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The defensive captain had already been ruled out for Week 4 against the Texans and will now miss the following three games on injured reserve. The Jaguars are extremely shorthanded on the defensive side of the ball with cornerback Tyson Campbell already on injured reserve and Darnell Savage downgraded from questionable to out. That’s not the best setup for a game against the Texans on deck in Week 4.

Herbert continues to play through significant injuries after doing so for much of his career. The ankle issues resurfaced in Week 3 after a hit that aggravated the high ankle sprain suffered a week prior, but the franchise quarterback will gut it out again as the Chargers host the two-time defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. There is definite risk of further aggravation during the game, but Herbert will try to make it through unscathed considering the opponent.

Love’s two-week absence appears set to come to a conclusion as the Packers host the division-rival Vikings in Week 4 due to a sprained MCL injury that initially looked much more severe. The Packers lost a close one to the Eagles in Week 1 before rattling off consecutive victories with Malik Willis under center, largely due to elite offensive game plans from head coach Matt LaFleur and a defense forcing the most turnovers per game. Jayden Reed, in particular, gets a significant bump with Love back in the starting lineup against one of the top defenses in the league through three weeks.

While that doesn’t necessarily mean both will play against the Buccaneers, it at least keeps the door open. That’s particularly comforting knowing the team will be without wide receiver DeVonta Smith due to a brutal concussion suffered in Week 3. Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert could still be busy as the remaining primary skill position players even if Brown returns considering the team heads to their bye week following their Week 4 game.

Walker shed the questionable tag on Saturday as he is now set for a return from two missed games due to an oblique injury. Zach Charbonnet has been used as a true workhorse in Walker’s absence, likely forcing more of a split in usage than what we saw in Week 1 when Walker saw a 66% snap rate and 23 running back opportunities against the Broncos.

Pierce is a big reason the Ravens have allowed the fewest rush yards per game this season (50.0), slightly boosting the individual matchup for Bill running back James Cook for Sunday Night Football. The Ravens don’t currently have a depth option on the roster behind Pierce at nose tackle, making the team’s transactions on Saturday a situation to monitor ahead of Week 4.

The Jaguars lead the league in man coverage rate and are now without linebacker Foye Oluokun, cornerback Tyson Campbell, and now safety Darnell Savage for a game against the high-flying Texans. Jacksonville could be forced to keep pace in a shootout on the road in Houston in Week 4.

Seumalo entered the weekend with a doubtful designation and was downgraded to out on Saturday. His absence likely hinders the upside of running back Najee Harris, although the matchup against the Colts is pristine on paper. Expect either Spencer Anderson or Mason McCormick to slide into the starting lineup at guard.

The low-ankle sprain is apparently low enough for LaPorta to give it a go on Monday night against the Seahawks. The Lions’ breakout tight end has yet to provide fantasy managers with the type of game that made him a league-winner in 2023, totaling just eight receptions for 94 scoreless yards in his three games. Those who have him can start him, but there’s a chance he could see limited snaps in Week 4.

Armstead was unable to clear concussion protocol in time for Monday’s game and will be held out as a result. The veteran tackle has played in each of the Dolphins’ first three games but will likely be replaced by Kendall Lamm, who played on 41 snaps last week after Armstead exited with his injury. In addition to Armstead, the Dolphins also ruled out cornerback Kendall Fuller (concussion).

McDaniel also said the team will is “not going to prematurely put ourselves out there if we are going to take steps back and not protect ourselves.” It doesn’t sound like Mostert will have much say in whether or not he plays in Week 4 against the Titans, as the 0-3 Dolphins are already dealing with enough injuries. If he doesn’t play, De’Von Achane will again be expected to handle the majority of the Dolphins’ backfield touches, with Jeff Wilson and Jaylen Wright mixing in on the occasional down.