Week 4 Power Rankings: Don't forget Detroit

Tue Sep 23 11:58am ET
Field Level Media

While the NFL rests on a traditional off-day Tuesday, Field Level Media NFL writers reviewed their notes to rank all 32 teams entering Week 4.

We're pushing two types of teams to the top of the football-playing pantheon this week: good teams that find a way to win even when they shouldn't (hello, Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and teams capable of getting a defensive stop with the game on the line (Los Angeles Chargers, come on down).

The Packers didn't make the type of statement we expected in Cleveland, and Micah Parsons summed it up perfectly as Green Bay tries to rally before a headlining gig in Dallas this week.

We're still buying the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens even if their defenses make us doubt which direction they're headed after December.

The race is just as intense at the rear of the line and at least five teams appear to have what it takes to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft.

32. New York Giants (0-3)

Last Week: L, 22-9 vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Up Next: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (3-0), 1 p.m. ET

It's easy to see the draw of throwing Jaxson Dart into the starting lineup. There's also wisdom in the warning label from WR Darius Slayton about the developmental damage he witnessed when the Giants rushed Daniel Jones into the lineup Week 3 of his rookie season. Slayton's advice is to let Dart follow the Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson plan of learning the game from the sideline for a year.

31. New Orleans Saints (0-3)

Last Week: L, 44-13 at Seattle Seahawks

Up Next: at Buffalo Bills (3-0), 1 p.m. ET

Spencer Rattler is 0-9 as a starter and the Saints are not one or two pieces away. Early trade calls about Alvin Kamara -- from the Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders and others -- should be fruitful as New Orleans transitions toward a full reset under Kellen Moore.

30. Tennessee Titans (0-3)

Last Week: L, 41-20 vs. Indianapolis Colts

Up Next: at Houston Texans (0-3), 1 p.m. ET

Titans scored one of their three wins last season at Houston, their fourth road win over the Texans in the past five meetings.

29. Miami Dolphins (0-3)

Last Week: L, 31-21 at Buffalo Bills

Up Next: vs. New York Jets (0-3), 7:15 p.m. ET (Monday)

Showed life at Buffalo in primetime last week until Tua Tagovailoa threw a baffling INT. Back in a spotlight slot Monday, is Miami in win-or-else territory with head coach Mike McDaniel?

28. New York Jets (0-3)

Last Week: L, 29-27 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Up Next: at Miami Dolphins (0-3), 7:15 p.m. ET (Monday)

In an epic week for special teams, the Jets were the only team to block a FG and return it for a score to lose. Aaron Glenn has inspired a competitive environment. That spark won't be easy to maintain as losses mount.

27. Carolina Panthers (1-2)

Last Week: W, 30-0 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Up Next: at New England Patriots (1-2), 1 p.m. ET

Life is easier for any quarterback with an unabashed commitment to running the ball. The Panthers placed two starting offensive linemen on IR last week, then ripped the heart of the Falcons' defense by sticking with the run. Carolina put on a team tackling clinic to take away Bijan Robinson.

26. Las Vegas Raiders (1-2)

Last Week: L 41-24 at Washington Commanders

Up Next: vs. Chicago Bears (1-2), 4:05 p.m. ET

Chip Kelly's offensive plan was to feature rookie RB Ashton Jeanty and create an identity around the running game. Offensive line issues are limiting Jeanty's chances, which might send the Raiders back to the drawing board.

25. New England Patriots (1-2)

Last Week: L, 21-14 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Up Next: vs. Carolina Panthers (1-2), 1 p.m. ET

Two home losses but at least the Patriots aren't in the AFC East cellar with the winless Jets and Dolphins. New England nosedives in the rankings if it can't get a victory at home against Carolina.

24. Cleveland Browns (1-2)

Last Week: W, 13-10 vs. Green Bay Packers

Up Next: at Detroit Lions (2-1), 1 p.m. ET

All aboard? Not quite. A masterful defensive plan minimized every playmaker on the Green Bay offense and Cleveland still needed a last-second FG to steal the win.

23. Dallas Cowboys (1-1)

Last Week: L, 31-14 at Chicago Bears

Up Next: vs. Green Bay Packers, 8:20 p.m. ET (Sunday)

At this pace, the Cowboys might score 400-plus points this season and give up 500. Don't look now but Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur own Dallas. They're bringing Micah Parsons, too.

