NFL Fantasy Pulse: Week 4 Injury Updates and Waiver Decisions
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Highlights from this published edition.
Wright expected back at practice; Gordon remains in the mix
Read report and fantasy impact →Daniels starts; McMillan moves to injured reserve
Read report and fantasy impact →Monday game complete; new practice report pending
Read report and fantasy impact →Reporting cutoff: September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT.
Team updates
Miami DolphinsWright expected back at practice; Gordon remains in the mix
MIA 10, KC 24 · Final. With De’Von Achane on injured reserve, Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright are waiver considerations. Jeff Hafley said Wright would practice on a limited basis Wednesday. The team is evaluating Jarquez Hunter and Carlos Washington for an elevation as the third back. Do not assign Gordon or Wright the entire vacated workload.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- De’Von Achane: Injured reserve. Season-ending ACL injury reported Monday; not a Week 4 option.
- Jaylen Wright: Limited expected. Coach said he would return to practice Wednesday; game clearance not established.
- Ollie Gordon: Waiver consideration. Backfield opportunity after Achane injury; split with Wright remains uncertain.
- Caleb Douglas: Not practicing Wednesday. Coach update; next-game status unconfirmed.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report
Tampa Bay BuccaneersDaniels starts; McMillan moves to injured reserve
TB 16, MIN 23 · Final. Jalon Daniels is set to replace Baker Mayfield against Green Bay. Mayfield is expected to miss at least three games. Jalen McMillan has been placed on injured reserve; Chris Godwin did not practice Wednesday and Bucky Irving was limited. Daniels is a deeper superflex option, with added uncertainty for the receiving group.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Baker Mayfield: Unavailable Week 4. Team expects at least three missed games with a right thumb injury.
- Jalon Daniels: Week 4 starter. Team confirms he replaces Mayfield.
- Jalen McMillan: Injured reserve. Knee; must miss at least four games.
- Chris Godwin Jr.: Did not practice. Wednesday: ankle; final game designation pending.
- Bucky Irving: Limited practice. Wednesday: glute; final game designation pending.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday
Philadelphia EaglesMonday game complete; new practice report pending
PHI 7, CHI 27 · Final. Philadelphia’s 27–7 loss at Chicago is recorded in the Week 3 workload and leader data. Dallas Goedert and Marquise Brown were out for that game; those are historical designations. Confirm a new report before deciding their Week 4 availability, and do not treat Zach Ertz’s Monday elevation as a guaranteed Sunday role.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Landon Dickerson: Injured reserve. September 15 transaction
- Dallas Goedert: Week 4 status pending. Knee; out Monday is historical, not a fresh Sunday designation.
- Marquise Brown: Week 4 status pending. Ankle; out Monday is historical.
- Zach Ertz: Week 4 role pending. Monday elevation does not establish next-game availability or workload.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report
Chicago BearsKeenum’s Monday production recorded; await Week 4 assignment
CHI 27, PHI 7 · Final. Case Keenum led the 27–7 Monday win over Philadelphia. His completed production is now included below. Chicago’s next quarterback assignment still needs confirmation; do not infer that Keenum or Tyson Bagent has won the Week 4 job from Monday’s result. Caleb Williams’s hamstring remains an availability concern. Williams will not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough, according to Ben Johnson.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Case Keenum: Week 4 role unconfirmed. Started Monday; that does not confirm the next assignment.
- Tyson Bagent: Week 4 role unconfirmed. Await team starter announcement.
- Caleb Williams: Not participating Wednesday. Hamstring; Week 4 assignment and availability pending.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday
Minnesota VikingsJefferson day-to-day; Oliver on IR
MIN 23, TB 16 · Final. Justin Jefferson is day-to-day and will not practice Wednesday, according to Kevin O’Connell. Keep a receiver alternative until his status is clearer. Josh Oliver is on injured reserve. Max Brosmer is the emergency quarterback behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Jordan Mason: Injured reserve. thumb
- Nick Samac: Injured reserve. Knee; placed on injured reserve September 26.
- Justin Jefferson: Day-to-day. Ankle; not practicing Wednesday, per coach.
- Josh Oliver: Injured reserve. Torn biceps; placed on IR Tuesday.
- Max Brosmer: Emergency quarterback. Promoted to active roster behind Murray and Wentz.
