Mon Dec 29 3:57am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

Henry has game for the ages
We certainly got some fireworks in many of the fantasy championship games this week. There were some monster performances, including two players topping 40 points in their games. We had several big running back games as well, including four other backs topping 25 points for the week. It wasn’t all great, though, because some big-time fantasy players didn’t show up this week, causing many fantasy teams that led all season to come up short in their big games. Here is to hoping you weren’t one of those owners.
Cowboys 30, Commanders 23
Fantasy Stud: Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Chris Rodriguez had an illness and was ruled out before the game, giving Croskey-Merritt another start at running back. He took advantage with a huge game, rushing 11 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns. This was his second 100-yard game of the season. He has 15-plus fantasy points two of three games, scoring 22.5 in this one. He is making a strong case for one more start this last week of the season.
Fantasy Dud: CeeDee Lamb. Lamb didn’t have a terrible game but didn’t play up to his standards, especially for championship week for his fantasy owners. Lamb had five receptions for 46 yards, scoring just 9.6 fantasy points. It was the first game all season with fewer than double-digit fantasy points in a game.
Game Notes: Josh Johnson got the start and was 15-of-23 for 198 yards without a touchdown or an interception. It was a pretty ho-hum showing in a favorable matchup.
Javonte Williams hurt his shoulder and was unable to finish the game. He ran 13 times for 54 yards and a touchdown before getting hurt.
Vikings 23, Lions 10
Fantasy Stud: Isaac Teslaa. There was little offense in this game, but Teslaa was a bright spot. He had three receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown. He has now found the end zone two straight and four of five games. Teslaa has emerged as a top red-zone target for the Lions this year, finding the end zone on almost a regular basis.
Fantasy Dud: Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions had a lot of duds in this one, but Gibbs tops the list. The elite fantasy back failed to hit double-digit fantasy points. He ran 17 times for 41 yards and caught two passes for 23 yards. Gibbs had his worst showings of the season at bad times, failing to score double-digit fantasy points two of his last three games.
Game Notes: Jared Goff had a really rough game, turning the ball over five times. He was 18-of-29 for 197 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. Goff also lost three fumbles.
Max Brosmer threw for just 51 yards in a starting role for the Vikings. He was 9-of-16 for 51 yards.
Broncos 20, Chiefs 13
Fantasy Stud: R.J. Harvey. Harvey was one of the few bright spots offensively for the Broncos. He ran 14 times for 43 yards. Harvey was a bigger fantasy factor in the passing game, catching five passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Harvey scored 18.6 fantasy points. He has scored touchdowns five straight games.
Fantasy Dud: Courtland Sutton. Sutton had four receptions for 40 yards. He had just eight fantasy points after two straight games with 20-plus points. He had at least 12 fantasy points four consecutive games. It was a down showing at a poor time for his fantasy owners. You just expected much better from Sutton in the one, especially with the Chiefs secondary all beat up.
Game Notes: Chris Oladokun was 13-of-22 for 66 yards and a touchdown. He wasn’t too impressive in his first NFL start.
Travis Kelce had five receptions for 36 yards. He has five or more receptions three of five games.
Texans 20, Chargers 16
Fantasy Stud: Jayden Higgins. Higgins had just two receptions but made the most of them. Higgins caught two passes for 88 yards and a touchdown. He scored a season-high 16.8 fantasy points. It was the first time he had double-digit fantasy points since Week 13. Higgins had less than seven points three straight games before this big showing.
Fantasy Dud: Nico Collins. It was a tough match but you still expected more from Collins. He had just three receptions for 57 yards. He had just 8.7 fantasy points, giving him fewer than double-digit points two straight games. Collins has performed poorly in recent weeks, which likely did in a lot of his fantasy owners.
Game Notes: Woody Marks returned from his ankle injury and looked good. He ran 19 times for 71 yards and caught a pass for four yards.
Omarion Hampton got a ton of touches but didn’t produce big yardage totals. He ran 14 times for just 29 yards but did find the end zone. He also caught eight passes for 31 yards, giving him 22 total touches for 60 yards.
