Derwin James Officially Inactive For Week 4

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (hamstring) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. He injured himself in Week 3 versus Minnesota and had been listed as doubtful heading into this weekend's west-coast clash. With James sidelined, Raheem Layne should start at safety against a Raiders squad led by rookie Aidan […]

Maxx Crosby Suiting Up In Week 4

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (knee) is active for Week 4 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. The 26-year-old will look to build on his two-sack, 15-tackle season this Sunday.

Week 4 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

Week 3 was a nice recovery from the sleight before it, where my risers and fades had more misses than not. Of course, any streamer recommendations are aimed at little-rostered or seldom-started players, so those calls will always have hits and misses. That is the nature of elevating waiver options and fading regular starters. However, […]

Jonathan Jones Ruled Out For Week 4 Against Cowboys

New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. This will be the third consecutive game that the eighth-year DB has missed. Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who has been excellent so far to begin the season, will need to continue to step up. All Dallas pass-catchers, […]

James Bradberry Has the Best Cornerback Matchup of Week 4

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry has the best individual matchup of Week 4, according to PFF's WR/CB Matchup Chart. Bradberry is projected to line up across from Curtis Samuel for most of the Eagles' matchup against the Washington Commanders, but Bradberry also has favorable matchups against the other Washington receivers. Bradberry has only allowed a […]

Kyzir White Is a Solid Start in Week 4

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White is one of the top ten IDP linebackers through three weeks of 2023, and he is a solid start in Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers are a run-heavy team with 33.7 rush attempts per game, sixth-most in the league. White is a strong tackler against the […]

Danielle Hunter Looks To Extend Sack Streak

Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter has made at least one sack in each of the past four games going back to last season's playoffs. Hunter ranks No. 2 with five sacks, and he has a good chance to extend his streak to five weeks in this Week 4 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The […]

Ed Oliver Is a Risky Start in Week 4

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver has made two sacks in the first three weeks of this season, but fantasy managers should think twice before starting him in a tough Week 4 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins have only allowed a single sack all season, fewer than any other team. Not only do […]

Alex Highsmith Has Favorable Matchup in Week 4

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Alex Highsmith has a favorable matchup against the Houston Texans in Week 4. The Texans combine a below-average offensive line and a rookie quarterback who sometimes struggles with pressure. Those factors have combined to cause C.J. Stroud to get sacked 11 times, which ranks in the top ten. Stroud was sacked […]

Jalen Carter Faces Most Sack-Prone Quarterback in Week 4

DT Jalen Carter and the Philadelphia Eagles face the league's most sack-prone quarterback, the Washington Commanders' Sam Howell, in Week 4. Howell has been sacked 19 times in three games, six more than any other quarterback. Last week, Howell was sacked nine times by the Buffalo Bills. Going back to Howell's first career start in […]

Aidan Hutchinson Leads the NFL in Pressures After Thursday Night Football

Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson made two tackles and 1.5 sacks in the Lions' 34-20 win over the Packers on Thursday Night Football. According to PFF's unofficial statistics, the second-year standout made a total of eight pressures and two QB hits. That puts him at 27 total pressures on the season, an average of […]

Justin Simmons Questionable, Josey Jewell Ruled Out

The Denver Broncos defense could be short-handed in Week 4 on the road in Chicago against the Bears as they look to put the bad taste of giving up 70 points to the Miami Dolphins in Week 3 behind them. Safety Justin Simmons (hip) is listed as questionable to play on Sunday, while linebackers Josey […]

Derwin James Doubtful For Week 4

Los Angeles Chargers star free safety Derwin James (hamstring) was unable to practice all week and is doubtful to suit up this Sunday for a Week 4 matchup against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. The Bolts defense could be quite short-handed this weekend, with star pass-rusher Joey Bosa (hamstring, toe) and safety Alohi Gilman (heel) […]

Maxx Crosby Questionable For Week 4

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (knee) is listed as questionable for the Week 4 divisional clash on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. The good news, though, is that the Pro Bowl pass-rusher put in a limited practice on Friday after being a DNP on Thursday. The Raiders defense won't have linebacker Curtis […]

Joey Bosa Misses Practice Again On Friday

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring/toe) didn't practice on Friday, marking his third consecutive absence. The 28-year-old has three sacks this season, so it would be a tough blow to the Chargers defense if he's not available for the Week 4 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. He's considered questionable, so it appears he […]

