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Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) practiced in full on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday with a knee injury. By practicing in full on Thursday, Njoku would appear to be trending towards playing in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. Njoku has recorded 12 catches for 117 yards on 18 targets through his first three games of 2025. The 29-year-old is still seeing steady playing time, but his target share has been limited due to the emergence of Browns' rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. Njoku profiles outside the top-12 for fantasy at the tight end position in Week 4, and both Browns tight ends are difficult for managers to trust as long as they share the field.

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Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cameron Ward (ankle/calf) was able to log a full practice on Thursday after being limited in practice on Wednesday. Ward's status is still worth monitoring heading into Friday, but he appears to be on track to play in Week 4 against the Houston Texans. Ward has struggled in the first three games of his NFL career, completing just 54.5% of his pass attempts for 506 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The Texans' defense has been one of the best units in the league so far in 2025, so Ward could be in for another rough game on Sunday. Even in two-quarterback formats, Ward should be avoided by fantasy managers in Week 4.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) was able to return to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice with a knee injury, per David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. Pearsall appears to be trending towards playing in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 25-year-old has his best game of the season in Week 3, posting eight catches for 117 yards against the Arizona Cardinals. Pearsall has recorded 16 catches for 281 yards on 24 targets through his first three games of the season. Assuming he can play on Sunday, Pearsall profiles as a low-end fantasy WR2 in Week 4 against Jacksonville.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) was not able to practice for the second straight day on Thursday, per David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. Jennings was unable to play in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals and could be trending towards missing his team's Week 4 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars as well. Jennings has battled multiple injuries so far in 2025, dating back to training camp, but he recorded seven catches on 15 targets for 105 yards and a touchdown across the 49ers' first two games of the season. The 28-year-old's absence would likely mean an uptick in targets for wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee), who had 11 targets and eight catches against the Cardinals with Jennings sidelined in Week 3. If Jennings can return for Week 4, he profiles as a low-end fantasy WR3/flex option.

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Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken said the team is hoping to get tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) back on the field in Week 4, per ESPN's Jamison Hensley. Likely underwent foot surgery in August and has yet to suit up in 2025. The 25-year-old recorded 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns across 16 games (nine starts) in 2024. Likely will probably need a bit of a ramp-up period upon his return, so he may see a limited workload in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs even if he's active for the game. Still, Likely's presence could take targets away from Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, who recorded six catches for 91 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3. Once Likely is fully re-integrated into the offense, it may be tough for either Baltimore tight end to provide consistent top-12 fantasy production at the position.

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Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (knee) was held out of practice with a knee injury for the second straight day on Thursday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Croskey-Merritt has logged 22 carries for 125 yards and two touchdowns through his first three games of 2025. The 24-year-old's status for the team's Week 4 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons appears to be in doubt. Croskey-Merritt was part of a backfield committee for Washington in Week 3, splitting touches with running backs Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jeremy McNichols. If Croskey-Merritt is sidelined against the Falcons, Rodriguez Jr. could be the primary early-down back with McNichols handling the majority of the passing-down work. Should Croskey-Merritt be active, he would profile as a low-end fantasy RB3/flex option.

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Tennessee Titans tight ends coach Luke Stocker recently praised rookie tight end Gunnar Helm, calling his growth as a blocker "tremendous." A fourth-round pick out of Texas, Helm has logged six catches for 52 yards through the first three games of his NFL career. The 23-year-old remains firmly behind veteran Chig Okonkwo on Tennessee's tight end depth chart. Still, Helm may be slowly proving to his coaching staff that he's worthy of more snaps and a larger offensive role. Helm is not yet worth rostering in redraft fantasy leagues, but he's a name to monitor in deep leagues and could be a breakout candidate if Okonkwo were to suffer an injury.

