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Coming off some big performances for the Dolphins late last season, Johnson looked like he might have a path to touches when he signed a one-year deal in March, but things have changed since. Johnson appears to be well behind James Cook, who Buffalo drafted in the second round, and Zack Moss, who has earned rave reviews during camp after seemingly falling out of favor last season. As it stands, Johnson is on the outside looking in.

Waddle gave folks a fright, sporting a walking boot after the Broncos’ Week 3 win over the Rams. He practiced in full all week, though, so there are no concerns about his availability. Waddle is a WR2 against the 49ers in what should be a fantasy-friendly game environment.

Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on Friday, “we actually think Joey Porter will get snaps.” ESPN’s Todd Archer notes that prior to the mid-week trade, Porter was ruled out of Thursday’s game between the Steelers and Browns, saying his back was tight. He practiced the last two days “without issue.” Porter might be on a snap count this week, but it looks like he will play.

Perhaps one of the Steelers’ backup running backs got dinged up in their Thursday Night Football game against the Browns. Adding Jennings would make sense for depth.

The 49ers will have their stud left tackle active on Sunday. 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw (quad bruise) is questionable to play. 49ers EDGE Nick Bosa (calf) and DL Mykel Williams (knee) have both been ruled out.

Evans is officially questionable to play. He did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but in uniform and did some running on the side in the early, open portion of Friday’s practice. The grizzled veteran tends to play through injuries. He will try to play this week while wearing a compression shirt with padding in it. Evans told reporters that he has played through a similar injury previously. If active, he carries obvious re-injury risk but warrants starting as a WR2.

This escalated quickly. Ferguson briefly returned in Week 3 after getting X-rays on his injured ankle, but he was ultimately unable to continue. Ferguson can be kept on squads possessing an injured reserve spot, but dropping him for a needed starter makes sense. He will be eligible to return in Week 8 against the Chargers.

Sweat practiced fully on Thursday before downgrading to limited on Friday, indicating he may have strained his groin during the Cardinals’ final Week 4 practice. He still has a chance to play. His potential absence would benefit the Giants’ passing attack.

This was supposed to be a Jadarian Price FLEX redemption game, but with him on the ropes, it instead looks like it will be George Holani and Emanuel Wilson as reasonable FLEX plays for Week 4.

He didn’t practice at any point this week with an AC sprain suffered after he had already been questionable with the knee ailment heading into Week 3. Tyler Higbee should be a reasonable TE2 option against the Eagles this week even if Parkinson is healthy; it doesn’t seem like he is.

Thompson didn’t play last week with the quad issue and may be an IR candidate over the weekend. He hasn’t practiced in either of the last two weeks. He has one catch for 13 yards in 22 offensive snaps so far. You may cut bait in non-dynasty leagues.