Week 4 NFL injuries force fantasy managers to seek replacements

Week 4 NFL injuries force fantasy managers to seek replacements

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Yahoo Sports reported on 1 October that several NFL quarterbacks, running backs and receivers sustained injuries in Week 4, prompting fantasy managers to hunt for waiver-wire replacements. The injuries occurred during the games played on 27 September.

The latest setback follows a Week 3 incident in which Miami rookie De'Von Achane suffered a torn ACL, ending his season; head coach Jeff Hafley said every running back on the roster would see playing time as the Dolphins search for alternatives. Earlier reports also highlighted other high-profile injuries across the league in Week 3.

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Miami Dolphins De'Von Achane Kansas City Chiefs Alohi Gilman Jeff Hafley

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Miami, Florida, United States Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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October 01, 2026
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Week 4 NFL injury updates affect several fantasy starters
Week 4 NFL injury updates affect several fantasy starters

Yahoo Sports • 01 Oct 14:19

In Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season, multiple quarterbacks, running backs and receivers suffered injuries, prompting fantasy managers to consider waiver-wire replacements.

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September 29, 2026
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NFL Week 4 injury updates show multiple high-panic losses across league
NFL Week 4 injury updates show multiple high-panic losses across league

CBS Sports • 29 Sep 12:54

Several teams entered Week 4 with key players sidelined by injuries, including high-severity ACL tears for De'Von Achane, Baker Mayfield and Brian Burns, while others face lower-level setbacks.

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September 28, 2026
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Dolphins coach says all running backs will see playing time after Achane injury
Dolphins coach says all running backs will see playing time after Achane injury

NBC Sports • 28 Sep 21:00

Miami lost rookie running back De'Von Achane to a season-ending knee injury, and head coach Jeff Hafley said every running back on the roster will have a role as the team seeks replacements.

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Week 3 NFL roundup: key injuries and roster moves
Week 3 NFL roundup: key injuries and roster moves

NBC Sports • 28 Sep 16:50

The NFL’s third week saw several notable injuries, including De'Von Achane’s torn ACL, and the Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy in a trade.

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Dolphins lose star running back De'Von Achane to torn ACL, ending his season
Dolphins lose star running back De'Von Achane to torn ACL, ending his season

nbcsports.com • 28 Sep 14:43

Miami running back De'Von Achane suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the Week 3 loss to Kansas City, sidelining him for the remainder of the season and leaving the Dolphins without their top offensive weapon.

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September 27, 2026
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Dolphins confirm running back De'Von Achane out with knee injury after first-drive collision
Dolphins confirm running back De'Von Achane out with knee injury after first-drive collision

NBC Sports • 27 Sep 21:01

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane was ruled out with a knee injury sustained on the opening drive, and an MRI is scheduled for Monday to determine the severity.

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Dolphins lose rookie running back De'Von Achane to knee injury in loss to Chiefs
Dolphins lose rookie running back De'Von Achane to knee injury in loss to Chiefs

CBS Sports • 27 Sep 20:52

Miami's rookie running back De'Von Achane was ruled out after a non-contact knee injury early in the Week 3 game against Kansas City, leaving the Dolphins short-handed at the position.

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