Ravens 41, Packers 24
Fantasy Stud: Derrick Henry. Henry had one of the all-time greatest fantasy championship game performances. He is going to carry a lot of fantasy teams to championships all by himself. Henry ran 36 times for 216 yards and four touchdowns. He didn’t even catch a single pass and still scored 45.6 fantasy points. It was quite the performance from Henry.
Fantasy Dud: Josh Jacobs. Jacobs was a huge bust in this one, playing sporadically despite being active for the game. He had just four rushes for three yards and a catch for no gain. His terrible fantasy game did in a lot of his fantasy owners. It was a bad time for Jacobs to be a no show.
Game Notes: Malik Willis had a great game in a starting role for the Packers He was 18-of-21 for 288 yards and a touchdown. He also led the team in rushing, running nine times for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
Christian Watson had his first 100-yard game of the season. He had five receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown on six targets.
Bengals 37, Cardinals 14
Fantasy Stud: Chase Brown. Brown had a big game. He hit the 100-yard rushing mark and scored two touchdowns. He ran 22 times for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Brown also caught three passes for 40 yards. Brown scored 29.1 fantasy points after having 32.9 his previous game. Brown has been a league winner down the stretch.
Fantasy Dud: Michael Carter. Carter got most of the work in running back but few touches. He ran seven times for 29 yards and had two receptions for 14 yards. You expected a lot more from the Cardinals starting back in what looked like a favorable matchup for him.
Game Notes: Ja’Marr Chase found the end zone for the first time since Week 7. He had seven receptions for 60 yards and two touchdowns.
Trey McBride had 10 receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown. It was his fourth game this season with double-digit receptions.
Browns 13, Steelers 6
Fantasy Stud: Harold Fannin. Fannin didn’t even finish the game, playing just in the first half, but was the only touchdown scorer in the game. He had two receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown. It was his second straight game with a touchdown and fourth in his last five games. Fannin has been a difference maker for fantasy teams his rookie season.
Fantasy Dud: Dylan Sampson. Sampson did lead the team in carries but did next to nothing with his chances. He ran 11 times for 27 yards and caught three passes for no gain. He led the backfield in carries but showed he is a hard fantasy player to trust at this point of the season. Sampson has a long way to go.
Game Notes: Aaron Rodgers was held out of the end zone. He was 21-of-39 for 168 yards without a touchdown or an interception.
Jerry Jeudy topped 50 yards for the first time since Week 14. He led the Browns in receiving, finishing with five receptions for 54 yards on seven targets.
Seahawks 27, Panthers 10
Fantasy Stud: Zach Charbonnet. Charbonnet had maybe his best game of the season. He ran 18 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns. This was his first 100-yard rushing game of the season. He has scored touchdowns two straight games and four of six, having 11 total touchdowns on the season.
Fantasy Dud: Tet McMillan. McMillan was apparently battling some sort of illness but was able to play and get near his usual snaps. The problem was he caught just a pass for five yards. It was a terrible time for McMillan to have his worst game of the season for fantasy owners.
Game Notes: AJ Barner found the end zone for a second straight game. He had three receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba had nine receptions for 72 yards. He has at least seven receptions four straight games.
Patriots 42, Jets 10
Fantasy Stud: Drake Maye. Maye didn’t even play a full game because the Patriots were up so big, but that didn’t stop him from posting huge numbers once again. Maye was 19-of-21 for 256 yards and five touchdowns without a turnover. Maye was nearly perfect in the game, missing on just two passes. It was quite the showing.
Fantasy Dud: TreVeyon Henderson. He didn’t play badly but wasn’t much help to fantasy teams in the Patriots huge win. He ran 19 times for 82 yards and didn’t catch a single pass. He scored just 8.2 fantasy points, giving him fewer than double-digit fantasy points two straight games.
Game Notes: Breece Hall produced big despite his team getting killed. He ran 14 times for 111 yards and a touchdown. He also caught two passes for 18 yards.
