Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 4

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 4 DFS fantasy football.


The main slate was rough in Week 3 as the early afternoon games all proved to be dogs. Fortunately, the afternoon and primetime slates brought some sanity back to things. We saw Philly’s defense finally play as a unit. We saw Minnesota’s defense continue to play well beyond the sum of its pieces. Finally, we saw the top tight ends continue to be invisible. Will these trends continue here? Read on and dominate Week 4.

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: Both FanDuel and Fanball include the Sunday night game on their Main Slate

DK Lineup: QB Kyler Murray ($6.8k), RB Bijan Robinson ($7.4k), RB Brian Robinson Jr. ($6.1k), WR Marvin Harrison Jr. ($7.5k), WR Diontae Johnson ($5.6k), WR Andrei Iosivas ($4.1k), TE Tyler Conklin ($3.6k), FLEX Jerome Ford ($5.7k), DST Houston Texans ($3.0k)

FD Lineup: QB Kyler Murray ($8.7k), RB Bijan Robinson ($8.3k), RB Aaron Jones ($7.6k), WR Marvin Harrison Jr. ($8.2k), WR Diontae Johnson ($6.2k), WR Khalil Shakir ($6.0k), TE Cole Kmet ($5.3k), FLEX Jerome Ford ($6.4k), DST New England Patriots ($3.1k)

FB Lineup: QB Kyler Murray ($6.7k), RB Saquon Barkley ($7.9k) RB Aaron Jones ($6.4k), WR Marvin Harrison Jr. ($7.1k), WR Mike Evans ($6.6k), WR/TE Khalil Shakir ($4.7k), TE Tyler Conklin ($3.1k), FLEX Jerome Ford ($5.1k), SUPERFLEX Josh Allen ($7.4k)

*Note: Player salaries are color-coded based on expected output. Red = Less than 2.5x value, Black = 2.5x valueGreen = Greater than 3x value.

Quarterback DraftKings FanDuel
Josh Allen N/A $9,200
Lamar Jackson N/A $8,900
Jalen Hurts $7,200 $8,600
Patrick Mahomes $7,100 $8,500
C.J. Stroud $7,000 $7,800
Kyler Murray $6,800 $8,700
Joe Burrow $6,600 $8,000
Jayden Daniels $6,500 $8,200
Baker Mayfield $6,400 $7,400
Anthony Richardson $6,300 $7,500
Aaron Rodgers $6,200 $7,200
Brock Purdy $6,100 $7,700
Jordan Love $6,000 $7,200
Derek Carr $5,900 $7,600
Kirk Cousins $5,800 $7,100
Sam Darnold $5,700 $7,300
Trevor Lawrence $5,700 $6,900
Caleb Williams $5,600 $7,100
Matthew Stafford $5,600 $6,700
Justin Fields $5,500 $6,800
Justin Herbert $5,500 $7,000
Deshaun Watson $5,400 $6,900
Andy Dalton $5,300 $7,000
Malik Willis $5,300 $7,200
Aidan O’Connell $5,200 $6,500
Bo Nix $5,100 $6,600
Drake Maye $5,000 $6,000
Jacoby Brissett $5,000 $6,400
Taylor Heinicke $5,000 $6,200

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Kyler Murray and Jayden Daniels are the top options. C.J. Stroud and Joe Burrow are cheaper on FD and should have lower ownership. Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold, and Justin Fields all have positive matchups. Still, the best punt options would be Deshaun Watson or Andy Dalton.

Fantasy four-pack

Kyler Murray, Cardinals vs. WAS ($6,800 DK, $8,700 FD) Washington is once again worst in passing TDs allowed, and opponent passer rating. They are showing slight improvement as they are now only second worst in passing yards against. Plus, they have allowed nearly 20 rushing yards per game to opposing QBs. Coming off his so-so start, take advantage of a likely dip in ownership.

