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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
1 more fact on the full report
Cooper RushQB Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL 1 more player or team on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 6, 2026
Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down
InjuryWeek 4Out
Falcons rule out Za'Darius Smith with a concussion.
Injury
concussion
Status
ruled out
Za'Darius SmithDL, ATL Atlanta Falcons
@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
1 more fact on the full report
Cam JurgensOL, BAL Philadelphia Eagles
InjuryWeek 4Active
Sean McVay expects Aaron Donald to practice this week and play Monday night vs. Buffalo.
Player
Aaron Donald
Team
Rams
2 more facts on the full report
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
@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
1 more fact on the full report
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
3 more facts on the full report
Tank BigsbyRB, PHI Philadelphia Eagles
TransactionWeek 4
Cowboys designated G Tyler Smith for return to practice.
Player
Tyler Smith
Position
G
2 more facts on the full report
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
1 more fact on the full report
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
1 more fact on the full report
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
4 more facts on the full report
Ja'Marr Chase
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
1 more fact on the full report
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
3 more facts on the full report
Braxton BerriosWR, NYG New York Giants
InjuryWeek 4Out
Tests confirmed that Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper tore his Achilles.
Injury
tore his Achilles
Team
Packers
1 more fact on the full report
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
2 more facts on the full report
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
3 more facts on the full report
Tyson BagentQB, CHI Chicago Bears
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
@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
1 more fact on the full report
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
1 more fact on the full report
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
2 more facts on the full report
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
2 more facts on the full report
Bijan RobinsonRB, ATL
@AdamSchefter on X,
InjuryWeek 4Out
Saints rookie first-round pick Jordyn Tyson still is weeks away from a return.
Player
Jordyn Tyson
Team
Saints
1 more fact on the full report
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
1 more fact on the full report
Lamar Jackson
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
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026
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
1 more fact on the full report
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
4 more facts on the full report
Tyquan Thornton
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
3 more facts on the full report
Buffalo Bills
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
2 more facts on the full report
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
3 more facts on the full report
Tyquan ThorntonWR, KC Kansas City Chiefs

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Players in the news

Ezekiel ElliottRB
Javonte WilliamsRB, DAL
Taylor MotonOL, CAR
Grant CalcaterraTE, PHI
Landon DickersonOL, PHI

Teams in the news

Dallas CowboysDAL
Philadelphia EaglesPHI
Carolina PanthersCAR
Las Vegas RaidersLV
Baltimore RavensBAL

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Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

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Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

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Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

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@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

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@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

QB, BAL

Atlanta Falcons

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

WR, CIN

Tee HigginsWR, CIN

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

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Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

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Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

QB, BAL

Baltimore Ravens

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 5, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

WR, KC

Rashee RiceWR, KC

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 4, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

WR, KC

Kansas City Chiefs

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 4, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 4, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 4, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 4, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down