Injury Status: Week 4

Thu Sep 25 9:24am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

Unfortunately, it was another rough week for injuries. We saw some more big-name players go down with injuries last week. It stinks. But it is the NFL, so you shouldn’t be too surprised. Let’s hope it starts to tone down in the coming weeks, though. You hate to see it. With that said, here is the latest. . . .

Tyrone Tracy, RB, Giants. Tracy suffered a dislocated shoulder last week and had to leave the game early. He is expected to miss two-to-four weeks of action because of the injury. Cam Skattebo will start and Devin Singletary will serve as the backup while Tracy is out.

Alec Pierce, WR, Colts. Pierce suffered a concussion last week and is in the league's concussion protocol. He did not practice Wednesday and will need to be cleared to play before the week is out. We would get other options ready.

Chris Godwin, WR, Bucs. Godwin continues to practice and was able to already get in a full practice to start the week as he tries to return from his terrible ankle injury suffered last year. He is nearing a return and that should happen this week. You can expect Godwin to be on some sort of snap count when he returns, but he should ramp up his playing time in the coming weeks.

Terry McLaurin, WR, Commanders. McLaurin hurt his quad in last week’s game. He is out of practice to start the week and looking really iffy to play. He is getting opinions from several different options, trying to figure out the severity of the injury. At this point, we would expect him to miss but things could change if he is able to practice some before the week is out.

Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders. Daniels sat out last week because of a knee injury. He is practicing on a limited basis, so there is a chance he returns. The Commanders won’t rush their star quarterback back too soon, but if he his healthy enough to play, you can expect him out there. Things are trending the right way right now.

Dyami Brown, WR, Jaguars. Brown hurt his shoulder in Week 3 and was unable to practice to open the week. This is not a good sign, putting Brown in real danger of missing the Week 4 game. Keep an eye on the practice notes for the latest but we would get other options ready.

Graham Gano, K, Giants. Gano hurt his groin in pregame warmups last week. He is going to be out Sunday. The Giants are having a competition this week between Younghoe Koo and Jude McAtamney for the right to start. We should know more later in the week.

Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Panthers. McMillan is sitting out practice Wednesday because of a calf injury. This is a new one. Early indications are the injury isn’t too serious, so don’t rule him out just yet. As long as he is able to practice some before the week is out, look for McMillan to play.

CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys. Lamb suffered a sprained ankle last week and early reports are he misses two-to-four weeks of action. So plan for him to be out this week, giving Jalen Tolbert a chance to start opposite George Pickens.

Mike Evans, WR, Bucs. Evans injured his hamstring last week and is expected to miss about a month of action because of the injury. This is a huge loss for the Bucs passing game but the possible return of Godwin this week should help some to make up for the loss of Evans.

Colston Loveland, TE, Bears. Loveland was held out of practice Wednesday because of a hip injury. He is in danger of missing the game this week. He will need to get some practice in before the week is out if he hopes to have any chance to play.

Jauan Jennings, WR, 49ers. Jennings missed the game last week because of ankle and shoulder injuries. He is out of practice to begin the week, so he seems likely to miss another week of action, barring a big turnaround late in the week.

Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers. Pearsall was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury. We aren’t sure the severity of this injury yet, but don’t believe it is too serious. We wouldn’t rule him out for Week 4. Just make sure he gets in some sort of practice before the week is out.

Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs. Worthy is back practicing this week and practicing in full. His shoulder is doing much better. He seems right on track to be able to play the Week 4 game, his first since the season opener.

Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Panthers. Sanders suffered an ankle injury last week and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Tommy Tremble will start for the Panthers while Sanders is out of action.

Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks. Charbonnet is back practicing this week but listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game. He should be ready to play this week but might be a tad limited because of the foot injury. He might not get quite the 50/50 split with Kenneth Walker in his first game back from injury.

Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers. Purdy has been out the last two weeks because of toe and shoulder injuries. He is making progress and practicing on a limited basis this week. He has a chance to return this week but it remains up in the air who will start between him and Mac Jones. Both are battling injuries. The 49ers should make some sort of announcement before the week is out, so keep an eye on the notes for the latest.

Mac Jones, QB, 49ers. Jones has a knee injury and has been limited in practice this week. It is not certain who will be healthy enough to start for the 49ers this week. As mentioned, it is hopeful the 49ers make an announcement in the coming days.

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 [email protected]. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

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