Fantasy Football News

DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is not expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. (Source: Tim McManus on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: There isn't much optimism surrounding Smith's status for Week 4 because of the hamstring injury that he's dealing with, and now it is being reported that he is expected to be sidelined against the Rams. That will leave the Eagles' offense without their main pass catcher in a tough matchup in Week 4, so their offense won't have a good outlook for that game. Fantasy managers should find someone else to start in place of the injured veteran.

Brenen Thompson (quad) was sidelined at Los Angeles' practice on Thursday. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: To no surprise, Thompson was sidelined for another practice on Thursday thanks to the quad injury that he continues to battle. It may very well leave him sidelined again in Week 4, although that wouldn't have much of an effect for fantasy purposes.

Ladd McConkey (foot) was downgraded to a non-participant at practice on Thursday. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McConkey was downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday after being limited at practice by a foot issue on Wednesday. That's a bit concerning for his Week 4 outlook, but it could also just be a load management move on the part of the team. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to what his official injury designation ends up being after practice on Friday to see whether or not he will play in Week 4.

Keaton Mitchell (ankle) was limited at practice again on Thursday. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mitchell was again a limited participant on Thursday due to the ankle injury that he's dealing with. It could leave him sidelined this week, in which case Kimani Vidal would be primed for more work in his absence.

Charlie Kolar (arm) was absent from Los Angeles' practice on Thursday. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The veteran tight end wasn't able to practice on Thursday. That doesn't come as much of a surprise, as he isn't expected to be healthy enough to play in Week 4. Oronde Gadsden II is likely to see another week as Los Angeles' primary tight end this week.

Kayode Awosika (leg) was a non-participant at practice on Thursday. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It looks like the Chargers will be without their starting guard again in Week 4. Awosika hasn't practiced at all this week after missing last week's game due to a leg injury, and his anticipated absence will continue to be bad news for Justin Herbert and Omarion Hampton for however long it continues.

Hollywood Brown (ankle) missed Philadelphia's practice on Thursday. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Brown missed another practice on Thursday due to his ankle injury. He has yet to log a single reception this season, however, so his status won't have much of an effect on Philadelphia's lineup in Week 4.

Will Shipley (foot) was upgraded to a limited participant on Thursday. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Shipley was able to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday after being absent from Wednesday's practice due to a foot issue. He is expected to continue to play his usual depth role in this week and beyond.

Jaylen Waddle (foot) logged a full practice session on Thursday. (Source: Denver Broncos on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Waddle's foot injury is nothing more than a minor issue, and he has been able to participate fully at practice all week so far. Look for him to play and see a full workload in Week 4.

L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was a limited participant at practice on Thursday. (Source: Ryan McFadden on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The veteran was a limited participant on Thursday due to a knee issue that has been bothering him for a little while. It looks like he's going to be available to play in Week 4, however, which is good news for Kansas City's defense.

Josh Simmons (back) was absent from practice again on Thursday. (Source: Ryan McFadden on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It looks like Simmons is going to be sidelined for yet another week, as he is still absent from practice due to his nagging back issue. Kansas City's offensive line will continue to operate at less than full strength until he's back in the lineup.

Jackson Powers-Johnson (groin) was absent from Las Vegas' practice on Thursday. (Source: Ryan McFadden on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Powers-Johnson seems to be a long-shot to play in Week 4, as he has missed both of Las Vegas' practices to start the week. The Raiders' offensive line will be weaker than usual if he's sidelined against Kansas City.

Blake Cashman (elbow) was listed as a limited participant at practice on Thursday. (Source: David Furones on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: An elbow injury left Cashman sidelined for a second-straight practice on Thursday, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise. It seems likely that he will play in Week 4, but we won't know for sure until later on in the week.

Justin Jefferson (ankle) was officially a non-participant at practice on Thursday. (Source: David Furones on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: As expected, Jefferson was sidelined for a second-straight practice on Thursday as he continues to recover from an ankle injury of some kind. His availability for Week 4 will largely hinge on his participation status at practice on Friday, so fantasy managers should continue to keep up with all updates about his health over the next 24 hours or so.

Jaylen Wright (foot) was upgraded to a full participant at practice on Thursday. (Source: David Furones on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wright was able to log a full practice session on Thursday after being limited by a foot injury on Wednesday. It seems like he's trending towards playing in Week 4, and if he does, he and Ollie Gordon II are both primed for a sharp increase in work with De'Von Achane (knee) set to be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Caleb Douglas (ankle) did not take part in Thursday's practice for the Dolphins. (Source: David Furones on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The rookie missed a second-straight practice on Thursday as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. It looks like he's trending towards being sidelined in Week 4, but we won't know for sure until after practice on Friday most likely.

Chris Bell (knee) was limited at practice again on Thursday. (Source: David Furones on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The rookie was limited for a second-straight practice on Thursday as the team continues to limit his workload at practice. He should be available to play this week, however, and will be primed for more work than usual with Caleb Douglas (ankle) trending towards missing another game.

Trent Brown (illness/knee/wrist) returned to practice for Houston on Thursday. (Source: Houston Texans PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The veteran was back at practice on Thursday after being absent from Wednesday's practice due to a variety of issues. It looks likely that he will play in Week 4, but we won't know for sure until later on in the week.

Ed Ingram (groin) was limited at practice again on Thursday. (Source: Houston Texans PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ingram was again limited at practice on Thursday due to the same groin injury that he's been managing for a while. He should be available to play through it in Week 4, however, assuming he doesn't re-aggravate it at practice this week.

Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) was upgraded to a full participant at practice on Thursday. (Source: Houston Texans PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Anderson was able to log a full practice session on Thursday after being limited by an ankle injury on Wednesday. He should play this week and will continue to be a game wrecker for the Texans moving forward.