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The biggest story in Week 3 for Fantasy managers was Jauan Jennings and what he did against the Rams. Now, everyone wants to know what to do with Jennings in Week 4 against the Patriots.

It's pretty simple. Start him if you need him.

We have to see what happens with Deebo Samuel (calf), and George Kittle (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis. His status is still uncertain for Week 4, and the same goes for Samuel.

I'm obviously not expecting Jennings to do what he did in Week 3 again, but I would start him as at least a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues if one or both of Samuel and Kittle remain out against the Patriots. Jennings had 11 catches for 175 yards and three touchdowns at the Rams last week, and he should continue to be a significant factor for Brock Purdy.

Hopefully, Brandon Aiyuk will get going as well, but he could have a tougher matchup with New England cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Jennings, despite his big game in Week 3, doesn't warrant the same respect that Aiyuk should get.

And this is a good matchup for both 49ers receivers despite Gonzalez. Four receivers have scored at least 13.8 PPR points against the Patriots in the past four games, and Jennings should stay hot if he's a focal point of the passing game due to any injuries.

While it might be a fluke to trust Jennings based on his performance in Week 3, he's tied to a great playcaller in Kyle Shanahan and a solid quarterback in Purdy. Let's hope he uses this opportunity with Samuel and Kittle being injured to showcase his skills (again), and Fantasy managers should benefit.

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CAR Carolina • #30
Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs CIN CIN -4 O/U 47
OPP VS RB
25th
PROJ PTS
14.9
RB RNK
14th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
192
REC
9
REYDS
67
TD
1
FPTS/G
13.6
The Panthers changed quarterbacks from Bryce Young to Andy Dalton in Week 3, and everything looked better with this Carolina offense at Las Vegas. Hubbard was extremely impressive with 21 carries for 114 yards, and he added five catches for 55 yards and a touchdown on five targets for 27.9 PPR points. He should have the chance for another standout game in Week 4 against the Bengals, who have allowed three running backs to score at least 13.7 PPR points this season. Two running backs have gained at least 100 total yards against Cincinnati, and the Bengals have allowed three running backs to score touchdowns. This could be Hubbard's last game as the starting running back with Jonathon Brooks (knee) eligible to come off the NFI list in Week 5, so hopefully Hubbard goes out with a bang. I like him as a borderline No. 1 running back in all leagues.
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Quarterbacks
QBs to Start
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DAL Dallas • #4
Age: 31 • Experience: 9 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ NYG DAL -5.5 O/U 45
OPP VS QB
4th
PROJ PTS
20.7
QB RNK
9th
YTD Stats
PAYDS
851
RUYDS
22
TD
5
INT
2
FPTS/G
20.7
Prescott just had his best game of the season in Week 3 against Baltimore with 33.9 Fantasy points, and hopefully that's a sign of things to come. He should stay hot in Week 4 at the Giants, and he has a great history in this NFC East rivalry. In his past five games against the Giants, Prescott is averaging 265.4 passing yards with 11 total touchdowns and four interceptions. He threw for 404 yards, four touchdowns, one interception, and a rushing touchdown, the last time he played the Giants in 2023.
TB Tampa Bay • #6
Age: 29 • Experience: 7 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs PHI PHI -2.5 O/U 45
OPP VS QB
14th
PROJ PTS
18.7
QB RNK
10th
YTD Stats
PAYDS
637
RUYDS
55
TD
7
INT
2
FPTS/G
23
Mayfield suffered his first bad game of the season in Week 3 against Denver when he scored just 10.5 Fantasy points, but he should bounce back in Week 4 against the Eagles. Jordan Love and Kirk Cousins both had at least 241 passing yards and two touchdowns against Philadelphia, and Mayfield destroyed the Eagles in the playoffs last season with 337 passing yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, along with 16 rushing yards.