- J.J. McCarthy: Trade announced. Giants acquisition announced; no longer a Minnesota fantasy option.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report
New York GiantsWinston remains starter; Tracy misses practice
NYG 12, TEN 7 · Final. John Harbaugh says Jameis Winston remains the starter following the announced J.J. McCarthy acquisition, which the team describes as pending a physical. Tyrone Tracy and Andrew Thomas did not practice Wednesday. McCarthy is a longer-term roster watch, not an announced Week 4 starter.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Jaxson Dart: Injured reserve. Placed on injured reserve Thursday. The Giants have said he will miss the rest of the regular season.
- Jameis Winston: Starting quarterback. Harbaugh confirmed the assignment.
- J.J. McCarthy: Acquisition announced. Trade pending physical in the team announcement; not named starter.
- Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Did not practice. Wednesday: knee.
- Andrew Thomas: Did not practice. Wednesday: groin.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report
Carolina PanthersCoker and Legette miss walkthrough; Young full
CAR 18, CLE 21 · Final. Carolina estimated Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette as non-participants Wednesday. Bryce Young was full. Chuba Hubbard rested, while Darren Waller was listed for rest/toe. Keep a receiver alternative ready; this walkthrough estimate does not establish Sunday inactives.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Jonathon Brooks: Injured reserve. Panthers confirmed the move September 23.
- Jalen Coker: Did not participate. Wednesday walkthrough estimate: quadriceps.
- Xavier Legette: Did not participate. Wednesday walkthrough estimate: knee.
- Bryce Young: Full participation. Wednesday walkthrough estimate: knee.
- Chuba Hubbard: Rest day. Wednesday walkthrough estimate: not injury-related/rest.
- Darren Waller: Did not participate. Wednesday walkthrough estimate: rest/toe.
- Damien Lewis: Did not participate. Wednesday walkthrough estimate: elbow.
- Monroe Freeling: Did not participate. Wednesday walkthrough estimate: concussion.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
New York JetsHall and Taylor week-to-week; Allen is a waiver priority
NYJ 24, DET 31 · Final. Breece Hall, Mason Taylor and Adonai Mitchell will not practice Wednesday and are considered week-to-week. Braelon Allen is a priority backfield add if available, with Isaiah Davis also in the replacement picture. Kenyon Sadiq is expected to be limited, so a waiver claim is not the same as a confirmed healthy starter.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Omar Cooper Jr.: Injured reserve. ankle; club confirmed September 19
- Arian Smith: Injured reserve. Jets confirmed season-ending ACL injury.
- Breece Hall: Week-to-week. Thigh; not practicing Wednesday. Final Sunday designation pending.
- Mason Taylor: Week-to-week. Thumb; not practicing Wednesday.
- Adonai Mitchell: Week-to-week. Finger; not practicing Wednesday.
- Dylan Parham: Week-to-week. Knee; not practicing Wednesday.
- Kenyon Sadiq: Limited expected. Wednesday coach update; confirm the completed practice report.
- Jeremy Ruckert: Limited expected. Wednesday coach update.
- Braelon Allen: Waiver priority. Opportunity depends on Hall availability; Isaiah Davis is also involved.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
San Francisco 49ersEvans evaluated through the week
SF 36, ARI 30 · Final. Mike Evans’s rib injury is being evaluated throughout the week. Kyle Shanahan did not expect a long absence, but that does not establish his Sunday availability. Keep an eligible receiver alternative and use the completed Week 3 workload as historical evidence.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- De’Zhaun Stribling: Injured reserve. ankle; September 19
- Jake Tonges: Injured reserve. September 16 transaction
- Demarcus Robinson: Injured reserve. Ankle; placed on injured reserve September 26.
- Mike Evans: Injury follow-up. Ribs; coach does not expect a long-term issue, but Week 4 status is unconfirmed.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
Baltimore RavensJackson and Flowers limited Wednesday
BAL 34, DAL 31 · Final. Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers were limited Wednesday. Keep checking the report before finalizing their starts; participation limits do not by themselves mean either player will miss Sunday. Ronnie Stanley was also limited.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Ja’Kobi Lane: Injured reserve. September 16 transaction
- Lamar Jackson: Limited practice. Wednesday: back; Sunday designation pending.
- Zay Flowers: Limited practice. Wednesday: hamstring; workload and final game status remain to be confirmed.