Stefon Diggs reached the 100-yard mark for the second straight game. He had six receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown on six targets.
Dolphins 20, Bucs 17
Fantasy Stud: Chris Godwin. Godwin started a little slow but posted some big numbers late in the game. He finished with seven receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown. This was his first 100-yard game of the season. He has found the end zone two of his last three games.
Fantasy Dud: Bucky Irving. Irving had a disappointing finish to his fantasy season. He ran nine times for just 19 yards. He did catch five passes but managed just 14 yards on those catches. It makes three straight games for Irving failing to reach nine fantasy points. Irving really sputtered for fantasy teams late in the year.
Game Notes: Greg Dulcich led the Broncos in receptions. He had five receptions for 58 yards.
Jalen McMillan had his best game of the season, hitting the 100-yard mark. He had seven receptions for 114 yards on nine targets.
Jaguars 23, Colts 17
Fantasy Stud: Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence continued his hot ways, scoring 26.75. He didn’t have a passing touchdown but ran in two. He was 23-of-37 for 263 yards with two interceptions. He ran in two scores, though. Lawrence has 26-plus points three straight games.
Fantasy Dud: Michael Pittman. Pittman caught just two passes for 16 yards. He struggled to do much. Losing Daniel Jones really impacted Pittman’s season. He has fewer than eight fantasy points three straight games. We wouldn’t get too down on him over his poor finish. He should be just fine next year.
Game Notes: Parker Washington led the Jaguars in receiving yards for the second straight game, hitting the 100-yard mark. He had eight receptions for 115 yards on 10 targets.
Jakobi Meyers had six receptions for just 39 yards. He has at least four receptions seven straight games.
Saints 34, Titans 16
Fantasy Stud: Chris Olave. Olave continued his red-hot ways, catching eight passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. Olave scored 25.9 fantasy points, scoring 20-plus points three straight games. He has reached the 100-yard mark two straight. Olave is having a career-best season.
Fantasy Dud: Taysom Hill. There was a lot of hope for Hill this week after all his usage last week but he was barely on the field in this one. He ran three times for no gain and didn’t catch a pass. He just showed once again you never know what you will get from Hill on a weekly basis.
Game Notes: Chig Okonkwo scored a touchdown for the second straight game. He had three receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown on seven targets.
Audric Estime served as the lead back for the Saints and had a strong game. He rushed 14 times for 94 yards and a touchdown.
Giants 34, Raiders 10
Fantasy Stud: Wan’Dale Robinson. Robinson racked up the work for the Giants, catching 11 passes for 113 yards. It was his first game all season with double-digit receptions. He scored 22.3 fantasy points. Robinson went over 1,000 yards for the season after this big performance.
Fantasy Dud: Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty had maybe his best game of the season last week, giving fantasy owners high hopes for Week 17. Jeanty was quiet, though, rushing 16 times for 60 yards. He also caught just two passes for 13 yards. Jeanty failed to hit double-digit fantasy points.
Game Notes: Geno Smith was knocked from the game late because of an ankle sprain. He was 20-of-28 for 176 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions before getting hurt.
With Brock Bowers out, Michael Mayer led the way in the passing game for the Raiders. He had nine receptions for 89 yards.
Eagles 13, Bills 12
Fantasy Stud: Josh Allen. Allen took some time to get his points but got them in the end. He was 23-of-35 for 262 yards without a touchdown or an interception. He ran seven times for 27 yards and two touchdowns. So despite not throwing a touchdown, Allen still managed 26.8 fantasy points in a game that featured little offense.
Fantasy Dud: Saquon Barkley. There were a lot of duds in this one, but Barkley probably was the biggest disappointment. He had a great matchup and was coming off a huge game, but ran 19 times for just 68 yards and didn’t catch a pass. It was kind of a fitting end to his disappointing fantasy season.
Game Notes: Brandin Cooks was the leading receiver for the Bills. He had four receptions for 101 yards.