22. Houston Texans (0-3)

Last Week: L, 17-10 at Jacksonville Jaguars

Up Next: vs. Tennessee Titans (0-3), 1 p.m. ET

Sure they miss RB Joe Mixon but the bigger concern is how uncomfortable C.J. Stroud looks in the new scheme. At this point last season, we were discussing since-fired coordinator Bobby Slowik as a head-coaching candidate.

21. Atlanta Falcons (1-2)

Last Week: L, 30-0 at Carolina Panthers

Up Next: vs. Washington Commanders (1-2), 1 p.m. ET

Maybe Michael Penix Jr. was "off" last week at Carolina as Raheem Morris stated. Or maybe this is who he is as an NFL QB. A shutout at Carolina is beyond confounding ineptitude.

20. Cincinnati Bengals (2-1)

Last Week: L, 48-10 at Minnesota Vikings

Up Next: at Denver Broncos (1-2), 8:15 p.m. ET (Monday)

Every team clamoring for a backup QB to get more time should review the past six quarters of Cincinnati's offense transitioning from Joe Burrow to Jake Browning. Life won't get any easier. Denver's pass rush, secondary present major problems for the Bengals and their absent running game.

19. Chicago Bears (1-2)

Last Week: W, 31-14 vs. Dallas Cowboys

Up Next: at Las Vegas Raiders (1-2), 4:05 p.m. ET

Hold on with two hands, Bears fans. This is going to be a bumpy ride. Dallas can do a lot for a team's confidence -- see New York Giants. A suspect running game plus injury issues in the secondary imply a rollercoaster of results.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1)

Last Week: W, 21-14 at New England Patriots

Up Next: vs. Minnesota Vikings (2-1) in Dublin, 9:30 a.m. ET (Sunday)

Jaylen Warren is underappreciated outside of Pittsburgh. He's been a huge benefit to Aaron Rodgers as both feel their way around a work-in-progress offense.

17. Arizona Cardinals (2-1)

Last Week: L, 16-15 at San Francisco 49ers

Up Next: vs. Seattle Seahawks (2-1), 8:15 p.m. ET (Thursday)

No one area of the team is dominant and subtracting James Conner is a step back for Arizona's offense.

16. Minnesota Vikings (2-1)

Last Week: W, 48-10 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Up Next: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) in Dublin, 9:30 a.m. ET (Sunday)

Credit Kevin O'Connell for having Carson Wentz ready to play within weeks of working together. Last week's win belongs to defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

15. Washington Commanders (2-1)

Last Week: W, 41-24 vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Up Next: at Atlanta Falcons (1-2), 1 p.m. ET

Long-term outlook for Jayden Daniels reflects the long-term ceiling of the Commanders. Dan Quinn's return to Atlanta sets up as entertaining undercard game in Week 4.

14. Denver Broncos (1-2)

Last Week: L, 23-20 at Los Angeles Chargers

Up Next: vs. Cincinnati Bengals (2-1), 8:15 p.m. ET (Monday)

Had a puncher's chance to spoil home opener for Chargers, left with another one-possession loss. Denver does look to be legit and the best of the three 1-2 teams in the AFC West behind L.A.

13. Los Angeles Rams (2-1)

Last Week: L, 33-26 at Philadelphia Eagles

Up Next: vs. Indianapolis Colts (3-0), 4:05 p.m. ET

Went scoreless in the fourth quarter and gave up 26 second-half points to spoil an upset bid at Philly. Looking like a team that can run with anyone in the league.

12. Kansas City Chiefs (1-2)

Last Week: W, 22-9 vs. New York Giants

Up Next: vs. Baltimore Ravens (1-2), 4:25 p.m. ET

Flickering hope for a full revival of Patrick Mahomes and the passing game emerged in the second half at New York. It's a good time for the Chiefs to see the flame-fanning Ravens' defense, which was torched by the Bills (41 points in Week 1) and Lions.

11. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1)

Last Week: W, 17-10 vs. Houston Texans

Up Next: at San Francisco 49ers (3-0), 4:05 p.m. ET

One defensive stop at Cincinnati away from a 3-0 record, the Jaguars are forming a physical and fiery persona in for a test at San Francisco even without Nick Bosa.

10. Seattle Seahawks (2-1)

Last Week: W, 44-13 vs. New Orleans Saints

Up Next: at Arizona Cardinals (2-1), 8:15 p.m. ET (Thursday)

This is why the Seahawks wanted Mike Macdonald last year. Defense is turning a corner. Seattle leads league with at plus-6 net touchdown differential.

