Fantasy Football Week 4 Injuries: Amon La-Saint-Bron, Michael Thomas out; Christian McCaffrey questionable

From game-time decisions to injury severity to impacting the value of each position, let’s break down the impact of injuries on Fantasy and DFS in Week 4. Know when to adjust and how your fantasy roster will be affected.

Below , you’ll see game-by-game what you need to know about the injuries that will have the biggest impact on fantasy leagues, as well as on DFS Player influence. This week’s celebrity list includes quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Jaimes Winston; running backs Darwin Cook, David Montgomery, JK Dobbins, Alvin Kamara and DeAndre Swift; receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown, Chris Godwin, Gabe Davis, Julio Jones, Keenan Allen and Michael Thomas; tight ends Dalton Schultz and Dawson Knox; and many others , including key offensive line and defensive injuries to know.

visibly injured

Vikings

RB Darwin Cook (shoulder) – Clear
• CB Andrew Booth Jr. (Quads) – Doubtful
• OLB Za’Darius Smith (knee) – suspicious

saint

• QB Jameis Winston (back) – Doubtful

RB Alvin Kamara (ribs) – suspicious

• WR Michael Thomas (foot) – out

WR Jarvis Landy (ankle) – Problem
WR Tre ‘Quan Smith (Concussion) – Clear

• )TE Taysom Hill (ribs) – Clear
• SS Marcus Maye (ribs) – Out

Thomas is officially out Winston is unlikely to play at the moment. Fantasy managers need to prepare for the overall impact on healthy players. Andy Dalton is representing the first team and is likely to be the starter. Dalton has limited upside, but he’s a solid veteran who could be good for Alvin Kamara. Kamara has only five receptions this season, and if he can adapt, Dalton’s increased number of checks will be a welcome sight for Kamara. The loss of Winston and Thomas also affected Chris Olaf, who is currently tied with Tyrek Hill on most targets over 20 yards and finished with nine catches on 13 targets for 147 yards. While Olaf’s receiving depth will certainly take a hit this week, he will benefit from Thomas’ absence and operate as the team’s WR1.

Darwin Cook fully resumed training. He’s ready to play, and fantasy managers should start him in every form.

Impact of DFS

Thomas and Winston’s absences had consequences for those who faced off in Sunday’s early hours huge influence. The Olave, like the expected WR1, comes at a relatively low price. Olaf might be concerned about the lack of depth-ball looks, but the rookie has a very diverse route tree and should fill Thomas’ role. Andy Dalton and Taysom Hill are both priced at $6,000 on DraftKings, and you can consider buying out-of-the-box options.

Major Injury

Browns

• OT Jake Conklin (knee) – TBD
• DE Miles Garrett (shoulder) – TBD

Falcon

• not any

If Garrett doesn’t play, the Browns defense will take a big hit as a whole. Cordarrelle Patterson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts will benefit in his absence. The key takeaway will be increased confidence in Marcus Mariota as a Steam option. With popular anchors like Jameis Winston unlikely to play and Jared Goff dealing with a depleted receiving team, Mariota could provide a solid floor and give up the Cleveland defense against Joe Flacco’s 300-yard, 4 TD game in Week 2 potential advantages.

DFS Impact

Garrett’s absence could make Mario Tower and London a cost-effective stack. Mariota sells for $5,600 on DraftKings and $6,100 in London, despite scoring more points per game than many of his pricier peers.

Obviously injured

Bills

WR Gabe Davis (ankle)-pending
• TE Dawson Knox (feet)-pending
• FS Jordan Poyer (foot) – TBD
• CB Dane Jackson (knee) – TBD
• DT Ed Oliver (ankle)-pending

Ravens

RB JK Dobbins (chest) – TBD

The analysis is here.

Seriously injured

Commander

• not any

cowboy

• QB Dak Prescott (thumb) – Out
• WR Michael Gallup (knee) – TBD
• TE Dalton Schultz ( Knee) – TBD

DE DeMarcus Law Lance (foot) – TBD

• SS Jayron Kearse (knee) – TBD

Analysis is coming.

Significant damage

Seahawks

• none

lion

• RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder) – TBD

WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) – outWR DJ Chark (ankle) – TBD

• WR Josh Reynolds (ankle) – TBD
• TE TJ Hockenson (hip) – TBD
• C Frank Ragnow (groin) – TBD

St. Brown is officially in Week 4. This is a major blow for Detroit and Jared Goff. Through the second half of 2021 and throughout 2022, Goff and St. Brown’s floors have been very stable. Goff is my go-to streaming pick this week, but I’m concerned that a lack of weapons will limit upside. Chuck and Reynolds both missed practice this week. While Swift remains questionable, he’s unlikely to play. Jamaal Williams will be returning as the leader and looking to capitalize on what has already been a strong season for him. With the receiving team injured, Hockenson will benefit the most, with goals likely to increase. Hockenson has had a disappointing start to the season, averaging just over three catches per game.

