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Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 4

Week 4 starts and sits to help you field a strong lineup.

It’s Week 4 of the 2024 NFL regular season, which is about the quarter-pole of the fantasy season. Luckily, we finally received a bit of a respite from the injury bug in Week 3.

The good news is that the weather doesn’t appear to be a giant factor this weekend, although it’s always worth double checking. The remnants of Hurricane Helene are swirling around in the Southeast and Midwest, but as luck has it, most teams in the area will have dry conditions, or are indoors under a roof.

This is the final week before we start to get games over in England, bye weeks kick in, and things become a little more difficult from a lineup standpoint. Here’s to a great Week 4 for everyone!

Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.

Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@danieledobish), or check out our start/bench list for Week 4:

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 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.

Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 4

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 4 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

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QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Kyler Murray WAS Nico Collins JAC
C.J. Stroud JAC Marvin Harrison Jr. WAS
Josh Allen @BAL Amon-Ra St. Brown SEA
GREAT STARTS Opp DK Metcalf @DET
Jayden Daniels @ARI Ja’Marr Chase @CAR
Joe Burrow @CAR GREAT STARTS Opp
Dak Prescott @NYG Stefon Diggs JAC
SOLID STARTERS Opp Amari Cooper @LVR
Lamar Jackson BUF CeeDee Lamb @NYG
Geno Smith @DET Mike Evans PHI
Brock Purdy NE Jayden Reed MIN
Baker Mayfield PHI SOLID STARTERS Opp
Jordan Love MIN Drake London NO
Jalen Hurts @TB Chris Godwin PHI
Patrick Mahomes @LAC Khalil Shakir @BAL
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Chris Olave @ATL
Caleb Williams LAR Rome Odunze LAR
Aaron Rodgers DEN Diontae Johnson CIN
Jared Goff SEA Brandon Aiyuk NE
Sam Darnold @GB Davante Adams CLE
Andy Dalton CIN DJ Moore LAR
Daniel Jones DAL Justin Jefferson @GB
Kirk Cousins NO Demarcus Robinson @CHI
Justin Fields @IND Zay Flowers BUF
Derek Carr @ATL Rashee Rice @LAC
Anthony Richardson PIT Tyreek Hill TEN
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Jauan Jennings NE
Jacoby Brissett @SF Tee Higgins @CAR
Justin Herbert KC Malik Nabers DAL
Skylar Thompson TEN Calvin Ridley @MIA
Tyler Huntley TEN Terry McLaurin @ARI
Deshaun Watson @LVR Jameson Williams SEA
Will Levis @MIA George Pickens @IND
Matthew Stafford @CHI FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Trevor Lawrence @HOU Michael Wilson WAS
Gardner Minshew CLE Brian Thomas Jr. @HOU
Bo Nix @NYJ Ladd McConkey KC
RUNNING BACKS Jalen Nailor @GB
BEST BETS Opp Garrett Wilson DEN
Saquon Barkley @TB Jahan Dotson @TB
Breece Hall DEN Darnell Mooney NO
GREAT STARTS Opp Jaylen Waddle TEN
