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Ravens TE Isaiah Likely questionable to make debut vs. Chiefs

Fri Sep 26 4:59pm ET
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Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely was a full participant in practice on Friday and is questionable to make his season debut versus the host Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

Likely is working his way back from foot surgery, a result of a non-contact injury sustained during position drills on July 29.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told reporters on Friday that he hasn't made up his mind on whether Likely will be on the field in Kansas City.

"It depends on what's best for us and the team in terms of, we'll watch the tape, see how his numbers look," Harbaugh said. "It's going to be a tough environment. He has practiced one week, but he looked really good. So is he ready to go in there, in this game against those guys and play at the top, top level and help us win the game? Or is somebody else more well-suited?

"But he could do it, looks good to me. We'll just have to see if it's the best thing for us on Sunday. We haven't really decided that yet."

Veteran tight end Mark Andrews reeled in six catches for 91 yards and two touchdowns in Baltimore's 38-30 setback to the Detroit Lions on Monday.

Likely, 25, had 42 receptions for 477 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games (nine starts) last season for the Ravens.

He has 108 catches for 1,261 yards and 14 TDs in 49 career games (19 starts) since being selected by Baltimore in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Coastal Carolina.

Also on Friday, the Ravens (1-2) listed left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle), linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring) and defensive tackle Travis Jones (knee) as questionable to face the Chiefs (1-2). All three of those players were limited in practice on Friday.

Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck), fullback Patrick Ricard (calf) and defensive tackle Broderick Washington (ankle) did not practice for the third straight day on Friday and have been ruled out against Kansas City.

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Dyami Brown Sep 26 5:30pm CT
Dyami Brown

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown (shoulder) is currently listed as questionable heading into Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Brown was able to get through back-to-back limited practice sessions to end the week. It remains to be seen if that'll be enough to clear him for this weekend. Brown was forced to make an early exit from last week's contest against the Houston Texans. If healthy, Brown should offer some flex appeal for Week 4. Otherwise, Parker Washington could see a larger workload if Brown is unable to play.

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Bhayshul Tuten Sep 26 5:30pm CT
Bhayshul Tuten

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Tuten started the week as a limited participant in practice, but was able to upgrade to a full session on Friday. That was enough for the Jags to clear the rookie back for Sunday's contest. He should remain in the mix, but Travis Etienne Jr. is still the lead back right now. That being said, Tuten isn't going to offer strong starting value, but is certainly worth a stash in most fantasy formats.

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Xavier Worthy Sep 26 5:20pm CT
Xavier Worthy

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) has been cleared to suit up for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. This will be his first game action since suffering a dislocated shoulder in the season opener. As a result, Worthy was forced to miss the last two weeks. However, all signs point to Worthy being a full-go for Week 4. The Chiefs don't have many viable options on offense right now. That being said, Worthy should immediately be a factor in fantasy formats. The 22-year-old should be able to offer WR3 value for this weekend.

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Jaylen Waddle Sep 26 5:00pm CT
Jaylen Waddle

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) upgraded to a full practice on Friday after he was listed as limited on Thursday, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. Waddle has been battling through a shoulder injury since Week 2, but he hasn't missed any time and should be cleared from the final Week 4 injury report on Saturday. The 26-year-old should be good to go to face the division-rival New York Jets on Monday night. He's going into Week 4 with some momentum, finding the end zone in back-to-back games for the 0-3 Dolphins. Waddle has had at least five targets in all three games and has caught 14 of his 17 targets for 137 yards and two touchdowns. With the Dolphins' offense looking better in last Thursday night's loss to the Buffalo Bills, it makes Waddle more palatable as a WR3/flex in fantasy in Week 4 against the Jets.

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Justin Fields Sep 26 4:50pm CT
Justin Fields

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (concussion) put in his second straight full practice this week on Friday, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Fields suffered a concussion in the Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills and did not suit up in last week's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 26-year-old is on his way to being cleared from the league's concussion protocol and returning to action on Monday night versus the division-rival Miami Dolphins in a good matchup. Head coach Aaron Glenn said that Fields will return to the starting role when he's cleared, even though veteran backup Tyrod Taylor led a spirited effort in a narrow loss to Tampa in Week 3. Fields' dual-threat abilities under center give him low-end QB1 value in fantasy, and it appears that he's close to being cleared to return against Miami after a one-week absence. Check back on Saturday to see if he's fully cleared.

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Jauan Jennings Sep 26 4:40pm CT
Jauan Jennings

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for the Week 4 tilt this Sunday versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group. Jennings missed the Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals and then missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. The 28-year-old returned to the field on Friday, though, giving him a chance to suit up this weekend as the team looks to stay undefeated despite all of their injuries. He could be a game-time decision, which makes him a more risky fantasy option this week with the 49ers playing in the late window on Sunday. Fellow wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee) is also questionable, so San Fran's receiving corps could be down to Demarcus Robinson, Kendrick Bourne, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling if both Jennings and Pearsall are inactive. Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) is making his return in Week 4, but Jennings will be a shaky WR4/flex for fantasy managers if he's active.

