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Hodge (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Hodge was unable to practice all week after likely sustaining a groin injury in the Falcons' Week 3 loss to the Panthers, so his absence Sunday comes as no surprise. The 31-year-old has played 59 total snaps (40 on special teams, 19 on offense) through three games this season, failing to catch his lone target. While Hodge is sidelined in Week 4, Jamal Agnew could see increased reps as a depth wide receiver.

Carter (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Carter carried the ball seven times for 46 yards in garbage time during last Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Panthers. With Carter out for Week 4, the Falcons could elevate Carlos Washington from the practice squad to serve as the RB3 behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier.

Terrell (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The Clemson product will miss his second consecutive game after sustaining a hamstring injury in Atlanta's Week 2 win over the Vikings. Terrell will get extra time to rest by sitting out in Week 4, as the Falcons have a Week 5 bye. Expect Natrone Brooks and Clark Phillips to see increased reps as outside corners while Terrell is sidelined Sunday.

Lamb (ankle) remained sidelined for Friday's practice, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lamb is expected to be ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Packers, as he's logged a trio of DNPs this week following last Sunday's ankle injury against the Bears. Expect the Cowboys to rely on George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin and Ryan Flournoy at wide receiver while Lamb is out.

Latham (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The 2024 first-round pick from Alabama will miss his third consecutive game after sustaining a hip injury in Tennessee's Week 1 loss to the Broncos. John Ojukwu is projected to serve as the Titans' top right tackle while Latham remains sidelined in Week 4.

Skule (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Skule was sidelined for Minnesota's Week 3 win over the Bengals due to a concussion, but he's since cleared protocol and is ready to suit up Sunday. He's expected to serve as one of the Vikings' top reserve tackles with Christian Darrisaw back from a knee injury.

Kelly (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Kelly practiced in full all week and has now passed through concussion protocol after missing Minnesota's Week 3 matchup against the Bengals. He's expected to serve as the Vikings' top center in Sunday's contest in Ireland.

Hargrave (chest) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

The veteran defensive lineman upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a full practice Friday, suggesting he's moved past his chest issue in time to face the Steelers on Sunday morning. Hargrave has recorded 11 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, across his first three games as a Viking. He's expected to start opposite Jonathan Allen in Week 4.

Coach Mike Vrabel noted Friday that Stevenson is not being "disciplined" per se in the wake of the running back's fumbling issues last week, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Stevenson lost two fumbles in the team's Week 3 loss to the Steelers and ended up with four carries for 18 yards and three catches for 38 yards in the contest. While Vrabel indicated that he doesn't plan to bench Stevenson (who has started all three of New England's game to date) Sunday against the Panthers, it's still possible that ball security could factor into how the carries are divided between Stevenson, Antonio Gibson (seven carries, with a fumble versus Pittsburgh) and TreVeyon Henderson (11 carries, no fumbles Week 3). In that context, Stevenson profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option in Week 4 lineups.

Oliver (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The Youngstown State product sustained a knee injury in Tennessee's Week 2 loss to the Rams and hasn't practiced since, making it no surprise that he'll remain out Sunday. Julius Chestnut is expected to serve as the Titans' second kick returner while Oliver is out in Week 4.