Shows NFL Week 4 Fantasy Football Inactive

Who should you start with? Who should you sit down? To help you define your fantasy football rosters and to avoid starting a player who will not be in the roster, we will be posting fantasy-relevant updates and analysis here as teams in the lineup. NFL will post their official inactive rosters, typically about 90 minutes before kickoff. All of the ratings in this column are from our ESPN Fantasy ratings.

Sunday official inactive are expected to start arriving around 11:30 a.m. ET for early games and 2:30 p.m. ET for final games.

Update often for the latest information.

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1 p.m. ET games

Offense

Russell Gage, WR, ATL: Peg — OUTSIDE
Impact: Olamide Zacchaus should continue to see increased action in the lunge.

Christian McCaffrey, RB, CAR: hamstrings – OUTSIDE
Impact: Chuba Hubbard and Royce Freeman will try to fill his very big shoes.

Andy Dalton, QB, CHI: Knee — Doubtful
Impact: Justin Fields has already been announced as the Week 4 starter.

Darnell Mooney, WR, CHI: Elder — Questionable
Impact: While he suffered that same injury last week, expect him to be on the pitch today.

André Swift, RB, DET: Elder — Questionable
Impact: He has been limited to training this week, but is expected to play a full game.

Deshaun Watson, QB, HOU: Team decision – OUTSIDE
Impact: Davis Mills continues to debut and fight for the Texans.

Danny Amendola, WR, HOU: Thigh — OUTSIDE
Impact: Chris Conley and Anthony Miller to get a lot more shots.

Carson Wentz, QB, IND: Peg — Questionable
Impact: There’s no reason to believe Wentz won’t try to overcome his injury.

Jonathan Taylor, RB, IND: Knee — Questionable
Impact: He is expected to perform, but with a stoned supporting cast.

Jack Doyle, TE, IND: Back — Questionable
Impact: I trained a bit on Friday, which would lean towards a Sunday start.

Dalvin Cook, RB, MIN: Peg — Questionable
Impact: practiced at least a little every day this week. Expect a week 4 start.

Sterling Shepard, WR, NYG: hamstrings – OUTSIDE
Impact: Collin Johnson and Kadarius Toney to complete Kenny Golladay.

Darius Slayton, WR, NYG: hamstrings – OUTSIDE
Impact: John Ross was activated from IR, but there’s unlikely to be much action, if any.

Kaden Smith, TE, NYG: Knee — Questionable
Impact: We’re still waiting for Smith or Evan Engram to have a breakout match.

La’Mical Perine, RB, NYJ: Sickness — Questionable
Impact: The trio of Michael Carter, Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson are likely to be battling for touches.

Elijah Moore, WR, NYJ: Concussion — OUTSIDE
Impact: His absence will allow Denzel Mims to adapt this week.

Jamison Crowder, WR, NYJ: Elder — Questionable
Impact: Practiced on Friday and looks good to debut in 2021.

Tyler Kroft, TE, NYJ: Ribs – Questionable
Impact: Should play, with Ryan Griffin waiting backstage.

Julio Jones, WR, TEN: hamstrings – OUTSIDE
Impact: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Josh Reynolds will try to step up their game.

AJ Brown, WR, TEN: hamstrings – OUTSIDE
Impact: Marcus Johnson and Chester Rogers could also have a lot more looks.

Antonio Gibson, RB, WAS: Shin – Questionable
Impact: Barring a major setback this morning, Gibson should be good to go.

