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San Francisco general manager John Lynch said Tuesday that he expects Purdy (toe) to be listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. "We will take every precaution to make sure Brock's all right, Lynch said. "I think he is. Now it's just a matter of, can he turn it around on a short week?"

After missing Weeks 2 and 3 due to a turf toe variant as well as a left shoulder injury, Purdy started the 49ers' 26-21 loss to the Jaguars in Week 4. However, he dealt with a recurrence of the soreness in his toe coming out of Sunday's contest, with Lynch noting that the 25-year-old quarterback was sent for follow-up MRIs. Though Purdy doesn't appear to be dealing with a major setback, the 49ers may not feel comfortable having him play Thursday night. The quarterback was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, and it's unclear if the signal-caller will be ready to take reps during Tuesday's walk-through session, which will represent the team's only on-field workout in advance of Thursday's game. Backup Mac Jones would be in line to make his third start of the season if Purdy isn't cleared to play.

Wright did not play any snaps during Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets.

Wright hasn't logged a single snap on offense or special teams in the two regular-season games for which he's been active since returning from his knee injury, leaving backup duties to Ollie Gordon behind starter De'Von Achane. The second-year pro will work to get more involved as the No. 3 back in Week 5 versus the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 5, but at this stage it's difficult to envision a path for Wright to attain notable fantasy value in Miami's backfield.

Bateman caught one of two targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Bateman took on his highest offensive snap share of the season (81 percent), but the box-score production didn't follow. He had his lowest target count of the season and was held to just one reception after seemingly having a breakout in the Week 3 loss to Detroit with five catches for 63 yards and a touchdown. Baltimore's passing attack suffered in the second half against the Chiefs after quarterback Lamar Jackson exited midway through the third quarter with a hamstring injury. Bateman's fantasy upside for the Ravens' Week 5 matchup with the Texans largely hinges on Jackson's health and availability for that contest.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell suggested Tuesday that McCarthy (ankle) could be ready to resume practicing this week, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports. "My hope is ... maybe not necessarily early on - we're going to handle Wednesday, probably in a unique way, from what could be kind of a hybrid day, but as we get into Thursday and Friday, I'm hoping we can at least get him out there and get him taking some drops and starting to get back in the normal rhythm of the practice week," O'Connell said of McCarthy. "It will all depend on kind of where he's at with the benchmarks of being able to go out there and start moving around a little bit."

O'Connell didn't comment on McCarthy's potential availability for Sunday's game against the Browns in London, but since the second-year signal-caller isn't expected to be ready to handle full reps with the first-team offense during the week, he'll likely be ticketed for a backup role if he's active in Week 5. Carson Wentz has started under center the last two games, leading the Vikings to a 1-1 record while completing 44 of 66 passes for 523 yards (7.9 YPA), four touchdowns and two interceptions. O'Connell hasn't ruled out the possibility of the veteran retaining the starting job even after McCarthy is back to full health, though it may be contingent on Wentz turning in a quality outing in Week 5 against a stout Browns defense.

Hill carried three times for 76 yards and a touchdown and added five receptions for 41 yards and another score in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Hill opened and closed the scoring Sunday. He punched in an 11-yard touchdown grab to cap off the Ravens' first drive, then finished with a 71-yard touchdown run to cut the Ravens' deficit to three scores with under two minutes to go. In between, Hill added a few short carries and receptions as the Ravens offense largely floundered. Hill out-snapped starting running back Derrick Henry 32 to 21, but the Ravens trailed from the second quarter onward and largely abandoned the running game.

Bech was not targeted by quarterback Geno Smith in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Bears.

Not only was Bech absent from Sunday's box score, but he also played just five offensive snaps while Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker and fellow rookie Dont'e Thornton remain well ahead in the pecking order at wide receiver. Bech figures to retain a special teams role with limited opportunities on offense against the Colts in Week 5.

Thornton was unable to haul in either of his two targets in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Bears.

Thornton posted a zero in the fantasy scoring column, while quarterback Geno Smith struggled to get much of anything going through the air, completing 14 of 21 pass attempts for just 117 yards. On a more positive note for Thornton, he continues to retain the WR3 role behind Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, with fellow rookie Jack Bech logging only five offensive snaps Sunday.

Laube returned three kickoffs for 94 yards in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Bears.

Laube did not take a single offensive snap in the Raiders' Week 4 defeat, despite fellow running back Zamir White's healthy scratch designation. Instead, it was 33-year-old veteran Raheem Mostert toting the rock behind starter Ashton Jeanty, and this backfield pairing combined for 200 rushing yards on just 25 total carries. Laube figures to remain stuck primarily in a special teams role against the Colts in Week 5.

Mixon (foot) is not ready to be activated off the reserve/non-football injury list this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The veteran back can be activated as soon as Week 5, but Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was asked twice during Monday's session with reporters and declined to provide any kind of estimated return date for Mixon, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. While there's no official word, it doesn't appear he is close to returning. In the meantime, Woody Marks, fresh off a breakout performance in Week 4, and Nick Chubb will continue to share the bulk of the backfield work.

Mostert rushed four times for 62 yards and caught his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Bears. He also returned four kickoffs for 96 yards.

Mostert's 2025 debut with the Raiders was highlighted by a 37-yard carry in the fourth quarter, though he ultimately played just eight offensive snaps. Meanwhile, rookie Ashton Jeanty erupted for a 21-138-1 rushing line to go along with a pair of receiving touchdowns on as many targets. Zamir White was a healthy scratch, and Mostert likely flashed enough productivity in his audition to retain the RB2 role ahead of a Week 5 clash against the Colts.