Week 4 Fantasy Injuries: Jefferson, Smith Ruled Out; Nacua, Collins — SkimNews
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- Puka Nacua and Nico Collins are set to return in Week 4, providing a boost after the wide receiver position was 'decimated by injury' through September, though the source notes Davante Adams and Tyler Higbee are less appealing as a result
- Justin Jefferson has been ruled out for Week 4 after leaving Week 3 with an ankle injury, with Aaron Jones now a must-start as Minnesota is expected to lean run-heavy in a favorable game script; Jordan Addison projects as a high-end WR3 against the Dolphins
- DeVonta Smith is out for Week 4 with a hamstring injury that also cost him a Week 3 practice; the source expects Jalen Hurts to fall outside the top 12 quarterbacks, with Dontayvion Wicks becoming a high-end WR3
- Jadarian Price is ruled out after aggravating a chest injury, opening the door for Emanuel Wilson (projected for 17 carries) and keeping Seattle's pass-heavy tendencies in play for Sam Darnold as a streamer
- Jayden Daniels and Rachaad White are both sidelined for Week 4, putting Marcus Mariota in line as a top streamer against the Colts and potentially opening the door for Austin Ekeler's Commanders debut
- D'Andre Swift was removed from the injury report after returning Friday from a knee issue; the source ranks him as a must-start RB1 against the Jets, though a possible 50/50 split with Monangai is flagged
Why it matters: Fantasy managers face cascading Week 4 lineup decisions as the loss of Jefferson and Smith removes two elite fantasy assets and forces reliance on backups like Jordan Addison and Dontayvion Wicks, while Nacua and Collins' returns finally ease the wide receiver injury crunch that defined September. Backup running backs (Wilson, Braelon Allen) and a Mariota-led Commanders passing game also shift into the streamer conversation because of the absences.
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