Fantasy Football News

Panthers WR Jalen Coker (quad) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. That gives him a shot to play vs. the Lions on Sunday night. We'll see what Coker does tomorrow and then how he's listed on the final injury report.

After being limited on Wednesday, Seahawks RB Jadarian Price (chest) did not practice on Thursday. He played through this chest issue last week, so he either suffered a setback or is just getting some mid-week rest. We'll update the rookie's status again tomorrow.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (foot) went from limited in Wednesday's practice to sidelined on Thursday. ESPN's Kris Rhim spotted McConkey walking with a limp in the locker room afterward. His status for this weekend's game vs. the Seahawks is suddenly in doubt. We'll see if he practices on Friday and then how he's listed on the final injury report.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) returned to a full practice on Thursday. He'll play vs. the Packers this weekend but isn't much of a fantasy option with undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels getting the start.

Titans RBs Tony Pollard (foot) and Tyjae Spears (ankle) both returned to practice on Thursday. Pollard was a full-go, while Spears was limited. Both guys should play vs. the Ravens this weekend, although it seems like Pollard is the healthier of the two.

ESPN's Tim McManus reports that there's "not much optimism" that Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) will play vs. the Rams this weekend. Smith has missed the first 2 practices of this week. He was on the injury report with a hamstring last week but played every single offensive snap vs. the Bears. We'll look for more details on Smith's timeline for return, but he should be on benches for Week 4.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. He hasn't been ruled out for this weekend's game vs. the Dolphins, but it now seems more likely than not that he misses that one. We're removing Jefferson from our Week 4 rankings for now. His absence would leave Minnesota thin at pass catcher. WR Jordan Addison would be the best bet for targets, with WR Jauan Jennings and TE T.J. Hockenson potentially playing increased roles. QB Kyler Murray's outlook takes a significant hit sans Jefferson.

Commanders RB Rachaad White (shoulder) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. Although he played through this issue last week, he's seemingly in danger of missing Sunday morning's game vs. the Colts. White has handled 24% of Washington's carries and 9% of the targets through 3 weeks. If he's unable to go, we could see newly signed RB Austin Ekeler play on Sunday.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice. He'll be ready to go for this weekend's game vs. the Titans and remains an elite fantasy start.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice. Flowers was clearly on a pitch count last week, playing just 21 snaps (33%). He still delivered a 5-84-0 receiving line and is now at an absurd 9.4 yards per route on the season. It looks like Flowers is ready for a full-time role vs. the Titans this weekend, making him an elite fantasy play.

The Saints are placing RB Travis Etienne on IR with his hamstring injury, HC Kellen Moore said Thursday. Etienne is out for at least the next 4 games. That extends to New Orleans' Week 8 bye, so Week 9 is the earliest we'll see Etienne again.

The 49ers are elevating WR Brandin Cooks to the active roster, ESPN's Nick Wagoner reports. San Francisco continues to be ravaged by WR injuries, with Mike Evans (ribs) and KhaDarel Hodge (knee) iffy for Week 4 and potentially beyond. Cooks joins Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins as the healthy WRs on the active roster. The 33-year-old Cooks is no longer fit to be an offensive focal point, but he's a reliable veteran who could help the Niners passing game. We'll keep an eye on his role, but Cooks shouldn't be in Week 4 fantasy lineups and is only worth stashing in deep fantasy leagues.

Update: Hodge has been released.

Bears RB D'Andre Swift was added to the injury report with a knee and did not practice on Thursday. We don't have any other details at this point. We'll look for updates and see if Swift gets back on the practice field tomorrow. His absence would turn Kyle Monangai into a feature back and fantasy must-start against the Jets. He tallied 198 total yards on 29 touches when Swift missed Week 9 last year.

The Seahawks designated RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) to return from the PUP list. He's now eligible to practice but can't play until Week 5. Charbonnet is about 8.5 months removed from tearing his ACL in the Divisional Round win over the 49ers.

49ers GM John Lynch conceded on Thursday morning that WR Mike Evans (ribs) is iffy for this weekend's game vs. the Broncos. "He is old school in his mindset and he doesn’t want to miss," Lynch said. "Mike will make every attempt and we’ll see where that goes." We'll keep you updated on Evans' status over the next few days, but fantasy managers should be making other plans for Week 4. Evans' absence would leave the Niners down to Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins as the healthy WRs on the active roster. WR KhaDarel Hodge missed Wednesday's practice with a knee injury. WRs Brandin Cooks and Dante Pettis are on the practice squad. TE George Kittle and RB Christian McCaffrey could play even bigger roles than usual against Denver.

The Eagles listed LB Zack Baun as a non-participant for Wednesday's practice because of a concussion. Philly's designations were estimated because the team did only a walkthrough in the wake of Monday night's loss at Chicago. The shortened week, however, also leaves less time for Baun to advance through the concussion protocol and make it back for Sunday's home date with the Rams.

The Steelers are sending CB Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys for a sixth-round pick in 2027 and a second-rounder in 2028. Porter has yet to see the field this season amid the acrimonious negotiations for a contract extension and an alleged back injury.

49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs) did not practice on Wednesday. He's considered "day to day," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said earlier this week, but Evans isn't a lock to play vs. the Broncos on Sunday. WR KhaDarel Hodge, who was the primary replacement for Evans last week, also missed Wednesday's practice with a knee issue.

Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He was spotted in a walking boot on his left foot in the locker room but said he was ok, per ESPN's Kris Rhim. We'll keep an eye on Mitchell's status, but the fact that he practiced today should have him on track to play vs. the Seahawks this weekend.

Rams TEs Terrance Ferguson (ankle) and TE Colby Parkinson (knee, shoulder) were sidelined for Wednesday's practice. Ferguson is expected to miss this weekend's game vs. the Eagles, and Parkinson might join him on the inactive list. That'd leave Tyler Higbee as the Rams' top TE, but the matchup vs. the Eagles and the return of WR Puka Nacua would still leave him short of TE1 appeal.