Jahmyr Gibbs SEA Romeo Doubs MIN
Brian Robinson Jr. @ARI Rashid Shaheed @ATL
Devin Singletary DAL J. Smith-Njigba @DET
SOLID STARTERS Opp DeAndre Hopkins @MIA
Aaron Jones @GB Michael Pittman Jr. PIT
David Montgomery SEA Quentin Johnston KC
Chuba Hubbard CIN Christian Kirk @HOU
Kyren Williams @CHI Greg Dortch WAS
Bijan Robinson NO Christian Watson MIN
Alvin Kamara @ATL Xavier Worthy @LAC
De’Von Achane TEN Tutu Atwell @CHI
Zack Moss @CAR Tank Dell JAC
Jordan Mason NE Tyler Lockett @DET
Derrick Henry BUF Alec Pierce PIT
Josh Jacobs MIN Wan’Dale Robinson DAL
Najee Harris @IND Andrei Iosivas @CAR
Jerome Ford @LVR Jerry Jeudy @LVR
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Xavier Legette CIN
Zach Charbonnet @DET SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
James Conner WAS D. Wicks MIN
Zamir White CLE Tyler Boyd @MIA
James Cook @BAL Josh Reynolds @NYJ
J.K. Dobbins KC Allen Lazard DEN
Travis Etienne @HOU Josh Downs PIT
Braelon Allen DEN Tre Tucker CLE
Ezekiel Elliott @NYG Luke McCaffrey @ARI
Bucky Irving PHI Brandin Cooks @NYG
Tony Pollard @MIA Mike Williams DEN
Cam Akers JAC Keon Coleman @BAL
Jonathan Taylor PIT Keenan Allen LAR
Rico Dowdle @NYG A.J. Brown @TB
D’Andre Swift LAR DeVonta Smith @TB
Rhamondre Stevenson @SF Jordan Addison @GB
Tyjae Spears @MIA Rashod Bateman BUF
Carson Steele @LAC Jalen Tolbert @NYG
Rachaad White PHI Gabe Davis @HOU
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Tyler Johnson @CHI
Alexander Mattison CLE DeMario Douglas @SF
Cordarrelle Patterson @IND Courtland Sutton @NYJ
Samaje Perine @LAC Jakobi Meyers CLE
Justice Hill BUF DEFENSIVE TEAMS
Chase Brown @CAR BEST BETS Opp
Tyler Allgeier NO Chiefs @LAC
Raheem Mostert TEN 49ers NE
Joe Mixon JAC GREAT STARTS Opp
Kareem Hunt @LAC Titans @MIA
Austin Ekeler @ARI Steelers @IND
K. Walker III @DET Texans JAC
Jaylen Warren @IND SOLID STARTERS Opp
Roschon Johnson LAR Cardinals WAS
Tyrone Tracy Jr. DAL Jets DEN
Javonte Williams @NYJ Packers MIN
Antonio Gibson @SF Cowboys @NYG
TIGHT ENDS Raiders CLE
BEST BETS Opp Browns @LVR
Cole Kmet LAR Dolphins TEN
Dalton Kincaid @BAL Bears LAR
GREAT STARTS Opp FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Tyler Conklin DEN Lions SEA
Travis Kelce @LAC Bills @BAL
SOLID STARTERS Opp Vikings @GB
Mark Andrews BUF Saints @ATL
Jake Ferguson @NYG Rams @CHI
Dallas Goedert @TB Eagles @TB
Brock Bowers CLE Giants DAL
Kyle Pitts NO SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Ravens BUF
Dalton Schultz JAC Panthers CIN
Pat Freiermuth @IND Broncos @NYJ
Zach Ertz @ARI Bengals @CAR
Mike Gesicki @CAR Colts PIT
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Buccaneers PHI
Isaiah Likely BUF Commanders @ARI
Brenton Strange @HOU Seahawks @DET
Cade Otton PHI Jaguars @HOU
Evan Engram @HOU Patriots @SF
David Njoku @LVR Falcons NO
George Kittle NE Chargers KC
Taysom Hill @ATL
Trey McBride WAS
Sam LaPorta SEA
Hunter Henry @SF
Jonnu Smith TEN
Eric Saubert NE
Noah Fant @DET
Colby Parkinson @CHI
Tommy Tremble CIN

