Here is the latest analysis of fantasy-relevant player statuses as NFL teams release their official inactives lists for Week 4.
Late Afternoon Game Status Updates
- Isaiah Likely, TE, BAL (foot): The Ravens tight end is active, a move that could reduce the target share for Mark Andrews.
- D’Andre Swift, RB, CHI (hip): Despite a slow start to the season, the Bears running back is active and will play Sunday.
- Colston Loveland, TE, CHI (hip): Loveland is inactive for Week 4, positioning Cole Kmet as the primary tight end target for Chicago.
- Dyami Brown, WR, JAX (shoulder): Brown has been ruled inactive. His absence is expected to increase opportunities for Parker Washington, who led the Jaguars in targets last week.
- Tyler Higbee, TE, LAR (hip): Both Higbee and fellow tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) are active after being listed as questionable. Davis Allen may also see involvement in the offense.
- Davante Adams, WR, LAR (hamstring): The Rams receiver is officially active for Week 4.
- Michael Mayer, TE, LV (hamstring): With Mayer inactive, fellow tight end Brock Bowers is expected to be heavily targeted by Geno Smith.
- Mac Jones, QB, SF (knee): Brock Purdy has been cleared to play and will start for the 49ers, with Jones serving as the backup.
- Jauan Jennings, WR, SF (ankle): After a limited practice session on Friday, Jennings is active for today’s game.
- Ricky Pearsall, WR, SF (knee): Pearsall is active and will play despite dealing with soreness that limited his practice time this week.
Players Ruled Out Before Sunday
- Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, CAR (ankle): With the Panthers’ top tight end out, Tommy Tremble is expected to see an increased role.
- Xavier Legette, WR, CAR (hamstring): David Moore is projected to start again in place of the injured Legette.
- CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL (ankle): In Lamb’s absence, wide receiver George Pickens and tight end Jake Ferguson are both likely to see an uptick in targets.
- Alec Pierce, WR, IND (concussion): Adonai Mitchell will step into Pierce’s role and could remain there if Pierce does not clear the league’s concussion protocol next week.
- Will Dissly, TE, LAC (knee): Oronde Gadsden II is expected to fill in for Dissly again after a solid performance last week.
- J.J. McCarthy, QB, MIN (ankle): Carson Wentz will start for the Vikings, a situation that could continue for several weeks due to the severity of McCarthy’s injury.
- Graham Gano, K, NYG (groin): Gano has been placed on injured reserve. Jude McAtamney has won the kicking job.
- Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, NYG (shoulder): Cam Skattebo will take over as the Giants’ lead running back for an estimated two to four weeks.
- Mike Evans, WR, TB (hamstring): Evans remains out, while rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka continues to emerge for Tampa Bay.
- Jayden Daniels, QB, WAS (knee): The team is holding Daniels out as a precaution, meaning Marcus Mariota will start again for Washington.
- Terry McLaurin, WR, WAS (quad): A stint on injured reserve appears likely for McLaurin. Deebo Samuel is expected to command a significant target share in his absence.
- Noah Brown, WR, WAS (groin): Jaylin Lane, who has been effective on special teams, may see opportunities at wide receiver with Brown sidelined.
Early Game Inactives
- Jaylen Warren, RB, PIT (knee): Warren was unexpectedly ruled inactive after not feeling right during Saturday’s practice. Kenneth Gainwell is expected to start in his place.
- Jonnu Smith, TE, PIT (hip): Despite being active, Smith may be a risky fantasy play after a week of limited practice and international travel.
- Chuba Hubbard, RB, CAR (calf): Hubbard is active and is expected to handle his normal workload for the Panthers.
- Tetairoa McMillan, WR, CAR (calf): After a pair of limited practices, McMillan is active and will play on Sunday.
- Baker Mayfield, QB, TB (biceps): As expected, Mayfield is active and will start for Tampa Bay despite his questionable tag.
- Chris Godwin Jr., WR, TB (ankle): Godwin is active and will make his 2025 season debut, which may impact the role of rookie Emeka Egbuka.
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, WAS (knee): While active, Croskey-Merritt is expected to continue splitting carries with Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jeremy McNichols.