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Tennessee Titans wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert said that wide receiver Calvin Ridley is targeted more than any other receiver in practice and catches more balls than any player on the team, between JUGS work and targets in practice. Tolbert thinks more reps will get Ridley's confidence back after a tough start to the 2025 season. The 30-year-old veteran caught just one pass for 27 yards in the Week 3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and he has eight grabs on 21 targets for 111 scoreless yards through the first three weeks of 2025. The good news is that rookie quarterback Cameron Ward is targeting Ridley more than anyone else on the team, but it just hasn't resulted in much production so far. Ridley has struggled with drops, and it hasn't helped that the Titans have struggled to sustain drives. There could be more frustrating games as Ward finds his footing in the NFL. Ridley has become a boom/bust WR4/flex.

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Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (groin) was a full-go in Thursday's practice, a day after being limited for the Bears. Kmet has done very little for fantasy managers through the first three weeks of the season, but he could end up being on the streaming radar in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders if rookie first-rounder Colston Loveland (hip) is unable to play. Loveland has yet to practice this week after suffering a hip injury in the Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Kmet has caught only four passes on seven targets for 70 yards on the year, but he caught his only target for a 10-yard touchdown last Sunday after Loveland left with his hip injury. The Raiders have not been a good matchup for opposing tight ends this year, as they've allowed only 5.5 half-PPR points to the position (fifth-fewest) through three games.

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Chicago Bears rookie first-round tight end Colston Loveland (hip) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday, putting his availability in serious doubt for a Week 4 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Loveland injured his hip in the second quarter of the Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys and did not return. It was believed that the 21-year-old avoided a serious injury, but if he's unable to return to practice on Friday, he'll probably be ruled out this weekend. Although Cole Kmet only caught one pass last Sunday, he made it count for his first touchdown of the year in the second half after Loveland departed the game. Before leaving against Dallas, Loveland caught one pass for a big 31-yard pickup, but he has only three catches for 43 yards on six targets in his first three NFL games. If he's out against Vegas, Kmet will be on the QB2 streaming radar.

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Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (hip) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice for the second straight day this week with a hip injury. Swift will probably be able to play in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but he might need a full practice on Friday to avoid going into the weekend with a questionable status. The 26-year-old is Chicago's clear RB1 through three weeks and is averaging 17 touches per game. Through the first three weeks of 2025, Swift has 42 rushing attempts for 149 yards (career-low 3.5 yards per carry) and one touchdown, adding nine receptions for 63 yards on 12 targets. The Raiders have been decent against opposing RBs so far this year, but Swift's volume alone puts him at least in the RB3/flex mix this weekend if he's active. If he does not play, the Bears would split backfield work among rookie Kyle Monangai and Roschon Johnson.

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Washington Commanders running back Bill Croskey-Merritt (knee) returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, putting him on track to play in Sunday's road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie has been an early bright spot, leading the Commanders in rushing attempts (22), yards (125), and touchdowns (two) despite not yet starting a game. Washington has employed a committee approach, but Croskey-Merritt has held a slight edge in carries as the team eases him into NFL action. While his efficiency and red-zone usage are encouraging, the Falcons rank 10th in the league against the run, and Croskey-Merritt has not been heavily involved as a receiver, which limits his upside. For fantasy purposes, he's best left on benches in standard formats but can be considered a deeper-league flex given his growing role in Washington's backfield.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) is expected to play in Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after logging full practices throughout the week. Despite carrying a questionable tag, Charbonnet appears on track to return after missing last week's contest. The third-year back has struggled to gain traction in 2025, posting just 57 rushing yards on 27 carries while dealing with injuries that have cut his efficiency in half compared to his career averages. His outlook doesn't get any easier in Week 4, as Arizona's defense ranks fourth in the NFL against the run, giving up only 76.3 rushing yards per game. Even with his return, Charbonnet projects as a low-upside option and should remain on fantasy benches until he shows signs of turning his season around.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) missed practice again on Thursday, putting his Week 4 status against the Los Angeles Rams in serious doubt. The Colts face a tough challenge against a Rams defense that currently ranks sixth against the pass, though Indianapolis enters the matchup with the league's No. 2 overall offense. Pierce has been a steady complementary piece this season, hauling in nine of 13 targets for 171 yards, ranking fourth on the team in both receptions and targets. If he's unable to play, tight end Tyler Warren should remain heavily involved, while Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs continue to serve as reliable options in the passing game. Quarterback Daniel Jones has excelled at distributing the ball across multiple weapons, and he'll need to maintain that balance to keep the offense rolling against one of the league's stingiest secondaries.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) was limited during Thursday's session, working off to the side without pads as his Week 4 status against the New England Patriots remains uncertain. The second-year wideout has had a tough start to the season, managing just four receptions for eight yards on 15 targets through three games. If Legette is unable to suit up, rookie Tetairoa McMillan should continue operating as Bryce Young's top target and will have a chance to build on his strong start to the season. Veteran slot receiver Hunter Renfrow could also see a bump in usage, making him a deeper-league option if Legette is forced to miss time. Fantasy managers should monitor Legette's status heading into the weekend, but his limited production so far suggests he's best left on benches until he proves healthy and more involved.