A.J. Brown had five receptions for 68 yards on seven targets. He has at least five receptions two straight games and six of seven games.
49ers 42, Bears 38
Fantasy Stud: Brock Purdy. There were tons of studs in this game but we’ll give it to Purdy, who scored five touchdowns. Purdy was 24-of-33 for 303 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. He also ran in two scores. Purdy had 40.95 fantasy points, which was a season high for him. Purdy has three straight games with 30-plus points, carrying many fantasy teams to big playoff wins.
Fantasy Dud: D.J. Moore. There was a ton of offense in this one but Moore had another one of his disappearing acts. He caught just a pass for seven yards in a game the Bears topped 300-passing yards. Moore scored just 1.7 fantasy points after having two straight games with 20-plus points. His production has been all over the map this season.
Game Notes: Luther Burden returned from his ankle injury and had his best game as a pro. He finished with eight receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown. He did suffer some sort of injury on the last play of the game, though, which will be something to keep an eye on going forward.
Jake Tonges got the start at tight end with George Kittle out. Tonges played great in that starting role, catching seven passes for 60 yards and a touchdown.
Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.
Free-agent running back Joe Mixon is visiting the Seattle Seahawks, according to Jay Glazer on FOX. Mixon has not played since 2024 after a foot injury wiped out his entire 2025 season, but he was still productive the last time he was on the field. He rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns on 245 carries in 14 games for Houston while adding 36 catches for 309 yards and another score. Seattle has a reason to look for help. Rookie Jadarian Price (chest) was placed on injured reserve Saturday and must miss at least four games. Zach Charbonnet (knee) returned to practice this week but cannot be activated until Week 5 at the earliest as he works back from a torn ACL. Emanuel Wilson and George Holani are among the backs currently available. Mixon is only visiting at this point, so there is no guarantee he signs, but his past production and Seattle's short-term uncertainty make him a reasonable speculative stash in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (right knee) aggravated the MCL injury he first suffered during the preseason and is expected to miss some time, according to Ian Rapoport. Mariota will undergo additional testing after leaving Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter. He completed three of four passes for 46 yards and added a 35-yard run before going down. Rapoport also reported that there is hope Jayden Daniels (left elbow) can return in Week 5 against the New York Giants. Daniels was limited in all three practices this past week but was ruled out Friday, with Washington planning to reevaluate him after another week of work. If Daniels is not ready, rookie Athan Kaliakmanis would be next in line with Mariota now expected to miss time.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans (ribs) will play Sunday against the Denver Broncos despite dealing with fractured ribs, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. Evans will wear protective covering over the injured area during the game. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday before returning for a limited session Friday, and the 49ers listed him as questionable coming into the weekend. Evans has 12 catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns through three games. He'll give it a go against Denver, though how much the rib injury affects him once the game starts remains to be seen.
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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (illness) has been added to the injury report, but his status for Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs remains unchanged, according to Sam Warren of The Athletic. Bowers will play against the Chiefs on Sunday. This injury report update from the organization was merely procedural, as the Raiders are required to report any injuries or illnesses that are impacting their players. Barring a setback, Bowers should operate at full strength as the Raiders look to improve to an unimaginable 4-0 record. The 23-year-old tight end was quite impressive in his season debut last week, catching 10 passes for 116 yards and one touchdown. He wasted no time developing a strong rapport with Kirk Cousins, and he should remain a high-end TE1 in fantasy football for Week 4.
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Dynasty | Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota was forced from Sunday's game with the Colts after apparently re-injuring his MCL. Dynasty Analysis: Mariota walked to the locker room under his own power but this doesn't sound very promising. With Jayden Daniels still recovering from an elbow injury, the Commanders are down to Athan Kaliakmanis, a rookie they took in the seventh round this year and apparently not some guy they found this week in London. If both Mariota and Daniels are out next week, expect some moves to be made in the coming days.