SEA Seattle • #7
Age: 33 • Experience: 12 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ DET DET -3.5 O/U 47
OPP VS QB
27th
PROJ PTS
18.8
QB RNK
12th
YTD Stats
PAYDS
787
RUYDS
36
TD
4
INT
3
FPTS/G
17.7
Smith has faced the Lions in each of the past two seasons in Detroit, and he's combined for 648 passing yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, along with 69 rushing yards and a touchdown, in those two outings. I'm expecting another solid performance against the Lions in Week 4, and this should be Smith's best game to date since he's yet to score more than 19.9 Fantasy points. I'm trusting Smith as a low-end starter in all leagues.
MIN Minnesota • #14
Age: 27 • Experience: 7 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ GB GB -2.5 O/U 43.5
OPP VS QB
1st
PROJ PTS
16.5
QB RNK
11th
YTD Stats
PAYDS
657
RUYDS
35
TD
8
INT
2
FPTS/G
24.6
Darnold looks awesome right now in Kevin O'Connell's offense, and he's scored at least 23.9 Fantasy points in each of his past two games against the 49ers and Texans, with six passing touchdowns over that span. This week, he's taking on a Packers defense that has more interceptions (seven) than touchdowns allowed (five), but Green Bay is also ninth in passing yards allowed to quarterbacks with 742. I'm buying this hot start by Darnold, and he's worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues.
CAR Carolina • #14
Age: 36 • Experience: 14 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs CIN CIN -4.5 O/U 48
OPP VS QB
31st
PROJ PTS
17
QB RNK
16th
YTD Stats
PAYDS
319
RUYDS
-2
TD
3
INT
0
FPTS/G
15.4
Dalton looked amazing in his first start in place of Bryce Young in Week 3 at Las Vegas with 319 passing yards and three touchdowns. He should have a solid encore in Week 4 against the Bengals in a potential shootout with Joe Burrow. The projected score for this game is 48 points since neither defense is very good, and Cincinnati has allowed Patrick Mahomes and Jayden Daniels to each throw two touchdowns in the past two games. Dalton is more of a sleeper than a must-start quarterback, but I like him as a low-end No. 1 option in this matchup at home.
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SF San Francisco • #13
Age: 24 • Experience: 3 yrs.
We'll see if Purdy gets any help this week with Deebo Samuel (calf) and George Kittle (hamstring) banged up, but Purdy didn't need them in Week 3 at the Rams when he passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns, along with 41 rushing yards. Aaron Rodgers and Geno Smith combined for 608 passing yards and three touchdowns against the Patriots in the past two games, and Purdy should be considered a low-end starter this week, even if he's just throwing to Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings once again.
PIT Pittsburgh • #2
Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Fields went over 20 Fantasy points for the first time this season in Week 3 against the Chargers when he scored 20.4 points with 245 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception, along with 6 rushing yards and a touchdown. Hopefully this is the start of him producing at a higher level instead of just being a game manager, and this is a great matchup against the Colts. Caleb Williams just had 363 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions against Indianapolis in Week 3. Malik Willis ran for 41 yards against the Colts in Week 2. And C.J. Stroud had 234 passing yards and two touchdowns against this defense in Week 1. Fields should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues.
CHI Chicago • #18
Age: 22 • Experience: Rookie
Kyler Murray and Brock Purdy have abused the Rams defense in the past two games for a combined 558 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions, along with 15 carries for 100 yards. Williams just scored 21.3 Fantasy points in Week 3 at the Colts, and he should have the chance for another quality outing against the Rams at home. He's worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues.
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LAR L.A. Rams • #9
Age: 36 • Experience: 16 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ CHI CHI -3 O/U 41
OPP VS QB
13th
PROJ PTS
14.1
QB RNK
24th
YTD Stats
PAYDS
754
RUYDS
0
TD
2
INT
1
FPTS/G
12.7
Stafford pulled off a great comeback win in Week 3 against the 49ers, but he only scored 14.8 Fantasy points in the 27-24 victory. He's now scored 16.7 Fantasy points or less in three games this season, and it's tough to trust him in this matchup with the Bears when he's without Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle). Chicago has yet to allow multiple touchdowns to any quarterback this year, including matchups with C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson over the past two games.