The Huddle’s Blitzed Fantasy Football Podcast: Episode 215

Talking NFL news, fantasy lineups, and more!

In this episode, Steve and Harley bring you NFL news, “Panic or Patience,” and “DFS Pay-ups, Stay-aways and Value Plays.” So Huddle up, tune in, and get Blitzed!

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Fantasy Football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 4

Week 4 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

NFL Week 4 inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: QB Deshaun Watson (inactive), TE David Njoku (active), TE Tyler Higbee (active), RB Miles Sanders (active), QB Derek Carr (active)
Afternoon games: WR Marquise Brown (active), WR Deebo Samuel (active)
Sunday night:
Monday night: RB Saquon Barkley

Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars in London (9:30 a.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 69 degrees, cloudy, SW 12 mph

Falcons

Inactives: QB Logan Woodside, CB Clark Phillips III, OL Jovaughn Gwyn, WR Josh Ali, DL Albert Huggins, DL Joe Gaziano

Lineup notes: RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) is available for Week 4.

Jaguars

Inactives: WR Zay Jones, WR Elijah Cooks, S Antonio Johnson, LB Devin Lloyd, WR Jamal Agnew

Lineup notes: WR Zay Jones (knee) is out once again. LB Devin Lloyd (thumb) did not travel with the Jaguars to London.

Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 72 degrees, clear

Dolphins

Inactives: LB Jaelan Phillips, QB Skylar Thompson, C Connor Williams, TE Tyler Kroft, SS DeShon Elliott and CB Eli Apple

Lineup notes: WR Jaylen Waddle (concussion) came off the report after a full session Wednesday. WR Robbie Chosen was signed to the 53-man roster.

Bills

Inactives: OG Alec Anderson, CB Kaiir Elam, DT Poona Ford, OT Germain Ifedi and S Jordan Poyer

Lineup notes: S Jordan Poyer (knee) is out

Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 68 degrees, clear

Broncos

Inactives: C Alex Forsyth, LB Ronnie Perkins, S JL Skinner, DL Mike Purcell, LB Josey Jewell, DE Frank Clark and S Justin Simmons

Lineup notes: WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) upgraded to a full session Friday after limited work the previous two days. He’ll play. LBs Josey Jewell (hip) and Frank Clark (hip) won’t play, while S Justin Simmons (hip) will not be available, either.

Bears

Inactives: CB Jaylon Johnson, WR Chase Claypool, QB Nathan Peterman, RB D’Onta Foreman and S Eddie Jackson

Lineup notes: CB Jaylon Johnson (hamstring) and S Eddie Jackson (foot) will not play. WR Chase Claypool is a healthy scratch.

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 72 degrees, clear

Ravens

Inactives: LB David Ojabo, LB Odafe Oweh, WR Odell Beckham Jr., WR Rashod Bateman, S Marcus Williams, QB Josh Johnson, CB Marlon Humphrey and OT Ronnie Stanley

Lineup notes: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) and WR Rashod Bateman (hamstring) are out. RB Justice Hill (foot) is ready to play, and RB Melvin Gordon was elevated to the active roster. RB Gus Edwards (concussion) worked all week and will be good to go. LB David Ojabo (ankle/knee) has been placed on injured reserve. CB Marlon Humphrey (foot) and LB Odafe Oweh (ankle) will not play. S Kyle Hamilton (back) will play, while S Marcus Williams (pectoral) isn’t ready. LB Kyle Van Noy was signed to the active roster.

Browns

Inactives: C Luke Wypler, S Ronnie Hickman, QB Deshaun Watson, DT Siaki Ika, CB Kahlef Hailassie, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden and DL Isaiah McGuire

Lineup notes: QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) will not play, so rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson draws the start with PJ Walker backing him up. RB Jerome Ford was limited Wednesday and had full sessions the rest of the week. He doesn’t carry an injury tag. Nor does RB Kareem Hunt (ribs, groin), who was limited Thursday and Friday. TE David Njoku (face, arm) was added as questionable on Saturday after burning himself while lighting a backyard fire pit, but he’ll give it a go.

Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 83 degrees, clear

Bengals

Inactives: LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, TE Irv Smith, OT Jackson Carman, CB D.J. Ivey, C Trey Hill and LB Devin Harper

Lineup notes: QB Joe Burrow (calf) had full sessions all week and will play. TE Irv Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out.

Titans

Inactives: OT Jaelyn Duncan, LB Luke Gifford, CB Elijah Molden, WR Treylon Burks, OG Peter Skoronski and QB Will Levis

Lineup notes: WR Treylon Burks (knee) is out. WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) had a full practice Friday and will play. OG Peter Skoronski (abdomen) was ruled out.

Los Angeles Rams at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 78 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Rams

Inactives: RB Zach Evans, OL Zach Thomas, OL Alaric Jackson, DL Earnest Brown IV

Lineup notes: WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is on IR and hopes to return in Week 5. TE Tyler Higbee (Achilles) is active, despite being questionable. WR Puka Nacua (oblique) had full sessions Thursday and Friday and will continue playing through the injury. RB Royce Freeman was elevated from the practice team.

