NFL Player News

Colts running back Trent Richardson fell a yard shy of 100 total yards Sunday against the Titans. Still, he had one of his best performances of the season during a 41-17 win.

Richardson had a team-high 47 rushing yards on 20 carries, while adding four catches for 52 yards. Richardson recorded his first touchdown and 15th career rushing touchdown when he scored from 1-yard out with 7:06 left in the first quarter to give Indianapolis a 7-0 lead.

The Colts are back in action Week 5 vs. Baltimore.

Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas had a receiving touchdown wiped out in a comfortable win over the Raiders in London in Week 4.

Thomas caught a short pass and took it 16 yards for the score in the third quarter before an offensive pass interference penalty wiped it away. It would have been his first touchdown since Week 14 of last season. Thomas took five handoffs for 35 yards and caught one pass for 25 yards in a 38-14 victory.

The Dolphins have a bye next week before hosting the Packers in Week 6.

Buccaneers featured back Doug Martin played little role in a shocking victory over host Pittsburgh on Sunday despite a 3-yard touchdown run three minutes into the third quarter.

Martin finished with just 40 yards on 14 carries and added two catches for 16 yards. He ran like a guy coming off a knee injury that prevented him from playing the previous two weeks. Oddly, he managed exactly seven carries for 20 yards in both halves. He will attempt to contribute more next Sunday against the host Saints.

The Chargers have made Jason Verrett, Ryan Mathews, Manti Te'o , Reggie Walker, Rich Ohrnberger, David Johnson and Jeremiah Attaochu inactive for Week 4 against the Jaguars.

Mathews, Te'o and Walker had already been ruled out prior to the final injury report. Ohrnberger was listed as doubtful coming into the contest. 

Ravens running back Bernard Pierce returns to the lineup Week 4 vs. Carolina after sitting out Week 3 due to a thigh injury. However, according to ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen, Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro is still expected to play a major role in the rushing attack Sunday as Pierce is eased back into action.

As expected, Buccaneers featured back Doug Martin has received the green light to play Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was listed as probable with a knee problem, but practiced in full throughout the week.

The following players on the injury report were listed active for the Jets in Week 4 at home against the Lions: Muhammad Wilkerson (knee), David Nelson (illness), Eric Decker (hamstring) and Chris Johnson (ankle).

What is a Fantasy owner to do if Brandon Marshall's lingering ankle injury forces the Bears to sit him down in Week 4?

Luckily, the Bears play at 1:00 pm EST, so we will know if Marshall is inactive by 11:30 am, giving you plenty of time to shuffle your roster.However, if you don't have any capable replacements available on your bench -- remember, six teams are on bye this week -- here are some guys you may be able to snag in free agency at the last minute to fill in for Marshall, all of whom are listed among the top-50 at their positions by Dave Richard and Jamey Eisenberg:

Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson (42 percent owned), Raiders wide receiver James Jones (68 percent), Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (29 percent), Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (66 percent), or Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings (53 percent).

If you have Marshall slotted into the flex spot, consider running backs Jerick McKinnon (19 percent) of the Vikings, Justin Forsett (63 percent) of the Ravens, Jacquizz Rodgers (19 percent) of the Falcons, Jonathan Grimes (13 percent) of the Texans, or Dexter McCluster (19 percent) of the Titans. 

As expected, Chargers running back Ryan Mathews was officially ruled out for Week 4 against Jacksonville. Mathews suffered an MCL sprain in Week 2 which is expected to keep him sidelined for at least 3-4 more weeks. 

Several premier Ravens have been designated as probable for the Week 4 game against visiting Carolina. Included are running back Bernard Pierce (thigh), wide receiver Steve Smith (non-injury related), cornerback Jimmy Smith (knee/ankle), tight end Owen Daniels (non-injury related) and linebacker Terrell Suggs (thigh).

Defensive lineman Chris Canty (knee) is questionable. Fellow tackle Timmy Jernigan (knee) and offensive lineman Eugene Monroe (knee) are out.