JAC Jacksonville • #16
Age: 24 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ HOU HOU -7 O/U 45
OPP VS QB
21st
PROJ PTS
17.9
QB RNK
NR
YTD Stats
PAYDS
560
RUYDS
56
TD
2
INT
1
FPTS/G
12.6
Lawrence continued his lackluster play in Week 3 at Buffalo with 11.4 Fantasy points, and he's now scored 13.3 Fantasy points or less in all three games this season. It will be tough to trust him in Week 4 at Houston even though the Texans just allowed four passing touchdowns against Sam Darnold in Week 3. In his last five games against Houston, Lawrence has passed for an average of 258.2 yards with three total touchdowns and five interceptions.
NYJ N.Y. Jets • #8
Age: 40 • Experience: 20 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs DEN NYJ -7.5 O/U 38.5
OPP VS QB
19th
PROJ PTS
19.7
QB RNK
18th
YTD Stats
PAYDS
624
RUYDS
18
TD
5
INT
1
FPTS/G
18.2
Rodgers played great against the Patriots in Week 3 with 25 Fantasy points, and he's now scored at least 19.1 Fantasy points in two games in a row. But Denver is actually a tough matchup, and the Broncos have yet to allow a quarterback to pass for 175 yards or multiple touchdown passes in a game this season against Geno Smith, Justin Fields and Baker Mayfield. I would only start Rodgers in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 4.
ATL Atlanta • #18
Age: 36 • Experience: 13 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs NO ATL -1.5 O/U 42.5
OPP VS QB
22nd
PROJ PTS
17.7
QB RNK
21st
YTD Stats
PAYDS
626
RUYDS
-2
TD
4
INT
3
FPTS/G
14.3
The Saints defense has been tough on opposing quarterbacks so far this season, and in the past two weeks, New Orleans has held Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts to a combined one touchdown and three interceptions. Now, that duo passed for a combined 604 yards, but neither scored more than 15 Fantasy points. Cousins has topped 15 Fantasy points just once this year, and he's not worth trusting in this matchup in anything more than Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
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IND Indianapolis • #5
Age: 22 • Experience: 2 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs PIT PIT -1.5 O/U 40
OPP VS QB
26th
PROJ PTS
18.1
QB RNK
13th
YTD Stats
PAYDS
583
RUYDS
117
TD
4
INT
6
FPTS/G
15.6
Richardson got off to a hot start in Week 1 against Houston with 30.1 Fantasy points, but the past two weeks against Green Bay and Chicago have been tough. He's combined for just 16.9 Fantasy points against the Packers and Bears, and he's struggled to throw the ball in those outings with a combined five interceptions. It won't get easier for him against the Steelers, who have allowed just two touchdowns with four interceptions against Kirk Cousins, Bo Nix and Justin Herbert. Hopefully, this is a game where Richardson gets his production on the ground, but he might not post a big stat line in this matchup. I would lower expectations for Richardson if you start him this week in one-quarterback leagues.

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RBs to Start
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WAS Washington • #8
Age: 25 • Experience: 3 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ ARI ARI -3.5 O/U 50.5
OPP VS RB
29th
PROJ PTS
13.7
RB RNK
18th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
206
REC
5
REYDS
56
TD
2
FPTS/G
14.4
Austin Ekeler (concussion) could be out this week, which should give Robinson the chance for 20-plus touches. He's had two excellent outings so far this season with 17.9 PPR points in Week 1 at Tampa Bay and 14.6 PPR points in Week 2 against the Giants. He scored a touchdown in Week 3 at Cincinnati but only had 16 carries for 33 yards and one catch for 4 yards on one target. With Ekeler hurt, Robinson should be more involved in the passing game, and Arizona has already allowed four running backs to score at least 13.3 PPR points this season.
