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With Brian Burns out for the year, New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese is an option to shift over to the edge position for more plays. Reese has aligned outside on 30 of 177 snaps, though he will remain primarily an inside linebacker. Analysts note that pass rushing remains a work in progress for Reese, who has rushed just 17 times with a 5.9% pressure rate as the team evaluates its defensive personnel amid injuries.
Despite reports that Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett would miss about six weeks with a knee injury, head coach Sean McVay stated the team does not have a specific timeline for his return. Garrett underwent knee surgery and was placed on injured reserve, requiring him to miss at least four weeks by rule. He is currently attending meetings and making progress with his rehabilitation, though his exact return date remains undetermined.
The New York Giants might have more patience with quarterback Jameis Winston than expected, as the locker room believes in him implicitly. While questions linger regarding some low or short throws and his cautious approach to avoiding turnovers, his recent contract extension demonstrates the organization's belief in him as they navigate early-season injuries and evaluate their options at the quarterback position moving forward.
Cincinnati Bengals right tackle Amarius Mims is delivering a breakout third season, establishing himself as a premier pass protector by shutting down elite edge rushers like Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, and T.J. Watt. In Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Mims won 12 true 1-on-1 drop-back reps against Watt. Offensive line analyst Brandon Thorn named Mims a top 5-to-6 right tackle in the NFL, validating Cincinnati's decision to select the high-ceiling tackle No. 18 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers continues his recovery process following surgery, working to regain full trust in his knee during practice and game preparation. As the 2-1 Giants prepare to face the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 4 matchup to maintain their position atop the NFC East, Nabers' health remains a key storyline to watch. The team enters Sunday's game with no official player injury designations, though Nabers continues to work through his post-surgery rehabilitation.
Philadelphia Eagles inside linebacker Jihaad Campbell, the 31st overall pick last year, continues to develop as the third-youngest starting inside linebacker in the NFL at age 22. Through three games, Campbell ranks 23rd among linebackers in Pro Football Focus overall grading, 26th in run defense, and 25th in coverage across over 100 snaps. Eagles coaching remains patient with his growth as he gains experience in the defense.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been playing through a hairline fracture in his right wrist, wearing a cast on his right hand that has limited his snap count and pass-rushing effectiveness. Carter played 71% of defensive snaps in Week 3's loss to Chicago. Despite signing a four-year, $152 million extension this offseason, Carter expects to wear the cast for a couple more weeks as his strength gradually returns.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is set to step into the WR1 role for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams with DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown out due to injuries. Through three games, Wicks has posted nine receptions for 179 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets, ranking second on the team in all three categories. The Eagles coaching staff expressed high confidence in Wicks heading into the matchup.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Los Angeles Rams with a hamstring injury. Smith sat out practice all week after catching six passes for 65 yards in Week 3. He currently commands a 32.9% target share in the Eagles offense, ranking second in the NFL. With Smith and Hollywood Brown both sidelined, the Eagles will rely heavily on receiver Dontayvion Wicks.
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris' franchise prepares for Week 4 as quarterback Jayden Daniels is officially ruled out for Sunday's game. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin was added to the injury report with a hamstring issue that limited his practice participation. Linebacker Frankie Luvu and tight end Chig Okonkwo are cleared to play, with Luvu returning to start in London after recovering from his Week 1 injury.
Tyson Bagent cleared concussion protocol and took first-team practice reps, positioning him to start for the Chicago Bears in Week 4 against the New York Jets. While head coach Ben Johnson has not officially named a starter, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Bagent is expected to get the nod over Case Keenum, who threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-7 Week 3 win over the Eagles. Caleb Williams remains out due to a hamstring injury.
New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon and his wife, Anna, are mourning the loss of their newborn son, Peter James, born on Sept. 11 and diagnosed during pregnancy with anencephaly. Raridon, drafted 95th overall in 2026, has recorded a touchdown and a 30-yard reception this season, but missed the recent game against Jacksonville due to a thigh injury. The couple shared their grief in a joint Instagram post, expressing gratitude for the time spent with their first child.
Case Keenum is expected to serve as the backup quarterback to Tyson Bagent against the Jets on Sunday. Keenum delivered a stellar performance in a 27-7 win over Philadelphia, throwing for 247 yards, two touchdowns, and a rushing score in his first start in over 1,000 days. With Caleb Williams still sidelined by a hamstring injury, head coach Ben Johnson leans toward Bagent to start, keeping Keenum ready as the primary backup.
After opening the season with an encouraging 16-63-1 rushing performance against Philadelphia, Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt has totaled just 79 scoreless yards on 31 carries since Week 2. With Rachaad White ruled out due to a shoulder injury, Croskey-Merritt's backfield snap count figures to be larger on Sunday in London against the Colts, though rookie Kaytron Allen and Austin Ekeler are also in the mix.
Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's international game against the Indianapolis Colts in London after missing practice all week. White has rushed for 100 yards on 22 carries and added 9 receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown through three games. His absence leaves rookie Kaytron Allen and newly-signed Austin Ekeler to spell Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Kansas product Jalon Daniels will become the first undrafted rookie quarterback to start an NFL game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, stepping in for Baker Mayfield (dislocated right thumb) against Green Bay. Winning the backup job in training camp, the 24-year-old dual-threat quarterback aims to lift an 0-3 squad. Teammates and coach Todd Bowles are rallying around him to alleviate pressure during his unexpected debut at Raymond James Stadium.
The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare to host the Green Bay Packers at 0-3 without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, who suffered a dislocated right thumb in last week's 23-16 loss to Minnesota and faces at least a three-game absence. Mayfield missed all practices this week and has been officially ruled out. His absence leaves undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels in line to make his first career NFL start against Green Bay.
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to back soreness. Donald missed practice all week and has recorded four tackles and a 74.8 PFF grade this season. He has yet to play alongside Myles Garrett, who is on injured reserve. Head coach Sean McVay opted to protect the veteran pass rusher, leaving the Rams shorthanded on the defensive line.
With Breece Hall ruled out with a quad injury, rookie running back Braelon Allen steps into the lead back role for the New York Jets against the Chicago Bears. The 6-foot-1, 235-pound physical runner, who rushed for 334 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie before an MCL sprain ended his previous season, seeks to prove himself as a workhorse. Allen faces a struggling Bears run defense with Isaiah Davis backing him up.
New York Jets running back Breece Hall has been officially ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Chicago Bears due to a quadriceps injury sustained in Week 3 against Detroit. Considered week-to-week, Hall missed practice all week and could miss multiple upcoming games. Hall's absence impacts a Jets ground attack averaging 3.3 yards per carry. In his place, rookie Braelon Allen takes over as the lead running back, backed by Isaiah Davis.