Colts

Inactives: OT Bernhard Raimann, LB Cameron McGrone, TE Will Mallory, C Ryan Kelly, CB Darrell Baker Jr., LB Isaiah Land and QB Sam Ehlinger

Lineup notes: RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is on the PUP for one more week. QB Anthony Richardson (concussion) worked all week and appears ready to return. C Ryan Kelly (concussion) and LT Bernhard Raimann (concussion) won’t play, but LG Quenton Nelson (toe) is active after being questionable. DT DeForest Buckner (groin) also play.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Buccaneers

Inactives: LB Markees Watts, LB SirVocea Dennis, OT Brandon Walton, CB Derrek Pitts, DL Calijah Kancey, TE Payne Durham and CB Jamel Dean

Lineup notes: RB Chase Edmonds (knee) remains on IR. CB Jamel Dean (neck, shoulder) will not play, and Carr is listed as questionable (game-time decision). CB Carlton Davis (toe), DT Vita Vea (pectoral) and LB Devin White (foot) all overcame questionable tags and will be out there.

Saints

Inactives: WR A.T. Perry, S Jordan Howden, TE Foster Moreau, OG Cesar Ruiz, DL Kyle Phillips, QB Jake Luton and CB Paulson Adebo

Lineup notes: QB Derek Carr (shoulder) surprisingly went from being reportedly out several weeks to starting less than a week later. OG Cesar Ruiz (concussion) ruled out.

Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 71 degrees, clear

Commanders

Inactives: DL K.J. Henry, TE Curtis Hodges, OL Trent Scott, WR Mitchell Tinsley, OT Chris Paul and RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.

Lineup notes: TE Logan Thomas (concussion) had full practices Thursday and Friday and is poised to return.

Eagles

Inactives: S Sydney Brown, QB Tanner McKee, DT Moro Ojomo, S Justin Evans, OT Tyler Steen, WR Quez Watkins and RB Rashaad Penny

Lineup notes: WR DeVonta Smith (illness) upgraded to limited work Friday but doesn’t carry an injury tag. RB Boston Scott (concussion) practiced all week and is good to go.

Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77 degrees, mostly clear

Vikings

Inactives: TE Nick Muse, DT Khyiris Tonga, QB Jaren Hall, S Lewis Cine and C Garrett Bradbury

Lineup notes: C Garrett Bradbury (back) still is not ready to return.

Panthers

Inactives: OT David Sharpe, CB Sam Webb, LB Deion Jones, WR Jonathan Mingo, RB Raheem Blackshear and S Xavier Woods

Lineup notes: QB Bryce Young (ankle) worked all week and will return. RB Miles Sanders (groin) is active after earning a questionable tag. WR Jonathan Mingo (concussion) won’t be available. WR DJ Chark Jr. (hamstring) upgraded to a full practice Friday and will play. S Xavier Woods (hamstring) has been ruled out.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 89 degrees, mostly clear, E 12 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Steelers

Inactives: P Pressley Harvin III, OG James Daniels, NT Breiden Fehoko, QB Mason Rudolph and WR Gunner Olszewski

Lineup notes: WR Diontae Johnson (hamstring) remains on IR with a hamstring injury. WR Allen Robinson (ankle) had a full session Friday and will play.

Texans

Inactives: RB Dare Ogunbowale, LB Denzel Perryman, OT Laremy Tunsil, CB Tavierre Thomas, QB Case Keenum, C Michael Deiter and OT Joshua Jones

Lineup notes: LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) will not play, and LB Denzel Perryman (hand/wrist) also has been ruled out.

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 64 degrees, mostly clear (open-air dome)

Raiders

Inactives: S Isaiah Pola-Mao, CB Nate Hobbs, LB Amari Burney, WR Kristian Wilkerson, LB Malik Reed, QB Jimmy Garoppolo and DL Byron X. Young

Lineup notes: QB Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) will not play in Week 4, and rookie Aidan O’Connell gets the start. DE Chandler Jones was released following a recent arrest. DE Maxx Crosby (knee) is active.