TEN Tennessee • #20
Age: 27 • Experience: 6 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ MIA MIA -1 O/U 36.5
OPP VS RB
5th
PROJ PTS
10.2
RB RNK
17th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
158
REC
11
REYDS
67
TD
1
FPTS/G
13.2
The Dolphins are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, but they have been awful the past two weeks against James Cook (28.5 PPR points) and Zach Charbonnet (25.7 PPR points). Let's hope that continues against Pollard, who scored at least 15.2 PPR points in each of his first two games. He struggled in Week 3 against Green Bay with just 5.9 PPR points, but this matchup in Miami should get him back on track. And you can also consider Tyjae Spears a sleeper this week and use him as a flex in PPR.
NYG N.Y. Giants • #26
Age: 27 • Experience: 6 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs DAL DAL -5.5 O/U 45
OPP VS RB
12th
PROJ PTS
13.4
RB RNK
21st
YTD Stats
RUYDS
197
REC
9
REYDS
58
TD
2
FPTS/G
14.2
Singletary is getting hot, and it comes at the right time with a great matchup against the Cowboys in Week 4. He's scored at least 14.5 PPR points in each of the past two games against Washington and Cleveland, and he had four catches for 43 yards on four targets against the Browns, which is the second time this year where he had four receptions in a game. Dallas is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs after Jerome Ford (18.9 PPR points in Week 1), Alvin Kamara (44.0 PPR points in Week 2) and Derrick Henry (30.4 PPR points in Week 3) tore this defense apart. Let's hope Singletary follows suit in Week 4, and he's worth using as a No. 2 running back in all leagues.
CIN Cincinnati • #31
Age: 26 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ CAR CIN -4.5 O/U 48
OPP VS RB
11th
PROJ PTS
13.3
RB RNK
23rd
YTD Stats
RUYDS
136
REC
8
REYDS
69
TD
2
FPTS/G
13.5
Moss had a breakout game in Week 3 against Washington with 17 total touches, including five catches for 39 yards on six targets, and he scored a touchdown. He's now scored at least 14.1 PPR points in two of three games, and he should have another solid performance against the Panthers in Week 3. Carolina has allowed four touchdowns to running backs in three games, and three running backs (Alvin Kamara, J.K. Dobbins and Alexander Mattison) have each scored at least 13.4 PPR points. Moss is a solid No. 2 running back in all leagues for Week 4.
PIT Pittsburgh • #22
Age: 26 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ IND PIT -1.5 O/U 40
OPP VS RB
7th
PROJ PTS
12.6
RB RNK
26th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
209
REC
7
REYDS
30
TD
0
FPTS/G
10.3
Harris should be fine for Week 4 after having his right arm in a sling following the Week 3 win against the Chargers. "Naj will be ready to rock and roll," Mike Tomlin said, which is great news. And Harris could be headed for a big role with Jaylen Warren (knee) banged up. Against the Chargers, Harris had 18 carries for 70 yards and five catches for 16 yards on five targets for a season-high 13.6 PPR points. He has yet to score a touchdown, but the Colts have allowed two running backs (Joe Mixon in Week 1 and Josh Jacobs in Week 2) to each score at least 15.1 PPR points. If Warren is out as expected then Harris should be considered a No. 2 running back in all leagues.
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KC Kansas City • #42
Age: 21 • Experience: Rookie
We'll see what happens with Kareem Hunt now that he's on the active roster, but it would be surprising if Steele didn't lead the Chiefs in carries again in Week 4. In Week 3 at Atlanta, in the first game without Isiah Pacheco (leg), Steele had 17 carries for 72 yards and one catch for 2 yards on two targets. The Chargers are banged up on both sides of the ball, so the Chiefs should be able to lean on Steele a lot in this matchup if things go as planned. And the Chargers have already allowed two running backs this season to score at least 13.6 PPR points.
HOU Houston • #22
Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.
We'll see if Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) are both out again in Week 4 (both missed practice Wednesday), and if that happens then Akers can be used as a flex in all leagues. He filled in for both in Week 3 at Minnesota and had nine carries for 21 yards and one catch for 8 yards and a touchdown on three targets, but the entire Houston offense was demolished in that game, leaving Akers little chance to be productive. That should change in Week 4 against the Jaguars, who have allowed three running backs to score at least 13.6 PPR points this season. Keep an eye on the injury report in Houston, and if Akers starts again he can be a useful Fantasy option in all leagues.
