As the NFL enters Week 4, several key players will be sidelined due to injuries and other reasons, impacting fantasy football lineups and team strategies. Heres a breakdown of the notable inactives and injury updates for this weeks games.
Notable Inactives for Week 4
The New England Patriots will be without several players, including linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, linebacker Jamree Kromah, offensive tackle Vederian Lowe, quarterback Joe Milton, guard Sidy Sow, and cornerback Marco Wilson.
The New York Jets have also announced several inactives, including running back Israel Abanikanda, safety Jarrick Bernard-Converse, offensive tackles Max Mitchell and Carter Warren, linebacker C.J. Mosley, and defensive end Eric Watts.
The Philadelphia Eagles will be missing wide receiver A.J. Brown and right tackle Lane Johnson, who is still in concussion protocol. This could impact the team's offensive performance, especially with Johnson's absence affecting the line.
Injury Updates and Fantasy Implications
Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers is expected to play despite re-aggravating a high ankle sprain last week. However, he will likely be without both starting offensive tackles, which could affect his performance and the team's overall offense.
Joe Mixon of the Houston Texans is inactive, which might elevate the status of other running backs on the team. In fantasy football, this makes Cam Akers a high-end flex option, especially if Mixon remains out.
For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, running back Rashad White will play despite having food poisoning, while Bucky Irving is expected to play with a hamstring injury. However, neither is highly recommended as a start due to their current health status.
In other injury news, Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints is a game-time decision due to a hamstring injury. If he plays, he is viewed as a number three wide receiver, but if he is out, Shaed could become a borderline number two receiver.
Start/Sit Advice for Week 4
For fantasy football managers, Jordan Love is a high-end QB2 against a tough matchup, but he is preferred over quarterbacks like Tua Watson, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, and Justin Fields. However, he is not recommended over Brock Purdy, Baker Mayfield, or Sam Darnold.
In the running back position, Ken Walker is preferred over Joe Mixon in Mixons first game back, given that Mixon is not at 100% health. For the Chicago Bears, DJ Moore is a strong start over other options like Bucky Irving or Elijah Moore.