9. San Francisco 49ers (3-0)

Last Week: W, 16-15 vs. Arizona Cardinals

Up Next: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1), 4:05 p.m. ET

Mission becomes more difficult without Nick Bosa (torn ACL). Injury toll can't be ignored but San Francisco sits atop NFC West.

8. Indianapolis Colts (3-0)

Last Week: W, 41-20 at Tennessee Titans

Up Next: at Los Angeles Rams (2-1), 4:05 p.m. ET

We're on board with the Shoe based on offensive balance and the resurrection of Daniel Jones, but Colts MVP candidate might be RB Jonathan Taylor. He's No. 1 in the league in yards from scrimmage (112.7 per game) and rushing (338 yards). Indy leads the league in point differential (+47)

7. Baltimore Ravens (1-2)

Last Week: L, 38-30 vs. Detroit Lions

Up Next: at Kansas City Chiefs (1-2), 4:25 p.m. ET

For the first time ever, a quarterback lost a game with a passer rating over 140 this season. And Lamar Jackson suddenly has done it twice (at Buffalo, vs. Detroit). Defense has been gutted by Super Bowl contenders.

6. Green Bay Packers (2-1)

Last Week: L, 13-10 at Cleveland Browns

Up Next: at Dallas Cowboys (1-2), 8:20 p.m. ET (Sunday)

We might not grasp how good the Browns can be defensively, but the Packers are a step below our top-tier Super Bowl contenders until Jordan Love delivers against a top-tier defense.

5. Los Angeles Chargers (3-0)

Last Week: W, 23-20 vs. Denver Broncos

Up Next: at New York Giants (0-3), 1 p.m. ET

Justin Herbert has excelled with Jim Harbaugh doing the teaching. We're ready to begin discussing defensive coordinator Mike Minter as a head coach. Even without Khalil Mack, the Chargers limited Broncos to two third-down conversions last week. However, 25 defensive penalties in three games is a potential landmine.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0)

Last Week: W, 29-27 vs. New York Jets

Up Next: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (3-0), 1 p.m. ET

Baker Mayfield's heroics kept Bucs perfect last week. If this team gets healthy, is Tampa the team to beat in the NFC? Potential statement game up next.

3. Detroit Lions (2-1)

Last Week: W, 38-30 at Baltimore Ravens

Up Next: vs. Cleveland Browns (1-2), 1 p.m. ET

Throwing up 90 points in two games places a Week 1 no-show at Green Bay in the rearview mirror. If the Lions are healthy on the offensive and defensive line, they have an edge in almost every matchup.

2. Buffalo Bills (3-0)

Last Week: W, 31-21 vs. Miami Dolphins

Up Next: vs. New Orleans Saints (0-3)

Establishing a dynamic running game temporarily can boost a Buffalo defense still finding its way.

1. Philadelphia Eagles (3-0)

Last Week: W, 33-27 vs. Los Angeles Rams

Up Next: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0), 1 p.m. ET

Ripped a win from the jaws of defeat with a FG block and score. While many of its biggest threats are finding ways to lose, the Eagles stand out for winning at less than their best.

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Player Notes
KaVontae Turpin Sep 24 12:40am CT
KaVontae Turpin

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin caught two of his three targets for 64 yards while adding a rush for four yards in their 31-14 blowout loss to the Bears. Turpin saw more action in this game after CeeDee Lamb left with an injury. He ran 70% of the routes, which was third on the team behind Jalen Tolbert and George Pickens. Turpin made a tough catch after taking a big hit for an explosive gain down the sideline and has plenty of speed to threaten the defense vertically. Most of his usage last year came as a ball-in-hand guy with screens and underneath passes. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer could opt to incorporate that more with their best YAC threat, Lamb, who will be sidelined for a few games. That gives Turpin some short-term appeal in deeper leagues to see how the receiver usage shakes out.

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TreVeyon Henderson Sep 24 12:40am CT
TreVeyon Henderson

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 28 yards on a team-most 11 carries during Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the rookie was incredibly inefficient, he was still trusted as the primary option out of the backfield after Rhamondre Stevenson lost two fumbles and Antonio Gisbon and Drake Maye each fumbled once. Henderson's ball security made up for his lack of efficiency, and given that Stevenson's fumbling issues are nothing new, the second-round pick may be in line to lead the backfield once again in Week 4. His 46 percent snap share last Sunday paints a picture of what his usage might look like next week. Fantasy managers will want to see his yards per carry and red-zone usage both increase before trusting him in lineups, but on a positive note, his ball security, pass catching, and blocking have all been quite dependable. He's trending upward and ranks as a fringe top-36 fantasy running back for this week's clash with Carolina.