NYJ N.Y. Jets
Age: 20 • Experience: Rookie
Allen is doing a great job finding his spots for the Jets as the No. 2 running back behind Breece Hall. Allen has scored at least 9.8 PPR points in each of his last two games, with two touchdowns and five catches on seven targets over that span. I like him as a flex this week against the Broncos, who have allowed a pair of running backs to score at least 8.1 PPR points in every game this season against Seattle, Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay. Even while Hall has been dominant this season, Allen is still able to help Fantasy managers in a secondary role.
TB Tampa Bay • #7
Age: 22 • Experience: Rookie
Is this the game where we're going to see Irving take over the backfield from Rachaad White? It feels like it's coming since Irving has run better than White this season. Through three games, Irving has 25 carries for 154 yards (6.4 yards per carry), while White has 31 carries for 66 yards (2.1 yards per carry). White has still been solid in the passing game with 12 catches for 98 yards on 13 targets compared to five catches for 28 yards on six targets for Irving, and maybe Tampa Bay just turns White into a third-down back. I'm willing to take the chance on Irving as a flex, and maybe Week 4 is when he becomes the new starter for the Buccaneers.
BAL Baltimore • #43
Age: 26 • Experience: 6 yrs.
This should be a good game script for Hill if the Bills and Ravens turns into a track meet, especially if Baltimore is chasing points. The expected point total for this game is 46.5, and I like Hill's role in the passing game against Buffalo. The Bills are No. 4 in most receptions allowed to running backs, and they've allowed at least 5.7 PPR points to three running backs this season on just receiving totals alone. Hill is a good flex option in PPR this week.
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DEN Denver • #33
Age: 24 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ NYJ NYJ -7.5 O/U 38.5
OPP VS RB
4th
PROJ PTS
9.2
RB RNK
31st
YTD Stats
RUYDS
52
REC
10
REYDS
77
TD
0
FPTS/G
7
Williams will be tough to trust heading into Week 4 at the Jets. He just had another down game in Week 3 at Tampa Bay with 41 total yards, and he scored 6.1 PPR points, which is the second time this season he's been under 7.0 PPR points in a game. He's yet to score a touchdown, and he continues to share touches with Jaleel McLaughlin and potentially Tyler Badie as well. The Jets are No. 8 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and it's tough to even use Williams as a flex in most leagues.
CHI Chicago • #4
Age: 25 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs LAR CHI -3 O/U 41
OPP VS RB
10th
PROJ PTS
10.5
RB RNK
38th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
68
REC
6
REYDS
46
TD
0
FPTS/G
6.5
In three games this season, Swift has combined for 37 carries for 68 yards and six catches for 46 yards on 10 targets and no touchdowns. The Bears should start giving Roschon Johnson more work, and Swift can't be trusted even in favorable matchups. Until Swift looks like a capable running back in Chicago, he is no better than a flex option in the majority of leagues.
LV Las Vegas • #3
Age: 25 • Experience: 3 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs CLE LV -2 O/U 37
OPP VS RB
32nd
PROJ PTS
8.4
RB RNK
39th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
102
REC
5
REYDS
16
TD
0
FPTS/G
4.9
We'll see how long Antonio Pierce sticks with White because the Raiders might start giving Alexander Mattison more work soon. Through three games, White has 32 carries for 102 yards and five catches for 16 yards on six targets with no touchdowns. It's tough to trust him in favorable matchups, and White likely needs to find the end zone at this point to help your Fantasy roster. Until White looks like a capable running back in Las Vegas, he is no better than a flex option in the majority of leagues.
TB Tampa Bay • #1
Age: 25 • Experience: 3 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs PHI PHI -2.5 O/U 44
OPP VS RB
5th
PROJ PTS
13.2
RB RNK
27th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
66
REC
12
REYDS
98
TD
0
FPTS/G
9.5
Bucky Irving could be taking over the starting job soon for White, who is no better than a flex option in most leagues in Week 4. He scored 16.6 PPR points in Week 1 against Washington, but since then has combined for 11.8 PPR points in two games against Detroit and Denver. I'm hopeful he'll still maintain a strong presence in the passing game, but Irving looks like the better runner heading into this matchup with the Eagles. I would plan to use White as just a flex option in the majority of leagues for this week.