- Ronnie Stanley: Limited practice. Wednesday: toe.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report
Los Angeles RamsNacua optimism remains conditional; tight ends need cover
LAR 26, DEN 30 · Final. Sean McVay is hopeful Puka Nacua can return against Philadelphia, depending on his progress. Terrance Ferguson is likely to miss the game with an ankle injury; Colby Parkinson’s shoulder status remains unresolved. Keep alternatives for Nacua and the injured tight ends until the final report.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Ronnie Rivers: Injured reserve. Rams transaction announcement September 23.
- Puka Nacua: Return unconfirmed. Coach is hopeful; no final clearance established.
- Terrance Ferguson: Likely out. Coach expectation after ankle injury, not final designation.
- Colby Parkinson: Status unresolved. Shoulder AC sprain; next-game status pending.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
Denver BroncosWeek 4 preparation: new game status pending
DEN 30, LAR 26 · Final. The available official injury and team news sources were rechecked Wednesday. No final Week 4 clearance is established here. Use the completed Week 3 workload below alongside the next official practice and game-status reports. The new Week 3 workload below is completed-game evidence, not a Week 4 projection.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Jonah Coleman: Injured reserve. Placed on injured reserve before Week 3; earliest eligibility Week 7, not guaranteed return.
Week 3 final box score · Official injury report · Official team news · Official roster/news
Arizona CardinalsLove’s larger workload earns attention
ARI 30, SF 36 · Final. Jeremiyah Love handled 26 touches against San Francisco, including 21 carries for 90 yards and five receptions. Arizona still describes the backfield as a week-to-week decision. The larger workload supports lineup consideration; it does not guarantee that split against the Giants.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
Atlanta FalconsWeek 4 preparation: new game status pending
ATL 35, GB 14 · Final. The available official injury and team news sources were rechecked Wednesday. No final Week 4 clearance is established here. Use the completed Week 3 workload below alongside the next official practice and game-status reports. The new Week 3 workload below is completed-game evidence, not a Week 4 projection.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
Week 3 final box score · Official injury report · Official team news · Official roster/news
Buffalo BillsWeek 4 preparation: new game status pending
BUF 24, LAC 16 · Final. The available official injury and team news sources were rechecked Wednesday. No final Week 4 clearance is established here. Use the completed Week 3 workload below alongside the next official practice and game-status reports. The new Week 3 workload below is completed-game evidence, not a Week 4 projection.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
Week 3 final box score · Official injury report · Official team news · Official roster/news
Cincinnati BengalsYoung misses practice; offensive line update pending
CIN 27, PIT 30 · Final. Colbie Young and Dalton Risner did not practice Wednesday. The completed Week 3 receiving workload is below; do not convert a missed practice into a confirmed Sunday absence.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Andrei Iosivas: Injured reserve. Thumb; placed on injured reserve September 26.
- Colbie Young: Did not practice. Wednesday: knee.
- Dalton Risner: Did not practice. Wednesday: knee.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
Cleveland BrownsThursday offensive line absences confirmed
CLE 21, CAR 18 · Final. Elgton Jenkins and Teven Jenkins are out, as is receiver Tylan Wallace. Account for the depleted blocking unit when comparing close fantasy options. These are final Thursday designations, not Wednesday practice projections.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Dylan Sampson: Injured reserve. knee; September 15
- Elgton Jenkins: Out Week 4. Concussion.
- Teven Jenkins: Out Week 4. Back.
- Tylan Wallace: Out Week 4. Knee.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
Dallas CowboysWeek 4 preparation: new game status pending
DAL 31, BAL 34 · Final. The available official injury and team news sources were rechecked Wednesday. No final Week 4 clearance is established here. Use the completed Week 3 workload below alongside the next official practice and game-status reports. The new Week 3 workload below is completed-game evidence, not a Week 4 projection.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
Week 3 final box score · Official injury report · Official team news
Detroit LionsWednesday report: Bartch out of practice
DET 31, NYJ 24 · Final. Ben Bartch did not practice Wednesday with a foot injury. The injury report does not list a new absence for the main fantasy skill group; continue to check the final report before kickoff.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Ben Bartch: Did not practice. Wednesday: foot.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
Green Bay PackersReed’s season ends; backfield role still unsettled
GB 14, ATL 35 · Final. Matt LaFleur says Jayden Reed will have season-ending neck surgery. Replace him in current lineups. Green Bay’s backfield discussion still has not established which runner will lead the group against Tampa Bay.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Jayden Reed: Out for season. Coach confirmed season-ending neck surgery Wednesday.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report
Houston TexansCollins returns to the field; clearance still pending
HOU 17, IND 19 · Final. NBC Sports reports Nico Collins returned to practice Wednesday. Final participation and game status remain unconfirmed. Keep an eligible receiver alternative until the official report establishes more.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Nico Collins: Returned to practice. Wednesday observation reported by NBC Sports; final game designation pending.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official team news
Indianapolis ColtsTaylor limited for rest; Dulin still sidelined
IND 19, HOU 17 · Final. Jonathan Taylor and Keenan Allen were limited for veteran rest Wednesday. Ashton Dulin remained out of practice with an ankle injury; Mo Alie-Cox did not participate because of illness. Spencer Shrader was full despite the groin issue he played through Sunday. London creates an early lineup deadline.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Alec Pierce: Injured reserve. Heel; placed on injured reserve September 26. Replace him and check your platform’s IR rules.