Josh Allen, Bills @ BAL (N/A DK, $9,200 FD) The one team allowing more passing yards per game than Washington is Baltimore, nearly 40 yards more per game. Meanwhile, Allen leads all QBs in total TDs, and 300-3 is definitely in play. Stack him with Khalil Shakir or Dalton Kincaid.

Jayden Daniels, Commanders @ ARI ($6,500 DK, $8,200 FD) Daniels trails only Lamar Jackson in QB rushing yards, and his three rushing TDs lead the position. Arizona already gave up a pair of rushing scores to Josh Allen, so don’t be surprised if Daniels runs wild.

C.J. Stroud, Texans vs. JAX ($7,000 DK, $7,800 FD) Coming off of an inauspicious start, Stroud should have zero issues dispatching a Jacksonville defense that was just gutted by Buffalo. Plus, last week’s struggles should keep his ownership numbers down.

Sleepers

Caleb Williams, Bears vs. LAR ($5,600 DK, $7,100 FDWilliams is still a greenhorn by NFL standards, but last week he showed some of his fantasy luster against a middling Colts defense. This week he faces a Rams defense that has allowed back-to-back three-TD passing performances.

Andy Dalton, Panthers vs. CIN ($5,300 DK, $7,000 FDDalton provided a spark. Even with Adam Thielen (hamstring) going on IR, Dalton has enough weapons to do some discount damage in what could be a shootout.

Running back DraftKings FanDuel
Saquon Barkley $8,000 $9,700
Derrick Henry N/A $8,400
Breece Hall $7,800 $8,000
Jonathan Taylor $7,700 $8,200
Alvin Kamara $7,600 $8,600
Bijan Robinson $7,400 $8,300
Kyren Williams $7,300 $8,100
James Cook N/A $7,800
Travis Etienne Jr. $7,000 $7,200
Joe Mixon $6,800 $7,900
Jordan Mason $6,700 $8,800
Josh Jacobs $6,600 $7,100
James Conner $6,500 $7,500
Aaron Jones $6,400 $7,600
J.K. Dobbins $6,300 $7,000
Rhamondre Stevenson $6,200 $6,800
Brian Robinson Jr. $6,100 $7,300
Rachaad White $6,000 $6,200
Zack Moss $5,900 $6,900
Chuba Hubbard $5,700 $6,500
Jerome Ford $5,700 $6,400
Najee Harris $5,600 $6,600
Tank Bigsby $5,600 $6,000
Carson Steele $5,500 $5,800
D’Andre Swift $5,500 $5,700
Braelon Allen $5,400 $6,200
Samaje Perine $5,400 $5,800
Bucky Irving $5,300 $6,000
Cam Akers $5,300 $6,100
Zamir White $5,300 $5,500
Alexander Mattison $5,200 $5,900
Javonte Williams $5,200 $5,600
Kareem Hunt $5,200 $5,500
Chase Brown $5,100 $5,600
Justice Hill N/A $5,400
Ty Chandler $5,100 $5,200
Dameon Pierce $5,000 $5,000
Miles Sanders $5,000 $5,300
Kenneth Gainwell $4,900 $5,100
Tyler Allgeier $4,900 $6,300
Khalil Herbert $4,800 $5,300
Antonio Gibson $4,700 $5,600
Gus Edwards $4,700 $5,300
Blake Corum $4,600 $4,700
Dare Ogunbowale $4,500 $4,900
Jaleel McLaughlin $4,500 $5,100
Emanuel Wilson $4,400 $5,400
Jamaal Williams $4,400 $5,000
D’Onta Foreman $4,300 $5,200
Roschon Johnson $4,100 $5,500
Kyle Juszczyk $4,000 $4,300
Tyler Badie $4,000 $5,000

Running back

Weekly strategy – Saquon Barkley has a great matchup but an absurd price. Bijan Robinson (shoulder) and Breece Hall are cheaper alternatives. I also like Kyren Williams. For RB2, take advantage of the Aaron Jones revenge game. Otherwise, use Brian Robinson Jr. or Zack Moss. You also may use one of them at FLEX. If not, punt with whoever starts for Cleveland or the Texans.

