Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) is officially active on Thursday night and will make his season debut in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Watson was trending toward returning all along this week after he missed the first three games of the season. The 24-year-old second-year receiver has big-play ability and should be quarterback Jordan Love's top target when all is said and done this year, but he could have his snaps capped in his first action of the year on a short week. We wouldn't blame you for keeping Watson on your bench if you have other decent options for a flex play. Watson's return will also hurt the ceilings of fellow pass-catchers Romeo Doubs and rookies Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks.

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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (thigh), who was listed as questionable for the Thursday night game against the Green Bay Packers, is officially active for the Week 4 tilt. Montgomery suffered a bruised left thigh in the Week 2 game and was held out of last Sunday's convincing victory over the Atlanta Falcons. In the first two games of his Lions tenure, the 26-year-old split playing time with rookie Jahmyr Gibbs in the backfield and saw 37 carries for 141 yards and two touchdowns while adding just one catch for seven yards. Montgomery should have a role on Thursday night against Green Bay, but he could definitely take a back seat to Gibbs and have his snap count limited, making him a risky RB3/flex play in his return.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (thumb) popped up on the Week 4 injury report on Thursday after injuring his thumb in practice and he was listed as a limited participant. Brown's status will be worth watching closely as Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers approaches. If he is limited at all or forced out, Rondale Moore would become Arizona's go-to target in the passing game. After a slow start in the season opener, Brown has caught 11 of his 17 targets in the last two games for 115 yards and two touchdowns in what has been a frisky Cardinals defense through three weeks. The 26-year-old could take a step back this weekend, though, against one of the best defenses in the NFL, especially if he's not at 100 percent.

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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring), who was listed as questionable to play on Thursday night in Week 4, is officially active against the division-rival Detroit Lions. Jones tweaked his left hamstring in the season opener and missed Weeks 2 and 3, but he's now back for a big divisional showdown after backup AJ Dillon failed to do much of anything on the ground the last two weeks in his absence. Jones had a big game in the Week 1 victory against the Chicago Bears, but he'll enter his second game of the year at the risk of being eased back into the offense after missing the last two weeks. The 28-year-old had 11 touches for 127 yards and two TDs in Week 1 but will be more of a risky RB2 on Thursday Night Football.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore is coming off of a game where he caught all nine of his targets in a win over the Tennessee Titans. Moore has been heavily involved in the Cleveland offense thus far, drawing 25 targets through three games. The veteran wideout could be in store for a big game in a plus matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. Baltimore has struggled to contain opposing wide receivers this year, allowing the eighth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Moore sets up as a quality flex option heading into Week 4.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup had a solid Week 3 performance that he is unlikely to repeat in a Week 4 game against the New England Patriots. Gallup has struggled in man coverage, and the Patriots defense is one of the best at it. While he managed six catches for 92 yards last week, Gallup only sees a 3.1% target share against man coverage, making him a must-sit in a game where CeeDee Lamb is likely to carry most of the passing game.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has been unable to make much of an impact early in the season. In fact, Godwin has yet to reach 60 receiving yards in a single game this season. Fellow wide receiver Mike Evans has been the one being rewarded, but fantasy managers shouldn't give up on Godwin. The veteran wideout has too much talent to continue this slump. However, he might not have too much success versus the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. A defense that has allowed the 10th fewest receiving yards to wideouts this season. Godwin hasn't proven to be much of a threat lately, so he'll fall into the WR3 conversation for Week 4.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper is coming off his best game of the season as he caught seven passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in Week 3. More importantly, he has practiced fully this week so far after being a regular name on the injury list due to nagging injuries over the first three weeks of the season. He will now gear up to take on the Baltimore Ravens at home in Week 4. The Ravens have been a great matchup for receivers thus far, allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to wideouts through three games. Fantasy gamers can count on Cooper as a high-end WR2 heading into Week 4.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton hasn't been much of an option for this offense early in the season. He has two receptions or less in two of the first three games of the season. It appears the Bucs are going to favor Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for a majority of the work through the air. That being said, Otton is unlikely to see a ton of targets in any game. It doesn't help that he'll have a tough matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. This Saints defense has done a solid job against tight ends this season. That being said, fantasy managers are better off looking elsewhere for a possible streaming option this week.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been a reliable option for this offense early in the season. The veteran wideout has hauled in at least five receptions and a touchdown in each of the first three games. It appears Evans has quickly built chemistry with newcomer quarterback Baker Mayfield. Although, Evans might have less success versus the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. A defensive unit that has allowed only two receiving touchdowns to opposing wideouts this season. Despite that, Evans should still be able to produce WR2 value this week.

