss to the Chicago Bears. He was projected for 16.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 4.2.
| Footballguys view: The Jets offense only ran 34 plays against an overachieving Bears defense that tends to be well-rested thanks to Chicago's ball control offense. Wilson was a bust this week and should be considered a boom/bust WR3/Flex against the Browns next week and until both Adonai Mitchell and Breece Hall are back to make this offense more threatening. |
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Bears | Raymond held to 2 catches for 6 yards in win over Jets Sun Oct 4, 04:01 PM
Chicago Bears WR Kalif Raymond caught 2 passes for 6 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 23-12 win over the New York Jets. He was projected for 9.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.6.
| Footballguys view: The Bears ran 89 offensive plays in this game with their backup quarterback, so while this dud stings after Raymond was the fantasy star Monday night, he is still a strong hold in PPR leagues with Caleb Williams due back soon. The Packers defense is up next and they aren't an imposing matchup even if Williams isn't back, so Raymond will stay in what-the-heck flex consideration. |
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Bears | Monangai runs for 146 yards, two TDs in win over Jets Sun Oct 4, 04:01 PM
Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai ran 30 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 1 pass for 4 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 23-12 win over the New York Jets. He was projected for 9.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 27.5.
| Footballguys view: D'Andre Swift wasn't on the injury report, but he missed a practice with a knee issue that Ben Johnson characterized as typical wear and tear. Swift also fumbled in this game, which could have played into Monangai taking over work in the second half after Swift had a costly goal line fumble in the Week 2 loss to the Vikings. Johnson also could have decided to rest Swift with Monangai running hot and the starter getting up slowly after his fumble. Swift was also stopped at the goal line in Week 2. Monangai might be the biggest winner in fantasy leagues in Week 4, but Swift can still be a weekly RB2/Flex play with this running game getting into gear and Caleb Williams' return coming soon. |
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Patriots | WR Mack Hollins leaves game with calf injury Sun Oct 4, 03:01 PM
Patriots WR Mack Hollins was injured in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bills with 10:13 left. He did not return.
| Footballguys view: Hollins caught three of his four targets from Drake Maye for 53 yards before exiting. The Patriots passing game should be concentrated on Romeo Doubs and Hunter Henry against the Raiders next week after Drake Maye's season did a 180 in Buffalo. |
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Packers | Edgerrin Cooper carted off with apparent non-contact ankle injury Sun Oct 4, 02:58 PM
Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper was carted off against the Buccaneers on Sunday with what appears to be a non-contact ankle injury. Cooper dropped to the ground awkwardly on a third-down blitz, grabbed his ankle and needed assistance to leave the field. LB Isaiah McDuffie, who backs up both the Mike and Will spots, has been replacing Cooper at Will linebacker. The Packers have not made an announcement on Cooper's injury.
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson leaves with ankle injury, does not return Sun Oct 4, 02:56 PM
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans. Jackson remained on the sideline in uniform with his helmet off, and QB Tyler Huntley replaced him for Baltimore's opening drive of the second half. Jackson was hurt on the Ravens' final drive of the first half after going 15-of-20 for 222 yards.
| Footballguys view: Tyler Huntley and the Ravens offense coasted to a stress-free victory (with the recovery of a late onside kick) thanks to the defense putting the clamps on the very limited Titans offense in the second half. Jackson wasn't right for the rest of the season after hurting his hamstring in Week 4 last season, so the Ravens should be very cautious about when Jackson returns to the field. The Ravens travel to Atlanta next week and then have back-to-back divisional games, followed by games against the Bills and Jaguars, so expect them to be very conservative about Jackson's status in Week 5. He was in a walking boot after the game and is reportedly day-to-day. Huntley will be worth an add in 2QB/Superflex leagues, but this is a big blow to the fantasy prospects of Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers for any games that Jackson misses. |
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Bengals | WR Ja'Marr Chase leaves game with concussion Sun Oct 4, 02:46 PM
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase was injured in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Jaguars with 12:11 left. He did not return (concussion).
| Footballguys view: Chase was tackled by the facemask on the play, so this is an especially bad break for his fantasy teams, as Joe Burrow ended up throwing the ball 54 times and racking up over 400 passing yards because Chase Brown found no room to run against the Jaguars. Cincinnati travels to Miami next week and then has a bye, so if Chase can't go in Week 5, we won't see him until Week 7. Tee Higgins left late with a groin injury, so Dohnte Meyers is worth an add whether or not Chase plays next week. |
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Bills | DJ Moore hurts shoulder again, leaves in first half and doesn't return, Coleman shines as replacement, Shakir steps up Sun Oct 4, 02:41 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) has been downgraded to doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots. He had previously been listed as questionable to return after heading to the locker room late in the first half.