- Jonathan Taylor: Limited — rest. Wednesday veteran rest; not a new injury designation.
- Keenan Allen: Limited — rest. Wednesday veteran rest.
- Ashton Dulin: Did not practice. Wednesday: ankle.
- Mo Alie-Cox: Did not practice. Wednesday: illness.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
Jacksonville JaguarsMeyers and Allen limited Wednesday
JAX 35, NE 6 · Final. Jakobi Meyers and LeQuint Allen were limited Wednesday. Keep the next report in view before finalizing their availability; neither practice entry is an official Sunday absence.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Jakobi Meyers: Limited practice. Wednesday: thumb.
- LeQuint Allen Jr.: Limited practice. Wednesday: hip.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official team news · Official roster/news
Kansas City ChiefsSimmons remains a protection concern
KC 24, MIA 10 · Final. Josh Simmons will not practice Wednesday because of a back issue. Monitor the protection plan while using Kansas City’s completed Week 3 production as historical evidence.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Josh Simmons: Not practicing Wednesday. Back; coach update.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
Los Angeles ChargersWeek 4 preparation: new game status pending
LAC 16, BUF 24 · Final. The available official injury and team news sources were rechecked Wednesday. No final Week 4 clearance is established here. Use the completed Week 3 workload below alongside the next official practice and game-status reports. The new Week 3 workload below is completed-game evidence, not a Week 4 projection.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- David Njoku: Injured reserve. Chargers confirmed September 23.
- Trey Pipkins: Injured reserve. Knee; placed on injured reserve September 26.
Week 3 final box score · Official injury report · Official team news · Official roster/news
Las Vegas RaidersBowers’ return is recorded; Bech goes to IR
LV 35, NO 27 · Final. Brock Bowers’s completed return is reflected in the Week 3 statistics. Jack Bech has been placed on injured reserve and Cody White signed to the active roster. White’s promotion alone does not establish a dependable target share; use the next game’s role evidence before making him a routine starter.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Jack Bech: Injured reserve. Placed on IR Tuesday.
- Cody White: Active roster. Signed Tuesday; target share unconfirmed.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report
New England PatriotsWeek 4 preparation: new game status pending
NE 6, JAX 35 · Final. The available official injury and team news sources were rechecked Wednesday. No final Week 4 clearance is established here. Use the completed Week 3 workload below alongside the next official practice and game-status reports. The new Week 3 workload below is completed-game evidence, not a Week 4 projection.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- A.J. Brown: Injured reserve. club transaction September 12
- Mike Onwenu: Injured reserve. Patriots transaction announcement September 22.
Week 3 final box score · Official injury report · Official team news · Official roster/news
New Orleans SaintsWeek 4 preparation: new game status pending
NO 27, LV 35 · Final. The available official injury and team news sources were rechecked Wednesday. No final Week 4 clearance is established here. Use the completed Week 3 workload below alongside the next official practice and game-status reports. The new Week 3 workload below is completed-game evidence, not a Week 4 projection.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Kelvin Banks Jr.: Injured reserve. Saints transaction announcement September 23.
Week 3 final box score · Official injury report · Official team news · Official roster/news
Pittsburgh SteelersDowdle ruled out Thursday; Warren leads the plan
PIT 30, CIN 27 · Final. Rico Dowdle is out with a toe injury. Jaylen Warren follows a 17-carry, 127-yard game with three catches; he is the strongest immediate lineup consideration in this backfield. Thursday kickoff comes before the rest of the practice week, so settle this slot first.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Gennings Dunker: Injured reserve. Knee; placed on injured reserve September 26.
- Rico Dowdle: Out Week 4. Toe; official Thursday game designation.