New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon (thigh) is officially active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Buffalo Bills. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity all week long. The rookie has two catches for 32 yards and one touchdown through two games this season. He has consistently operated behind Hunter Henry, and neither tight end has emerged as a worthwhile starter in fantasy football. This is not the week to bank on a Raridon breakout; the Bills have surrendered the ninth-fewest receiving yards and the ninth-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends through the first three weeks of the 2026 season.
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Tennessee Titans. Flowers logged a full practice on Thursday and a limited practice on Friday, and he ultimately entered this weekend listed as questionable. In the end, not only will he play, but he's also expected to operate without any sort of limitations, according to a previous report from Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Barring a setback or new injury, this will be Flowers' first game of the season with a snap share of at least 35%. In Week 1, he exited in the first half due to a quad injury, although not before racking up 150 yards and a touchdown. He did play in Week 3, but he remained on a snap count in his first game back from injury. Now that he doesn't have any limitations, Flowers should return to his WR1 form in fantasy football, especially against a suspect Titans defense.
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Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Nate Atkins. Parkinson did not practice Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday and entered the weekend listed as questionable. He has caught three passes for 21 yards through the first three games of the season. Los Angeles is also without Terrance Ferguson (ankle), leaving the Rams down two tight ends against Philadelphia. Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and rookie Max Klare are available to handle the work at the position with Parkinson and Ferguson sidelined.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The 25-year-old has been off the fantasy radar almost entirely this year due to the state of the Titans' offense and his role behind Tony Pollard. Through three games, Spears ranks as the overall RB49 in PPR leagues with 58 rushing yards and 41 receiving yards. Even his receiving contributions seem to have been scaled back, as he has been limited to a modest (by his standards) four catches on six targets this season. He should still be rostered in 12+ team leagues, but there's no reason to start him in fantasy lineups at this point.
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New York Jets tight end Kenyon Sadiq (back) is officially active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Chicago Bears. Sadiq had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity all week long. Having the rookie available on Sunday is great news for the Jets, who already ruled out fellow tight end Mason Taylor (tumb) earlier in the week. Sadiq will continue to operate as New York's No. 1 tight end, looking to build off last week's fantastic stat line of seven catches, 105 yards, and one touchdown. That level of volume and productivity makes Sadiq an intriguing TE1 option in fantasy football this week, although we acknowledge that his floor will be on the lower side as long as Geno Smith is his quarterback.
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Washington Commanders wide receiver Jaylin Lane (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Lane was injured while returning the opening kickoff of the second half, with his ankle bending awkwardly as he was brought down near the Washington 30-yard line. He was carted off the field afterward. Washington was already without Terry McLaurin (hamstring) entering the game, leaving an already thin receiver group another man down. Lane also handles a significant portion of the Commanders' return work, so his absence affects more than just the offensive rotation. Washington has not announced anything beyond the ankle injury at this point.
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Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the New England Patriots. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. For now, this news likely has more special teams implications than anything else, as Davis has totaled three kick returns and one offensive touch this season. He operated on a measly 8% snap share last week, putting him behind both James Cook III and Ty Johnson in the pecking order. As long as Cook and Johnson are healthy, there's no reason that he should be rostered in redraft leagues. He's also getting closer to being a cut candidate in dynasty formats.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (right knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Mariota was injured on a first-quarter sack and went to the locker room after initially being listed as questionable to return. He completed three of four passes for 46 yards and also had a 35-yard run before leaving. Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis took over and completed six of 12 passes for 33 yards in the first half. Washington did not score again after Mariota exited and went into halftime trailing 10-6. Jayden Daniels (left elbow) is already out, so the Commanders are now relying on their third quarterback of the season.
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The New England Patriots "hope" that wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle) will be able to return from injured reserve after the minimum four weeks, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. If that happens, his first game back would be Week 6 against the New York Jets on Oct. 18. However, Garafolo cautions that the entire situation remains fluid, and given that Brown originally had a six-week recovery timeline after he exited the season opener, it's too early to guarantee that he'll be on the field in Week 6. New England won't rush the star receiver back, but they'd certainly love to get him on the field as soon as he's healthy. The Patriots' offense has looked abysmal for most of this season, and Brown would inject some much-needed physicality and playmaking upside into a unit that has just one passing touchdown through three games this season. Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins have been operating as Drake Maye's top targets with Brown sidelined.
