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Johnson remains a healthy scratch, leaving a one-two punch of Tank Bigsby and Travis Etienne in the backfield. Bigsby ran 18 times last week and is in line for an RB2 workload once again.

Kolar is fairly unlikely to play in Week 4 against the Seahawks, but returning for the Chargers’ Week 5 game against the Broncos is possible. Second-year receiving TE Oronde Gadsden was unable to seize the moment with Kolar and TE David Njoku (knee) sidelined last week, catching 0-of-3 targets. The once-promising youngster must do something on Sunday if he wishes to remain re-draft-relevant in 12-team formats.

Gordon, LB Noah Sewell (Achilles) and EDGE Shemar Stewart (knee) are all in the process of returning from the reserve/physically unable to perform list. None of them will play this week. Fill-in starting DB Cam Lewis (hip) is doubtful.

Jones is unable to play, and OT Ozzy Trapilo (knee) is not yet ready to return from his 2025 season-ending injury, so OT Theo Benedet gets the start on the left side. As far as backups go, Benedet is solid. He generally fares better as a run blocker than as a pass protector, though.

He got in three limited sessions this week. If active, Raridon would cut into Hunter Henry’s ceiling a bit.

Swift sat out on Thursday with a knee issue, but he resumed practicing on Friday. Fantasy managers should expect him to handle his normal, featured role. The Bears’ starting running back has totaled at least 19 carries and targets combined in each game this season. He is a bankable, high-end RB2.

The lanky speedster was placed on injured reserve late in August. He is not exceptionally talented, but he can contribute meaningfully to an NFL offense. Getting him back would help keep safeties honest. Stay tuned.

The Raiders will be without their star right guard for this divisional showdown. It’s an unfortunate loss. The Chiefs’ defensive tackle group is talented. Hopefully, Powers-Johnson can return in time for the Raiders’ Week 5 game against the Patriots.

Donald was unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday. His participation level on Friday has not yet been released, but clearly, he isn’t feeling up to playing this week. The Rams will also be without their No. 2 perimeter CB Jaylen Watson (shoulder).

Ferguson suffered the ankle injury in Week 3 against the Broncos and was taken to the locker room for X-rays. He was cleared to return, but only did so briefly. The intriguing youngster remains a worthwhile hold, but he could end up being questionable to play next week.

Nacua will return after getting in some full practices and should be a WR1 play, even against the Eagles’ vaunted secondary. McVay noted that they are still working through how they will navigate his snap count, so Davante Adams should remain near the WR1 line this week as they reintegrate Nacua. But nobody is sitting Puka Nacua in a standard league.