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Smith (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Smith was hurt in the first half while blocking on punt coverage. He headed to the medical tent and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. Smith has primarily worked on special teams this season, so that unit would be most affected should Smith be done for the day.

Warren caught all five of his targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Commanders.

The Colts didn't need to air it out much after the Commanders lost Marcus Mariota to a knee injury, putting their offense in the hands of seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis, and Warren tied his season low in targets as a result. The tight end still tied Laquon Treadwell for the team high in catches, however. Warren has produced a 23-130-2 line on 27 targets through four games, and he'll remain one of Daniel Jones' top options as long as wideouts Alec Pierce (heel), and Keenan Allen (groin) remain on the shelf.

Taylor carried the ball 20 times for 95 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Commanders. He also caught one of four targets for two yards.

Both scores came from five yards out in the second and third quarters, as the Colts went with a ground-heavy offense once Marcus Mariota (knee) was knocked out of the game in London, forcing the Commanders to turn to third-string QB Athan Kaliakmanis, a seventh-round rookie. Taylor has six rushing TDs through four games along with 422 scrimmage yards, and he figures to see a hefty workload again on the road in Week 5 against the Steelers.

Brooks is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 4 matchup against Tampa Bay due to an ankle injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Brooks began the game in solid form, rushing four times for 30 yards and catching his lone target for five yards before limping to the sideline near the end of the first quarter. He'll be evaluated by team trainers before a determination is made about whether Brooks will be able to return. In the meantime, MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson are Green Bay's two healthy running backs.

Chase is under evaluation for a possible concussion during Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.

Chase was ripped down by his facemask on a four-yard catch by a Jacksonville defender in the second quarter and remained on the turf before hitting the sidelines and eventually going to the locker room. If he ends up entering the protocol for head injuries, he'll be out for the rest of Week 4, and Tee Higgins, Dohnte Meyers and Mitchell Tinsley will be tasked with WR duties for the rest of Sunday.

Daniels (elbow) will be a full participant in practice for Week 5 prep with the aim to play against the Giants on Sunday, Oct. 11, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Daniels has missed the Commanders' last two games, including Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Colts in London, due to a dislocated left elbow that he sustained against the Cowboys in Week 2. It appears the third-year quarterback is trending toward playing in Week 5, and there is an added push to get Daniels back under center after Marcus Mariota aggravated a right knee injury during Sunday's game, resulting in rookie seventh-rounder Athan Kaliakmanis being inserted into the game.

Humphrey (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans.

Humphrey exited in the first half of Sunday's game and is questionable to return. He had one solo tackle before exiting. Chidobe Awuzie will see more reps in his place.

Head coach Dan Quinn said McLaurin (hamstring) "pushed to play" before being deemed inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts in London, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

The Commanders added McLaurin to their Week 4 injury report Friday due to a hamstring issue that left him questionable ahead of Sunday's contest. On Saturday, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reported McLaurin was trending toward an absence, and indeed he was among the team's inactives Sunday. Considering Quinn's comments, McLaurin seemingly has a decent chance to return next Sunday versus the Giants.

Omenihu, who suffered a groin injury during a loss to the Colts on Sunday, is slated to undergo imaging, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Omenihu was hurt late in the first quarter Sunday and didn't end up returning. He'll get tests done to determine the severity of his injury. The Commanders may turn to Shy Tuttle for more defensive snaps if Omenihu needs to miss additional time.

Lane sustained a severe ankle injury during Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Colts, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

The injury could cause Lane to stay overnight in London while undergoing more tests on his ankle. Given the initial diagnosis, it looks like the second-year pro won't play against the Giants in Week 5 and is likely facing a multi-week absence. Lane has primarily operated as a returner on special teams, and a prolonged absence would open the door to playing time for Luke McCaffrey (coach's decision).