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 value, Green = 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 FD) Williams 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 FD) Dalton 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 FD) The 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 Higgins. Khalil 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 Dotson, Michael Wilson, Andrei Iosivas, and Darnell Mooney.
Fantasy four-pack
Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals vs. WAS ($7,500 DK, $8,200 FD) Opposing 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 FD) Collins 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 FD) Rice 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 FD) Johnson (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 FD) Mooney 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 Conklin, Zach Ertz, Mike Gesicki, or one of the Chargers to save some money.
Fantasy four-pack
Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ TB ($5,100 DK, $7,500 FD) Goedert 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 FD) Kelce 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 FD) This 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.