All fantasy football injuries are serious, and we should never take them lightly, but Week 3 of the NFL season has been on the lighter side when it comes to significant players on the NFL injury report for Week 4.

At least, that’s when you compare it to the first two weeks and how many fantasy football injuries we suffered through.

NFL Injury Report For Week 4: Fantasy Football Injuries

The initial NFL injury report for Week 4 will have names added to it for sure, but for now, here is what we know about players injured in their Week 3 games. 

Let’s not overlook the fact that we have two games taking place on Monday night as well.

 

 

 

NFL Week 4 Injury Report: Quarterbacks

Justin Herbert Injury Update - Ankle

Justin Herbert entered the Chargers’ Week 3 game with a high-ankle sprain and aggravated it during the game and was forced to leave. Per Ian Rapoport, X-rays came back negative, and he'll be monitored throughout the week. Seems like a bullet was dodged here.

Sam Darnold Injury Update - Knee

It’s an injury that didn’t force Darnold out of the game permanently, but he was forced for the game for a play. Despite that fact, the Vikings got an MRI for Darnold’s knee and per Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, nothing was structurally impacted. Everything is pointing to Darnold being available against the Packers in Week 4.

Skylar Thompson Injury Update - Chest/Ribs

The Dolphins backup, now starting quarterback, Skylar Thompson was knocked out of their Week 3 game against Seattle with a chest injury after he took an absolute beating in and out of the pocket in Week 3. 

Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters after the game that it’s actually an injury to the ribs and that he was trying to re-enter the game. We’ll see about his Week 4 status but let’s not forget, the Dolphins have Tyler Huntley on their practice squad waiting in the wings.

 

 

 

NFL Week 4 Injury Report: Running Backs

Najee Harris Injury Update - Arm

After the Steelers Week 3 victory against the Chargers, starting running back Najee Harris was seen with a sling on his arm. There’s no word on what injury he’s nursing, but this is a massive injury we’re going to have to monitor.

Jaylen Warren Injury Update - Knee

Head coach Mike Tomlin noted something didn’t look right with Jaylen Warren in their Week 3 win, so he pulled him from the game. We now know it has to do with his knee and he is getting an MRI on it. We’ll have to monitor this situation because it’s both Steelers running backs that are banged up.

 

 

 

NFL Week 4 Injury Report: Wide Receivers

DeVonta Smith Injury Update - Concussion

In the Eagles’ Week 3 victory against the Saints, DeVonta Smith was absolutely crushed with a hit that likely should’ve been deemed illegal but wasn’t called. He left the game and didn’t return, and it looked very, very bad. An injury that could linger for weeks.

Amari Cooper Injury Update - Undisclosed

With about two minutes left in their Week 3 loss against the New York Giants, Amari Cooper went up to make a play and landed awkwardly and despite getting up under his power, he went to the sidelines. We’ll have to hear from head coach Kevin Stefanski to know what exactly the injury is and how serious it’s considered.

Adam Thielen Injury Update - Hamstring 

Adam Thielen pulled his hamstring bad enough to be removed from the game and was unable to return. Thielen himself told reporters after the game that he’d be getting an MRI on Monday to get more details on the severity.

Jordan Addison Injury Update - Ankle

Speaking with reporters on Monday, head coach Kevin O’Connell said Jordan Addison is day-to-day and is hopeful that he’ll play in Week 4. He has missed the last two games due to a sprained ankle sustained in Week 1.

 

 

 

NFL Week 4 Injury Report: Tight Ends

Sam LaPorta Injury Update - Ankle

The official diagnosis of LaPorta’s ankle injury after the MRI is that it’s a low-ankle sprain, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. He returned to action in the second half of the Lions Week 3 game. There’s definite hope he’ll be available next week.

Trey McBride Injury Update - Concussion

It was a vicious hit delivered by Lions safety Brian Branch that knocked McBride out of their game and he’s being tested for a concussion. He took multiple seconds to get up off the ground and this will likely impact his status for Week 4.

David Njoku Injury Update - Ankle

David Njoku missed the Browns' Week 3 matchup against the Giants with a high-ankle sprain and when asked about his Week 4 status, head coach Kevin Stefanski said, “we’ll see” and they’ll know more on Wednesday.