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Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, a positive sign for his availability in Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots. With Xavier Legette (hamstring) still sidelined, McMillan is positioned to handle a large share of the passing volume in Week 4. The 2024 second-round pick has been productive early, posting 216 yards through three games while emerging as Bryce Young's most reliable option. Although he's yet to find the end zone, that could change this week against a Patriots defense that has already surrendered five passing touchdowns. Fantasy managers should start McMillan as a WR2, especially in deeper leagues, as he brings both a solid target floor and intriguing upside in a game where Carolina could lean heavily on him.

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New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (shoulder) returned to practice on Thursday and was participating in the portion open to the media after he was a DNP on Wednesday, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Johnson's return to the practice field puts him on track to play this Sunday in a Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Giants are benching veteran quarterback Russell Wilson in favor of first-rounder Jaxson Dart for the rest of the season, but Johnson should remain on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues. Through the first three games of 2025, he has only six catches on 10 targets for 49 yards and no touchdowns. Johnson will probably need to put in a full practice this week to avoid a questionable tag on Friday's final Week 4 injury report.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) was not spotted at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Noah Brown (groin, knee), who did not play in the Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, was also not present. McLaurin has been getting multiple medical opinions on a quad injury he suffered in Week 3, and even spent time with a core-muscle specialist. If the 30-year-old misses a second straight practice, he'll be on the wrong side of questionable for this weekend's contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Washington could be without both McLaurin and Brown, which means that Luke McCaffrey and rookie Jaylin Lane would start in three-wide sets next to Deebo Samuel Sr. Tight end Zach Ertz will be a must-start if McLaurin sits.

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) "doesn't seem like he'll be back from injury anytime soon," according to Billy Heyen of The Sporting Tribune. With Mixon still on the Non-Football Injury list, veteran Nick Chubb took over Houston's backfield early on. However, rookie Woody Marks played a season-high 48% of the offensive snaps in the Week 3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after playing just 11% of the snaps in Week 1. He had six carries for 27 yards and caught one pass for a nine-yard gain. With the Texans' struggling offense apparently going away from Dameon Pierce -- he was a healthy scratch in Week 3 -- it could signal a rise for Marks, who may be best utilized as a pass-catcher in his rookie season. Mixon should remain stashed in all fantasy leagues, but it's looking increasingly likely that he could miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season.

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said that wide receiver Josh Reynolds (hamstring) will return to practice on Thursday ahead of the team's Week 4 game on Monday night against the division-rival Miami Dolphins, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Reynolds missed the last two games with a hamstring injury but appears to be on track to return in Week 4. The 30-year-old veteran was on the field for 97 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it amounted to only two catches on three targets for 18 yards. Reynolds is expected to be the Jets' No. 2 behind Garrett Wilson when he's healthy, but fantasy managers can't realistically rely on weekly production from anyone in New York outside of Wilson. Reynolds' return would be bad news for Allen Lazard, who scored in the Week 3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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