Injury Report2026 NFL Week 4
Published Friday, October 2, 2026
Who is out, who is questionable, and the pivot for each before lineups lock. Researched live by AI from that week's news, so verify before you act.
Out or Doubtful
- Justin Jefferson (WR, MIN). Ruled out with an ankle injury against Miami. Pivot: Jordan Addison (WR, MIN), who had five grabs for 90 yards and a score last week, becomes the clear target hog.
- Breece Hall (RB, NYJ). Will not play against the Bears, week-to-week with a quad injury. Pivot: Braelon Allen (RB, NYJ), who should take most of the work and profiles as a solid RB2 with upside.
- Caleb Williams (QB, CHI). Out another week with the hamstring, a Grade 2 strain with a 3-4 week timeline. Pivot: stream a quarterback and avoid Bears pass catchers until Chicago names a starter.
- Jayden Daniels (QB, WAS). Elbow, OUT in London. Pivot: Marcus Mariota (QB, WAS) in superflex only.
Questionable
- Zay Flowers (WR, BAL). Full Wednesday and Thursday, downgraded to limited Friday. Lean start as a WR2, but expect a managed snap count against Tennessee.
- Ladd McConkey (WR, LAC). Limited Friday after sitting out Thursday, and did not run routes or catch passes during Friday's session. Lean sit unless you have no alternative.
- Mike Evans (WR, SF). Only running on the side Friday, and San Francisco elevated Brandin Cooks to the active roster. Lean sit; Deebo Samuel (WR, SF) is the safer play.
- Jalen Coker (WR, CAR). DNP Wednesday, limited since, and the team will evaluate Coker during Saturday's workout. Lean start if cleared, since Xavier Legette (WR, CAR) is out.
Game-time Decisions
Coker plays Sunday night and Evans sits in the late window, so neither can be swapped out once early games kick off. Hedge by slotting Addison, Allen, or Jaylen Wright (RB, MIA), who is tracking to play fully after dealing with a stinger and foot injury, into early slots and keep Cooks or Quentin Johnston (WR, LAC) on the bench as last-minute swaps.
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