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Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (knee) was unable to practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury that he apparently picked up in the Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Croskey-Merritt played 23 of a possible 58 offensive snaps last weekend -- just one more than Chris Rodriguez Jr. -- and had just 31 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on nine touches. Outside of the touchdown, it was a disappointing first showing for the rookie in the first game without Austin Ekeler, who is out for the season after tearing his Achilles in Week 2. It's unclear if JCM is in danger of sitting out of the Week 4 game against the Atlanta Falcons, but it's certainly worth watching as the week unfolds. If Croskey-Merritt cannot play, both Rodriguez and Jeremy McNichols could be justifiable flex plays against a Falcons defense that just gave up 30 points to the Carolina Panthers.

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Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf), who did not practice on Wednesday, said he expects to play on Sunday against the hosting New England Patriots in Week 4, according to David Newton of ESPN. It's never a good sign to see a player miss the first practice of the week, but it sounds as though the 22-year-old from Arizona is just fine and will return to practice later this week and suit up for his fourth NFL game this weekend. The Hawaiin native has yet to score his first NFL touchdown, but he's still been productive for fantasy managers with 14 catches for 216 yards for 15.4 yards per catch as quarterback Bryce Young's top target. If Xavier Legette (hamstring) misses a second straight game, McMillan could have a bigger role in a game where Carolina should be forced to throw more than they did in their 30-0 shutout of the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.

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Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cameron Ward (ankle/calf) was limited on Wednesday due to ankle and calf injuries. Fantasy managers should monitor his status in case he faces a setback later in the week. However, seeing that he was still able to practice suggests he is not in danger of missing their Week 4 contest against the Houston Texans. After tallying just 112 passing yards in his NFL debut against a tough Denver Broncos defense, Ward has gone on to average 197.0 passing yards over his last two weeks. During this stretch, Ward has thrown two passing scores with only one interception. Facing a tough Houston defense on Sunday that has allowed the sixth-fewest PPR points to opposing QBs makes Ward a low-end QB2 in all formats.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status during the week. If he is unable to improve to limited participation before Friday, he could be in danger of missing their Week 4 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) sidelined last weekend, Pearsall was able to take the lead role in the passing attack and did not disappoint, catching eight of his 11 targets for 117 yards. In the season opener, Pearsall also enjoyed a productive outing, tallying 108 yards on just four receptions. With Jennings also sidelined during Wednesday's practice, Kendrick Bourne could see a sizable role on Sunday if either Jennings or Pearsall were to be limited or unable to play.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) was unable to practice on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Jennings was unable to suit up in Week 3 when the 49ers faced the Arizona Cardinals. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status during the week, as he will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend if he is unable to progress. In the season opener, Jennings had a limited role, catching only two of his five targets for 16 yards. However, in Week 2, Jennings enjoyed a strong showing, totaling 89 yards and a score on five receptions. If Jennings were to miss his second-straight contest, second-year wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee) and veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne would see an increased role in the passing attack.

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Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland (hip) was unable to practice on Wednesday due to a hip injury. The former 10th overall pick sustained this injury during their victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status, as it appears the Michigan product could be in danger of missing their upcoming game against the Raiders if he cannot return to practice. Through his first three games in the NFL, Loveland has been deployed in a limited role, seeing only six targets. He has caught just three of them for 43 yards. Veteran Cole Kmet has been deployed as the clear TE1 in Chicago through the opening month and would take on an even larger role if Loveland were to sit out this weekend.

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According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden has earned more playing time. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said, "He's going to be in more," when asked about his strong showing in Week 3. During their victory over the Denver Broncos, the fifth-round rookie was given a lead role in the offensive game plan. The right end caught five of his own targets for 46 yards. This was a significant step forward as Gadsden was a healthy scratch in each of the first two games. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should keep a close eye on his status as he could be making a strong case to take over TE1 duties in Los Angeles. Currently, veterans Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly have combined for just four receptions through the opening month.

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Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (hip) was limited on Wednesday due to a hip injury. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status as Swift was listed as questionable for Sunday's contest due to a quadriceps injury. While he was able to suit up, it appears he exited that contest with an additional injury. In their victory over the Cowboys, Swift took only 13 carries for 33 yards and added 45 yards on three receptions. In this contest, D'Andre Swift logged his lowest snap total of the season. This opened the door for rookie Kyle Monangai to see an uptick in work. If Swift were to remain limited in practice this week, the rookie could see another sizeable role facing the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend.

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New York Giants K Graham Gano (groin), TE Theo Johnson (toe), WR Malik Nabers (shoulder), DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches Sr. (foot), and RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday, Sept. 24. LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf), DL Chauncey Golston (ankle), CB Art Green (hip), LB Darius Muasau (concussion), C John Michael Schmitz (neck), WR Darius Slayton (calf), and OT Andrew Thomas (foot) were limited in practice.

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Buffalo Bills OT Spencer Brown (calf), LB Matt Milano (pectoral), and DL Ed Oliver (foot) did not practice on Wednesday, Sept. 24. DL A.J. Epenesa (calf) was limited in practice.

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Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf) is dealing with a calf injury this week and was unable to practice on Wednesday. ESPN's David Newton reports that McMillan should be able to play in Week 4 against the New England Patriots, but he will need to return to practice on either Thursday or Friday. The 22-year-old from Arizona has been as advertised in his first three NFL games, catching 14 of his 27 targets for 216 yards, although he has yet to find the end zone. As long as McMillan returns to practice later this week, he should be able to suit up on Sunday at New England. Xavier Legette (hamstring) missed the Week 3 win over the Atlanta Falcons and didn't practice Wednesday, so he could miss his second straight game, opening up more snaps for David Moore and potentially Jimmy Horn Jr.