Fantasy four-pack

Saquon Barkley, Eagles @ TB ($8,000 DK, $9,700 FD) Opposing RBs are averaging 153 combo yards, eight receptions, and one total TD against Tampa. This line is certainly within the scope of Barkley’s range, especially with absentee WRs for Philly.

Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. NO ($7,400 DK, $8,300 FD) Robinson faces the same defense that was just trucked by Saquon Barkley for 156 total yards, four receptions, and two TDs (plus a two-point conversion). Robinson (shoulder) popped up on the injury report Thursday, so keep an eye out before game time. He is currently out-touching Tyler Allgeier nearly 3-to-1, but this could swing things. If Bijan is out, Allgeier becomes a fabulous sleeper.

Breece Hall, Jets vs. DEN ($7,800 DK, $8,000 FDThe increased usage by Braelon Allen concerns me some, but Hall has scored in all three games, and he is being used in the passing game. That is big as Denver is allowing five RB receptions per game.

Kyren Williams, Rams @ CHI ($7,300 DK, $8,100 FD) I was concerned about teams stacking their defense against Williams. It didn’t matter. Williams still hit triple digits and scored three times. For Chicago, only three teams have allowed more RB rushing scores. At least one TD is a lock here.

Sleepers

Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders @ ARI ($6,100 DK, $7,300 FD) Austin Ekeler (concussion) will miss this contest. This opens up a true bell-cow role for Robinson. In every game dating back to the start of 2023, where Robinson has 14 or more touches, he has scored and/or topped 100 total yards. 

Jerome Ford, Browns @ LV ($5,700 DK, $6,400 FD) Ford (knee) was listed as questionable on Wednesday. Still, he played 53 of 67 offensive snaps last week, so the injury did not seem to affect him. Vegas is allowing 165 combo yards per game, and they have given up four total RB scores. If he suits up, he needs to be in your lineup. If he doesn’t start, immediately insert D’Onta Foreman into your lineup. 

