News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #168 • Oct. 2nd, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Howdy {NAME}, I hope you're headed to a nice weekend as we've got the News and Notes you need. Let's go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- SITE NEWS A. [Footballguys DFS Power Grid Week 4](=) The Power Grid locks in their Daily Fantasy picks for the Week 4 Main Slate. Footballguys staffers Austin Lee, John Lee, Devin Knotts, and Phil Alexander debate Josh Allen, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Alvin Kamara, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Mike Evans, D.J. Moore, Darren Waller, T.J. Hockenson, and many more! [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [ARI - WR DeAndre Hopkins not seen Friday](#1) 2. [WAS - WR Terry McLaurin misses practice](#2) 3. [NYJ - Adam Gase to remain HC](#3) 4. [ATL - WR Julio Jones trending up](#4) 5. [TB - WR Chris Godwin to miss Week 4](#5) 6. [GB - WR Davante Adams fully practices](#6) 7. [NO - WR Michael Thomas to miss Week 4](#7) 8. [TB - RB Leonard Fournette to miss game](#8) 9. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley practices Friday](#9) 10. [WAS - RB Bryce Love placed on IR](#10) 11. [LAR - Cam Akers unlikely to go](#11) 12. [NO - TE Jared Cook will not play](#12) 13. [CLE - RB Kareem Hunt questionable](#13) 14. [MIA - Miami's Week 4 injury report](#14) 15. [BUF - WR John Brown on track to play](#15) 16. [TB - WR Scott Miller back at practice](#16) 17. [WAS - Week 4 injury report for Washington](#17) 18. [ARI - Week 4 injury report for Arizona](#18) 19. [ATL - Atlanta's Friday practice report](#19) 20. [BAL - Baltimore's Week 4 injury report](#20) 21. [DAL - Dallas' injury report for Week 4](#21) 22. [HOU - Coach: WR Will Fuller good to go](#22) 23. [IND - RB Nyheim Hines expected to play](#23) 24. [ATL - WR Julio Jones officially limited](#24) 25. [CIN - Cincinnati's Week 4 injury report](#25) 26. [GB - Green Bay's Friday practice report](#26) 27. [BUF - Buffalo's injury report for Week 4](#27) 28. [JAX - WR D.J. Chark not on injury report](#28) 29. [NE - Questionable tag for RB Sony Michel](#29) 30. [CAR - Carolina's injury report for Week 4](#30) 31. [NO - Week 4 injury report for New Orleans](#31) 32. [SF - San Francisco's Week 4 injury report](#32) 33. [TB - Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 4](#33) 34. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. fully practices](#34) 35. [LAC - Week 4 injury report for LA Chargers](#35) 36. [MIN - Second opinion for DE Danielle Hunter](#36) 37. [PHI - Week 4 injury report for Philadelphia](#37) 38. [ATL - WR Russell Gage takes part in practice](#38) 39. [NE - WR Julian Edelman listed as questionable](#39) 40. [SEA - S Jamal Adams, Jordyn Brooks to miss Week 4](#40) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [ARI - WR DeAndre Hopkins not seen Friday]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Kyle Odegard Arizona Cardinals WR [DeAndre Hopkins](=) (ankle) was not spotted Friday, Oct. 2, during the open portion of the team's practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hopkins is going to be a game-time decision and it sounds like a pain tolerance issue that will put the ball in Hopkins court to decide his status. At least he is playing in an early game. Andy Isabella and Larry Fitzgerald could get more targets if Hopkins is out, but it would downgrade Kyler Murray's value this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [WAS - WR Terry McLaurin misses practice]( Source: WashingtonFootball.com Updating a previous report, Washington Football Team WR [Terry McLaurin](=) (thigh) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is listed as questionable for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We can't be sure of McLaurin's status until Sunday. If he can't go, Antonio Gandy-Golden should get a chance to show what he's got against the top flight Ravens corners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NYJ - Adam Gase to remain HC]( Source: ESPN.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets head coach Adam Gase will not be fired following the team's Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. There had been speculation that Gase could be relieved of his duties if the Jets fell to 0-4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jets don't want to disrupt Sam Darnold's development and feel Gase has had bad injury luck, but it's fair to say this team isn't going anywhere this year and Gase will likely be fired in January anyway. They chose him over Matt Rhule and Mike McCarthy, who should be both be employed longer than Gase will be by the Jets. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [ATL - WR Julio Jones trending up](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones](=) (hamstring) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is 'trending up,' in the estimation of a team beat reporter, after showing some 'explosion.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones should be safe in lineups in Week 4 on Monday night against Green Bay. If Calvin Ridley is limited then Jones target ceiling goes way up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [TB - WR Chris Godwin to miss Week 4]() Source: NFL Network - Andrew Siciliano Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Chris Godwin](=) (hamstring) will not play in the Week 4 game Sunday, Oct. 4, against the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Bruce Arians said Friday. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Justin Watson and Scott Miller (assuming he can do after practicing today) will pick up the extra snaps at wide receiver, with Watson getting the slot snaps. The tight ends could be more involved again this week too. Godwin is probably out for Thursday night vs the Bears too. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [GB - WR Davante Adams fully practices](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams](=) (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This puts Adams on track to return on Monday night against the suspect Falcons secondary. He should be put in lineups this week with confidence. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NO - WR Michael Thomas to miss Week 4](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints WR [Michael Thomas](=) (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 2, but has been ruled out for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [TB - RB Leonard Fournette to miss game]() Source: NFL Network - Andrew Siciliano Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Leonard Fournette](=) (ankle) on Friday, Oct. 2, was ruled out of the team's Week 4 game Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers by head coach Bruce Arians. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ronald Jones will get the start and rookie Ke'Shawn Vaughn should get some touches. Fournette is also likely out for Thursday vs. Chicago. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley practices Friday](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons WR [Calvin Ridley](=) (ankle) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. Ridley appeared to be a 'little hobbled' running routes but pushed through, according to an observing team beat reporter. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll watch Ridley's practice report tomorrow to make sure that we'll have him for Monday night. Olamide Zaccheaus would replace him if he can't go. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [WAS - RB Bryce Love placed on IR]() Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay Washington Football Team RB Bryce Love (knee) on Friday, Oct. 2, was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a swollen knee. Head coach Ron Rivera said the injury is not expected to be season-ending. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Love has never gotten back to his standout form in college. Even if he returns this year, it's probably time to move on in dynasty leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [LAR - Cam Akers unlikely to go]() Source: ESPN.com - Lindsey Thiry Los Angeles Rams RB [Cam Akers](=) (ribs) is unlikely to play in Week 4, according to head coach Sean McVay. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fire up Darrell Henderson in lineups coming off of a 100-yard game against a tough Bills defense. He should have great success against a Giants defense that has given up a 100-yard game to Benny Snell and three touchdowns to 49ers backs last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NO - TE Jared Cook will not play](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints TE [Jared Cook](=) (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and has been ruled out for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rookie Adam Trautman should get a big opportunity this week with Cook and Michael Thomas out. He's a fine emergency tight end if you need to replace Jonnu Smith this week and don't like your other options. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CLE - RB Kareem Hunt questionable]() Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns RB [Kareem Hunt](=) (groin) was a limited participant in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is listed as questionable for the Week 4 game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Check back on Sunday morning, but it looks like Hunt will be able to go in Week 4. If the Browns fall behind the Cowboys, it could be a busy week for Hunt in the passing game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [MIA - Miami's Week 4 injury report](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins CB Kavon Frazier and CB Byron Jones (groin, Achilles) were limited in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and are listed as doubtful for Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks. QB Tua Tagovailoa (illness) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, while OG Solomon Kindley (foot) was added to the injury report and also limited; both players are listed as questionable. S Clayton Fejedelem (pectoral) and CB Xavien Howard (knee) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report. S Brandon Jones (back) was not given a practice designation but is also expected to play. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones being out will help Russell Wilson and Tyler Lockett, as Xavien Howard is best suited to cover DK Metcalf. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [BUF - WR John Brown on track to play](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [John Brown](=) (calf) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown is still carrying a little more risk than usual because of the calf injury but it sounds like it was minor even though he had to leave the game last week. Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley, Gabriel Davis, and Dawson Knox's outlooks all take a small hit with Brown's return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [TB - WR Scott Miller back at practice]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Scott Miller](=) (groin, hip) was able to put in some work at practice Friday, Oct. 2, after missing the previous two days, and should have a chance to play Sunday in Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Miller will get some extra outside wide receiver snaps in place of Chris Godwin this week if he can go. He's had some ups and downs this year but caught a long ball from Tom Brady last week in Denver. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [WAS - Week 4 injury report for Washington]( Source: WashingtonFootball.com Washington Football Team WR [Steven Sims](=) (toe) and DE Chase Young (groin) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens. RB Bryce Love (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and has also been ruled out. LB Cole Holcomb (knee) was limited in practice for a second straight day Friday but has been ruled out as well. WR [Terry McLaurin](=) (thigh) and LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (illness) did not practice Friday and are listed as questionable. DE Ryan Anderson (ankle) and OT Morgan Moses (hip) practiced in full Friday and are also listed as questionable. WR [Dontrelle Inman](=) (wrist), DE Ryan Kerrigan (non-injury) and OT Saahdiq Charles (thigh) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McLaurin isn't a sure thing for Week 4, but he should play. Logan Thomas might be set up for a good game with Sims out and the Ravens having a strength at outside corner in their defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [ARI - Week 4 injury report for Arizona]() Source: AZCardinals.com Arizona Cardinals S Budda Baker (thumb) and S Chris Banjo (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 4 versus the Carolina Panthers. WR [DeAndre Hopkins](=) (ankle) and LB Devon Kennard (calf) also did not practice all week but are listed as questionable. CB Dre Kirkpatrick (head) did not practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is also listed as questionable. OL Mason Cole (hamstring), LB Dennis Gardeck (foot) and WR [Christian Kirk](=) (groin) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable. LB Tanner Vallejo (illness) returned to a full practice Friday and is also listed as questionable. WR [Larry Fitzgerald](=) (non-injury), DT Corey Peters (non-injury) and DE Zach Allen practiced in full for a second straight day Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Isaiah Simmons should get a lot of run as a safety this week with the two starters at the position out. Kirk could return, but expect Andy Isabella to play a bigger role than him and potentially be fantasy relevant this week if Hopkins is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [ATL - Atlanta's Friday practice report]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Atlanta Falcons DT Marlon Davidson (knee), PK Younghoe Koo (groin), S Keanu Neal (hamstring), S Ricardo Allen (elbow) and DE Takkarist McKinley (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 2. WR [Julio Jones](=) (hamstring), LB Foyesade Oluokun (hamstring), OT Kaleb McGary (knee), WR [Calvin Ridley](=) (ankle), WR Dante Fowler (ankle) and DT Grady Jarrett (hip) were limited. DB Kendall Sheffield (foot), OT Matt Gono (shoulder), WR [Russell Gage](=) Jr. (concussion) and DE Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (elbow) practiced in full. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Neal and Allen aren't a sure thing for Monday night against Aaron Rodgers. The matchup is already good for the Packers passing game but it could get even better. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [BAL - Baltimore's Week 4 injury report]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens CB Jimmy Smith (knee), OT Ronnie Stanley (shoulder and WR Chris Moore (finger, thigh) did not practice Friday, Oct. 2, and are listed as questionable for Week 4 versus the Washington Football Team. LB L.J. Fort (thigh), DB/LB Anthony Levine (abdomen), DE Derek Wolfe (elbow) and DT Justin Madubuike (knee) were limited Friday and are also listed as questionable. RB Justice Hill (thigh) practiced in full all week and has been removed from the injury report. LB Pernell McPhee (non-injury) did not practice Friday while DT Brandon Williams (non-injury) was not given a practice designation, but both are expected to play. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stanley is the cornerstone of the offensive line, but with Chase Young out, the Ravens might be able to get by without him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DAL - Dallas' injury report for Week 4](=) Source: DallasCowboys.com Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs (shoulder, knee), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (knee) and OT Tyron Smith (neck) were limited in practice Friday, Oct. 2, but have been removed from the injury report for Week 4 versus the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith being off of the injury report is great news for the Cowboys offense, which was rolling the fourth and fifth string tackles out there. Not that there's a lot of room to improve statistically, but this should help the offense's efficiency. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [HOU - Coach: WR Will Fuller good to go]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller](=) (hamstring) is expected to return to practice Friday, Oct. 2, after being limited Thursday. 'Will is going to be fine,' Texans coach Bill O'Brien said Friday. '(I) wanted to give him a little rest. He'll practice (Friday).' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fuller still carries the same risk as always, but the reward could be very large indeed vs. the Vikings ragtag secondary. Cross your fingers and start him this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [IND - RB Nyheim Hines expected to play](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts RB [Nyheim Hines](=) (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hines is a what the heck flex and emergency RB2 play this week against the Bears with the team down two wide receivers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [ATL - WR Julio Jones officially limited]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones](=) (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll learn more about Jones status tomorrow, but for now set lineups with him in them. He might be healthier than Calvin Ridley. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [CIN - Cincinnati's Week 4 injury report](=) Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals LB Logan Wilson (concussion) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. DT Geno Atkins (shoulder) was limited in practice all week but has also been ruled out. CB Mackensie Alexander (ribs, hamstring) did not practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is listed as doubtful. DT Mike Daniels (elbow) also did not practice Friday but has been removed from the injury report. DE Carlos Dunlap (rest), OG Michael Jordan (knee), WR [A.J. Green](=) (rest), CB Darius Phillips (knee) and OT Fred Johnson (wrist) practiced in full Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson had a key interception last week and was trending towards more playing time, but will have to wait to increase his footprint in the defense. Atkins was expected to have a great year next to free agent DJ Reader, but he isn't healthy yet in a good development for James Robinson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [GB - Green Bay's Friday practice report](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers LB [Christian Kirk](=)sey (pectoral), WR [Allen Lazard](=) (core), TE [Marcedes Lewis](=) (knee) and QB Jordan Love (illness) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 2. DL Kenny Clark (groin), TE [Josiah Deguara](=) (ankle), LB Rashan Gary (ankle) and LB Za'Darius Smith (ankle) were limited. WR [Davante Adams](=) (hamstring), CB Jaire Alexander (hand), OG Elgton Jenkins (back, rib), LB Randy Ramsey (groin) and OL Billy Turner (knee) practiced in full. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ty Summers will get the start for Kirksey Monday night, giving him some emergency start appeal in IDP leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [BUF - Buffalo's injury report for Week 4](=) Source: Buffalo Bills PR Buffalo Bills LB Del'Shawn Phillips (quad) was limited in practice for a second straight day Friday, Oct. 2, has been ruled out for Week 4 versus the Las Vegas Raiders. DE Mario Addison (knee) was added to the injury report Friday and did not practice; he is listed as questionable. RB [Zack Moss](=) (toe) was limited in practice all week and is also listed as questionable. QB Jake Fromm (non-injury) was limited in practice all week but is expected to be available to play. WR [John Brown](=) (calf), OT Dion Dawkins (shoulder), LB Tremaine Edmunds (shoulder), S Micah Hyde (ankle), DT Quinton Jefferson (foot), TE [Dawson Knox](=) (concussion) and DT Ed Oliver (knee) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Moss might be limited even if he is active, so Devin Singletary is still a viable flex play, or RB2 plug-in against the Raiders defense that the Patriots ran ragged last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [JAX - WR D.J. Chark not on injury report]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Jacksonville Jaguars WR DJ Chark Jr. (chest) was full participant in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and will not be listed on the team's Week 4 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chark's target share has been low this year, but he's still playing well. Consider him a WR3/Flex this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [NE - Questionable tag for RB Sony Michel]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots RB [Sony Michel](=) (quadriceps) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is listed as questionable for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Michel could take a step back in the backfield this week with Damien Harris ready to be activated from injured reserve. He had an excellent game last week against the Raiders but will struggle to be relevant in fantasy leagues this year with a four or five-headed Patriots backfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [CAR - Carolina's injury report for Week 4]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers OT Russell Okung (groin) and OG Dennis Daley (ankle) were limited in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and are listed as questionable for Week 4 versus the Arizona Cardinals. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (illness), S Jeremy Chinn (hip) and LB Adarius Taylor (hip) were also limited practice Friday but no longer appear on the injury report. CB Donte Jackson (toe), DT Kawann Short (foot) and WR [Curtis Samuel](=) (elbow) practiced in full Friday and have also been removed from the injury report. DT Derrick Brown (non-injury) was not given a practice designation for a second straight day Friday but is also expected to play. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Okung is the most important pass protector for Teddy Bridgewater and the Panthers would miss him if he's not there to slow down Chandler Jones. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [NO - Week 4 injury report for New Orleans](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints OG Andrus Peat (ankle) and TE [Jared Cook](=) (groin) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. CB Janoris Jenkins (shoulder), DE Marcus Davenport (elbow, toe) and CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Oct. 2, and have also been ruled out. WR [Michael Thomas](=) (ankle) was limited in practice all week and has been ruled out as well. LB Chase Hansen (hip) was also limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas isn't ready to return yet. The Saints appear to be wisely taking their time before putting him back on the field. Both starting corners are out so Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones, and Matthew Stafford all become better plays this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [SF - San Francisco's Week 4 injury report]() Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers DL Dee Ford (back), QB [Jimmy Garoppolo](=) (ankle), LB Dre Greenlaw (quad), CB Emmanuel Moseley (concussion), RB [Raheem Mostert](=) (knee) and TE [Jordan Reed](=) (knee) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles. CB Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Oct. 2, and has also been ruled out. CB K'Waun Williams (hip) was limited in practice for a second straight day Friday and is listed as questionable. TE [George Kittle](=) (knee) and RB [Jerick McKinnon](=) (ribs) practiced in full all week and have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Deebo Samuel will return this week. That hurts Brandon Aiyuk's outlook but helps Nick Mullens. Samuel is risky in his first game back from foot surgery, but should be a WR3/Flex once he's established and can help teams that need to replace a Steelers or Titans receiver. