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Fantasy Football Sweep: Tua Tagovailoa, Christian McCaffrey, Khalil Herbert, Jonathan Taylor (9/30)

The NFL news cycle is 24/7, especially during the season. For fantasy football managers, it can be overwhelming to stay on top of all of the news and the fantasy-relevant analysis that comes with it.

That’s where the Fantasy Football Sweep comes in.

With this article, I’ll attempt to bring you up to speed with all of the latest storylines, analysis and injuries to monitor all in one place.

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Headlines

Tua Tagovailoa taken to hospital with head and neck injuries

The elephant in the room here is whether or not Tua suffered a serious concussion on Sunday and was allowed to 1) re-enter that game and 2) start this game four days later. The league is putting the word out that it appears the Dolphins and medical professionals followed the proper protocols, but not everyone is convinced. Tua seemed to clearly suffer an injury on Sunday that caused him to stumble back to the huddle multiple times and then have to be supported as he stood there waiting for the training staff.

Tua went down hard on Thursday night and hit his head on the turf. He immediately went into a terrifying pose with his hands and fingers locked in front of his face and was quickly taken off the field and sent to a local hospital.

As of now, it sounds like Tua is going to be OK. But this injury took a lot of the excitement out of the game, and it was hard to focus once Tua left. Teddy Bridgewater replaced Tua in the game and completed 14 of his 23 pass attempts for 193 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Dolphins travel to New Jersey to play the Jets in Week 5, and it’s far from given that Tua is able to return for that game.

Notable Injuries

David Montgomery (ankle/knee) misses another practice Thursday

David Montgomery (ankle/knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday after getting injured in Sunday’s game against the Texans. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bears head coach Matt Eberflus termed Montgomery day-to-day earlier this week, but those days are ebbing away. You’d better start preparing your backup plan if he’s on your roster. Hopefully, that’s Khalil Herbert, who will be a high-end RB2 this week against the Giants if Montgomery cannot play.
Scott Youngson


Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) misses second consecutive practice Thursday

Cordarrelle Patterson was absent from practice Wednesday and Thursday. His status Wednesday was listed as “resting player/knee.” (Source: Josh Kendall on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Most likely, the Falcons are just trying to give the 31-year-old running back some rest after another high-usage game for him last Sunday. Patterson’s provided great fantasy production in two out of the three games this season and should be started as an RB2 with upside again this week against Cleveland.
Scott Youngson


Kadarius Toney (hamstring) misses practice again on Thursday

Kadarius Toney (hamstring) did not practice Thursday and seems unlikely to play on Sunday, according to Giants’ beat reporter Art Stapleton. (Source: Art Stapleton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Toney has only played 33 snaps this season with only three targets. Since joining the NFL, Toney has only produced two fantasy-relevant games. Though he’s a tempting talent, Toney has had difficulty staying on the field and proving he can be a difference maker. Until further notice, he’s not a player that needs to occupy a roster spot.
Scott Youngson

Update: The Giants have ruled Toney and fellow WR Wan’Dale Robinson OUT for Week 4.


Is it time to be concerned about Christian McCaffrey?

D’Andre Swift and Amon-Ra St. Brown both miss practice Thursday

Update: The Lions have ruled Amon-Ra St. Brown OUT for Week 4.

Jameis Winston (back) not seen at the open portion of practice Thursday

Jameis Winston (back) was not at the open portion of practice for the Saints Thursday. (Source: Stacey Dales on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Winston was expected to practice Thursday after getting a rest day Wednesday. Head coach Dennis Allen stated Wednesday that he did not think there was any concern about Winston’s status for Week 4. Andy Dalton is currently taking the first team reps and would draw the start against Minnesota if Winston is unable to play.
Jesse Garcia

Update: Jameis Winston has been listed as DOUBTFUL for Week 4 against the Vikings in London.

From the News Desk

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Dalvin Cook upgraded to full participant on Thursday

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, RB Dalvin Cook (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Thursday for the Minnesota Vikings. He was a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Vikings are in London right now for their Sunday game against the New Orleans Saints, and Cook was a full participant as he nurses a shoulder injury resulting from a dislocation that kept him out of the latter portion of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. This is a strong sign for him to play, an injury he has suffered and played through multiple times. In the event that he doesn’t play, RB Alexander Mattison becomes an RB2 candidate, but if Cook is a go, Cook is a starter and Mattison goes to benches.
Jordan Epp


Jonathan Taylor (toe) returns to practice Thursday

Jonathan Taylor (toe) returned to practice for the Colts Thursday. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Taylor missed practice for the first time in his NFL career Wednesday. The star running back has struggled over the last two weeks and is looking to get back on track against the Titans in Week 4. It will be worth monitoring his status on the injury report for the next few days, but all signs point to Taylor likely suiting up in Week 4.
Jesse Garcia


DeVonta Smith (back) practices Thursday

DeVonta Smith (back) was a full participant in practice Thursday for the Philadelphia Eagles. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith should be a full go for the Eagles in a Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The wideout should be considered a mid-level WR1 with big-play upside in one of the most fantasy-friendly offenses to begin the season.
Chris Schommer


Michael Gallup (knee) practices fully Wednesday

Michael Gallup was a full participant at Cowboys practice on Wednesday. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gallup said he didn’t play against the Giants because he wasn’t ready mentally after just two days of practice in pads since last season. It sounds like he has a good chance to return this weekend barring any setbacks.
Ari Koslow

Update: Michael Gallup has no injury designation on the team’s official Friday injury report and will make his debut in Week 4 against the Commanders.

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