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Ricky Pearsall Sep 26 4:40pm CT
Ricky Pearsall

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) is considered questionable to play in Week 4 on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Pearsall should be on the right side of questionable this weekend. The 25-year-old was active in the Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals before missing practice on Wednesday. The good news is that Pearsall was limited on both Thursday and Friday, which gives him a good chance to play on Sunday. Still, fantasy managers using Pearsall in a flex spot should check back in the late window on Sunday to confirm that he's active. Pearsall's fantasy value will likely hinge on the status of Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder), who is also questionable. He has 100-yard games sandwiched around a 4-56-0 line in Week 2. If Pearsall is active and Jennings misses a second straight game, Pearsall will be a strong fantasy play this weekend, especially with quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) returning after a two-week absence.

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Brock Purdy Sep 26 4:30pm CT
Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) was removed from the final Week 4 injury report on Friday and will start on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Purdy missed Weeks 2 and 3 with turf toe and an AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, but he looked good in practice this week and has been cleared to return this weekend. Meanwhile, backup Mac Jones (knee) is questionable for the Niners after aggravating a knee injury in last week's one-point win over the Arizona Cardinals. It's great news for San Fran's offense that Purdy is back, but he could be without both receivers Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) -- they are both questionable. In a banged-up offense with limited weapons -- tight end George Kittle (hamstring) remains out -- Purdy should be considered a QB2 in fantasy in his return against a Jaguars defense that has been stingy against the pass early on.

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Romeo Doubs Sep 26 4:20pm CT
Romeo Doubs

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs runs the most routes for the Packers in most weeks, but we'll see if it translates into fantasy scoring as the Packers take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. Doubs has run routes on 81.8 percent of quarterback Jordan Love's dropbacks this season, the most on the Packers for any pass-catcher. Unfortunately, that's resulted in just seven receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown through three weeks of this season. As fantasy football's WR55 heading into Week 4, Doubs is just a routes-based floor play, minus a lot of the floor. Passing volume concerns and the fact that Green Bay spreads the football around aren't great for fantasy production despite a strong Packers' offense. Against one of the leakiest pass defenses in Dallas, sit the Packers' top route-runner Doubs in Week 4.

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Dontayvion Wicks Sep 26 4:20pm CT
Dontayvion Wicks

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks could be the beneficiary of a great matchup when the Packers travel down to AT&T Stadium as Green Bay squares off with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. Wicks saw his routes increase with Jayden Reed (clavicle, foot) out of the lineup. Seeing just four targets and catching just two balls for 21 yards out of the slot for the Packers, Wicks had a tough matchup like everybody else did against the Browns in Week 3. For Week 4, that matchup becomes a lot easier as the Dallas Cowboys represent one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL. Because the Packers are so spread out on offense and the pass volume is limited, Wicks is merely a low-end flex play in Week 4 despite the great matchup on deck.

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Brandon McManus Sep 26 4:20pm CT
Brandon McManus

Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus looks to shake off the blocked kick with under a minute left in Week 3 and bounce back as the Packers head to Dallas to play the Cowboys in Week 4. McManus didn't get too many opportunities in Week 3 with the Packers only scoring one touchdown, but he did make a 39-yard field goal, and his 43-yard attempt was blocked, which would have given the Packers a 13-10 lead. Instead, the Browns moved into field goal range themselves and booted home a game-winning field goal. The Packers are an excellent offense, but that doesn't always translate into giving the kicker a lot of runway for fantasy scoring each week. In a matchup like this against the Cowboys in Week 4, McManus enters the streaming kicker conversation as somebody who could get some volume in a controlled, indoor environment like AT&T Stadium.

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Michael Mayer Sep 26 4:20pm CT
Michael Mayer

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (concussion) has officially been ruled out for the Week 4 game this Sunday against the Chicago Bears, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. Mayer suffered a concussion in the Week 3 loss to the Washington Commanders last Sunday and was unable to practice all week. The 24-year-old will look to clear the league's concussion protocol next week and play in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts. Mayer will remain involved in the Raiders' offense when he's healthy, but he can't realistically be considered a starting fantasy option with Brock Bowers soaking up heavy targets in front of him. Through three weeks, Mayer has only six catches on seven targets for 47 yards and no touchdowns. Bowers should have a bounce-back game in Week 4 against Chicago against a soft Bears defense with Mayer out.

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Dallas Goedert Sep 26 4:10pm CT
Dallas Goedert

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert only had one catch against the Rams, but it was for a 33-yard touchdown. Even in a game with minimal looks (he managed just two targets), Goedert was able to produce a decent fantasy day. The lack of production is slightly worrisome, but in this Philly offense, it feels like they're taking turns on who gets to have a big game. In Week 4, Goedert matches up against a Buccaneers defense allowing the sixth-least points to tight ends in fantasy this year. He's still one of Jalen Hurts' favorite end zone targets and could lead his team in yards on any given gameday. And, after playing 91% of snaps last week, it seems like he's fully recovered from his knee injury. Goedert should be looked at as a low-end TE1 this weekend.

