NFL Week 4: Daniels, DeVonta Smith Among Inactives; McConkey Questionable

NFL teams released their inactive lists ahead of Sunday's Week 4 slate, confirming that quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver DeVonta Smith will not play, according to the latest reports compiled ahead of kickoff.

Daniels' absence leaves his team to turn to its backup quarterback for the matchup, a development fantasy football managers and bettors had been monitoring closely throughout the week as reports on his recovery evolved. Smith's inactive designation similarly removes a key receiving option from his team's offense for the afternoon.

Elsewhere, wide receiver Ladd McConkey was listed as questionable heading into kickoff, meaning his availability remained undecided until teams finalized their active rosters closer to game time. Players listed as questionable are permitted to be activated right up to the deadline, and coaching staffs often wait as long as possible before confirming a decision.

Inactive lists are released roughly 90 minutes before kickoff and are closely watched by fantasy football players making last-minute lineup decisions, as well as sportsbooks adjusting in-game markets. A late scratch or addition can shift which backup players see expanded roles.

The reports did not specify the exact injuries behind the Daniels and Smith absences, nor provide a timeline for their potential return. Analysts noted that further clarity typically emerges through post-game media availabilities.