| Footballguys view: We'll be watching the reports closely to see if Moore is ready to play on Monday night against the Rams. The Bills have a Week 7 bye, so it's in the range of possibilities for Moore to miss Weeks 5 and 6 to give the injured shoulder three weeks of rest since this is the second time he has had a shoulder injury this season. Keon Coleman is Moore's replacement and he stepped with a 6-116-1 game including the go-ahead touchdown in the last five minutes. Khalil Shakir also played a larger role in the passing game with 7-82. |
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley sidelined by hamstring injury in first quarter Sun Oct 4, 02:31 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Rams with 11:48 left. He will not return (hamstring).
| Footballguys view: Barkley has left two games with injuries in four weeks. He returned after suffering a shoulder stinger in Week 2, but didn't add much in the second half. This time, he won't have a chance to even do that. Tank Bigsby got most of the work over Will Shipley once Barkley left, and he warmed up down the stretch, but then he appeared to suffer a groin injury late. The Jaguars are up next week, and even though that's a revenge game for Bigsby, he's not going to be more than a flex play next week after the Jaguars smothered the Bengals running game in Week 4 -- that is if he is even available. Will Shipley would be a what-the-heck RB2/Flex if both Barkley and Bigsby are out next week. |
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Eagles | RB Saquon Barkley injured in the first quarter vs. Rams Sun Oct 4, 01:15 PM
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was injured on a play in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Rams with 11:48 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Colts | Downs held to 3 catches for 16 yards in win over Commanders Sun Oct 4, 12:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs caught 3 passes for 16 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 13.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.1.
| Footballguys view: This was an immensely disappointing game for Downs to post against a pass defense that had allowed 11 touchdowns in the first three games. Daniel Jones was uneven to start this game, and Jonathan Taylor did most of the damage for the offense. Don't drop Downs with Keenan Allen ailing, but we might have to wait for a good game on our bench before starting him. The Colts travel to Pittsburgh next week. |
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota to have tests on aggravated MCL; 'hope' Jayden Daniels back next week Sun Oct 4, 12:15 PM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota aggravated his MCL injury on Sunday against the Colts and will have tests, Molly McGrath reported. Mariota is expected to miss some time. There is hope that QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) will be back next week for the Week 5 game against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Athan Kaliakmanis wasn't overwhelmed against the Colts, so if the Commanders think Daniels needs one more week before his injured and braced left elbow is ready, then they don't need to rush him. Mariota might be headed to injured reserve. We might see Kaliakmanis start a game this year even if Daniels is ready for Week 5. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers sick but 'expected to play' Sunday vs. Chiefs Sun Oct 4, 11:48 AM
Raiders TE Brock Bowers is sick but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Bowers was limited in practice on Friday.
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota (knee), Charles Omenihu (groin) downgraded to out vs. Colts Sun Oct 4, 11:14 AM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (knee) and DE Charles Omenihu (groin) have been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Colts. Mariota's injury is to his right knee, the same one he sprained in the preseason. TE Colson Yankoff is Washington's emergency quarterback with Mariota hurt.
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Panthers | Tommy Tremble could have 'pretty busy and productive outing' with Coker unlikely to play Sun Oct 4, 10:26 AM
Panthers TE Tommy Tremble "could have a pretty busy and productive outing" Sunday night against the Lions, as bootlegs to Carolina's tight ends "have been working really well" over the past three weeks, particularly with Tremble. TE Darren Waller "could help fill the void, too." WR Jalen Coker, listed as questionable with a quad injury, is unlikely to play, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota injures knee vs. Colts, rookie Kaliakmanis replaces him Sun Oct 4, 09:58 AM
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota went to the locker room with a knee injury during Sunday's game against the Colts, the team said. Rookie QB Athan Kaliakmanis replaced him. Mariota was starting in place of QB Jayden Daniels, who was ruled out for the Colts game.