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [TB - Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 4](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Leonard Fournette](=) (ankle) and WR [Chris Godwin](=) (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. WR [Scott Miller](=) (hip, groin) returned to a full practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is listed as questionable. DL Ndamukong Suh (non-injury) did not practice Friday but is expected to play. CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (groin), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) and WR [Justin Watson](=) (shoulder) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Miller is on track to play, which might cut down on Watson's snaps. Watson will line up in the slot in three wide sets and Miller could get some deep targets from Tom Brady against the Chargers secondary. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 34. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. fully practices](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Cleveland Browns WR [Odell Beckham](=) Jr. (back) was a full participant in practice Friday, Oct. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham's limited practice yesterday set off some faint alarms, but all is clear after he got in a full practice today. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 35. [LAC - Week 4 injury report for LA Chargers]() Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers OT Bryan Bulaga (back), QB [Tyrod Taylor](=) (ribs, chest), OG Trai Turner (groin) and WR [Mike Williams](=) (hamstring did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 4 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. OT Storm Norton (knee) did not practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is listed as questionable. S Rayshawn Jenkins (groin), OT Tyree St. Louis (concussion) and LB Nick Vigil (groin) practiced in full Friday and are also listed as questionable. DE Joey Bosa (triceps) and RB [Justin Jackson](=) (quad) also practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jalen Guyton will get the start in place of Williams, but it really just means more targets for Keenan Allen, Hunter Henry, and Austin Ekeler against the Bucs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 36. [MIN - Second opinion for DE Danielle Hunter]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Minnesota Vikings DE Danielle Hunter (neck) has traveled to New York to receive a second opinion on his neck injury, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is usually a fork in the road where one side leads to surgery and the end of the season. The Vikings are unlikely to contend for the playoffs without a stunning turnaround, so taking the long term solution over the short term to get Hunter back on the field quicker might be in the best interest of both Hunter and the franchise. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 37. [PHI - Week 4 injury report for Philadelphia]( Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles WR [DeSean Jackson](=) (hamstring), CB Avonte Maddox (ankle) and CB Trevor Williams (rib) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers. WR Alshon Jeffery (foot) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Oct. 2, but has also been ruled out. WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside (calf) was also upgraded to a limited practice Friday and is listed as doubtful. OT Jason Peters (foot) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable. DT Fletcher Cox (personal) did not practice Friday but is expected to play. OT Lane Johnson (ankle) was limited in practice all week but no longer appears on the injury report. OG Jamon Brown (illness), OT Jack Driscoll (illness), S Rudy Ford (groin), C Jason Kelce (rest) and RB [Miles Sanders](=) (glute) practiced in full Friday and have also been removed from the injury report. WR [John Hightower](=) (illness) was not given a practice designation Friday but is also expected to play. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jeffery getting back to a limited practice is good news for his possible return in a week or two. Greg Ward is the #1 receiver going into Week 4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 38. [ATL - WR Russell Gage takes part in practice]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Atlanta Falcons WR [Russell Gage](=) Jr. (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gage could be a primary target Monday night with Matt Ryan likely facing a lot of pressure from the Packers and both outside Falcons receivers limited in practices so far this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 39. [NE - WR Julian Edelman listed as questionable]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [Julian Edelman](=) (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is listed as questionable for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Edelman should play and he has a high ceiling in Kansas City, but with a late afternoon start, make sure you have an injury hedge in case he is surprise inactive. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 40. [SEA - S Jamal Adams, Jordyn Brooks to miss Week 4]() Source: Seahawks Wire - Liz Mathews Seattle Seahawks S Jamal Adams (groin) and LB Jordyn Brooks (knee) were ruled out by head coach Pete Carroll for Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins on Friday, Oct. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Jamal Adams out, the Seahawks defense will be vulnerable. Expect the Seahawks Dolphins game to be the highest scoring of the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. 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