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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ravens | Ravens list Zay Flowers (hamstring) as questionable Fri Oct 2, 04:20 PM
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter announced that Zay Flowers (hamstring) will be questionable this week.
| Footballguys view: Flowers played in a limited role last week, and there's hope he can expand it this week. Flowers was a full participant on Thursday, and it's unclear whether Friday's limited session was a setback or a planned deload. Fantasy managers relying on Flowers are lucky that the Ravens play in the early window. If he can't go, pivot options won't be scarce. However, Flowers seems on track to play. Given what we've seen in small samples so far, he's a must-start when active. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday vs. Rams Fri Oct 2, 04:02 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Rams. Smith sat out practice again on Friday before the decision.
| Footballguys view: Reports say Smith could miss more than this week after suffering a hamstring injury. The Eagles planned to build their passing attack around Smith and Dallas Goedert this year after trading away A.J. Brown. Now they're down to Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, and Zach Ertz as their top receivers. Expect a run-heavy game plan in Week 4 against the Rams. |
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin Jr. set to play Sunday against Packers Fri Oct 2, 03:59 PM
Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr. is set to play against the Packers on Sunday. Godwin, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, returned to full practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Godwin back on the field and trending towards playing this week. However, he's averaging just 37 yards per game this year, and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will be getting his first NFL start with Baker Mayfield out. Desperate managers might not have a better option than Godwin, but fantasy managers should bench him where they can. |
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Bills | DJ Moore 'good to go' for Sunday vs. Patriots Fri Oct 2, 03:46 PM
Bills WR DJ Moore is good to go for Sunday's game against the Patriots. He was limited in practice again on Friday, but he doesn't have a game status. Moore was also limited on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Moore played through this AC joint sprain last week, and there's no reason to think he won't again this week. Moore is one of the toughest players in the league, regularly playing through injuries. He's been a focal point of the Bills' passing attack when he's been on the field. Start him as a WR2. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey (foot) back at practice but 'stood and watched' during WR drills Fri Oct 2, 03:30 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (foot) returned to practice on Friday after missing Thursday's session, but he did not run any routes or catch any passes with the rest of the Chargers receivers during the period open to media. McConkey "stood and watched" instead. He was limited on Wednesday with the foot injury.
| Footballguys view: McConkey's status for Sunday's game against the Seahawks is firmly in doubt. With a late kickoff, fantasy managers should have a pivot player. With Mike Evans' status also up in the air for the late slate, savvy managers will plan ahead rather than wait until the last minute and hope to get their choice off the waiver wire. There's not much information on this injury. When Jim Harbaugh was asked if he sustained the injury in practice, he replied, "I don't know. I just know his designation today." It sounds like McConkey could be trending towards an inactive game status or, even worse, a late-afternoon game-time decision. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson (ankle) aiming to return to practice next week Fri Oct 2, 03:25 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) will receive treatment over the next couple of days with the goal of returning to practice next week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Friday. "He's going to get treatment throughout the next couple of days and the goal is try to get him back out there practicing next week. I know it's a big one for him next week going to Louisiana," O'Connell said. Jefferson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson didn't practice this week before being ruled out. This sounds like a relatively minor ankle injury, and it's likely that Jefferson is back out there in Week 5 against the Saints. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey (foot) back at practice Friday Fri Oct 2, 03:13 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (foot) was at practice on Friday. McConkey was limited on Wednesday with the foot injury and was not seen at Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: McConkey was downgraded from a limited practice on Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday. A return to practice on Friday bodes well for his Week 4 availability. NFL Network's Taylor Bisciotti noted "no limp" on Twitter when sharing a clip of him walking onto the field. We'll get more information on McConkey's Week 4 status after practice, but he's trending in the right direction. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua 'good to go' for Sunday against Eagles Fri Oct 2, 02:32 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua is "good to go" for Sunday's game against the Eagles, head coach Sean McVay said on Friday. Nacua had been dealing with a hip injury this week.
| Footballguys view: Sarah Barshop added that "the Rams are still working through how they will navigate his snap count," leaving some uneasiness about his Week 4 outlook. Nacua missed last week's game with a hip injury, and rumors began to swirl. "Soft suspensions," "contract disputes," and "pre-hernia" speculation have circulated on social media, but the Rams have been pretty tight-lipped about the details of his absence. If he's active, it's hard to imagine anyone benching Nacua. He's one of the league's most dominant players and has played through injuries successfully many times in his young career. In this situation, it's probably best to ignore the noise and listen to what the team is telling us. If he's "good to go," per Sean McVay, start him. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson (ankle) ruled out for Sunday against Dolphins Fri Oct 2, 02:30 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Dolphins. Jefferson was absent from practice on both Thursday and Friday.
