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Ravens place DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) on IR

Sat Sep 27 6:06pm ET
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The Baltimore Ravens placed two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike on injured reserve, while defensive lineman Broderick Washington Jr. also was placed on IR on Saturday.

Madubuike already had been ruled out for Sunday's road game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a neck injury. The 27-year-old was injured in a victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 14 and did not play Monday against the Detroit Lions.

Madubuike had seven tackles, including two sacks and three quarterback hits, in the first two games.

He has 203 career tackles, 30 sacks, 69 quarterback hits, and two forced fumbles in 78 regular-season games (66 starts) and an additional 25 tackles and three sacks in seven postseason games (five starts).

Washington, 28, has been dealing with an ankle injury. He has four tackles in three games (one start) this season. In six seasons with the Ravens, he has 110 tackles and a forced fumble in 73 games (22 starts)

To counter the injuries, the Ravens signed defensive end Brent Urban and tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden to the active roster, while defensive tackle C.J. Okoye and nose tackle Josh Tupou were elevated from the practice squad.

Urban, 34, participated in 25 snaps on defense and four on special teams during Monday's loss to the Lions. Mitchell-Paden, 26, does not have a reception in 44 offensive snaps over three games for the Ravens this season.

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Starts, Sits, Sleepers: Week 4

Player Notes
Tyler Johnson Sep 27 6:40pm CT
Tyler Johnson

New York Jets wide receiver Tyler Johnson will see his role diminish when he takes the field for Monday night's road matchup with the Miami Dolphins. The University of Minnesota product operated as the Jets' WR2 across the previous two weeks with fellow wideout Josh Reynolds nursing a hamstring injury. However, Reynolds will return in Week 4, resuming his duties as the de facto No. 2 option across from Garrett Wilson. Either way, it isn't easy to trust anyone outside of Wilson for fantasy, as New York has (expectedly) leaned run-heavy through the first three weeks. There's some upside here for one of New York's tertiary pass-catchers, particularly in a favorable matchup with a 44.5 point over/under. Still, projecting who it might be is a futile effort for fantasy. Johnson is RotoBaller's PPR WR97 ahead of Week 4's slate of action.

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Josh Reynolds Sep 27 6:30pm CT
Josh Reynolds

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Reynolds will head into Week 4's contest with the Miami Dolphins sans an injury designation after back-to-back full practices. Reynolds missed the previous two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury leading up to the team's Week 2 loss to Buffalo, but he's ready to rock for an excellent matchup with the Dolphins. Quarterback Justin Fields will also make his return after missing time with a concussion, so New York's offense is on an upward trajectory as they return to health. Miami's defense doesn't present as a difficult test, so it's a good chance for the Jets to shake off any remaining rust as they enter mid-season form. However, the Texas native's ceiling is capped playing across from target hog teammate Garrett Wilson in a run-centric attack. If the offense ever decides to open it up through the air, Reynolds could be an interesting low-end PPR option. For now, he's better left alone for fantasy purposes.

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Chris Jones Sep 27 6:30pm CT
Chris Jones

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (personal) was added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Baltimore Ravens. He's not injured and doesn't carry a game status designation. However, his status is certainly worth monitoring. The 31-year-old has totaled five tackles and one sack through the first three weeks of the 2025 campaign. Of course, Jones' availability will be crucial in helping the Chiefs keep Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and the rest of the Ravens offense in check in Week 4. If he's not out there, it should mean more action for Omarr Norman-Lott and Derrick Nnadi.

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Russell Wilson Sep 27 6:20pm CT
Russell Wilson

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson "is expected to emerge as a trade candidate" ahead of the deadline. With the G-Men winless through the first three games of the season, head coach Brian Daboll made the call to bench Wilson heading into the Week 4 meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers. In his place, Jaxson Dart will get the start. Despite the demotion, Wilson vowed to "respond" the right way by serving as a mentor to the rookie. Without question, his best days are behind him. However, the 36-year-old could find himself in a more favorable situation, so fantasy managers in Superflex setups with room on the roster may want to consider stashing him. Wilson started three games this season, throwing for 778 yards, three touchdowns, and three picks while completing a career-low 59.1% of his attempts.

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Mason Taylor Sep 27 6:20pm CT
Mason Taylor

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor will get another opportunity in Week 4 to seize a larger role in his team's offense when they square off with the hosting Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. The rookie is far and away the team's leader in snaps at tight end, and he finally saw a solid target figure in Week 3 (six). However, that was with Tyrod Taylor manning the helm. Justin Fields will return to the team in Week 4, meaning New York could choose to dial back the pass attempts as they had before his departure in their loss to the Bills. That said, the LSU product ranks third on the Jets in terms of targets (nine), and he's undoubtedly still adjusting to the professional level of competition. Taylor will be difficult to trust for fantasy until he strings together a few weeks of steady output. He'll be one to monitor for now, though, if not for nothing else than New York's dearth at the skill positions. The 21-year-old is RotoBaller's PPR TE31 for Monday's matchup.

