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Deebo was not seen at the start of practice on Friday but was ultimately listed as a limited participant. He likely got in a very light session. Kyle Shanahan downplayed the severity of the issue earlier in the week, so Samuel should be able to suit up. Samuel and the 49ers get a great matchup with the Cardinals this week, putting the dynamic receiver in a position to drop another WR1 performance in Week 4.29 September 2023
Jennings suffered the shoulder injury in the 49ers’ Week 3 win over the Giants. Assuming he isn’t able to play through the doubtful tag, seventh-round rookie Ronnie Bell will see more reps as the team’s third receiver., though he remains off the fantasy radar for Week 4.29 September 2023
Mitchell injured his knee in Thursday’s practice and did not practice on Friday. His absence on Friday would leave us to believe he’s on the wrong side of playing in Week 4, although we may not know for sure until closer to kickoff. The oft-injured running back rushed 11 times for 42 yards in Week 3 after recording a zero snap outing in Week 2, but would be hard to trust even if active.29 September 2023
Crosby practiced on two of a possible three days this week after hurting his knee in Week 3 against the Steelers. We’ll see if Crosby is able to go on Sunday, but a limited practice to close out the week is encouraging.
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Conner was limited in practice throughout the week but is ready to go for Week 4 against the 49ers. Serving as the Cardinals’ bell cow back through the first three weeks of the season, Conner should have another busy week against a stout 49ers defense as the Cardinals look to push their record to 2-2. Conner will be a volume-based RB2 play in a tough matchup.29 September 2023
Conner was limited in practice throughout the week but is ready to go for Week 4 against the 49ers. Serving as the Cardinals’ bell cow back through the first three weeks of the season, Conner should have another busy week against a stout 49ers defense as the Cardinals look to push their record to 2-2. Conner will be a volume-based RB2 play in a tough matchup.29 September 2023
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Simmons was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He was then downgraded to a DNP on Friday, making it unlikely he will be able to suit up on Sunday. The Broncos defense has arguably been the worst in the league this year and is set to be without one of their top play-makers for Week 4. It’s now or never for Justin Fields. Denver ruled out Mike Purcell, Josey Jewell, and Frank Clark.29 September 2023
Simply put, Garoppolo will need to clear concussion protocol to play on Sunday. He’s been a limited participant in the team’s last two practices, but that’s a moot point as long as he remains in protocol. If Garoppolo doesn’t play, veteran Brian Hoyer is expected to start against the Chargers. Fantasy managers in need of Garoppolo’s services should have a backup plan in place.29 September 2023
Everett as been splitting reps with Donald Parham this year and has just 98 receiving yards through three games. Parham has also been LA’s preferred tight end in the red zone. Everett ranks outside of the TE2 range for Week 4.29 September 2023
The Bengals rookie return man will now miss at least the next four games with a thumb injury he suffered in Week 3’s win over the Rams. Jones has just one catch for six yards on the season, but has also returned eight punts for 150 yards and one touchdown. Jones scored on an 81-yard return touchdown in Week 2 against the Ravens and is averaging a blistering 18.1 yards per return. He’ll be eligible to return in Week 8.29 September 2023
Jeudy was upgraded to a full participant in practice before being removed from the injury report. He will be a full-go for Week 4 against a horrific Chicago secondary. Coming off a seven-target, 81-yard game versus the Dolphins, Jeudy will rank as a WR2 versus the Bears.29 September 2023
Tunsil and backup left tackle Josh Jones (hand) have both been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Steelers, creating a potential field day for T.J Watt and a defense that is tied for the league lead in sacks (13). Backup lineman Austin Deculus could be in line to start at left tackle, which sounds bad when you consider he has as many offensive snaps through two seasons as the guy writing this blurb.29 September 2023
Smith will be the latest in a long line of Sean Payton’s former players to join him in Denver. The Saints placed Smith on injured reserve with a groin injury earlier in the season but ultimately chose to release him this week. Per 9News’s Mike Klis, there was interest around the league in Smith, but the veteran receiver chose a system and coach he is familiar with.29 September 2023
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It will be Hamlin’s first game since suffering a cardiac arrest on the field in Week 17 of last year. He made Buffalo’s final roster after training camp but has been a healthy scratch for the first three weeks of the season. With safety Jordan Poyer out for Week 4, Hamlin will be on the game-day roster as a depth option. It’s an incredible turnaround from the most harrowing moment the NFL has seen in decades.29 September 2023
Fellow backup receiver Erik Ezunkanma was placed on the NFI list. With both out, Braxton Berrios will earn the bulk of the Dolphins’ WR3 reps.29 September 2023
James will likely miss Sunday’s game against the Raiders with the Chargers heading into they Week 5 bye. James will get an extra week to recover from an injury he suffered in Week 3, and will hopefully be ready for Week 6 against the Cowboys. Safety JT Woods is listed behind James on the depth chart and will likely draw the start in his absence.29 September 2023
Bosa has played through the hamstring issue in back-to-back games and should be able to do so again in Week 4. Despite playing on a snap count in both games, Bosa has racked up three sacks over the past two weeks. He will be on the field for enough pass-rush snaps in Week 4 to give Jimmy Garoppolo trouble.29 September 2023
Smith was never really a risk to miss Week 4. The third-year receiver popped up on Thursday’s injury report with an illness, but was back on the field Friday to close things out. Smith should have a shot at WR2 production against the Commanders despite an underwhelming Week 3 outing against the Buccaneers.