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Davante Adams Sep 24 12:40am CT
Davante Adams

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams continues to produce at a high level despite vying for opportunities alongside a star-studded group of teammates, including Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua. Adams caught three of his eight targets for 56 yards in Week 3, making up for his low reception total with modest yardage and a big score. He now has 213 yards and two touchdowns this season, ranking as the overall WR14 in PPR leagues. At the same time, Williams is the overall RB15 and Nacua is the overall WR1, so it's not like Adams has the show all to himself. Nevertheless, the talented veteran receiver is producing at a high level within a strong offense during his age-32 season. He remains in must-start territory for the rest of the season, regardless of matchup. A potential shootout against the Eagles in Week 4 bodes well for Adams' fantasy value.

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Stefon Diggs Sep 24 12:30am CT
Stefon Diggs

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has seen his snap share increase every week so far. However, his target, reception, and yardage totals have declined every week. To this point, the more he's on the field, the less he has been involved. This is unlikely to continue going forward, as his playing time and volume should start to balance out. Nevertheless, his fantasy value has been somewhat underwhelming, as he ranks as the overall WR58 in PPR leagues through three weeks. He caught just three passes for 23 yards last Sunday, and things won't get any easier for him in Week 4 against a Panthers defense that just shut out the Falcons. Diggs is worth scooping up off the waiver wire given his consistency and veteran presence, but it's hard to justify starting him in leagues with 14 teams or fewer.

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Kayshon Boutte Sep 24 12:20am CT
Kayshon Boutte

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte led the position groups last Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, getting on the field for 56 snaps, which equated to a 76 percent snap share. Boutte saw the field for at least 10 snaps more than each of his fellow receivers, and the only pass-catcher who out-snapped him was tight end Hunter Henry. Despite playing more than three quarters of the snaps this season, the LSU product has failed to replicate the Week 1 showing in which he caught six passes for 103 yards. Over his last two games combined, he has just three catches on four targets, though he did add a touchdown along the way. Boutte's snap share suggests he should be a low-end WR3/flex option, but his volume and production indicate that he should be left on the bench. For now, managers should oblige and leave the 23-year-old on the bench in most fantasy leagues. However, his ability to get on the field does spark some optimism.

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Aaron Rodgers Sep 24 12:00am CT
Aaron Rodgers

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 16 of 23 passes for 139 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Patriots. It was a low-play volume day for the Steeers, running only 49 plays to the Patriots' 71. Rodgers checked down to running back Jaylen Warren most often, leading the team with six targets. But he did find both top wide receiver options in D.K. Metcalf and Calvin Austin III for touchdowns. He's established a solid connection with Austin in the early going, and he could be a valuable piece for them to help generate explosive plays. The upside for Rodgers with the Pittsburgh offense is not interesting enough for fantasy purposes, and he is best left on the waiver wire in standard redraft leagues and viewed as a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues.

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Carson Wentz Sep 23 11:40pm CT
Carson Wentz

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz completed 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns while adding two rushes for four yards in Minnesota's 48-10 rout of the Bengals. He also took three sacks for a loss of 19 yards. Wentz made his first non-Week 18 start since New Year's Day in 2023 with the Washington Commanders, when he had one of the worst games of his career, throwing for only 143 yards and tying a career high of three interceptions in a 24-10 loss to the Browns that essentially eliminated Washington from the playoffs. Wentz managed the offense well in this game; however, targeting Justin Jefferson most often and finding tight end T.J. Hockenson for a touchdown to get him going. There will inevitably be some frustrating moments with Wentz, but he will be able to operate Kevin O'Connell's offense at a competent level with the assortment of weapons at his disposal, plus Jordan Addison returning from suspension in Week 4. There's a chance he keeps it for the rest of the season if he plays well and the winning continues. He should be viewed as a priority pickup in most superflex leagues.