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Braelon Allen Sep 27 6:10pm CT
Braelon Allen

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen remains a steady on-field contributor, but won't be a viable fantasy option for Week 4's Monday night road meeting with the Miami Dolphins. The 21-year-old out-produced backfield mate Breece Hall on the ground in their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last weekend (30-21) despite garnering three fewer carries. He also saw a season-high in targets, reeling in both for an additional 17 yards. Still, he worked behind Hall there, too (4/31), as the veteran presents as the better receiving option. Allen is clearly ahead of teammate Isaiah Davis, but with Hall in the picture, he's relegated to a change-of-pace role. Even in an outstanding matchup with a hapless Dolphins' run defense, the former Wisconsin Badger can't be trusted for fantasy purposes. He's RotoBaller's PPR RB40 ahead of Week 4.

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Breece Hall Sep 27 6:00pm CT
Breece Hall

New York Jets running back Breece Hall enters Monday's outing with the Miami Dolphins as an interesting breakout candidate in a vulnerable matchup. Hall had a strong performance in Week 1, totaling 145 scoreless yards across 23 total opportunities (2-of-4 receiving). However, his efficiency on the ground has waned since then (3.1 YPC). That may not be wholly his fault, though, as the 24-year-old is facing eight-plus defenders in the box at one of the higher rates in the league (26.32%). A Week 4 meeting with a sieve-like Dolphins defense could be just the cure, considering Miami's defensive unit has yielded a whopping 145 yards per game on the ground through three weeks (fifth-most). Even if Hall again can't get it going in that aspect, his work as a receiver has been steady, and the Fins have allowed the third-most yards through the air to RBs (164). He's a back-end RB2 with upside, and RotoBaller's PPR RB20 for Monday's contest.

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Garrett Wilson Sep 27 6:00pm CT
Garrett Wilson

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson gets a smash matchup in Week 4 when he lines up with the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. The 25-year-old has been New York's most productive player thus far, and it hasn't mattered whether it's been quarterback Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor peppering him with targets. Wilson's usage is phenomenal, as he's sporting a ludicrous 39% target share - second only in the league to Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba (40.3%). That should bode well for him against a dreadful Miami pass defense that's allowed a bottom-half figure in passing yards allowed per game (225.3), and already afforded four touchdowns to the wide receiver position. Even in a Jets' offense that hasn't yet found its groove, Wilson remains a solid back-end WR1. He'll come in at RotoBaller's PPR WR12 ahead of his Monday night matchup.

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Justin Fields Sep 27 5:50pm CT
Justin Fields

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields will make his return after a one-week absence for Monday's road matchup with the division-rival Miami Dolphins. Fields was knocked out of New York's 30-10 loss to the Bills with a concussion and missed the ensuing week while he cleared protocol. The last time we saw the 26-year-old, he completed just 3-of-11 passes for 27 yards, fumbling twice (one lost). It was an outing to forget for Fields, but he'll get a chance to turn it around in Week 4 against a vulnerable Dolphins defense. Miami has been one of the worst teams in the league thus far, yielding the seventh-most yards per game (370.3) and the most points per contest (32.3). Even if the Ohio State alum struggles again as a passer, his work on the ground should keep him in the conversation of a viable fantasy contributor. Fields is RotoBaller's fantasy QB10 for his meeting with Miami.

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Shemar Stewart Sep 27 5:50pm CT
Shemar Stewart

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Stewart is set to miss his second game in a row due to an ankle issue. The 2025 first-round pick has been quiet early in the season as he has played only 66 percent of the defensive snaps. The Bengals are hopeful for big things from Stewart once he's healthy to play. For now, Myles Murphy figures to serve as the primary passing rushing option for Monday's contest.

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Graham Gano Sep 27 5:40pm CT
Graham Gano

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (groin) was placed on the injured reserve on Saturday. Gano suffered a groin injury during last week's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. As a result, Gano will miss at least the next four games. Jude McAtamney was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday. McAtamney appears to be in line to get the first chance at the kicking job in New York. The Giants also have Younghoe Koo, but it appears McAtamney won that competition. Fantasy managers should probably look elsewhere for a kicking option for Week 4. This Giants offense hasn't been good enough to give their kickers many chances early in the season.

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Darren Waller Sep 27 5:30pm CT
Darren Waller

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation for Monday's Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets. Finally, Waller is ready to make his season debut after missing the first three games due to a hip issue. This marks the first time that Waller has played in a game since the 2023 season. That being said, fantasy managers can't be certain what they're going to get from the 33-year-old. Waller could be worth a stash for tight end needy fantasy managers. However, it's unlikely that Waller is going to have a huge role in the offense during his first game.