Wide Receiver DraftKings FanDuel
Justin Jefferson $8,700 $9,400
A.J. Brown $7,800 $8,300
Ja’Marr Chase $7,700 $9,200
Marvin Harrison Jr. $7,500 $8,200
Davante Adams $7,400 $7,000
Rashee Rice $7,300 $8,500
Nico Collins $7,200 $7,700
DeVonta Smith $7,000 $7,500
Deebo Samuel Sr. $7,000 $7,500
Mike Evans $7,000 $8,000
Garrett Wilson $6,900 $7,800
Chris Godwin $6,800 $7,300
Zay Flowers N/A $6,700
DJ Moore $6,700 $6,500
Stefon Diggs $6,600 $7,100
Chris Olave $6,500 $6,900
Brandon Aiyuk $6,400 $7,600
Amari Cooper $6,300 $6,400
Drake London $6,200 $6,600
Keenan Allen $6,100 $6,200
Jayden Reed $6,000 $6,300
Tee Higgins $5,900 $7,200
Khalil Shakir N/A $6,000
Keon Coleman N/A $5,900
Michael Pittman Jr. $5,800 $5,900
Terry McLaurin $5,800 $6,500
George Pickens $5,700 $6,100
Xavier Worthy $5,700 $6,200
Diontae Johnson $5,600 $6,200
Jauan Jennings $5,600 $6,800
Jakobi Meyers $5,500 $5,400
Rashid Shaheed $5,500 $6,100
Curtis Samuel N/A $5,300
Mack Hollins N/A $5,300
Rashod Bateman N/A $5,300
Romeo Doubs $5,500 $5,100
Brian Thomas Jr. $5,400 $5,800
Tank Dell $5,400 $5,900
Courtland Sutton $5,300 $5,500
Christian Kirk $5,200 $5,600
Jerry Jeudy $5,200 $5,700
Rome Odunze $5,200 $6,400
Demarcus Robinson $5,100 $5,500
Jordan Addison $5,100 $5,800
Mike Williams $5,100 $5,400
Alec Pierce $5,000 $5,600
Christian Watson $5,000 $5,600
Jahan Dotson $5,000 $5,800
Jalen Nailor $4,900 $6,300
Quentin Johnston $4,900 $6,000
Ladd McConkey $4,800 $5,700
Tutu Atwell $4,800 $5,800
Xavier Legette $4,800 $5,200
Gabe Davis $4,700 $5,700
Joshua Palmer $4,700 $5,200
Josh Downs $4,600 $5,500
Demario Douglas $4,500 $5,100
Marquez Valdes-Scantling N/A $4,800
Nelson Agholor N/A $4,700
Dontayvion Wicks $4,500 $4,600
Tyler Johnson $4,500 $5,600
Darnell Mooney $4,400 $5,700
Jordan Whittington $4,400 $5,000
Allen Lazard $4,300 $5,800
Greg Dortch $4,300 $5,000
Josh Reynolds $4,300 $5,100
Michael Wilson $4,200 $5,300
Andrei Iosivas $4,100 $5,500
Luke McCaffrey $4,000 $4,900
Adonai Mitchell $3,900 $5,100
Ja’Lynn Polk $3,900 $4,900
Johnny Wilson $3,800 $5,200
Noah Brown $3,800 $4,900
Dyami Brown $3,700 $4,500
Ray-Ray McCloud III $3,700 $5,400
Elijah Moore $3,600 $5,000
Jalen McMillan $3,600 $4,900
Tre Tucker $3,600 $4,800
Olamide Zaccheaus $3,500 $4,700
K.J. Osborn $3,400 $4,800
DeAndre Carter $3,200 $5,100
JuJu Smith-Schuster $3,200 $4,500
Justin Watson $3,200 $5,000
Marvin Mims Jr. $3,200 $4,300
Lil’ Jordan Humphrey $3,100 $5,000
Parris Campbell $3,000 $5,100

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – Marvin Harrison Jr. (quadriceps) should be a mortal lock at WR1. The only pivot I like is Nico Collins. If you don’t use Collins, consider Stefon Diggs at WR2. Otherwise, use one of the Buccaneers, DJ Moore, Terry McLaurin, or Tee HigginsKhalil Shakir also is an option on FD and FB. At WR3, Diontae Johnson is my favorite play. Jauan Jennings will be heavily owned after last week, but his price is still usable. My favorite punt WR3 options are Jahan DotsonMichael WilsonAndrei Iosivas, and Darnell Mooney.

Fantasy four-pack

Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals vs. WAS ($7,500 DK, $8,200 FDOpposing WR1s are averaging 7-102-1.7 against Washington. Assuming his quad injury doesn’t limit him, this is the easiest play of the week.

Nico Collins, Texans vs. JAX ($7,200 DK, $7,700 FDCollins has scored only once, but he is averaging 6-113 to start the year. Meanwhile, Jacksonville allows the third-most passing yards and fifth-most passing TDs per game.

Rashee Rice, Chiefs @ LAC ($7,300 DK, $8,500 FDRice has been a target beast for Kansas City, accounting for 43% of the team’s looks. With Derwin James out because of suspension, stopping this offense became more difficult.

Justin Jefferson, Vikings @ GB ($8,700 DK, $9,400 FD) Jefferson has scored in each game. There is no reason to think this trend will change. Still, six receptions are not enough. Considering his price, I will fade him. That said, with so many stud WRs injured, he could be an interesting contrarian play.

