Let’s dive into some news and notes around the league, my top fantasy plays and favorite picks for Week 4.
Notes:
• It was quarterbacks dropping like flies last week. This week, it is the skill players who headline the big injuries. CeeDee Lamb could be placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Mike Evans has a hamstring injury, while Terry McLaurin is dealing with a quad issue. With all three likely out this week, check my player rankings for which receivers to start in their place.
• Running backs were not spared. James Conner and Najee Harris are both out for the season. Tyrone Tracy Jr. will also miss time with a shoulder injury. Trey Benson, Omarion Hampton and Cam Skattebo need to be rostered in all leagues. I am not afraid to start any of these RBs this week.
• We keep saying the tight end position is as deep as ever every preseason. Once the season starts, everyone is scrambling to find a consistent TE if you did not invest in one of the top players. Tucker Kraft followed up his TE1 finish in Week 2 by finishing TE26 in Week 3. Zach Ertz was not much better after a TE2 finish last week. He ended Week 3 as TE24. At this point, I am playing the matchups each week if you are not rostering Brock Bowers, Trey McBride or Tyler Warren.
• Important reminder that there is an international game this week that will kick off at 9:30 a.m EST. Inactive players for the Vikings and Steelers will be announced around 8 a.m. We have two Monday Night Football games again this week too. Make sure to set your lineups accordingly.
• Bye weeks also become a factor in Week 5. If your quarterback or tight end is on a bye next week, I recommend picking up a replacement this week. You will not be the only person looking for QB or TE help if you wait until Week 5.
• Remember to check the weather heading into Sunday for your kicker selection.
Thursday Night Game: Seahawks vs. Cardinals
Sunday Morning Game: Vikings vs. Steelers (in Dublin, Ireland)
Sunday Night Game: Packers vs. Cowboys
Monday Night Games: Jets vs. Dolphins, Bengals vs. Broncos
Start ‘Em:
Quarterback: Drake Maye
Running Back: Cam Skattebo
Wide Receiver: Quentin Johnston
Tight End: Dalton Kincaid
Defense: Patriots
Sit ‘Em:
Quarterback: Dak Prescott
Running Back: Rhamondre Stevenson
Wide Receiver: Cooper Kupp
Tight End: Cade Otton
Defense: Chiefs
Sleepers:
Quarterback: Carson Wentz
Running Back: Chris Rodriguez
Wide Receiver: Tre Tucker
Tight End: Cole Kmet
Defense: Rams
NFL Picks for Week 4
All odds are from FanDuel Sportsbook at time of writing
Weekly Pick ‘Em (Season Record: 34-14)
Cardinals (vs. Seahawks)
Vikings (vs. Steelers)
Texans (vs. Titans)
Patriots (vs. Panthers)
Chargers (at Giants)
Commanders (at Falcons)
Eagles (at Buccaneers)
Bills (vs. Saints)
Rams (vs. Colts)
49ers (vs. Jaguars)
Bears (at Raiders)
Packers (at Cowboys)
Dolphins (vs. Jets)
Broncos (vs. Bengals)
Five Picks Against the Spread (Season Record: 10-5)
Vikings -2.5 vs. Steelers
Buccaneers +3.5 vs. Eagles
Bills -16.5 vs. Saints
Bears +1.5 at Raiders
Dolphins -2.5 vs. Jets
Five Over-Under Totals (Season Record: 7-8)
Seahawks-Cardinals Under 43.5
Commanders-Falcons 45.5
Chargers-Giants Over 43.5
Colts-Rams Over 48.5
Bengals-Broncos Under 43.5
One Bold Prediction for the Week
Week 1: Trevor Lawrence finishes as a top-10 QB against the Panthers. (Miss)
Week 2: Zay Flowers remains the overall WR1 after torching the Browns. (Miss)
Week 3: Daniel Jones makes it three straight weeks finishing as a top-5 fantasy quarterback. (Miss)
Week 4: Josh Allen accounts for five total touchdowns against the Saints.
See Also: Fantasy Football Player Rankings
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