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Josh Reynolds Sep 27 5:30pm CT
Josh Reynolds

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Reynolds (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's Week 4 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Reynolds is ready to return to action after missing each of the last two games due to a hamstring issue. The 30-year-old hauled in two of his three targets for 18 yards during the season opener. It's worth noting that he did play 97 percent of the offensive snaps during that game. That being said, Reynolds figures to be on the field quite a bit, but isn't a trustworthy fantasy option for Week 4. Honestly, none of the receivers on this offense outside of Garrett Wilson should be trusted at the moment.

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Tyreek Hill Sep 27 5:20pm CT
Tyreek Hill

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (personal) doesn't have an injury designation for Monday's Week 4 contest against the New York Jets. Hill was absent from Saturday's practice due to personal reasons, but that won't hold him out of Monday's game. Through three games, Hill has 15 receptions for 198 yards and one touchdown, which is certainly a less than stellar beginning to the season. Despite that, Hill remains a must-start fantasy option given his potential. He also has a plus matchup against a struggling Jets secondary. Fantasy managers should continue to ride with Hill in Week 4.

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Marvin Mims Sep 27 4:00pm CT
Marvin Mims

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (hip) has been added to the injury report after logging a limited practice on Saturday. He is officially questionable to play in Monday's Week 4 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. At this point, it's unclear exactly how much Mims practiced on Saturday. However, with just over 48 hours until kickoff, it's fair to have some questions about his Week 4 status. His status won't have much of an impact on fantasy managers as Mims isn't worth rostering in most leagues. He has just six catches, 40 yards, and a touchdown through three games, ranking as the overall WR84. If the 23-year-old isn't able to suit up, Trent Sherfield and Pat Bryant would compete for the No. 3 receiver role behind Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin. Meanwhile, on special teams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Riley Moss would be in line to handle return duties.

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Jude McAtamney Sep 27 3:50pm CT
Jude McAtamney

The New York Giants have elevated kicker Jude McAtamney to their active roster ahead of Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 25-year-old has evidently won the kicking competition over Younghoe Koo and will handle all kicking responsibilities Sunday with Graham Gano (groin) sidelined. It's a bit of a surprise out of New York, given that Koo has extensive NFL experience and McAtamney has only attempted two regular-season kicks. However, the Rutgers product also made 11 extra-point attempts during the preseason and has been with the team longer. He's off the fantasy radar due to the uncertainty surrounding him and the Jaxson Dart-led offense as a whole.

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Younghoe Koo Sep 27 3:50pm CT
Younghoe Koo

New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo is not expected to join the team's active roster after Jude McAtamney was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday. Koo and McAtamney were competing for a roster spot amidst an injury to Graham Gano (groin). Initially, reports indicated that Koo had won the job, but that's evidently not the case after McAtamney was signed to the 53-man roster and Koo was left on the practice squad. It goes without saying that fantasy managers should leave Koo on waivers in all fantasy leagues.

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Luke McCaffrey Sep 27 3:40pm CT
Luke McCaffrey

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey should handle an expanded role during Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. The Commanders' receiving corps is somewhat short-staffed at the moment, with Terry McLaurin (quad) and Noah Brown (groin, knee) both sidelined. Thus, McCaffrey, Chris Moore, and rookie Jaylin Lane will all have a chance to carve out expanded roles on Sunday afternoon. Of course, all three receivers will also be competing for volume with Deebo Samuel Sr. and Zach Ertz. McCaffrey may have a slight advantage over Moore and Lane, given his performance in Week 3. The Rice product caught three passes for 56 yards and his first career touchdown, albeit in garbage time. He's only an intriguing streaming option in very deep fantasy leagues, ranking as RotoBaller's WR78 this week.

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Cam Akers Sep 27 3:30pm CT
Cam Akers

The Minnesota Vikings have elevated running back Cam Akers to their active roster ahead of Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Akers had made his season debut last week, rushing for 12 yards on five carries. He will continue to occupy the No. 3 running back role behind Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott with Aaron Jones (hamstring) still on injured reserve. The 26-year-old is merely a depth, change-of-pace option and should be avoided in all fantasy leagues.

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Evan Engram Sep 27 3:20pm CT
Evan Engram

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (back) will play in Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to head coach Sean Payton. Engram had been listed as questionable and missed last Sunday's game. It has been an underwhelming start to Engram's Broncos tenure, as he has just four catches for 33 yards through two games while playing fewer than 50 percent of the offensive snaps. The Bengals' defense is known for struggling against tight ends, though, so perhaps Sunday will serve as a get-right opportunity for the former Giant and Jaguar. Cincinnati has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points allowed to tight ends, giving Engram fringe top-12 upside despite his current Week 4 ranking as the overall TE23.

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