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Elic Ayomanor Sep 23 11:20pm CT
Elic Ayomanor

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor hauled in four of his five targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in their 41-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday. Ayomanor continues a productive start to his NFL career with five targets in each game and scoring again after his highlight first touchdown last week. He tied veteran Calvin Ridley for the team lead in targets in Week 1 with seven, tied Ridley and Chig Okonkwo in Week 2 with six, and then dropped down slightly to third against Indianapolis behind Okonkwo and Ridley with five. So the fourth-round rookie is running a full number of routes and earning volume right out of the gate. There is a lot to like with Ayomanor's start in the NFL and his prospect profile, putting him in the WR3/WR4 range with some upside moving forward, but Tennessee's offense will likely continue to struggle moving the ball.

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Bhayshul Tuten Sep 23 9:00pm CT
Bhayshul Tuten

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten scored a touchdown for the second straight week in his team's 17-10 Week 3 win over the Houston Texans. The 23-year-old finished the game with six carries for 21 yards and a score, and has now logged 106 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 19 total touches this season. Tuten remains behind veteran running back Travis Etienne Jr. in the Jaguars' backfield pecking order. Still, Tuten has consistently flashed high-end upside and may be able to steal touches away from Etienne Jr. as the season progresses. Tuten should be rostered in all league formats, and he profiles as a low-end RB3/flex option in Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Kareem Hunt Sep 23 8:50pm CT
Kareem Hunt

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt logged 10 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown in his team's 22-9 Week 3 win over the New York Giants. Hunt has rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries this season, adding four catches for 23 yards on five targets as well. While the 30-year-old has not been efficient on a per-touch basis, he could still be slowly stealing a larger share of the workload from Chiefs running back Isaiah Pacheco. Over the last two weeks, Hunt has recorded 20 touches, compared to 22 for Pacheco. Hunt may not have a ton of fantasy upside, but he should be rostered in deep leagues. In a tough Week 4 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, both Chiefs' backs profile as low-end RB3/flex options.

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Jake Ferguson Sep 23 8:40pm CT
Jake Ferguson

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was targeted a whopping 14 times in his team's Week 3 loss to the Chicago Bears, hauling in 13 catches for 82 yards. Ferguson now has 27 catches for 183 yards on 32 targets through his first three games of 2025. With star Dallas wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) potentially facing a multi-week absence due to a high ankle sprain, Ferguson should be expected to maintain a sizable role in the Cowboys' passing game. The 26-year-old faces a tough matchup in the Green Bay Packers' defense in Week 4. Still, Ferguson profiles as a must-start tight end and is a priority waiver wire target in any league where he remains available.

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Darnell Mooney Sep 23 8:40pm CT
Darnell Mooney

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney drew 11 targets in Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers, three more than No. 1 receiver Drake London. Unfortunately, he was onlyable to haul in four of those targets, tallying 44 yards in the process and no scores. The 27-year-old's involvement is encouraging, but it seems that after three weeks, Michael Penix Jr.'s efficiency (47.9 QBR - 20th) and short passes (6.1 yards per attempt - 24th) are going to limit the entire receivingcorps in terms of receptions, yardage, and touchdowns, at least in the short term. On occasion last season, Mooney outtargetedLondon, but he earned double-digit targets just one time in 16 games played (compared to eight times for London), so this typeof target share should not be expected goingforward. Nevertheless, it appears the Tulane product is fully healthy after missing Week 1 with a shoulder injury, and he should settle in as an every-week PPR Flex option at a minimum. The 5-foot-11 wideout gets a favorable home matchup in Week 4 against the Commanders in what should be a competitive game, as Washington is only 1.5-point favorites early in the week.

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Matthew Stafford Sep 23 8:40pm CT
Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 19 of 33 pass attempts for 196 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in his team's 33-26 Week 3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 37-year-old is off to a solid start to his 2025 season, completing 66.3% of his passes for 739 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions through three games. Stafford's complete lack of rushing ability limits his fantasy upside. Still, he's averaging over 30 pass attempts per game while piloting a Rams offense that can put up points in bunches. Stafford is worth rostering in all two-quarterback formats, and profiles as a low-end QB2 heading into his Week 4 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Cole Kmet Sep 23 8:30pm CT
Cole Kmet

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was targeted just once in his team's Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys, but he made it count with a 10-yard touchdown grab. Kmet now has four catches for 70 yards and a touchdown on seven targets through the first three games of 2025. Perhaps most importantly for Kmet's fantasy outlook, Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland (hip) suffered a hip injury in Week 3. Loveland's injury is not considered serious, and he reportedly has a chance to play in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Still, Kmet could be a low-end streaming option in deep leagues in Week 4 if Loveland is sidelined.