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Jake Elliott Sep 26 4:10pm CT
Jake Elliott

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott hit all three of his extra point attempts last week against the Rams, but did not try any field goals. The Philly offense started off slow against Los Angeles, going three-and-out on four straight drives in the first half then following that up with a fumble on their second play in the third quarter. It was uncharacteristic for this team and Elliott is still yet to miss a kick this season. Fantasy managers should continue to rely on him as he enters a Week 4 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Jordan Mason Sep 26 4:10pm CT
Jordan Mason

As the Minnesota Vikings' lead back, Jordan Mason should be viewed as a high-end RB2 and a starting option when his team takes on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. With Aaron Jones (hamstring) on injured reserve and unable to play, Mason will be the top option out of the Minnesota backfield until at least Week 7, and possibly longer given his effectiveness so far. The first-year Viking surpassed 100 yards and scored twice last week as the No. 1 back, and now he takes on a Pittsburgh defense that ranks 19th in yards per attempt allowed and 31st in missed tackles. Now that Minnesota has other key pieces like left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) and receiver Jordan Addison (suspension) back in action, Mason should have a starring role in an offense on the rise.

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Emanuel Wilson Sep 26 4:10pm CT
Emanuel Wilson

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson saw his role shift quite a bit in Week 3 and looks to keep that role as the Packers head to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in Week 4. In recent weeks, the work behind starter Josh Jacobs has gone to Chris Brooks, as he's been a better receiving back, pass protector and outlet for quarterback Jordan Love. However, Wilson doubled Brooks' snaps in Week 3 and earned six carries against a tough Cleveland Browns' front. Wilson has had this role behind Jacobs for most of last season and looks to have that role once again going forward. For Week 4, you're leaving Wilson well away from your starting lineups in fantasy, but if something were to happen to Jacobs, Wilson would likely get the first crack at meaningful touches in this strong Packers' offense.

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Carson Wentz Sep 26 4:10pm CT
Carson Wentz

Coming off a successful Minnesota Vikings debut, quarterback Carson Wentz has some low-end QB2 potential as Minnesota prepares to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. Wentz delivered a solid blueprint in his first game, leaning on the Vikings' running game and being efficient through the air, completing 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns. The Steelers have been among the league's worst defenses against fantasy quarterbacks, ranking 25th in passing yards allowed, 31st in missed tackles, and 29th in air yards allowed. Turnovers often have been the issue for Wentz during his career, but if can replicate his most recent game, he can be an acceptable fill-in for managers in a bind this week.

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Tucker Kraft Sep 26 4:10pm CT
Tucker Kraft

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (knee/elbow) is officially off the injury report and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's contest against the Dallas Cowboys. Kraft suffered this knee injury leading up to their game last weekend against the Cleveland Browns. While he was able to suit up, Kraft did not make a significant impact on the score sheet, catching just three of his four targets for 29 yards. This week, Kraft remained limited on Wednesday and Thursday but was able to log a full session during Friday's final practice. Despite his quiet showing last weekend, Kraft enjoyed a career outing in Week 2, catching six passes for 124 yards and a score. Given his role as a top target for Jordan Love, Kraft carries high-end must-start TE1 value facing the Cowboys.

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Matthew Golden Sep 26 4:10pm CT
Matthew Golden

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden looks to continue his forward momentum in terms of utilization when the Packers head to Dallas to take on the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 4. Golden's first three games in the NFL have drawn mixed reviews from fantasy managers who drafted him in the middle rounds. Through three games, Golden has a combined eight targets, six receptions, and 68 receiving yards, with most of that coming in his best game to date in Week 3, where he caught four balls for 52 yards. He ran routes on 84 percent of quarterback Jordan Love's dropbacks and earned 22 percent of the first-read targets as well. To say Golden has been a disappointment is fair, but his role is growing. Golden could keep his ramp-up going in a great matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4, but we need to remember that Golden has a shockingly low fantasy floor. That said, Golden is an upside flex play for fantasy managers in Week 4.

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Adam Thielen Sep 26 4:00pm CT
Adam Thielen

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen should be kept out of starting lineups when his team takes on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Ireland. Now that receiver Jordan Addison (suspension) is back in the fold, Thielen is likely to see a significant decrease in snaps. Even with high snap rates in the first three weeks, Thielen caught a meager two passes. At this point, it's fair to wonder if he'll earn more snaps or targets than fellow receiver Jalen Nailor, to say nothing of Addison, top receiver Justin Jefferson, and tight end T.J. Hockenson. Given his lack of production and his situation on the depth chart, Thielen can be sent to waiver wires in standard redraft leagues.

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