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Dell didn’t practice at all last week before being ruled out, so even a limited session on Wednesday is a step in the right direction. Dell had 17 targets and five carries through three games but no touchdowns and one gain of over 20 yards. Dell could see a reduced workload in his first game back from the chest injury, making him a risky fantasy bet even if he is cleared for action.

Richardson told reporters he wouldn’t practice before Wednesday’s session but was spotted doing some light throwing before being listed as limited. It’s safe to say he was extremely limited and his availability for Week 5 remains in question. Still, a light practice to start the week is a step in the right direction. If he can’t suit up, Joe Flacco will make his first start for the Colts this week. Flacco would boost the fantasy outlooks of all Colts pass-catchers.

Sweat (11 pressures) is the only Bears defender with double-digit QB pressures this season. Thursday should clarify his Week 5 availability. The Bears will need him against a surprisingly scrappy Panthers offense, now helmed by Andy Dalton.

This is a new injury for Kmet and it is unclear as to whether he suffered it before or during Wednesday’s practice. Kmet has finished as a PPR TE1 just once this season, splitting time with Gerald Everett and Mercedes Lewis. This is an unideal development for the struggling player.

Phillips relayed the news via an Instagram post. He did not get into specific details on the nature of the injury but did say he will undergo reconstructive surgery on his knee. It’s the second year in a row that has ended with an injury for Phillips. He suffered a torn Achilles late in the 2023 season. This is yet another blow to a Miami roster that has already lost multiple players to long-term injuries.

Bills LB Terrel Bernard (pectoral) also returned in a limited capacity. Both players have been sidelined with multi-week injuries. Their potential return in Week 5 would bode positively for the Bills’ interior defense; Johnson is the team’s primary slot cornerback.

Josh Allen’s three-time-defending Pro Bowl blocker worryingly showed up on Wednesday’s injury report. The Bills face the Texans in Week 5 and will need Dawkins to keep Allen’s blindside clean in an expectedly high-scoring affair.

McGary only missed one game after suffering a knee injury in Week 3. He is good to for forr Atlanta’s matchup with the Bucs. Linebacker Troy Andersen was ruled out with a knee injury of his own.

Shakir’s season-long receiving totals, 18 receptions, 230 yards and two receiving touchdowns on 19 targets, lead all Bills pass catchers this year so his status is one to monitor closely. The Bills have a potential shootout on tap as they head to Houston for a bout with the Texans in Week 5. Shakir will be needed.

McCloud has been running nearly every route for the Falcons this year. His limited sessions were likely just maintenance for a high-volume player. He has at least 40 yards in three games but no more than 52 yards in a week. McCloud is a low-ceiling WR6 for his upcoming matchup with the Bucs.

Robinson never appeared to be at risk of missing the Falcons’ TNF matchup with Tampa Bay and that is indeed the case. Robinson only saw six carries to Tyler Allgeier’s seven last week and the ankle issue could be a reason for head coach Raheem Morris to keep Robinson’s workload in check. Still, fantasy managers shouldn’t hit the panic button yet and can keep Robinson locked in as an RB1 for at least one more week.