| Footballguys view: After not practicing all week, Jefferson was expected to miss Week 4. The team confirmed he avoided a high ankle sprain, so there's hope he can play as soon as next week. With Jefferson leaving last week's game early, Jordan Addison had an impressive game with 90 yards and a touchdown. Addison will rank as a back-end WR2 against a porous Miami defense this week, and we'll hope Jefferson can return for Week 5. |
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Bills | Keon Coleman 'good to go' vs. Patriots, Ray Davis and Christian Benford questionable Fri Oct 2, 02:01 PM
Bills WR Keon Coleman (ankle) should be "good to go" for Sunday's game against the Patriots, head coach Joe Brady said on Friday. RB Ray Davis (hamstring) and CB Christian Benford (toe) are questionable, and DT T.J. Sanders is doubtful.
| Footballguys view: Coleman missed Wednesday's practice, logged a limited day on Thursday, and was cleared after Friday's practice. That's about the best-case scenario you can hope for. Coleman had one of the best games of his young career in Week 2, catching all six of his targets for 63 yards. His next game was cut short by this ankle injury, but he's "good to go" for Week 4. He's a shaky WR4, but he has upside if desperate fantasy managers are looking for it. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson (ankle) absent from practice again Friday Fri Oct 2, 01:20 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) was not at practice on Friday. Jefferson also did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell is scheduled to speak to reporters later Friday afternoon. The Vikings host the Dolphins on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy managers should treat Jefferson as out this week. He hasn't practiced all week after suffering an ankle injury. Our injury analyst, Adam Hutchison, projects Jefferson to return in Week 5, speculating that he may have suffered an eversion ankle sprain. Per Hutchison: "These injuries can still result in an extended absence, but the typical timeline is closer to 1-2 weeks. More importantly for fantasy, there are fewer severe outlier cases associated with significant declines in production after returning compared to high ankle sprains." While fantasy managers would love to have Jefferson this week, it's relieving that he avoided the dreaded high ankle sprain that could have kept him out much longer. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin questionable for London after hamstring issue 'popped up' in practice Fri Oct 2, 01:02 PM
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin had a hamstring issue pop up in practice on Friday and is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts in London. McLaurin caught six passes for 77 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin wasn't on the Wednesday or Thursday injury report, and a late-week addition is never good. With an early kickoff in the London game, it's imperative that fantasy managers plan as if McLaurin won't play. The flexibility of an island game before the rest means there will be no shortage of pivot options if McLaurin can't go. If we don't get clarity on McLaurin's status on Saturday, don't forget to set your alarms for Sunday morning at 8 a.m. ET. when inactives are announced. |
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Colts | WR Keenan Allen (groin) did not practice Friday Fri Oct 2, 01:00 PM
Colts WR Keenan Allen (groin) did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Allen was limited on Wednesday and Thursday, so this isn't great news. A Friday DNP could just be preferential treatment for an aging vet or a sign of a more serious injury than initially anticipated. Allen got out of the gates quickly the last two seasons before cooling off. Now 34 years old and with a lengthy list of major injuries, it's understandable to question how his body can withstand the wear and tear of an NFL season. If he's out there, he's drawing enough volume to be a WR3 in fantasy lineups. But managers should try to plan for future weeks if they're relying on Allen now. |
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Panthers | WR Xavier Legette ruled out for Week 4 Fri Oct 2, 12:45 PM
Panthers WR Xavier Legette (knee) is listed as out on the Week 4 injury report. Xavier Legette did not participate in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Legette didn't practice at all this week, so there's no surprise that he won't be ready for Sunday night. Even if active, Legette would have been little more than a desperation play in deep leagues. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker questionable vs. Lions Fri Oct 2, 12:31 PM
WR Jalen Coker (quad) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions after he did not take part in individual drills at Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Coker didn't practice at the start of the week but returned on Thursday and logged back-to-back days, albeit in limited fashion. Dave Canales tipped his hand a bit, saying the team would activate Ja'Seem Reed if Coker isn't available, so fantasy managers can keep an eye out for that. In the few clips circulating from today's practice, Coker doesn't look completely healthy, showing some hesitancy in fully opening up his stride. If he's active, he'll be a risky WR4. If he can't play this week but logs a full practice heading into Week 5, managers can start him with much more confidence. The Panthers play Sunday night, so watching Reed's activation will help us decide what to do with Coker before the early slate of games. |
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Texans | Nico Collins at practice Friday, body appears to have 'responded well' Fri Oct 2, 11:46 AM
Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) was on the field for practice on Friday. It would seem his body "responded well to two back-to-back practices."