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Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin, ribs) was unable to practice on Wednesday, but he returned to a limited session on Thursday, giving him a chance to play this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. Hunt apparently got nicked up in his season debut in the Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans, but his injuries don't appear to be very serious. The 28-year-old was eased into the offense last week and had just five carries for 13 yards while catching two of his three targets for 22 yards. Hunt should have a bigger role eventually alongside Jerome Ford, but he'll be an RB3/flex in deep PPR leagues, at best, for his second game in Week 4 against the Ravens on Sunday.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was unable to find much success last week during the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It's unlikely going to get easier for Mayfield against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. A defensive unit that has done a nice job of holding opposing quarterbacks in check early in the season. It's worth noting that Mayfield has been able to limit the turnovers, which is good to see. However, Mayfield remains a low-end QB2 for this upcoming matchup.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) had his practice repetitions limited on Thursday for the second straight day as he deals with a sore right throwing shoulder. Watson was able to do some throwing on Thursday and should do more in the final practice of the week on Friday before suiting up on Sunday for a Week 4 tilt with the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. The 28-year-old is mostly just being rested this week after his best performance as a member of the Browns in last week's blowout win over the Tennessee Titans. Watson appears to be getting more comfortable in this offense and will be a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 this weekend in a more difficult matchup against Baltimore.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb had a fairly quiet Week 3 but should be able to bounce back with a solid Week 4 performance against the New England Patriots. Lamb is the focal point of the Cowboys offense in general, but becomes even more so against man coverage like the defense run by New England. He'll be mostly up against Myles Bryant, who has allowed an 86% catch rate in his coverage so far this season. Lamb is a WR1 with a high floor and some touchdown upside.

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Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (shoulder) has scored three touchdowns over his past two games. The second-year running back will look to keep the hot streak going in Week 4's home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Ford popped up on the injury report on Wednesday as a limited participant in practice but he was upgraded to a full practice on Thursday, seemingly putting him in line to suit up on Sunday. If he were to suffer a setback and ultimately not play this weekend, Kareem Hunt and possibly Pierre Strong Jr. would both be in line for larger roles. For now, fantasy managers can pencil Ford in as an RB2 for Week 4, but be sure to check back on Friday's post-practice injury report. He should find room to run against a Baltimore defense that is allowing the 17th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs through three games.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White has seen a heavy workload early in the season. In fact, he has 14 or more carries in each of the first three games this season. Sadly, White is only averaging 3.1 yards per carry on the ground right now. The Bucs are likely to continue pounding the ball on the ground with White. However, he's unlikely to have a ton of success versus the New Orleans Saints defense in Week 4. White should remain heavily involved in the offensive gameplan, but his lack of success puts him as a low-end RB2 for this week.

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After putting in a limited practice on Wednesday, Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (shoulder) was a full-go in Thursday's session, putting him on track to be available for the Week 4 contest against the visiting Baltimore Ravens this weekend. Kareem Hunt (groin, ribs) was also able to return to practice after missing Wednesday's session, so Cleveland's backfield should be fully healthy for Week 4. The 24-year-old Ford will continue to lose some touches to Hunt, but he should continue to be the team's primary back with RB2 upside in fantasy lineups. In his first three games (one start) in 2023, Ford has 41 carries for 160 yards and a touchdown while adding five catches for 58 yards and two more scores through the air.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (illness) was under the weather on Thursday and didn't practice. Fellow wideout Quez Watkins (hamstring) was also limited. Smith's status is now worth watching heading into Sunday's game against the visiting Washington Commanders, but we'd be surprised if he didn't play this weekend. As long as he's back at practice on Friday, the 24-year-old wideout should be good to go. Smith came out firing in the first two games of the year before coming back down to Earth on Monday night, but he still has 15 catches for 206 yards and two touchdowns on 20 targets, making him a must-start if he's active. The Commanders were just torched by a similarly explosive Bills offense in Week 3.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) was able to get in a limited practice on Thursday, although he remains in the league's concussion protocol. Head coach Josh McDaniels said earlier this week that Garoppolo is making progress after suffering a concussion in the Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. The 31-year-old signal-caller still needs to clear the protocol before getting the green light to play this Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers, but he's headed in the right direction. If Garoppolo isn't cleared or has a setback, veteran backup Brian Hoyer would start for the Raiders. That would be very bad for the Raiders offense and really good for the Chargers defense in Week 4.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel (ribs) and Jauan Jennings (shin) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Jennings was doing some work off to the side. Samuel took a hard shot to his ribs in last Thursday night's win over the New York Giants and he should now be considered questionable for the Week 4 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. If the 27-year-old can get back on the field on Friday, he'll have a realistic shot of suiting up. With Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) out last wee, Samuel had his best game of the year, catching six of 12 targets for 129 yards and a touchdown. Aiyuk is trending toward playing this Sunday. If Samuel and Jennings are unable to play in Week 4, rookie Ronnie Bell, who scored his first career TD last week, would have a significant role in the passing game.

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