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Per Rapoport, “His status is to be determined.” The good news is that the Cowboys get 10 days off after beating the Giants on Thursday Night Football. They face the Steelers in Week 5. Parsons is no stranger to playing through injuries and the extra rest may be enough to get him back on the field without any time missed. The superstar defender has had a quiet start to the season with just one sack through four games, but his presence on the defensive line is often enough to spring other players open for potential sacks. Losing him, even for a short period of time, would be a big blow to the Dallas defense.

Mostert returned to practice last week but was listed as doubtful on the final injury report. Unsurprisingly, he didn’t suit up on Sunday. It looks like he has a real chance at making his return this week. The Dolphins playing on Monday Night Football, giving Mostert an extra day to recover, helps as well. With Tua Tagovialoa out, Mostert’s role as the goal line back won’t mean much versus Tennessee. If healthy, Mostert will rank as an RB3.

ESPN’s Nick Wagoner reports “Williams’ toe became sore yesterday and was bothering him again today.” The 36-year-old Williams regularly plays through injury but he appears to be truly questionable after being unable to practice Friday. His absence would be a big loss for the 49ers.

That’s two limited sessions for Thompson, who left in the third quarter of the Dolphins’ Week 3 loss to Seattle. We will get a cleared picture of his health when the Dolphins release their final injury report on Friday. Even if Thompson gets cleared in time for Miami’s MNF matchup with the Titans, we fully expect Tyler Huntley or Tim Boyle to be named the starter.

Irving was added to the injury report on Wednesday as a limited participant. He did not practice on Thursday but told reporters he expects to play. Irving returned to practice on Friday before being listed as questionable. Even if the rookie suits up this week, he will be a risky play for fantasy managers. He ranks as an RB4 versus the Eagles.

Samuel returned to practice on Thursday, participating in a limited capacity. His Friday designation has yet to be released but a Full Participant designation would all but guarantee he suits up. Samuel is a back-end WR1, if active.

McMillan suffered the hamstring injury in practice on Friday and isn’t expected to play this week. Trey Palmer will take his place in the lineup. McMillan was running plenty of routes but hadn’t earned many targets yet. Palmer figures to play the same low-value role this week.

Kittle has been trending toward playing since participating in a limited capacity on Wednesday. The 30-year-old tight end remains an efficient player, averaging 1.87 yards per route run. He is a TE1 in Week 4.

Vea had a shot at suiting up last week, but the Bucs ultimately held him out on Sunday. He was limited in all three practices this week and looks to be on the right side of the questionable tag heading into the weekend. Defensive tackle Calijah Kancey and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. both remain out for Week 4.

Godwin was limited in practice throughout the week but is good to go for Sunday. With a team-high 21 receptions for 253 yards and three scores, he enters Week 4 as the clear No. 1 receiver for the Bucs. That will keep him at the top of the fantasy WR2 rankings versus a middling Philly defense.

Purdy was never likely to miss this game, practicing in full since Wednesday. He remains a borderline QB1/2, boosted by his pass-catching corps’ improving health.