| Footballguys view: Collins has a history of soft-tissue issues, and he has been held out since Week 1 with this hamstring. However, he seems to be trending toward a Week 4 return after rejoining practice at the start of the week. Assuming Collins is back in the lineup, he'll have a nice return against a susceptible Cowboys secondary. The small risk of re-injury will keep him from his normal ranking as a top WR1, but he's still worth a start in almost all situations. |
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Jets | Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell, Mason Taylor ruled out for Sunday vs. Bears Fri Oct 2, 10:46 AM
Jets RB Breece Hall, WR Adonai Mitchell and TE Mason Taylor have been ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 game at the Bears. LG Dylan Parham and LB Kiko Mauigoa are also out. Hall, Mitchell and Taylor all missed practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Hall is managing a quad injury, Mitchell a finger, and Taylor a thumb. Their absences most directly benefit Braelon Allen and Kenyon Sadiq. Allen should be the team's primary running back, and Sadiq will have a chance to build on a huge Week 3. Allen is a high-end RB2, and Sadiq lands near the top of the tight-end streaming tier. In what could be a shootout against the Bears, get both in your lineups where you have them. |
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Browns | Jeudy at season-low 38% of snaps, Boston and Concepcion near 100% vs. Steelers Fri Oct 2, 09:06 AM
Browns WR Jerry Jeudy played a season-low 24 snaps (38%) in Thursday's 27-24 win over the Steelers but made the most of them. Rookie WRs Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion Jr. each finished just a few snaps shy of 100%. Jeudy had played a then-season-low 51% of the snaps in the prior week's win over the Panthers.
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Steelers | Wilson catches 3 passes for 74 yards, a touchdown in loss to Browns Thu Oct 1, 11:46 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson caught 3 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown on 6 targets in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was projected for 6.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 14.9.
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Steelers | Metcalf catches 5 passes for 115 yards in loss to Browns Thu Oct 1, 11:46 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf caught 5 passes for 115 yards on 9 targets in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was projected for 9.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 14.0.
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Vikings | Caleb Douglas, Justin Jefferson miss second straight practice Thu Oct 1, 05:27 PM
Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) and Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) both missed practice for a second straight day on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson needs to practice on Friday for Fantasy GMs to feel good about his availability against the Dolphins. Everyone needs to keep an eye on his status, and there's a chance the team just calls him a game-time decision. |
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Texans | Nico Collins (hamstring) limited again Thursday, Will Anderson Jr. full Thu Oct 1, 04:55 PM
Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) was limited in practice again on Thursday. DE Jadeveon Clowney (knee bruise) and LB Jake Hansen (calf) were also limited. DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), S Calen Bullock (quad), S M.J. Stewart (knee), LB Wade Woodaz (ankle, thumb) and DT Logan Hall (knee) were full participants.
| Footballguys view: Collins has been limited in two days of practice this week. The Texans' offense needs more firepower, and they've been missing Collins. The team won't rush him back, obviously, but it would be a boost to have him out there in what could be a shootout against the Cowboys. |
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Panthers | Xavier Legette not ruled out yet but 'trending in that direction', Coker limited Thu Oct 1, 04:46 PM
Panthers WR Xavier Legette (knee) has not been ruled out for this week's game yet, but is "trending in that direction." Head coach Dave Canales called Legette week-to-week on Wednesday. Legette did not practice on Thursday, while WR Jalen Coker (quad) was limited.
| Footballguys view: Coker is working to get out there in Week 4 on Sunday night against the Lions. The late start means Fantasy GMs planning on Coker need to be very certain of his status. We'll have a better idea if Coker will play after Friday's practice. A full practice on Friday would make us feel a heckuva lot better about his availability in Week 4. |
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Saints | Travis Etienne Jr. to IR with hamstring injury, will miss at least four games Thu Oct 1, 04:41 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, head coach Kellen Moore announced on Thursday. Etienne will miss at least four games, starting with Monday night's game against the Falcons. He leads the Saints with 30 carries and 128 rushing yards, and Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and CJ Donaldson are the team's other running backs. The Saints signed WR Kevin Austin Jr. off the practice squad to fill the roster spot; Austin appeared in the first three games as a temporary elevation and has one catch for seven yards.