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Eagles | Eagles 'flipping backup QBs', Tanner McKee No. 2 behind Hurts vs. Rams Sun Oct 4, 08:58 AM
Eagles QB Tanner McKee will be the No. 2 quarterback behind QB Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against the Rams, with QB Andy Dalton becoming QB3, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin (hamstring) inactive in London, Keenan Allen also out for Colts Sun Oct 4, 08:53 AM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Colts in London. McLaurin was added to the injury report on Friday with a hamstring injury and was ruled out 90 minutes before kickoff, leaving QB Marcus Mariota without him as a target.
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Commanders | With White out, Austin Ekeler active vs. Colts Sun Oct 4, 08:16 AM
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler is active for Sunday's game against the Colts. With RB Rachaad White out, Ekeler can help as the third-down back and kick returner, roles in which he has excelled. Ekeler is in a new system and only arrived this week, so his workload from scrimmage is uncertain.
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Commanders | Commanders 'play it safe', Terry McLaurin (hamstring) inactive vs. Colts Sun Oct 4, 08:11 AM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Colts. He hurt his hamstring during the week, and an early report on Saturday suggested he would play, but the team changed course and opted to be cautious with him. McLaurin was declared inactive ninety minutes before game time.
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Colts | Colts without Keenan Allen, Darius Slayton and Alec Pierce against Commanders Sun Oct 4, 08:08 AM
The Colts will be without three of their top wide receivers, WRs Keenan Allen, Darius Slayton and Alec Pierce, for Sunday's game against the Commanders. Allen (groin) was downgraded to out on Saturday, and Pierce is on injured reserve. No reason was given for Slayton's absence.
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Lions | Lions, Sam LaPorta break off contract talks after several weeks Sun Oct 4, 07:42 AM
The Lions and TE Sam LaPorta have broken off contract talks after attempting to work out a long-term deal over the first few weeks of the season, sources told NFL Network. A deal did not come together as hoped, and as of now LaPorta will be a free agent in 2027.
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Rams | Rams do not intend to limit Puka Nacua's workload in return vs. Eagles Sun Oct 4, 07:41 AM
The Rams do not intend to limit WR Puka Nacua's workload in his return on Sunday against the Eagles, sources said. On Friday, Nacua was described as 'good to go' for Sunday and returned to full practice, though the Rams were still working through his snap count at the time.
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Ravens | Zay Flowers (hamstring) 'good to go' vs. Titans, hard pitch count not expected Sun Oct 4, 07:31 AM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is not expected to be on a hard pitch count in Sunday's game against the Titans after being on one last week. Flowers is "good to go" for the Tennessee game, as one source said. He is listed as questionable.
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Titans | Tyjae Spears (ankle) 'expected to play' Sunday against Ravens Sun Oct 4, 07:05 AM
Titans RB Tyjae Spears, listed as questionable with an ankle injury, is expected to play on Sunday against the Ravens, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Spears returned to full practice on Friday despite drawing the questionable designation.
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49ers | Mike Evans practiced late in week despite rib injury, says he'll 'do his best' to play Sun Oct 4, 07:04 AM
49ers WR Mike Evans was able to practice late this week despite a rib injury and said he'll do his best to be out there against the Broncos on Sunday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. The team has expressed optimism, though as TE George Kittle noted, "Fractured ribs suck." Evans is listed as questionable.
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Panthers | Jalen Coker (quad) 'unlikely to play' Sunday night vs. Lions Sun Oct 4, 07:04 AM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker, listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Lions with a quad injury, is unlikely to play. Coker is a starter in Carolina's receiver group. WR Xavier Legette was previously ruled out for the game.
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey (foot) 'likely to play' Sunday at Seattle Sun Oct 4, 07:03 AM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is likely to play Sunday against the Seahawks after battling a foot injury all week, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. McConkey recently fought through a rib injury, and the foot issue is not considered as serious. He is listed as questionable and returned to practice on Friday.
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Ravens | Zay Flowers (hamstring) 'expected to play' Sunday vs. Titans Sun Oct 4, 07:00 AM
Ravens WR Zay Flowers, who was limited this week with a hamstring injury, is expected to play in Sunday's Week 4 game against the Titans, a source said. Flowers had been listed as questionable for the game.
