Week 4 Inactive Players: Find Out Who’s Playing and Who’s Benched
Fantasy Football Week 4 Updates: Key Player Inactives and Optimal Lineup Decisions
Fantasy Football Lineup Tips for Sunday Matchups
As Week 4 of the NFL season kicks off, fantasy football managers are eagerly awaiting the latest updates to set their lineups intelligently. To assist in these critical decisions, Emegypt provides up-to-date insights and player statuses as NFL teams announce their official lists of inactives.
Inactives Updates Ahead of Ireland Showdown
The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers will clash in Ireland with an early start time of 9:30 a.m. ET. Inactives are expected around 8:00 a.m. ET, and the following players’ statuses have already drawn attention:
- Jaylen Warren, RB, PIT: Added to the injury report with a knee issue, Warren is officially inactive. Kenneth Gainwell is slated to start in his place.
- Jonnu Smith, TE, PIT: Limited practice and international travel have led to questionable availability, making other tight ends more desirable for fantasy managers.
- Chuba Hubbard, RB, CAR: Expected to play with a typical role despite calf concerns.
- Tetairoa McMillan, WR, CAR: Limited practice raises doubts, but indications point to a Sunday appearance.
Players Ruled Out Before the Weekend
Several prominent players have been confirmed out, affecting lineup strategies for managers:
| Player | Team | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, CAR | Carolina Panthers | Tommy Tremble |
| Xavier Legette, WR, CAR | Carolina Panthers | David Moore |
| CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL | Dallas Cowboys | George Pickens |
| Alec Pierce, WR, IND | Indianapolis Colts | Adonai Mitchell |
| Will Dissly, TE, LAC | Los Angeles Chargers | Oronde Gadsden II |
| J.J. McCarthy, QB, MIN | Minnesota Vikings | Carson Wentz |
| Graham Gano, K, NYG | New York Giants | Jude McAtamney |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, NYG | New York Giants | Cam Skattebo |
| Mike Evans, WR, TB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka (rookie) |
Late Afternoon Game Considerations
With some games starting later in the day, here are critical points for fantasy managers:
- Davante Adams, WR, LAR: A potential start in Week 4, depending on hamstring condition.
- Michael Mayer, TE, LV: Out due to hamstring injury, opening up opportunities for Brock Bowers.
- Mac Jones, QB, SF: Timing is favorable for Brock Purdy to take the lead with Jones’ knee injury.
- Jauan Jennings, WR, SF: Limited practice may lead to availability, but decisions need careful consideration.
Keep refreshing Emegypt for the latest updates as gameday progresses. These insights will prove invaluable as you strategize your fantasy football lineup for victory in Week 4.