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LAC L.A. Chargers • #27
Age: 25 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs KC KC -7.5 O/U 39.5
OPP VS RB
28th
PROJ PTS
16
RB RNK
28th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
310
REC
7
REYDS
14
TD
2
FPTS/G
17.1
The Chargers starting offensive tackles of Rashawn Slater (pectoral) and Joe Alt (MCL sprain) are expected to miss Week 4, which is bad news for Dobbins. And Justin Herbert (ankle) could be out as well. Dobbins has been fantastic so far this season with two games of at least 20.1 PPR points, and he's stepped up as the No. 1 running back for the Chargers ahead of Gus Edwards. But this is a tough situation for Dobbins with a backup quarterback and an injured offensive line. Along with that, the Chiefs are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, so Dobbins is just a flex option at best in Week 4.
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CAR Carolina • #5
Age: 28 • Experience: 6 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs CIN CIN -4 O/U 47
OPP VS WR
16th
PROJ PTS
15.7
WR RNK
10th
YTD Stats
REC
13
TAR
26
REYDS
156
TD
1
FPTS/G
11.5
The quarterback change in Carolina worked wonders for Johnson in Week 3 at Las Vegas, and it should be a sign of things to come. Andy Dalton, replacing Bryce Young, helped Johnson play like an elite receiver against the Raiders with eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets. He's going to continue being a target hog with Adam Thielen (hamstring) on injured reserve, and the Bengals have allowed the opposing No. 1 receiver to score at least 18.5 PPR points in each of the past two games with Rashee Rice and Terry McLaurin. Johnson should be considered a quality starter in all leagues in Week 4.
HOU Houston • #1
Age: 30 • Experience: 10 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs JAC HOU -6.5 O/U 45
OPP VS WR
4th
PROJ PTS
14.8
WR RNK
22nd
YTD Stats
REC
20
TAR
24
REYDS
164
TD
2
FPTS/G
16.5
Diggs is coming off a strong game in Minnesota in Week 3 with 10 catches for 94 yards on 12 targets, and he should benefit if Tank Dell (ribs) can't play this week. Diggs has scored at least 19.9 PPR points in two of three games this year, and he's showing plenty of signs of life with his new team. This week, he's facing a Jaguars defense that has allowed four receivers to score at least 12.3 PPR points, so Nico Collins and Diggs should be in line for a standout outing.
BAL Baltimore • #4
Age: 24 • Experience: 2 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs BUF BAL -2.5 O/U 46.5
OPP VS WR
24th
PROJ PTS
13.3
WR RNK
18th
YTD Stats
REC
16
TAR
25
REYDS
148
TD
1
FPTS/G
12.8
Flowers didn't have to do much in Week 3 at Dallas, with Derrick Henry doing the heavy lifting, and Flowers finished with three catches for 20 yards on four targets, which was his first game this season with single digits in targets. He had 10 targets for six catches and 37 yards in Week 1 at Kansas City and 11 targets for seven catches, 91 yards, and a touchdown in Week 2 against Las Vegas. This week, Flowers should be heavily targeted again, and I would trust him as a No. 2 receiver in a potential shootout with Buffalo.
PIT Pittsburgh • #14
Age: 23 • Experience: 3 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ IND PIT -1.5 O/U 40
OPP VS WR
29th
PROJ PTS
12.7
WR RNK
21st
YTD Stats
REC
13
TAR
18
REYDS
171
TD
0
FPTS/G
10
Pickens has yet to score a touchdown this season, but it feels like a big game is on the horizon. And that could happen in Week 4 against the Colts. Indianapolis has allowed four touchdowns to opposing receivers already this year, and four guys have scored at least 15.2 PPR points against this secondary. Pickens has two games this season with at least five catches, and I expect Justin Fields to help Pickens have a breakout performance in Week 4.