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Commanders | QB Daniels could play in Week 5? Sat Oct 3, 05:12 PM
Jonathan Jones, from The Athletic, reports Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) could play in Week 5 against the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Daniels is out in Week 4, and Marcus Mariota gets another start for the Commanders. We'll see if Daniels can practice next week as the team prepares for their game against the Giants. Daniels is going to play through this elbow injury, and after the season, we'll have to see if surgery is scheduled. |
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Vikings | WR Jefferson 'hopeful' to return in Week 5 Sat Oct 3, 05:09 PM
Jeremy Fowler, from ESPN, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is "hopeful" to return in Week 5 against the Saints.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson did not practice all week and has been declared out for Week 4 against the Dolphins. It does not seem to be a serious injury, so expecting him back next week makes sense. Jordan Addison takes over as the no.1 receiver with Jefferson out. We like Addison as a WR2 with upside in Week 4. |
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Panthers | WR Xavier Legette placed on injured reserve Sat Oct 3, 04:15 PM
Panthers WR Xavier Legette (knee) has been placed on injured reserve. ESPN lists an estimated return of November 8.
| Footballguys view: The third-year wideout was hurt during the Atlanta game, after hauling in a 55-yard reception. But Legette hasn't played since, as he was inactive last week. Now, he'll miss at least four games, leaving Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, John Metchie III, David Moore, and Brycen Tremayne on the roster. With Coker questionable this week, WR Ja'Seem Reed was promoted to the active roster and is available this week. |
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Rams | WR Nacua may be on 'stricter' snap count than usual Sat Oct 3, 03:57 PM
Tom Pelissero, from the Ringer, reports Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin) may be on "stricter snap count than usual" in Week 4 against the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: As we've reported, there is some uneasiness about his fantasy value this week as we're not sure how strict Nacua's snap count will be. However, if Nacua is out there (and Sean McVay says Nacua is "good to go") Fantasy GMs are likely to start him regardless of the questions about his status. |
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Seahawks | Rookie RB Jadarian Price to IR, out at least four weeks Sat Oct 3, 03:54 PM
The Seahawks are placing first-round pick RB Jadarian Price on injured reserve due to the chest injury he aggravated at practice this week. Price will now miss a minimum of four weeks. He had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
| Footballguys view: Price will miss at least the next four games, including matchups against the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, and Kansas City Chiefs, making the return of Zach Charbonnet, who was designated to return to practice this week, even more meaningful. Charbonnet's status will be something to watch over the next two weeks. Taking Price's place on the roster is Velus Jones Jr., who was signed off the practice squad Saturday afternoon. |
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Packers | Edgerrin Cooper clears concussion protocol Sat Oct 3, 02:11 PM
Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper has cleared the concussion protocol and has been removed from the injury report, the team announced on Saturday. The Packers also placed DT Warren Brinson on injured reserve.
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Saints | Jordyn Tyson sprinting off to the side, working on stopping and starting Sat Oct 3, 01:57 PM
Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson was sprinting off to the side at practice on Saturday, working on stopping and starting.
| Footballguys view: Tyson, a top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, had injury concerns coming out of Arizona State. He sustained a complex knee injury (torn ACL/MCL/PCL) in 2022, a fractured collarbone in 2024, and multiple lingering hamstring strains through 2025 and 2026. It's wise for the Saints to take their time with the talented but oft-injured receiver. When he resumes practicing, we'll have a better idea when he could make his NFL debut. |
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49ers | Mike Evans (ribs) questionable, game-time decision Sat Oct 3, 12:44 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos and will be a game-time decision after returning to practice as a limited participant on Friday, having missed Wednesday and Thursday; "Hopefully we've got a shot," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. Shanahan ruled out DE Nick Bosa (knee/calf), DT James Thompson Jr. (ankle) and DE Mykel Williams (knee), while LB Dre Greenlaw (quadricep), DE Keion White (hamstring) and LB Jaden Dugger (shoulder) are questionable. Williams, who was limited in all three practices after his practice window opened Wednesday, is eligible to return beginning in Week 5. WR Brandin Cooks was promoted to the active roster on Wednesday, and Shanahan said, "He's had a good two weeks."
| Footballguys view: The 49ers want Evans out there, but we'll have to see what he looks like in warmups before the game. Right now, Fantasy GMs must have other options at the ready. Even though Rams WR Davante Adams torched Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II last week, a banged-up Evans versus Surtain is not a great matchup even if the veteran receiver does play. |
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Colts | Keenan Allen (groin) downgraded to out vs. Commanders, Westbrook-Ikhine elevated Sat Oct 3, 10:59 AM
Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Commanders. Allen did not practice Friday and had been listed as questionable. WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the game.
