Even after I was granted a wish and asked the injury fairy to slow down the fantasy football injuries across the league, my wish was denied. If anything, more and more star players continue to be added to the NFL Injury Report in Week 4. 

NFL Injury Report Ahead of Sunday's Week 4 Games: Fantasy Football Injuries

I mean heck, Chris Olave hurt himself on Friday, which is the final practice day of the week for teams playing on Sunday, and when the final injury report is released. Let’s dive into everything we’re monitoring for fantasy football injuries in Week 4.

 

 

 

NFL Week 4 Injury Report: Quarterbacks

Justin Herbert Injury Update - Ankle

Justin Herbert, who is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, was limited at practice during practice all week and is listed as questionable heading into their Week 4 matchup against their division rival Chiefs. Herbert’s the biggest quarterback listed on NFL Injury Report Week 4.

Jordan Love Injury Update - Knee

For a third straight day, Jordan Love hit the practice field in a limited capacity. ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentioned on Pat McAfee’s show on Friday that it’s likely going to be Jordan Love starting for the Packers in Week 4, but Green Bay needs to see how Love’s knee is going to respond to a week of practice first.

Russell Wilson Injury Update - Calf

Russell Wilson logged a third straight practice on Friday in a limited fashion and has officially been listed as questionable. Even if he was active, he’d likely be a backup to Justin Fields considering Fields has gotten the Steelers out to a 3-0 start.

Skylar Thompson Injury Update - Ribs

With each passing day, it’s evident that it’d be a long shot to think Skylar Thompson is going to play here. A report from David Furones, a beat reporter from the Sun Sentinel, says Thompson’s having trouble simply jogging around the football field, let alone playing football.

 

 

 

NFL Week 4 Injury Report: Running Backs

Christian McCaffrey Injury Update - Achilles

McCaffrey has returned from Germany and is now in recovery mode. It’ll take four to six weeks to get the inflammation down and then the ramp-up period will begin. That’s a pretty lengthy timeline and we might not see Christian McCaffrey until after the 49ers bye week in Week 9.

Alvin Kamara Injury Update - Ribs/Hip

Despite popping up on the injury report earlier in the week, Alvin Kamara has logged back-to-back practices in a limited fashion and is listed as questionable for Week 4. The expectation is that he’ll play, but he has been hit with a questionable tag. Jamaal Williams will operate as the lead back if Kamara can’t go.

Kenneth Walker II Injury Update - Oblique

The Seahawks had a walkthrough on Friday, so per their injury report, the estimated status of Kenneth Walker II would have been limited. He did, however, practice yesterday on a limited basis. Seattle having one extra day of the work week because they play on Monday helps Walker a bit, but he still has an uphill battle before he gets on the field.

Jerome Ford Injury Update - Knee

After practicing on Thursday, head coach Kevin Stefanski told the media that Jerome Ford looked good and would practice again on Friday. All indications are Ford is ready to go in Week 4 as he’s not listed on the teams final injury report. 

Raheem Mostert Injury Update - Chest

We’ve seen Raheem Mostert log consecutive practices on a limited basis this week and is trending in the right direction for Monday Night Football. That being said, Mostert himself said it’s about pain tolerance and if there’s an ability to wear extra padding he’s going to.

Bucky Irving Injury Update - Hamstring

After being a new addition to the injury report this week, Bucky Irving said he was good and would suit up in Week 4. He was seen doing football drills at practice on Friday and did not look limited at all. He should be ready to roll in Week 4, potentially as the team's starting running back.

Joe Mixon Injury Update - Ankle

There is good news on the Joe Mixon front as he returned to practice on Friday for the first time since spraining his ankle. The Texans outright ruled Tank Dell and Dameon Pierce out already, so they must feel like Mixon has improved enough to potentially have him available in Week 4. If he plays, he’ll be in for a massive workload considering Pierce is out too.

Dameon Pierce Injury Update - Hamstring

The Houston Texans have officially ruled Dameon Pierce out for their Week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jaylen Warren Injury Update - Knee

After not practicing all week due to a knee injury, the Steelers have officially ruled out Jaylen Warren for their Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a knee injury.

Austin Ekeler Injury Update - Concussion

The Washington Commanders have officially ruled out Austin Ekeler for their Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a concussion per Adam Schefter.

 

 

 

NFL Week 4 Injury Report: Wide Receivers

Malik Nabers Injury Update - Concussion

After another monster outing, Malik Nabers left Thursday Night Football with an apparent injury that was reported near the end of the game that it was a concussion. Nabers will have a few extra days to heal considering it was Thursday they played on. They play in Seattle for their Week 5 matchup. Nabers posted on his Instagram on Friday morning that he was doing good.

A.J. Brown Injury Update - Hamstring

For the first time this week and for the first time since injuring his hamstring, AJ Brown was seen practicing on Friday. The Eagles have listed him as questionable for Week 4, which is seemingly an upgrade from where his status stood heading into last weekend.

DeVonta Smith Injury Update - Concussion

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially ruled DeVonta Smith out for their Week 4 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a concussion.

Deebo Samuel Injury Update - Calf

Head coach Kyle Shanahan provided an update on Deebo Samuel and the fact that he’s not ruled out is a good sign, or least it’s giving him a chance to play on Sunday. Samuel has practiced for two straight days to end the practice week.

Davante Adams Injury Update - Hamstring

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially ruled Davante Adams out for their Week 4 game against the Cleveland Browns due to a pulled hamstring.

Chris Olave Injury Update - Hamstring

It was a concerning practice for the Saints' top receiver, Chris Olave, on Friday considering he tweaked his hamstring and is now considered “day-to-day.” He has officially been listed as questionable by the Saints.

Marvin Harrison Injury Update - Quadriceps

After popping up on the injury report late in the week, Marvin Harrison isn’t even listed on the team’s final report and is ready to go for Week 4.

Tank Dell Injury Update - Chest

The Houston Texans have officially ruled Tank Dell out for their Week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Keenan Allen Injury Update - Heel

After practicing in full capacity on Friday, it’s expected that Keenan Allen will play in Week 4. He talked with the media on Friday and outlined the entire process since the heel began hurting until now.

Jordan Addison Injury Update - Ankle

According to the NFL’s Tom Pelissero, Jordan Addison is off the Vikings' final injury report and will play in Week 4 as he’s fully recovered from a sprained ankle.

 

 

 

NFL Week 4 Injury Report: Tight Ends

Sam LaPorta Injury Update - Ankle

After practicing in a limited fashion for the first day of the week, Sam LaPorta was a full participant on Friday and should be ready to go for the Lions Week 4 contest barring any setbacks.

Trey McBride Injury Update - Concussion

The Arizona Cardinals have officially ruled McBride out for their Week 4 game against the Washington Commanders due to a concussion.

George Kittle Injury Update - Hamstring

No need to worry; George Kittle is back. The 49ers star tight end has no injury designation heading into the 49ers Week 4 matchup against the Patriots.

David Njoku Injury Update - Ankle

David Njoku was able to practice on Thursday but didn’t practice on Friday and when talking with the media, head coach Kevin Stefanski ruled Njoku out due to his sprained ankle.

Evan Engram Injury Update - Hamstring

Head coach Doug Pederson started the day by saying it was doubtful that Evan Engram would play and later on Friday he officially ruled him out. He did leave the door open about Week 5, however, saying that he has a good chance playing then.