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. McConkey missed practice on Thursday, logged a limited practice on Friday, and was officially listed as questionable entering the weekend. However, Rapoport reports that McConkey's foot injury is not nearly as serious as his rib injury from earlier this season, and it's not expected to cost him any playing time. McConkey hasn't caught a touchdown since Week 1, but he has posted a respectable 10+ PPR points in two of his three games so far, ranking as the overall WR27. Los Angeles' offense has been tough to watch this year, but we'd still roll out McConkey as a solid WR2 option in most fantasy leagues.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Baltimore Ravens, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Spears is officially listed as questionable but has been trending in the right direction after practicing in full on Friday. The 25-year-old has remained a non-factor in fantasy football this year due to the state of the Titans' offense and his role behind Tony Pollard. Through three games, he ranks as the overall RB49 in PPR leagues with 58 rushing yards and 41 receiving yards. Even Spears' well-known pass-catching profile seems to have declined, as he has been limited to a modest (by his standards) four catches on six targets this season. He should still be rostered in 12+ team leagues, but there's no reason to start him in fantasy lineups at this point.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have tweaked their quarterback depth chart, naming Tanner McKee the backup over Andy Dalton, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL.com. Dalton had been the No. 2 behind Jalen Hurts through the first three weeks of the season, but he struggled when his number was called last week, throwing an interception on his only pass attempt with Hurts on the sideline. All offseason long, we heard that the competition between McKee and Dalton was incredibly close, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that the Eagles are pivoting to McKee after Dalton's miscue. The change takes effect for Week 4, with Dalton now inactive as the emergency third-string quarterback. Of course, the Eagles hope they don't have to play either quarterback, as that would mean Jalen Hurts is injured. For now, Hurts is healthy, leaving both McKee and Dalton on the sideline.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans (rib) is "going to do everything he possibly can" to play in Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Denver Broncos, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. With that being said, Evans is listed as questionable and remains a true game-time decision heading into Sunday afternoon. The veteran wide receiver will undergo a pregame workout to determine if he's capable of playing against the Broncos. San Francisco has dealt with wide receiver injuries left and right, as Evans joins a list that also features De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle), Christian Kirk (calf), Demarcus Robinson (ankle), and Ricky Pearsall (knee). If Evans can suit up Sunday, he'll look to improve upon his ranking as the WR26 in PPR leagues. That won't be easy, though, as the Broncos' secondary is led by star cornerback Patrick Surtain II. In the event that Evans is inactive, Deebo Samuel Sr. would operate as the 49ers' No. 1 receiver.
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New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy will be inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback for Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Giants traded for McCarthy this past week, and while he should climb to first or second on the depth chart by midseason, he'll open this new chapter as a healthy scratch. Presumably, the Giants want to give McCarthy a little more time to acclimate to the Giants' offensive system before putting him in a position where he's one snap away from getting onto the field. Jameis Winston will start for a second consecutive week against Atlanta, looking to improve upon last week's stat line of 114 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and zero turnovers. Jake Haener has been elevated from the practice squad to back up Winston this week.
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quad) is not expected to play in Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Detroit Lions, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Coker is officially listed as questionable after logging back-to-back limited practices. The 24-year-old exploded for a whopping 16 catches, 204 yards, and two touchdowns through the first two games this season, but his Week 3 performance was cut short due to the quad injury. It seemed like there was a chance he might be able to play this week, but the Panthers will ultimately hold him out. After all, there's no reason to rush him back, especially since the Panthers are on bye next week. With this week's absence and next week's bye, the Panthers are giving Coker two full weeks to recover. Tetairoa McMillan will continue to operate as Bryce Young's No. 1 target on Sunday, while Brycen Tremayne likely steps up to fill Coker's role as a sneaky WR3 option in deeper fantasy leagues.
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