| Footballguys view: Allen caught 6-of-9 targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Indianapolis' Week 3 win over the Texans. He was downgraded on Saturday, and his groin injury needs a bit more time to heal. Without Allen, the Colts can turn to Josh Downs and Tyler Warren more in the passing game. |
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Bears | Tyson Bagent set to start vs. Jets with Caleb Williams out Sat Oct 3, 10:45 AM
Bears QB Tyson Bagent will start Sunday's game against the Jets in place of QB Caleb Williams, according to sources. Bagent watched third-string QB Case Keenum "tear up the Eagles defense" on Monday night and now gets his chance to fill in for Williams, who has been ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Even though Case Keenum was fantastic on Monday night against the Eagles in Week 3, the Bears are going to Bagent. He went through training camp and the preseason, and Bagent won the no.2 job behind Caleb Williams. With the Bears offense being dynamic, Bagent is an option for Fantasy GMs in start-2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin now 'likely to miss' London game vs. Colts with hamstring injury Sat Oct 3, 10:37 AM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is now likely to miss Sunday's game against the Colts in London, multiple sources said on Saturday, despite initial hope that he would play through a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: An important note for Fantasy GMs here. McLaurin was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report with this hamstring injury. The Commanders must pivot with their game early on Sunday morning in London. Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams now get more of an opportunity if McLaurin does in fact miss this game. Fantasy GMs need to make other plans. |
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Eagles | Makai Lemon's role expected to grow with DeVonta Smith out; Eagles to 'use him more and more' Sat Oct 3, 10:00 AM
Eagles rookie WR Makai Lemon is expected to take on a larger role alongside WR Dontayvion Wicks in Sunday's Week 4 game against the Rams with WR DeVonta Smith ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Lemon caught 3-of-4 targets for 29 yards in the Eagles' Week 3 loss to the Bears. Without Smith in Week 4, the rookie gets more of a chance to prove himself. We like him as a WR4/flex for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield pushing to beat three-week timeline Sat Oct 3, 09:31 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is scheduled to have stitches removed from his injured thumb on Monday, which is an important step in his recovery. Mayfield is pushing to beat the three-week timeline for his return.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers ruled Mayfield out on Friday for Sunday's game against the Packers. That makes undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels their starter with Mayfield out. Pelissero reports Mayfield could return in Week 6. Stay tuned. |
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Packers | Micah Parsons has had no setbacks, but could be November before he's ready to play Sat Oct 3, 09:26 AM
Packers DE Micah Parsons has not had any setbacks in his rehab from his ACL injury. However, Parsons is not expected to practice next week, and it could be November before he is ready for game action.
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Broncos | Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Mims 'WILL play' vs. 49ers; Tillman out with hamstring Sat Oct 3, 07:46 AM
Broncos WRs Jaylen Waddle and Marvin Mims Jr. will play against the 49ers on Sunday, while DE Dondrea Tillman is out with a hamstring injury, per Friday's updates. For San Francisco, DE Nick Bosa, DE Mykel Williams and DT James Thompson Jr. are out against the Broncos. LB Dre Greenlaw, WR Mike Evans, Keion White and LB Jaden Dugger are questionable.
| Footballguys view: Waddle and Mims bring big-play ability to the field on offense and (with Mims) on special teams. Last week, Waddle didn't do much against the Rams. Waddle caught 2-of-7 targets for 10 yards in the Broncos' Week 3 win over the Rams, adding 14 yards on one carry. This week against the 49ers, we like Waddle as a WR2 with upside. |
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Eagles | Wicks to take over as top receiver with Smith out; Cooper, Moore should see uptick Sat Oct 3, 03:00 AM
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks will take over as the team's top receiver in Sunday's Week 4 game against the Rams with WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) out, and the coaching staff was extremely impressed by how he looked in that role in practice this week. With Smith and WR Hollywood Brown (ankle) out, the Eagles are likely to play Wicks, WR Makai Lemon and WR Darius Cooper the most, with WR Elijah Moore expected to rotate in; Cooper and Moore should see an uptick in playing time. Wicks has 9 catches on 15 targets for 179 yards and a touchdown through three games, second on the team behind Smith in all three categories. "We feel like everyone's capable of shouldering that burden," offensive coordinator Sean Mannion said this week.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are going to use Wicks and Lemon more without Smith. Wicks caught 2-of-5 targets for 32 yards in the Eagles' Week 3 loss to the Bears. This week, we've got Wicks in the WR3/flex range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Bengals | WR Colbie Young ruled out for Week 4 Fri Oct 2, 07:00 PM
Bengals WR Colbie Young (knee) is listed as out on the Week 4 injury report. Colbie Young did not participate in Friday's practice.
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