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Peter Overzet
October 04, 2026

Before we get to the meat of the slate, make sure your lineup is all set for this Colts/Commanders game that kicks off at 9:30 AM ET in London.

Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is unlikely to play, while Rachaad White and Keenan Allen (groin) have already been ruled out. Get ‘em out of your lineup ASAP.

As for the rest of the games, the status of the star WRs is defining the slate. Here’s the latest …

Justin Jefferson & DeVonta Smith are OUT.

Jefferson (ankle) and Smith (hamstring) are both out today. I’m optimistic the Vikings can still have success against this Dolphins squad. Check where we have Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson in the ranks. All of them are strong starts. Jones’ role without Jordan Mason has been incredible—81% snap share, 83% attempt share, and a 14% target share.

The outlook for the Eagles is not nearly as good, but I don’t mind starting Dontayvion Wicks, who should see a decent target uptick today.

Mike Evans (ribs) is a game-time decision.

Evans didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday with a strained rib, but my gut says he plays. Still, this is a late game (4:25 PM ET), so make sure you have a backup plan ready if you wait on him. Our projections can give you some ideas.

Nico Collins & Puka Nacua* are back

Both Nico and Puka will play today—and you are starting both no matter what—but it is worth mentioning that there’s chatter that Nacua could be on a bit of a snap count.

Still, as we saw with Brock Bowers last week, you have to trust the superstars when they are active even if it feels uncomfortable.

Ladd McConkey & Zay Flowers are questionable

Ladd missed practice Thursday with a foot injury, but returned Friday for a limited practice. This is in addition to the cracked ribs he dealt with earlier. Like Evans, this game is late (4:25 PM ET), so you’ll need to pay close attention. Making matters worse? Matthew hates his QB this week.

The Flowers stuff is weird. He practiced in full on Thursday, but took a step back on Friday and is now listed as questionable. There were some rumblings that this was just for “rest”, so I’m more confident with him than I am with Ladd. If you are on the fence, please read Fact No. 8 from Matthew.

For a full injury rundown, check out this piece from Zain Dhanani.

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Around the Watercooler

Happy Week 4 Sunday! Here’s the latest fantasy and NFL gossip, news, memes and more from your favorite football nerds …

🚨 Week 4 injury updates, coachspeak and team news. Zain’s latest.

🏈 Start with Colts-Commanders in London. Then enjoy quick breakdowns on the rest of the Week 4 games.

❓ Matthew & Cupps take your questions. Live at NOON ET.

❤️ ICYMI: Matthew’s Love/Hate and 10 Facts.

🫶🏼 Build a FanDuel DFS lineup around RB-WR combo? Just might Love it.

👑 Stack this QB & his top WR. This DK DFS lineup takes the crown.

✈️ Braelon Allen ready for takeoff today? Bearing down on a major advantage.

🤯 Let’s see what’s in Cupps’ Cupboard. A pair of WRs who could surprise.

🌺 Titans can’t stop Zay Flowers. Can only hope to contain him.

🪑 Bench Jalen Hurts for Geno Smith? Start/Sit decisions are tough.

👻 Rooting for INTs to hit. Don’t be scared to bet it again.

👀 Underrated QB should be ignored no more. Look at his top pass catcher.

💪 Veteran RB is in a smash spot. Unc still got it.

Latest Rankings Updates For Week 4: RB Rising

It’s Week 4, and did we expect to have injuries and, in some cases, ineffectiveness already impacting the rankings and our lineups? This is the NFL, of course, we expected chaos. Now best to navigate some of the players rising and falling down the rankings, Matt LaMarca zeroed in on a handful of players to help us make sense of the mayhem.

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