SEA Seattle • #11
Age: 22 • Experience: 2 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ DET DET -3.5 O/U 46.5
OPP VS WR
31st
PROJ PTS
13.4
WR RNK
31st
YTD Stats
REC
17
TAR
21
REYDS
175
TD
0
FPTS/G
11.5
Smith-Njigba has one game with more than 6.9 PPR points, which was Week 2 at New England when he scored 23.7 PPR points. This could be his second big game of the season at the Lions. Detroit has allowed five receivers to score at least 12.9 PPR points this season, and I expect the Seahawks to be throwing a lot in this matchup. DK Metcalf is a must-start receiver in all leagues, and Smith-Njigba is a low-end starter in all formats as well.
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BUF Buffalo • #10
Age: 24 • Experience: 3 yrs.
Shakir made his case to be Buffalo's No. 1 receiver this season after his performance in Week 3 against Jacksonville with six catches for 72 yards and a touchdown on six targets. He has now caught all 14 of his targets this season, and he has two outings with at least 13.2 PPR points. This week, the Bills could be in a shootout with the Ravens, and Baltimore has already allowed five receivers to score at least 13.2 PPR points in three games. Shakir should be considered a borderline No. 2 receiver in all leagues.
JAC Jacksonville • #13
Age: 27 • Experience: 7 yrs.
Kirk ended his two-game slump in Week 3 at Buffalo with eight catches for 79 yards on 10 targets, and he did well against Houston last season. In two games against the Texans, Kirk had eight catches for 143 yards and a touchdown, and he scored at least 12.9 PPR points in each outing. Kirk should have the chance for another quality performance against Houston in Week 4, especially if Evan Engram (hamstring) remains out. The Texans have already allowed four receivers to score at least 12.4 PPR points this season.
ATL Atlanta • #1
Age: 26 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Mooney had three catches for 88 yards and a touchdown on seven targets at Philadelphia in Week 2, and he followed that up with eight catches for 66 yards on eight targets against Kansas City in Week 3. He will continue to be a staple in Atlanta's offense, and Mooney should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 4 against the Saints. Three receivers in the past two games against New Orleans have scored at least 14.2 PPR points, which bodes well for Drake London and Mooney in this matchup.
CLE Cleveland • #3
Age: 25 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Jeudy took a backseat to Amari Cooper in Week 3 against the Giants and finished with just four catches for 27 yards on seven targets, but prior to that, he scored at least 11.5 PPR points in each of his first two games. I like him as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 4 against the Raiders, who have already allowed four receivers to score at least 13 PPR points this season.
ARI Arizona • #14
Age: 24 • Experience: 2 yrs.
We'll see what happens with Trey McBride (concussion) this week, but if he's out, then Wilson and potentially Greg Dortch could be viable options against Washington. Wilson just had eight catches for 64 yards on nine targets in Week 3 against Detroit, and Washington is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Dortch hasn't done much since Week 1, when he had six catches for 47 yards on eight targets at Buffalo, but he could be an option in deeper PPR leagues if McBride is out.
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NYJ N.Y. Jets • #5
Age: 24 • Experience: 3 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs DEN NYJ -7.5 O/U 39.5
OPP VS WR
4th
PROJ PTS
14.1
WR RNK
23rd
YTD Stats
REC
15
TAR
26
REYDS
150
TD
1
FPTS/G
12.2
Here's what Denver cornerback Patrick Surtain has done so far against opposing No. 1 receivers. In Week 1, he held DK Metcalf to three catches for 29 yards on four targets. In Week 2, George Pickens had two catches for 29 yards on four targets. In Week 3, Surtain held Mike Evans to two catches for 17 yards on three targets. Now, it's Wilson's turn to face Surtain. I would only start Wilson in three-receiver leagues in Week 4.