Sleepers

Diontae Johnson, Panthers vs. CIN ($5,600 DK, $6,200 FDJohnson (groin) would probably agree to a pay cut if the Panthers named Andy Dalton the starter for the rest of the season. That won’t happen, but ride the wave as long as you are allowed. Johnson was a beast last week, and with no Adam Thielen (IR – hamstring) those numbers will go even further through the roof. Two straight WR1s have scored against this defense. This will be No. 3.

Darnell Mooney, Falcons vs. NO ($4,400 DK, $5,700 FDMooney has back-to-back powerful performances as defense key on Drake London (who scored in both games anyway). With Marshon Lattimore likely tasked with London here, Mooney should get softer coverage again for more than $1,000 less cost.

Tight End DraftKings FanDuel
Trey McBride $6,000 $6,800
Travis Kelce $5,800 $7,100
Brock Bowers $5,600 $6,500
George Kittle $5,500 $7,000
Dalton Kincaid N/A $6,100
Mark Andrews N/A $6,000
Isaiah Likely N/A $5,500
Dallas Goedert $5,100 $7,500
David Njoku $5,000 $5,700
Kyle Pitts $4,800 $5,900
Evan Engram $4,600 $5,800
Cole Kmet $4,400 $5,300
Hunter Henry $4,200 $5,300
Dalton Schultz $4,100 $5,400
Zach Ertz $4,000 $5,100
Pat Freiermuth $3,900 $5,000
Taysom Hill $3,800 $5,000
Colby Parkinson $3,700 $5,200
Tyler Conklin $3,600 $5,100
Mike Gesicki $3,500 $5,600
Cade Otton $3,400 $5,100
Juwan Johnson $3,300 $5,000
Johnny Mundt $3,200 $4,900
Brenton Strange $3,100 $5,200
Jordan Akins $3,000 $5,200
Josh Oliver $3,000 $4,700
Tucker Kraft $3,000 $4,800
Greg Dulcich $2,800 $4,500
Hayden Hurst $2,800 $4,700
Kylen Granson $2,800 $4,700
Luke Musgrave $2,800 $4,800
Eric Saubert $2,700 $4,900
Will Dissly $2,700 $4,800

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Injuries and ineffectiveness have neutralized the best TEs. Travis Kelce has an elite matchup, as does Trey McBride (concussion) … if he plays. Dallas Goedert will be my top play on DK, but his FD price is too high. For FD, consider Kyle Pitts or Cole Kmet instead. There are some fabulous punt options this week. Use Tyler ConklinZach ErtzMike Gesicki, or one of the Chargers to save some money.

Fantasy four-pack

Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ TB ($5,100 DK, $7,500 FDGoedert went ballistic last week with all the Eagles’ injuries. It is the status quo for the injuries entering this week. Expect another strong game.

Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ LAC ($5,800 DK, $7,100 FDKelce has been a dud to start the season, but he has gone nuclear in each of the last five meetings against the Chargers by averaging 8-128 with six touchdowns.

Dalton Kincaid, Bills @ BAL (N/A DK, $6,100 FD) Kincaid made it into the end zone last week and saw his best output of the year. The timing is right as he now faces a Baltimore defense allowing an average of 7.7-93 to the position. 

Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. NO ($4,800 DK, $5,900 FD) Despite seeing a drop in snaps for a third straight week, Pitts saw five targets and hauled in a 50-plus-yard pass. This week he faces a New Orleans defense that was just gashed by Dallas Goedert.    

Sleepers

Cole Kmet, Bears vs. LAR ($4,400 DK, $5,300 FDThis feels like chasing stats, but Chicago peppered Kmet last week. Things get even easier this week versus a Rams defense that has allowed the fourth-most TE receiving yards.

Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. DEN ($3,600 DK, $5,100 FD) Conklin led the Jets in receptions and receiving yards last week while finishing behind only Garrett Wilson in targets. With Wilson wrangled by Patrick Surtain II, Aaron Rodgers will lean on his TE. Denver is mediocre against the position this season, but it allowed the most TE scores in 2023.

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