Chandler Jones Arrested On Friday

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones was arrested on Friday morning in Vegas for two violations of a domestic temporary restraining order. His bail was set to $15,000 and a court date has been set for Dec. 4. Jones had a social-media outburst just before the beginning of the regular season in which he […]

Jordan Poyer Ruled Out For Week 4

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on WRG550 on Friday that safety Jordan Poyer (knee) is out for the Week 4 divisional showdown against the Miami Dolphins. Poyer suffered a knee injury in the Week 3 blowout win over the Washington Commanders and will be unable to suit up this weekend as a result […]

Jamal Adams Expected To Return In Week 4

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quad) is expected to make his return to the playing field when the team takes on the New York Giants in Week 4. The Monday night showdown will be Adams' first game since suffering a tear in his quadriceps in 2022's season opener. The veteran's return to the field will […]

Joey Bosa, Derwin James Jr. Miss Practice

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring, toe) and safety Derwin James Jr. (hamstring) both missed practice on Wednesday, as well as linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (groin). Bosa is rarely 100 percent healthy and is now dealing with two injuries, but as long as he's able to return to practice by Friday, he should […]

Jalen Pitre Expected To Practice This Week

Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (chest) has missed the past two games recovering from a bruised lung suffered in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. But the 24-year-old safety is expected back at practice this week, and if all goes well, he will be in line to play in Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, […]

De’Vondre Campbell Doesn’t Practice On Tuesday

Green Bay Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (ankle) did not practice with the team in Tuesday's walkthrough. Campbell has not practiced at all this week after being listed as a non-participant in Monday's estimate practice report. The veteran linebacker sustained the ankle injury in the second quarter of the Packers' 18-17 win over the New Orleans […]

Jaire Alexander Back At Practice

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (back) was inactive in the team's 18-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 3. The All-Pro corner did not practice on Monday but did return to the field in a limited fashion in Tuesday's walkthrough. The upgraded practice participation for Alexander is a good sign that he […]

Panthers Defense Loses Xavier Woods For 4-6 Weeks

The Carolina Panthers will be without safety Xavier Woods (hamstring) for an extended time following his injury in the team's 37-27 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. One source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Woods will be out between four and six weeks with a hamstring issue. The 28-year-old safety suffered the injury early in the […]

Kyle Van Noy Joining Ravens Defense

The Baltimore Ravens are signing veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy to its practice squad on Tuesday. Van Noy was selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft and has spent time with the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots (two stints), Miami Dolphins, and Los Angeles Chargers. He has 470 tackles, 33.5 sacks, and […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 - Fantasy Football Streamers and Free Agent Adds

Kyle Hamilton truthers, rejoice! The second-year Ravens safety had his biggest fantasy game of his career. He sacked Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew three times and forced a fumble in the Ravens' loss to Indianapolis. Hamilton is a full-field playmaker, and he started showing it late last season. Unfortunately, he's probably not available on your waiver […]

Justin Evans Will Not Return On Monday Night

Philadelphia Eagles safety Justin Evans (neck) has officially been ruled out of Monday night's contest against Tampa Bay. The starting strong safety suffered a neck injury in the first half of the game and could not return. Terrell Edmunds saw more opportunities in his absence as the defense held the Buccaneers to 11 points. This […]

Jamel Dean Leaves With Shoulder Issue, Questionable To Return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (shoulder) left Monday night's game in the third quarter due to a shoulder injury and has officially been ruled as questionable to return. Before leaving, he registered three solo tackles. Despite the two interceptions that the Tampa Bay defense has forced, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles have been able […]

Justin Evans Is Questionable To Return With Neck Injury

Philadelphia Eagles safety Justin Evans (neck) has been ruled as questionable to return to Monday night's game with a neck injury. The fourth-year Texas A&M product left the game in the first half as the team was holding on to a slim lead. Terrell Edmunds and Sydney Brown are the next two on the depth […]

Kyle Hamilton Leads All Defensive Backs In Week 3

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton produced monster output in the Ravens' 19-22 Week 3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Hamilton made seven solo tackles, two assists, two TFL, 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble while playing all 84 snaps. Hamilton, the No. 14 pick in the 2022 Draft, was a utility man in his rookie […]

Terrel Bernard Has Two Sacks And Interception In Week 3

Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard had two sacks and an interception in the Bills' 37-3 win over the Washington Commanders. He also recovered a fumble and made seven combined tackles. Bernard is off to a hot start to his second year. He has 24 tackles and two interceptions. He ranks as the LB4 through three […]