| Footballguys view: With a bye in Week 8, the earliest we can see Etienne out there is Week 9. In the meantime, Alvin Kamara takes over as the lead back for the Saints. Kendre Miller will get some work too, and CJ Donaldson might get an increase in touches. Against the Falcons on Monday night in Week 4, Kamara should perform like an RB2/flex option. |
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Rams | Puka Nacua in pads for practice, Aaron Donald not seen in individual drills Thu Oct 1, 04:39 PM
Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin/hip) was in pads for practice on Thursday. Nacua was limited in Wednesday's practice. DT Aaron Donald (back), who missed practice on Wednesday, was not seen during individual drills on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Things are trending in the right direction for Nacua. He should be out there against the Eagles in Week 4. We've got him as a WR2 with WR1 upside. Let's see if he can play, and let's see if the Rams have him on any sort of snap count to prevent an aggravation. |
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49ers | Mike Evans (ribs) on side field, Hodge not seen; McCaffrey back practicing Thu Oct 1, 04:11 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs) worked on the side field at Thursday's practice, while WR KhaDarel Hodge (knee) was not seen. RB Christian McCaffrey (rest) and LT Trent Williams (neck) were practicing in the early portion. DE Nick Bosa (knee/calf) and rookie DT James Thompson Jr. (ankle) were not seen, while LB Dre Greenlaw (quad) and DE Keion White (hamstring) were on the side field.
| Footballguys view: The team wants Evans to play on Sunday against the Broncos. If he does play, CB Patrick Surtain II is likely to cover the veteran receiver. McCaffrey just got some rest on Wednesday, and he's in line for a large workload (and potentially huge production) against a Broncos defense that has struggled to stop the run. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith (hamstring) not seen at practice, Hollywood Brown also appears sidelined Thu Oct 1, 02:42 PM
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was not seen at practice on Thursday. WR Hollywood Brown also appeared to be sidelined. Smith did not practice on Wednesday, when he was listed as a non-participant, and Brown also sat out that day. The Eagles host the Rams on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports Smith is "now sounding like he's legitimately questionable" for Sunday's game against the Rams, and he's now missed two straight practices. He played through the hamstring last week, but that's no guarantee he can do it again. If Smith is active, he's a WR2 with upside, though a hamstring can limit his snaps. Have a backup plan ready and watch for his status before kickoff. |
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Bills | Keon Coleman 'looks ready to go' Thursday, DJ Moore in red non-contact jersey again Thu Oct 1, 02:28 PM
Bills WR Keon Coleman was stretching and "looks ready to go" at the start of the media viewing portion of practice on Thursday, after missing Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury. WR DJ Moore was in a red non-contact jersey once again; he was limited on Wednesday with a shoulder injury. CB Christian Benford was once again not present at the start of practice.
| Footballguys view: Coleman should be out there in Week 4, but his role will be limited and not fantasy relevant. Moore caught 6-of-10 targets for 67 yards in the Bills' Week 3 win over the Chargers. He did that while limited during the week, just like he is this week. Moore is a WR2/flex with upside for us in Week 4. |
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Panthers | Jalen Coker in uniform for Thursday practice after missing Wednesday Thu Oct 1, 02:01 PM
Panthers WR Jalen Coker was in uniform for practice on Thursday. Coker, who has a quadriceps injury, did not practice Wednesday. Monroe Freeling, who is in the concussion protocol, practiced in a red jersey.
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving practicing Thursday, Bain works with trainer Thu Oct 1, 11:49 AM
Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr. (ankle) was practicing on Thursday as the team worked in pads, after he did not practice on Wednesday. RB Bucky Irving (glute), who was limited on Wednesday, and DT Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (ankle/foot) were also practicing, as were LB Josiah Trotter and DE Yaya Diaby. Rookie DE Rueben Bain Jr. was working with a trainer, and CB Jacob Parrish was not seen.
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Jaguars | Jakobi Meyers (thumb) limited again, still managing training camp injury Thu Oct 1, 11:22 AM
Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice as he continues to manage the thumb injury he suffered in training camp. RB LeQuint Allen Jr., DT DaVon Hamilton, CB Christian Braswell and rookie DT Albert Regis were also limited, while CB Jarrian Jones (hip) was a full participant. On the Bengals' side, starting S Jordan Battle and S Bryan Cook were limited ahead of Sunday's Week 4 matchup in Cincinnati.
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Jets | WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 08:00 PM
Jets WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
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Rams | WR Davante Adams did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 07:30 PM
Rams WR Davante Adams did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
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