Defense

Jordan Poyer, S, BUF: Peg — OUTSIDE

Taron Johnson, CB, BUF: Elder — Questionable

Khalil Mack, LB, CHI: Foot — Questionable

Tashaun Gipson Sr., S, CHI: hamstrings – Doubtful

Sione Takitaki, LB, CLE: hamstrings – Questionable

Greg Newsome II, VSB, CLE: Calf — OUTSIDE

Carlos Watkins, DT, DAL: Knee — OUTSIDE

Dorance Armstrong, DE, DAL: Peg — OUTSIDE

Donovan Wilson, S, DAL: Elder — OUTSIDE

Flowers from Trey, DE, DET: Shoulder – OUTSIDE

Michael Brockers, DT, DET: Shoulder – Questionable

Romeo Okwara, DE, DET: Shoulder – Questionable

Garret Wallow, LB, HOU: Sickness — Questionable

Terrance Mitchell, CB, HOU: Concussion — Questionable

Zach Cunningham, LB, HOU: COVID-19[FEMALE–[FEMININE– Questionable

Kwity Paye, DE, IND: hamstrings – OUTSIDE

Khari Willis, S, IND: Elder — OUTSIDE

Frank Clark, DE, KC: hamstrings – Questionable

Charvarius room, CB, KC: Quad – Questionable

Michael Pierce, DT, MIN: Elbow — Questionable

Anthony Barr, LB, MIN: Knee — Questionable

Tae Crowder, LB, NYG: hamstrings – Questionable

Marcus Maye, S, NYJ: Peg — OUTSIDE

Bud Dupree, LB, TEN: Knee — OUTSIDE

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4 p.m. ET games

Offense

Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL: Back — Questionable
Impact: Jackson intends to play, with new RB backfield teammate Le’Veon Bell possibly in the carry mix.

Melvin Gordon III, RB, DEN: Ribs – Questionable
Impact: Either way, Javonte Williams could end up with the most touches in Denver’s backfield.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, GB: hamstrings – OUTPUT / IR
Impact: Could Allen Lazard have a splash or two in him?

Darrell Henderson Jr., RB, LAR: Ribs – Questionable
Impact: Buddy Howell gets the call from the practice squad again, but Henderson is still expected to play.

Chase Claypool, WR, PIT: hamstrings – OUTSIDE
Impact: TE Pat Freiermuth could end up as the biggest beneficiary of Claypool’s absence in terms of goals.

Rashaad Penny, RB, MER: Calf — OUTPUT / IR
Impact: Alex Collins and Travis Homer will support Chris Carson.

Dee Eskridge, WR, SEA: Concussion — Doubtful
Impact: It’s been a tough few weeks for Eskridge, which has led to more work for Freddie Swain.

Tyler Lockett, WR, MER: Hip — Questionable
Impact: He is expected to give it a shot on Sunday.

Gerald Everett, TE, MER: COVID-19[FEMALE–[FEMININE– Doubtful
Impact: Barring several consecutive negative tests for Everett, Will Dissly will take the start.

Elijah Mitchell, RB, SF: Shoulder – Questionable
Impact: Considering the late start, it’s much safer to play with Trey Sermon or even Kyle Juszczyk – especially since there are rumors floating around that Mitchell won’t be playing.

George Kittle, TE, SF: Calf — Questionable
Impact: This can end up being a call during play, so make sure you have a backup plan in place, just in case.

Defense

Derek Wolfe, DE, BAL: Back — OUTPUT / IR

Tavon Young, DC, BAL: Knee — Questionable

Marlon Humphrey, DC, BAL: Knee — Questionable

Chuck Clark, S, BAL: Hip — Questionable

Anthony Averett, CB, BAL: Peg — Questionable

DeShon Elliott, S, BAL: Quad – Questionable

Shelby Harris, DE, DEN: Wrist — Questionable

Dre’Mont Jones, DE, DEN: Calf — Questionable

Cross Barnes, LB, GB: Concussion — Questionable

Kevin King, CB, GB: Concussion — Doubtful

Benson Mayowa, DE, MER: Neck — Questionable

Javon Kinlaw, DT, SF: Knee — Questionable

K’Waun Williams, CB, SF: Calf — OUTSIDE

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Sunday night game

Young Bernard, RB, VG: Knee — OUTSIDE
Impact: Leonard Fournette is not expected to have any racing competition behind Ronald Jones II.

Rob Gronkowski, TE, CT: Ribs – Doubtful
Impact: Cameron Brate is expected to replace Gronk, who could end up being out for several weeks.

Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, TB: Shoulder – OUTSIDE

Jamel Dean, CB, CT: Knee — OUTSIDE

Nick Folk, K, NE: Knee — Questionable
Impact: With the Patriots trying multiple kickers this week, Folk’s departure is a huge, fanciful risk.

James White, RB, NE: Hip — OUTPUT / IR
Impact: Rhamondre Stevenson could have a chance to shine.

Kyle Van Noy, LB, NE: Elder — Questionable

JC Jackson, CB, NE: Knee — Questionable