Chargers

Inactives: DL Chris Hinton, S Alohi Gilman, CB Deane Leonard, RB Austin Ekeler, S Derwin James, LB Joey Bosa and OG Zack Bailey

Lineup notes: RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) is in danger of missing another game as he’s listed as doubtful. He worked in limited fashion all week. WR Keenan Allen (hip) also had limited work Friday, but he doesn’t carry an injury tag. TE Gerald Everett (illness) practiced Friday and is good to go. EDGE Joey Bosa (hamstring, toe) was downgraded to doubtful, joining S Derwin James (hamstring). CB J.C. Jackson will be active after being a healthy scratch in Week 3. Starting C Corey Linsley (illness) was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list with an heart condition.

New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 91 degrees, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Patriots

Inactives: OG Cole Strange, CB Jonathan Jones, WR Kayshon Boutte, OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. and QB Will Grier

Lineup notes: OG Cole Strange (knee) and CB Jonathan Jones (ankle) have been downgraded to out.

Cowboys

Inactives: QB Trey Lance, CB Eric Scott Jr., TE Peyton Hendershot, OT Tyron Smith, CB Israel Mukuamu, DL Villami Fehoko Jr. and WR Jalen Brooks

Lineup notes: LT Tyron Smith (knee) is out. C Tyler Biadasz (hamstring) and RG Zack Martin (ankle) will give it a go.

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 70 degrees, clear

Cardinals

Inactives: CB Starling Thomas, TE Elijah Higgins, DL Jonathan Ledbetter, LB Josh Woods, OT Carter O’Donnell, RB Keaontay Ingram and OT Ilm Manning

Lineup notes: QB Kyler Murray (knee) is on the PUP as he recovers from a torn ACL. WR Marquise Brown (thumb) was questionable but is on the field. RB James Conner (back) was limited Wednesday but a full-go Thursday and Friday. He’ll play.

49ers

Inactives: CB Anthony Brown, QB Brandon Allen, LB Jalen Graham, WR Jauan Jennings, OT Nick Zakelj and RB Elijah Mitchell

Lineup notes: RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) is out, though WR Deebo Samuel (ribs, knee) and WR Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) will play. WR Jauan Jennings (shin) won’t be available. WR Willie Snead IV was added to the active roster.

Sunday Night Football

Kansas City Chiefs at New York Jets (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 63 degrees, clear

Chiefs

Inactives: CB Jaylen Watson, LB Nick Bolton, DE B.J. Thompson, OG Mike Caliendo, DT Neil Farrell and DL Keondre Coburn

Lineup notes: QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle), RB Isiah Pacheco (abdomen) and WR Justin Watson (ankle) practiced fully Friday and are off the report. WR Kadarius Toney (toe) was limited all week, but he’s good to go. LB Nick Bolton (ankle) has been ruled out.

Jets

Inactives: WR Jason Brownlee, DL Al Woods, S Tony X. Adams, OG Wes Schweitzer, RB Israel Abanikanda and LB Zaire Barnes

Lineup notes: RB Breece Hall (knee) and PK Greg Zuerlein (groin) had full sessions Thursday and Friday and will play.

Monday Night Football

Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants (8:15 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 66 degrees, clear

Seahawks

Lineup notes: WR DK Metcalf (ribs) doesn’t have an injury designation. TEs Will Dissly (shoulder) and Noah Fant (knee) are both questionable. OT Charles Cross (toe) is doubtful. S Jamal Adams (knee) is expected to make his season debut.

Giants

Lineup notes: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) is listed as doubtful after Saturday’s practice, though head coach Brian Daboll called him a game-time decision. LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring) is out.

The best fantasy football gamble of Week 4

Will this TD-reliant veteran find the end zone in Week 4? His value depends on it.

Every week, at least one player becomes my fascination of whether he’s worthy of a fantasy football start as a streamer. The decision can be a mental wrestling match, but for the purpose of brevity, only one player can be chosen as my favorite fantasy football gamble of the week.

The players chosen in this series are meant to be fliers for fantasy owners in desperate situations or willing to take an intentional risk. No player is intended to be a lineup lock for guaranteed results, hence the name of the series.