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Elijah Arroyo Sep 23 8:20pm CT
Elijah Arroyo

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo (groin) was deemed limited for the team's walkthrough on Tuesday ahead of its Week 4 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. Arroyo has just three catches for 38 yards on five targets through the first three games of his NFL career. Arroyo is behind AJ Barner on the tight end depth chart in Seattle, and third-stringer Eric Saubert could be in line for more playing time if Arroyo is unable to play on Thursday. Even if Arroyo is good to go in Week 4, he should remain off of fantasy radars.

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Zach Charbonnet Sep 23 8:00pm CT
Zach Charbonnet

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) was listed as a full participant for the second straight day this week on Tuesday's estimated injury report, according to John Boyle of Seahawks.com. Charbonnet missed the team's Week 3 blowout win over the visiting New Orleans Saints on Sunday with a foot injury, but he appears to be on track to return despite a short turnaround in Week 4 for a divisional clash against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. The 24-year-old was unable to practice at all last week. Charbonnet's status on Wednesday will be worth watching. If he's able to return this week, it will be bad news for Kenneth Walker III's upside. In the first two games of the year, Walker and Charbonnet were involved in a timeshare. The former second-rounder has averaged just 2.1 yards per carry on 27 rushing attempts for 57 yards and a touchdown. If Charb is active on Thursday night, he'll be in play as an RB3/flex in fantasy lineups.

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Quincy Williams Sep 23 5:40pm CT
Quincy Williams

The New York Jets announced on Tuesday that they placed linebacker Quincy Williams (shoulder) on Injured Reserve. Williams injured his shoulder in the first half of the Week 3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was unable to return. The 29-year-old will now be forced to miss at least four games, and he will not be eligible to play again for the Jets until Week 8 on the road versus the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets also placed Marcelino McCrary-Ball (hamstring) on IR. Williams, a former third-rounder by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019 out of Murray State, will now have a tough time recording 100-plus combined tackles for the fifth straight season in 2025. He had 15 tackles (eight solo), 1.5 sacks, and two pass breakups for the Jets in the first three games this year.

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Darius Slay Sep 23 5:20pm CT
Darius Slay

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that cornerback Darius Slay (leg) has a "leg contusion" and was in and out of the Week 3 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. The injury may limit Slay in practice this week, but Tomlin expects him to be available for the Week 4 tilt this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. The 34-year-old should be able to suit up for this weekend's international game in Dublin, Ireland, but it's possible he won't play every defensive snap like he did the first two weeks of the season. The six-time Pro Bowler and former All-Pro has 10 solo tackles, two pass breakups, and a fumble recovery in his first three games with the Steelers in 2025. Pittsburgh's defense was uncharacteristically sloppy in the first two weeks before turning it around a bit in last week's win over the Pats. They'll look to keep it going in Ireland against Vikings veteran quarterback Carson Wentz.

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Ko Kieft Sep 23 5:10pm CT
Ko Kieft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed tight end Ko Kieft (leg) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday with a leg injury, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. It's a key loss for the Bucs' special-teams unit, and Kieft will be forced to miss at least four games. The earliest that he'd be able to return would be in a Week 8 divisional matchup on the road against the New Orleans Saints. However, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times is reporting that Kieft's leg injury could keep him sidelined for the rest of the 2025 season. The 27-year-old tight end apparently injured his leg in the Week 3 win over the visiting New York Jets on Sunday. With Kieft now out for the foreseeable future, Devin Culp will jump up into the No. 3 spot on the team's TE depth chart behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham, heading into a Week 4 showdown against the 3-0 Philadelphia Eagles.

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M.J. Stewart Sep 23 5:10pm CT
M.J. Stewart

The Houston Texans released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday amid "friction behind the scenes with him complaining about his role," league sources told Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Gardner-Johnson also wanted to blitz more and even said he wanted to be traded. With the 27-year-old no longer in Houston, the Texans will move forward with M.J. Stewart as the next man up at safety. Gardner-Johnson actually played at least 94 percent of the defensive snaps in the Texans' first three games of the season, but he was still unhappy with his role and wanted out. In his short time in Houston, he racked up 15 tackles (11 solo). The former fourth-round pick in 2019 by the New Orleans Saints should be able to latch on quickly with another team in need of reinforcements in their defensive backfield.

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