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Indianapolis Colts DL DeForest Buckner (back), G Matt Goncalves (toe), CB Xavien Howard (rest), CB Kenny Moore (Achilles), WR Alec Pierce (concussion), and P Rigoberto Sanchez (personal matter) did not practice on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said that injuries at wide receiver and/or cornerback won't affect rookie two-way star Travis Hunter's usage. Right now, Hunter is playing just one position at receiver and one at cornerback, although he will build more versatility in years to come. When Dyami Brown (shoulder) was injured in the Week 3 win over the Houston Texans, Parker Washington played more instead of Hunter. The Heisman Trophy winner has played out of the slot for 63 percent of his routes through his first three NFL games, and he's caught 10 of his 16 targets for 76 scoreless yards. The 22-year-old had just one catch on two targets for 21 yards last week and was more involved on defense than ever before, which is not what his fantasy managers want to see. It sounds like Hunter's role on offense won't necessarily increase if Brown cannot play in Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers.

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ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss reports that New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson was the first up in a tackling/ball-carrier drill at Wednesday's practice, followed by Antonio Gibson and then Rhamondre Stevenson. Henderson has been a disappointment for fantasy managers through the first three weeks of his rookie season, but his role might be about to take a huge jump after Gibson and Stevenson combined to lose three fumbles in the Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 22-year-old Ohio State product has failed to reach 30 rushing yards in all three games, although he did see a season-high 14 touches on Sunday after Gibson and Stevenson coughed up the football. The Pats will probably continue with a RB committee, but Henderson certainly could operate as the RB1 in Week 4 in a strong matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

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New York Giants veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will not ask to be traded or released after being benched in favor of rookie first-rounder Jaxson Dart going into Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. It didn't take long for the Giants to move on from Wilson after signing him to a one-year deal in free agency, and head coach Brian Daboll said that Dart is going to be the starter for the rest of the year. Mr. Unlimited threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but in his other two starts, he combined for 328 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions. Fantasy managers who picked him up after his big Week 2 performance can obviously send him back to the waiver wire. The 36-year-old won't make another start for the G-Men unless Dart gets injured.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) has already received several opinions, including from Dr. Williams Meyers, the nation's leading expert in core-muscle injuries, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. McLaurin, who missed practice on Wednesday, will receive another opinion on his injured quad muscle on Wednesday. As of now, the Commanders think he's dealing with a quad injury, but more tests are coming, and McLaurin's status is in doubt for Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons. McLaurin still has two more days to practice, but as things currently stand, it sounds as though he's on the wrong side of questionable to play this weekend. We'll continue to monitor his status closely as we get closer to the weekend. If McLaurin cannot suit up against Atlanta, Luke McCaffrey and rookie Jaylin Lane should see their roles expand behind Deebo Samuel Sr. and tight end Zach Ertz.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) failed to practice on Wednesday and is trending doubtful for Sunday night's showdown against the Green Bay Packers. Lamb was injured in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears, exiting without recording a catch, and his absence looms large for Dallas' passing attack. Through three games, Lamb has posted 16 receptions for 222 yards but has yet to find the end zone. With the Cowboys' WR1 unlikely to suit up, fantasy managers should look for George Pickens and tight end Jake Ferguson to see elevated target shares, both warranting must-start consideration across all formats. Additionally, KaVontae Turpin and Jalen Tolbert are expected to see increased involvement, though their fantasy outlooks remain more matchup-dependent. Dallas will need multiple playmakers to step up if Lamb is officially ruled out.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice after already sitting out the team's Week 3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The second-year receiver was expected to take on a bigger role in Carolina's passing attack following the preseason trade of Adam Thielen, but he has struggled to make an impact early. Through two games, Legette has caught just four of 15 targets for a mere eight yards, raising concerns about his efficiency and reliability. In his absence, rookie Tetairoa McMillan, tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders, and veteran Hunter Renfrow have carried the bulk of the workload in the aerial game. If Legette remains sidelined for Week 4, Renfrow could see another bump in opportunities and emerge as a sneaky waiver wire pickup in PPR fantasy leagues.

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Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (undisclosed) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, putting his status for Sunday's game in doubt. McMillan has quickly emerged as the Panthers' top receiving option, hauling in 14 of 27 targets for 216 yards through three games, though he has yet to score his first career touchdown. His production has far outpaced the rest of Carolina's receiving corps, as he leads the team in both targets and yards by a wide margin. A potential absence would leave a major void in an already struggling offense, forcing Bryce Young to lean more heavily on veteran Hunter Renfrow and depth option Brycen Tremayne. While the team has not yet clarified whether McMillan's missed session is precautionary or injury-related, his practice participation later in the week will be key to determining his availability against this week's opponent.

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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that kicker Graham Gano (groin) did not practice on Wednesday and will be out on Sunday in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Not only will Gano miss Week 4 after injuring his groin during pre-game warmups on Sunday night before the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but he's expected to land on Injured Reserve, which would keep him out for a minimum of four games. With that in mind, the Giants signed former Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo to their practice squad on Tuesday. New York also has Jude McAtamney on their practice squad, so one of the two should be called up to the active 53-man roster by Sunday to kick against the Chargers. Either way, fantasy managers should be looking for better kicking streamers.

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