The best fantasy football gamble for Week 4

Tracking my 2023 predictions: 0-3-0
All-time record: 18-34-3

Win: Player produces ≥ 75% of projected fantasy points
Loss: Player produces >75% of projected fantasy points
Tie: Player is ejected, leaves with an injury, or is ruled out after publishing

This year, we’ll also track the accuracy on a percentage basis to show relative results, since sometimes calling a player a loss doesn’t actually hurt gamers. An example would be if a projection narrowly falls short of the 75 percent threshold, the player is still of use in a lineup.

Wk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
% 55% 74.7% 41.7%
Grade E C F-

Not much to say about last week’s utter failure of a pick in Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams. It’s not that he played poorly, but the Miami Dolphins obliterated their opponent, which led to an abandonment of the running game. I’m a little surprised he didn’t see more targets, but all things Broncos stunk out loud.

TE Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins

Going back to the well against Miami … hopefully there’s something in the bucket when it reaches the surface this week. Tight end is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy, and Knox is overly reliant on finding the end zone. That’s a combination for an extra-risky recommendation, so this won’t be for the faint of heart.

Buffalo has sent only 11 total targets Knox’s direction in 2023. He has a mere seven catches and no more than 25 yards in any game, scoring once in Week 2. Knox current sits one target shy of rookie Dalton Kincaid, the team’s future at the position, but the rookie has just 9.3 PPR points as his high-water mark through three contests. The veteran has twice as many targets in the red zone, which is where Knox scored his lone TD.

Miami has given up the seventh-most fantasy points to the position in ’23, and that includes allowing 1.1 to all three Denver TEs last weekend. The majority of positional success has come from a pair of touchdowns in the first two games (Donald Parham and Hunter Henry), though we saw Mike Gesicki nab five passes for 33 yards in Week 2 for 19.3 percent of the total fantasy success.

While volume usually isn’t Knox’s game, he managed to post a 6-98-1 line in the 2022 Week 15 meeting, though his previous Week 3 trip to Miami was good for a lowly 6.5 points in PPR. These divisional foes played three times last season, including the Wild Card meeting in which Knox’s number was dialed five times, leading to 11 PPR points on a 3-20-1 day.

This one comes down to game script and the Dolphins having to stop Buffalo’s receiving corps. The Miami offense from last week would force the Bills into an all-hands-on-deck script. That’s not a reliable outlook given the strength of the Buffalo defense, and gamers considering Knox should be solely focused on a situational touchdown. He’s useless without one. Consider playing him only if you have someone like Kyle Pitts, Dalton Schultz, Dallas Goedert, Cole Kmet, or Pat Freiermuth as your drafted TE1.

My projection: 6 targets, 5 receptions, 44 yards, 1 TD (15.4 PPR points)

The Huddle’s Blitzed Fantasy Football Podcast: Episode 195

Talking NFL player news, fantasy football advice, DFS strategy and more!

In this episode, Steve and Harley bring you NFL news, DFS game selection, the how/why of missing on a player, and “DFS Pay-ups, Stay-aways and Value Plays.” So Huddle up, tune in, and get Blitzed!

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Fantasy football waiver wire: Week 4 free-agent forecast

Check out the top waiver-wire targets in fantasy football for Week 4.

Another wild week of fantasy football is now in the books as we near the conclusion of the first quarter of the 2023 season.

Through the first three weeks, the standings across fantasy leagues are beginning to take shape as are the narratives surrounding some of the biggest names in the game. Regardless of whether you’ve started 3-0 or 0-3, the waiver wire is arguably the most vital tool a manager can lean on.

Notably, this will be the final week without byes until Week 8.

We’ll be taking a look at the top available players rostered in Yahoo leagues, using the 75% rostered mark as the threshold. If you have any questions about prioritizing a certain player over another, don’t be afraid to hit me up on X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11). Your questions and comments are always welcome!

We also will be taking a look at some deeper players to stash and the top streaming options for the upcoming week.

Fantasy football waiver wire recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated.

Check back for any updates throughout Monday and Tuesday as more injury news becomes available.