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PerformanceWeek 4
Falcons offense produces 40.0 PPG with Michael Penix Jr., 8.0 PPG with Cooper Rush.
With Michael Penix Jr.
40.0 PPG, 459 YPG, 1 turnover
With Cooper Rush
8.0 PPG, 262 YPG, 7 turnovers
Context
Most PPG with Penix Jr., fewest PPG with Rush in NFL
Cooper RushQB Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 6, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT
Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down Permalink: Falcons offense produces 40.0 PPG with Michael Penix Jr., 8.0 PPG with Cooper Rush.
InjuryWeek 4Out
Falcons rule out Za'Darius Smith with a concussion.
Injury
concussion
Status
ruled out
Za'Darius SmithDL, ATL Atlanta Falcons
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 4
Eagles OL Cam Jurgens self-reported concussion symptoms and is now in the concussion protocol.
Injury
concussion symptoms
Team
Eagles
Position
OL
Cam JurgensOL, BAL Philadelphia Eagles
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 4Active
Sean McVay expects Aaron Donald to practice this week and play Monday night vs. Buffalo.
Player
Aaron Donald
Team
Rams
Opponent
Buffalo
Statement
That's the hope. I don't want to pigeonhole, but yeah, that's the direction
Aaron DonaldDL, LAR Los Angeles Rams
TransactionWeek 4SignedUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Seahawks to sign RB Joe Mixon to practice squad pending medical exam completion.
Signed with
Seahawks practice squad
Status
pending medical exam completion
Joe MixonRB Seattle Seahawks
TransactionWeek 4Signed
The Seahawks are signing Joe Mixon after today's workout, source says.
Signed with
Seahawks
Status
returns to the NFL
Joe MixonRB Seattle Seahawks
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 4Out
Cardinals LT Paris Johnson Jr. tore his bicep and will be out for the season.
Injury
tore his bicep
Status
out for the season
Team
Cardinals
Paris Johnson Jr.OL, ARI Arizona Cardinals
InjuryWeek 4Injured reserve
Eagles RB Tank Bigsby suffered an injury on Sunday and requires core muscle surgery. He is headed to Injured Reserve with hopes of returning in six weeks or shorter.
Player
Tank Bigsby
Team
Eagles
Injury
Injury requiring core muscle surgery
Timeline
six weeks or shorter
Status
Injured Reserve
Tank Bigsby
TransactionWeek 4
Cowboys designated G Tyler Smith for return to practice.
Player
Tyler Smith
Position
G
Team
Cowboys
Action
Designated for return to practice
Tyler SmithOL, DAL Dallas Cowboys
InjuryWeek 4OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Tyquan Thornton expected back within 12 to 16 weeks after surgery within the week.
Timeline
12 to 16 weeks
Surgery
within the week
Outlook
real chance at a late-season or playoff return
Tyquan Thornton
InjuryWeek 4QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Ravens coach Jesse Minter uncertain on Lamar Jackson ankle status for Sunday night at Falcons.
Injury
Ankle
Status
Uncertain for Sunday night start at Falcons
Outlook
I don't think it's going to be crazy long-term
Lamar Jackson
InjuryWeek 4Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Bengals HC Zac Taylor said WR Ja'Marr Chase remains in concussion protocol, and Tee Higgins is now considered day-to-day due to his adductor injury.
Player
Ja'Marr Chase
Injury
Concussion
Status
Remains in concussion protocol
Player
Tee Higgins
Injury
Adductor
Status
InjuryWeek 4OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Kyle Jusczyk's MRI revealed a knee sprain and bone bruise, expected to sideline him 2-3 weeks.
Injury
knee sprain and bone bruise
Timeline
2-3 weeks
Details
hyperextended his knee
San Francisco 49ers
InjuryWeek 4Injured reserve
Giants place WR Braxton Berrios on injured reserve due to foot injury sustained Sunday.
Player
Braxton Berrios
Team
Giants
Injury
foot injury
Timeline
sustained during Sunday's game against Cardinals
Status
placed on injured reserve
Braxton Berrios
InjuryWeek 4Out
Tests confirmed that Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper tore his Achilles.
Injury
tore his Achilles
Team
Packers
Position
LB
Edgerrin CooperLB, GB Green Bay Packers
InjuryWeek 4Out
Chargers Pro Bowl OT Rashawn Slater believed to have suffered high-ankle sprain based on initial exams.
Injury
high-ankle sprain
Status
believed to have suffered based on initial exams
Next Step
MRI this morning
Recovery
generally takes several weeks to heal
Rashawn SlaterOL, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
Depth chartWeek 4Active
Bears HC Ben Johnson said QB Tyson Bagent is expected to start Sunday at Green Bay against the Packers.
Player
Tyson Bagent
Position
QB
Team
Bears
Assignment
Start Sunday at Green Bay against the Packers
Source
Bears HC Ben Johnson on ESPN1000
Tyson Bagent
