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Tests on Colts’ RB Jonathan Taylor’s ankle were negative, and he has a chance to play Thursday night versus the Broncos.

Related Players: Nyheim Hines, Deon Jackson

Taylor was having a rough go of it on Sunday night, as his 20 carries amounted to 42 yards, and his single reception (three targets) turned into one yard. He ended his day with a fumble, and Nyheim Hines was in for the attempted game-tying drive in the waning minutes of their loss to the Titans. Hines would be the next man up and worthy of a Flex play if Taylor were to miss Thursday Night Football.

Giants QB Daniel Jones, who left Sunday’s win with an ankle injury, is considered day-to-day. While tests will continue, there is some optimism that he plays Week 5.

Both Jones and backup Tyrod Taylor (concussion) left the team's game on Sunday against the Bears, leaving Saquon Barkley as the Giants' only option. That, of course, won't happen for their London game against the Packers, but the entire already-moribund offense will look even worse if Jones is forced to miss a week.

The Giants' top two quarterbacks, Daniel Jones (ankle) and Tyrod Taylor (concussion) have both exited Sunday's game against the Bears.

The Giants' third quarterback is...Saquon Barkley, so it could be some Wildcat action for the Giants for a bit. Jones didn't have a strong day throwing the football but he did rush for two touchdowns. Taylor came in and went 1/3 for 11 yards before the possible concussion.

The Bears have ruled out RB David Montgomery for Sunday’s game at the Giants.

Related Players: Khalil Herbert

Khalil Herbert has proved that he can handle the load with Montgomery sidelined, including his 169 scrimmage yards he accrued in Week 3. Herbert can safely be played as a fringe RB1 option against the Giants.

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor was a full participant at practice today after he missed Wednesday with a toe injury.

Related Players: Nyheim Hines

Wednesday was Taylor's first missed practice since high school, but he was back to normal Thursday ahead of Week 4's bout against the Titans 29th-ranked rush defense.

Bears running back David Montgomery didn’t practice Wednesday, as expected, three days after suffering an injury in the Bears’ 23-20 win against the Texans.

Montgomery hurt his right ankle Sunday when, in the first quarter, he was pushed by Texans safety Jalen Pitre back onto defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour, who rolled up on his leg. The Bears first said that Montgomery had both a knee and ankle injury, and repeated as much on the injury report Wednesday. Eberflus said Monday that the concern was with his ankle, not his knee.

Related players: Khalil Herbert

Monty will need to log some practice time this week, but it's looking more likely that Herbert could have another big role in Week 4, even if Montgomery plays.

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (toe) didn't practice today.

Pelissero went on to tweet some less scary news for owners, saying it's his understanding it's precautionary after Taylor had some soreness coming out of the Chiefs game. Indy hosts the Titans on Sunday. "He'll be ready to roll," source said.

Bears RB David Montgomery is still considered day-to-day per head coach Matt Eberflus.

Related players: Khalil Herbert

Herbert went off in Week 3 after Montgomery left the game early against the Texans. Herbert would be a must-start and possible RB1 against the Giants if Monty has to sit out Week 4. We just reported today Herbert should get a consistent workload even when Monty is active and would at least be a flex play. But this is a situation to monitor for owners of both players.

Khalil Herbert will have ample opportunity for a consistent workload no matter how much time Montgomery may have to miss.

Related players: David Montgomery

Herbert went off when Monty left the game in Week 3, but seems like he'll get a safe workload to at least make him a flex play most weeks when Montgomery is healthy. The Bears are going to have to lean on their run game as they work out the passing game, the story said.

Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce are practicing today as scheduled.

Related players: Parris Campbell, Ashton Dulin, Mike Strachan

The return of both WRs would be a welcome one for the Colts, especially Pittman. PIttman missed Week 2 but reports said he'd have a shot to play in Week 3 so this is encouraging. The Colts had to roll with Campbell, Dulin and Strachan in Week 2 and were blanked by the Jags. Dulin did post a 5-79-0 line in Week 2 and could still be a factor in the offense going forward.