DFS impact

Williams will likely see one of the highest rates on the entire roster as a goal line A leading edge guarantee, available on DraftKings for just $6100. Fantasy managers looking for a contrarian strategy can use Hockenson, whose production is underwhelming, his price is only $4100, and the percentage of ownership may be low. It could be an intriguing game because the receiving team is injured.

Obviously injured

stormtroopers

• QB Justin Herbert (ribs) – TBD
• WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) – TBD
• WR Jaylen Guyton (anterior cruciate knee ligament) – out
• OT Rashawn Slater (biceps) – Out
• DE Joey Bosa (groin) – Out
• DB JC Jackson (ankle) – TBD
• C Corey Linsley (Knee) – TBD

Texans

• RB Dameon Pierce (hip) – suspicious
• TE Brevin Jordan (ankle) – suspicious

Analysis is coming.

Significant damage

Titan

• WR Kyle Philips (shoulder) – TBD

  WR Treylon Burks(Sick)-TBD

TE Austin Hooper(Neck)- Pending

• Colts

• RB Jonathan Taylor (toe) – TBD
• C Ryan Kelly (knee) – TBD
• DT DeForest Buckner (elbow) – Pending

LB Shaquille Leonard (after Field) – Pending

• CB Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) – TBD

Analysis will be performed soon.

Significantly injured

BEAR

RB David Montgomery (ankle) – TBD
• WR Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) – TBD
• TE Ryan Griffin (Achilles) – Pending
• ILB Roquan Smith (Quads) – TBD

Giants

• WR Sterling Shepard (anterior cruciate ligament of knee) – Out
• WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring) – TBD
WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) – TBD

Analysis to..

Obvious injuries

Jaguars

WR Zay Jones (ankle) – TBD

Eagles

RB Miles Sanders (hip) – TBD
• RB Boston Scott (ribs) – TBD
• WR Devonta Smith (G) – TBD
• CB Darius Slay (back) – TBD

analysis is coming.

Obviously injured

JET

• QB Zach Wilson (knee) – Cleared
• FS Jordan Whitehead (Mavericks) – TBD

Steelers

• FS Minkah Fitzpatrick (concussion) – TBD

Wilson will start this week 4, leaving Fantasy managers concerned about the impact of his return on passing volume and goal share. Going into Week 4, Joe Flacco leads the NFL in passing attempts, mostly benefiting rookies Garrett Wilson, Tyler Conklin and two running backs Michael Carter and Bryce Hall. Fantasy managers should be prepared to reduce all passing receiver goals, but the aforementioned players are still options worth starting in Week 4 against Pittsburgh’s defense for the sixth-most fantasy scoring passes to wide receivers.

DFS IMPACT

While the Jets’ pass-catcher is a risky game with Wilson’s return unknown, But they’re both affordable options and remain options against a struggling Pittsburgh defense, with Hall and Wilson topping the list at $5,400 on DraftKings.

Obviously injured

Cardinals

• WR Rondale Moore (hamstring) – TBD
• WR Greg Dorch (rear row) – TBD
• WR AJ Green (knee) TBD

RB James Conner (knee) – TBD
C Rodney Hudson (knee) – TBD K Matt Platt (hip) – TBD

• DE JJ Watts (Mavericks) – TBD

Panthers

RB Christian McCaffrey (thigh) – Problematic
WR Laviska Shenault (hamstring) – Problematic
• CB Jaycee Horn (calf) – Cleared

Analysis is coming.

Obviously injured

Broncos

packing worker

• WR Alan Lazard (ankle) – TBD

WR Christian Watson (hamstring) – TBD

• OT David Bakhtiari (knee) – TBD
• OG Elgton Jenkins (knee) – TBD
• CB Jaire Alexander (groin) – TBD

The next analysis.

Obviously injured

Chief

• WR Mecole Hardman (followed by) – Pending
• WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (belly) – TBD
• K Harrison Butker (ankle) – TBD

Pirates

WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) – TBD
• WR Julio Jones (knee) – TBD
• WR Breshad Perriman (knee) – TBD
• WR Russell Gage (hamstring) – TBD

Analysis Come on.

Obviously injured

Rams

• Pending
  

49ers

• Pending

for the next analysis.