Injury Status: Week 4

Thu Oct 1 8:19am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

The injury story isn't nearly as packed as it was last week. Thank you very much, injury gods. Let's keep this trend going. We still have some injuries to deal with, though. They aren't going away and never will be. Here is to hoping this trend of fewer injuries continues.

Adonai Mitchell, WR, Jets — Doubtful

Mitchell was held out last week because of some sort of finger injury he suffered late last week. He is out of practice to start the week, which is not a great sign. Mitchell is being called week-to-week because of the injury. He seems in danger of missing a second straight game.

Caleb Douglas, WR, Dolphins — Doubtful

Douglas missed last week because of an ankle injury. He is out of practice to begin the week. He seems likely to miss another week of action, barring a big late-week turnaround.

Jayden Reed, WR, Packers — Out for Season

Reed is done for the season. He is having surgery on his neck. Reed leaves a huge hole at receiver for the Packers.

Jaylen Wright, RB, Dolphins — Expected to Play

Wright was apparently close to playing last week but was held out because of neck and foot injuries. He has been limited in practice to start the week but seems right on track to play Week 4. He could end up splitting the work at running back with Ollie Gordon because of the injury to De'Von Achane.

Nico Collins, WR, Texans — Expected to Play

Collins is back practicing this week after missing the last two games because of a strained hamstring. The Texans are hopeful Collins returns for Week 4. He seems likely to play, barring a setback.

Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings — Questionable

Jefferson was knocked out of last week's game because of an ankle injury. He is out of practice right now but could get some work in before the week is out. The Vikings aren't ruling him out but consider him questionable to play. We should have a better idea late in the week.

Jalen Coker, WR, Panthers — Questionable

Coker injured his quad last week. He was working off to the side during practice Wednesday but not with the team. If he gets some practice in before the week is out, look for Coker to be able to play. He should be considered questionable for fantasy owners.

Rico Dowdle, RB, Steelers — Out

Dowdle has already been ruled out for Week 4. The Steelers play the Thursday game, which didn't help matters for his return after missing last week. Jaylen Warren should handle most of the work at running back for the Steelers.

Caleb Williams, QB, Bears — Doubtful

Williams is getting better each day but remains sidelined from practice because of his hamstring injury. It is not looking good for him to return this week. He is expected to miss another week of action. It isn't certain who the Bears will start at quarterback with Case Keenum playing so well last week. The Bears should name a starter before the week is out.

Mike Evans, WR, 49ers — Questionable

Evans suffered a new injury last week, getting knocked out of the game because of a rib injury. He is not practicing Wednesday but might be able to practice later in the week if he starts feeling better. Evans does well to play through injury, but this one might be a tough one to play with in Week 4. Consider him very questionable to be ready.

Chris Godwin, WR, Bucs — Questionable

Godwin apparently suffered an ankle injury during last week's game and sat out practice Wednesday. We aren't sure of the severity of the injury just yet. Get other options ready, but he is not being ruled out. Godwin should be considered questionable.

Puka Nacua, WR, Rams — Expected to Play

Nacua has missed the last two games because of a groin injury. He is practicing on a limited basis to start the week. The Rams expect Nacua to be healthy enough to play Week 4.

Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs — Expected to Play

Irving was banged up late in last week's game with a glute injury. He is practicing on a limited basis to start the week. Irving seems to have avoided anything too serious and has a good chance to play Week 4.

Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens — Expected to Play

Flowers was a game-time decision last week but was able to play and had his usual good showing. He is practicing on a limited basis but could get even more playing time this week as he gets healthier. Get him back in your lineup if you held him out last week.

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.

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