- Jaylen Warren: Starting consideration. Dowdle is out; Week 3 production supports use, without guaranteeing the same workload.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report · Official team news
Seattle SeahawksWeek 4 preparation: new game status pending
SEA 31, WAS 33 · Final. The available official injury and team news sources were rechecked Wednesday. No final Week 4 clearance is established here. Use the completed Week 3 workload below alongside the next official practice and game-status reports. The new Week 3 workload below is completed-game evidence, not a Week 4 projection.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
Week 3 final box score · Official injury report · Official team news · Official roster/news
Tennessee TitansBoth lead backs miss practice; Carter promoted
TEN 7, NYG 12 · Final. Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears did not practice Wednesday, with foot and ankle injuries respectively. Michael Carter has been promoted to the active roster. Guards Fernando Carmona and Jackson Slater are on injured reserve. Carter is a contingency watch until the backfield’s availability and roles become clearer.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Tony Pollard: Did not practice. Wednesday: foot; final Sunday status pending.
- Tyjae Spears: Did not practice. Wednesday: ankle; final Sunday status pending.
- Michael Carter: Active roster. Promoted Tuesday; a role is not guaranteed.
- Fernando Carmona: Injured reserve. Placed on IR Tuesday.
- Jackson Slater: Injured reserve. Placed on IR Tuesday.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report
Washington CommandersDaniels limited; White does not practice
WAS 33, SEA 31 · Final. Jayden Daniels was limited Wednesday with his left elbow injury. Rachaad White did not practice with a shoulder issue, and Austin Ekeler has rejoined the roster. Marcus Mariota remains a contingency until the quarterback decision is confirmed. Sunday’s London kickoff is at 9:30 a.m. ET, earlier than the usual main slate.
Checked September 30, 2026 · 2:39 PM MDT. Week 3 is complete. Statistics are historical. Wednesday participation and current roster updates are identified separately; final Week 4 designations remain pending except where stated.
- Jayden Daniels: Limited practice. Wednesday: left elbow; a limited session is not a starting announcement.
- Rachaad White: Did not practice. Wednesday: shoulder.
- Austin Ekeler: Signed to roster. Return does not establish a workload.
- Chig Okonkwo: Limited practice. Wednesday: hamstring.
- Ben Sinnott: Limited practice. Wednesday: rib.
Week 3 final box score · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Team reporting checked Wednesday · Official injury report
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Set Thursday first, then work through the injury replacements
Jaylen Warren is the immediate decision. Pittsburgh has ruled Rico Dowdle out for Thursday’s game at Cleveland. Warren’s 17 carries, 127 rushing yards and three receptions last week give him a workload case for your starting lineup. Make that decision before the Thursday lock; do not wait for the rest of the league’s Friday reports.
The next priority is replacement depth. Breece Hall is week-to-week, putting Braelon Allen near the top of the available-back shortlist, with Isaiah Davis also involved. Miami is another unsettled backfield: Ollie Gordon has an opportunity after De’Von Achane’s injury, but Jaylen Wright is expected back at practice on a limited basis. Neither situation supports promising one replacement all the touches.
At quarterback, Tampa Bay has identified Jalon Daniels as Baker Mayfield’s replacement. He belongs in the deeper superflex conversation; a first start brings considerable uncertainty. Jameis Winston remains the Giants’ starter despite the announced J.J. McCarthy trade. Chicago’s next assignment still needs confirmation after Case Keenum’s productive Monday start.
Practice participation is evidence, not the final lineup
Jayden Daniels was limited Wednesday, while Rachaad White did not practice. Carolina listed Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette as non-participants in an estimated walkthrough report. Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears also missed practice. Keep alternatives available, but distinguish those practice entries from an official out designation.
Jalen McMillan, Jack Bech and Josh Oliver have moved to injured reserve. That creates opportunities elsewhere without establishing new target shares. Puka Nacua and Mike Evans remain follow-up decisions; optimism about a return or a short absence does not establish clearance.
Full Week 3 evidence, separate Week 4 decisions
All 16 Week 3 games are now included in the workload and PPR leader data, including Philadelphia–Chicago. The player tools use Week 4 opponents and kickoff times. Recorded carries, targets, snaps and fantasy points describe completed games; they are not point projections. Routes and targets per route remain unavailable where there is no verified source.
After Thursday, remember the early London deadline: Indianapolis–Washington starts Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Check official inactives before every relevant kickoff and follow your league’s lock rules. The team reports below identify the source and the distinction between current availability and historical production.
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