InjuryWeek 4Out
Jets DE Braiden McGregor tore his pec and will be out for the season.
Injury
tore his pec
Status
out for the season
Braiden McGregorDL, NYJ New York Jets
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 4Out
Kyle Jusczyk hyperextended his knee and could miss a couple of weeks, pending MRI confirmation.
Injury
hyperextended his knee
Timeline
a couple of weeks
Status
will undergo an MRI today to confirm
Kyle JuszczykRB, SF San Francisco 49ers
InjuryWeek 4Out
Broncos WR Pat Bryant sprained his ankle during Sunday's loss at San Francisco and is expected to miss a few weeks.
Injury
ankle sprain
Event
during Sunday's loss at San Francisco
Timeline
a few weeks
Pat BryantWR, DEN Denver Broncos
TransactionWeek 4
Tyreek Hill's agent Drew Rosenhaus plans to begin negotiating a deal with multiple teams, including the Chiefs.
Player
Tyreek Hill
Agent
Drew Rosenhaus
Status
Plans to negotiate with multiple teams
Teams
Chiefs among those maintaining contact
Tyreek HillWR Kansas City Chiefs
PerformanceWeek 4
Bijan Robinson has highest scrimmage yards per game in prime time games since 1970 merger, averaging 181 scrimmage yards in four MNF games.
Prime Time Games
11 career games
Scrimmage YPG
highest in NFL since 1970 merger
MNF Average
181 scrimmage yards in four games
MNF History
most in MNF history
Bijan RobinsonRB, ATL
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InjuryWeek 4Out
Saints rookie first-round pick Jordyn Tyson still is weeks away from a return.
Player
Jordyn Tyson
Team
Saints
Status
weeks away from a return
Jordyn TysonWR, NO New Orleans Saints
InjuryWeek 4Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson scheduled to undergo MRI on his ankle after leaving stadium Sunday in a walking boot.
Injury
ankle
Status
left the stadium Sunday in a walking boot
Next step
scheduled to undergo an MRI
Lamar JacksonQB, BAL
CoachingWeek 4
Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said OC Mike McDaniel's job is not in jeopardy.
HC Statement
Mike McDaniel's job is not in jeopardy
Team
Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026, 5:20 AM EDT
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NewsWeek 4Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Chiefs have remained in contact with free agent WR Tyreek Hill following injuries to Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice.
Interest
signing free agent WR Tyreek Hill
Status
remained in contact following Sunday's game
Context
injuries to Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice
Tyquan Thornton
InjuryWeek 4OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton suffered a dislocated ankle that was put back into place by doctors.
Injury
dislocated ankle
Status
put back into place by doctors
Timeline
Out indefinitely
Next Steps
full evaluation in the morning, along with a second opinion
InjuryWeek 4Update: read the earlier report this one follows
Bills WR D.J. Moore aggravated his shoulder injury during loss to Patriots. Not considered a long term issue as of right now.
Player
D.J. Moore
Team
Bills
Injury
shoulder injury aggravated
Event
during loss to Patriots
Status
not considered a long term issue as of right now
PerformanceWeek 4
Kenneth Walker III has 537 rushing yards through Week 4, most by a Chiefs player in that span.
Player
Kenneth Walker III
Team
Chiefs
Rushing Yards
537 through Week 4
Note
Most rushing yards by a Chiefs player in that span
Kenneth Walker IIIRB, KC Kansas City Chiefs
InjuryWeek 4Out
Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton carted off after gruesome lower leg injury.
Player
Tyquan Thornton
Team
Chiefs
Position
WR
Injury
gruesome lower leg injury
Status
carted off
Tyquan ThorntonWR, KC

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RB, PHI

Philadelphia Eagles

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT

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WR, KC

QB, BAL

Atlanta Falcons

Baltimore Ravens

Day-to-day

Ja'Marr ChaseWR, CIN Tee HigginsWR, CIN Cincinnati Bengals

WR, NYG

New York Giants

Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026, 1:15 PM EDT

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QB, CHI

Chicago Bears

Green Bay Packers

Oct 5, 2026, 12:24 PM EDT

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@AdamSchefter on X

Oct 5, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT

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Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT

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WR, KC

Team Travel

did make the plane with the team

Condition

in good spirits

Tyquan ThorntonWR, KC Kansas City Chiefs

Buffalo Bills

Kansas City Chiefs

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