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DAL Dallas • #87
Age: 25 • Experience: 3 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ NYG DAL -5.5 O/U 45.5
OPP VS TE
12th
PROJ PTS
9.5
TE RNK
2nd
YTD Stats
REC
9
TAR
16
REYDS
110
TD
0
FPTS/G
10
Ferguson returned from his one-week absence in Week 2 against New Orleans with a knee injury with a big game against Baltimore in Week 3 with six catches for 95 yards on 11 targets. In his last game against the Giants last season, Ferguson had four catches for 26 yards and a touchdown, so hopefully he can find the end zone again in the rematch Thursday night.
BUF Buffalo • #86
Age: 24 • Experience: 2 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ BAL BAL -2.5 O/U 46.5
OPP VS TE
16th
PROJ PTS
10.5
TE RNK
5th
YTD Stats
REC
8
TAR
11
REYDS
85
TD
1
FPTS/G
7.5
Only the Chiefs (27) allow more receptions to tight ends this season than the Ravens (23), who have given up at least 15.5 PPR points in each of the past two games against Brock Bowers and Jake Ferguson. Kincaid had three catches for 41 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 3 against Jacksonville, and hopefully he can stay hot against Baltimore in this potential shootout.
CHI Chicago • #85
Age: 25 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs LAR CHI -3 O/U 41
OPP VS TE
2nd
PROJ PTS
10.3
TE RNK
6th
YTD Stats
REC
15
TAR
17
REYDS
128
TD
1
FPTS/G
11.3
Even with Keenan Allen (heel) likely returning in Week 4, I would still take the chance on Kmet as a low-end starter in all leagues. He had a breakout performance in Week 3 against the Colts with 10 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets, and it would be a surprise if he just disappeared from the offense in Week 4 against the Rams. The Rams have also allowed three tight ends to score at least 8.5 PPR points this season.
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NYJ N.Y. Jets • #83
Age: 29 • Experience: 7 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs DEN NYJ -7.5 O/U 39.5
OPP VS TE
6th
PROJ PTS
8.2
TE RNK
12th
YTD Stats
REC
7
TAR
10
REYDS
109
TD
0
FPTS/G
6
Conklin had a breakout game in Week 3 against New England with five catches for 93 yards on six targets, and he could build off that performance in Week 4 against the Broncos. Garrett Wilson will likely struggle in a tough matchup against Patrick Surtain, and Aaron Rodgers could once again lean on Conklin. He's worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues.
CIN Cincinnati • #88
Age: 28 • Experience: 7 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ CAR CIN -4 O/U 47
OPP VS TE
2nd
PROJ PTS
11.6
TE RNK
10th
YTD Stats
REC
14
TAR
18
REYDS
156
TD
0
FPTS/G
9.9
Gesicki remained relevant in Week 3 against Washington despite Tee Higgins making his 2024 debut with four catches for 47 yards on five targets. This week, he's facing a Carolina defense that is the only team to allow multiple touchdowns to tight ends this year. Gesicki should be considered a low-end starting option in all leagues.
WAS Washington • #86
Age: 33 • Experience: 12 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ ARI ARI -3.5 O/U 50.5
OPP VS TE
27th
PROJ PTS
12.3
TE RNK
11th
YTD Stats
REC
12
TAR
13
REYDS
128
TD
0
FPTS/G
8.3
Ertz has scored at least 8.8 PPR points in two games in a row, and hopefully he continues to be a factor for Jayden Daniels. In his past two games, Ertz has nine catches for 100 yards on nine targets. Ertz is a good streaming tight end in PPR for Week 4 at Arizona in a revenge game.
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NE New England • #85
Age: 29 • Experience: 9 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ SF SF -10 O/U 40.5
OPP VS TE
5th
PROJ PTS
9.8
TE RNK
14th
YTD Stats
REC
12
TAR
18
REYDS
136
TD
0
FPTS/G
8.5
Henry had a huge game in Week 2 against Seattle with eight catches for 109 yards on 12 targets. In his other two games, Henry has combined for four catches for 27 yards on six targets. This week, he's facing a 49ers defense that is No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and San Francisco should keep Henry in check in Week 4.
LAR L.A. Rams • #86
Age: 25 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ CHI CHI -3 O/U 41
OPP VS TE
2nd
PROJ PTS
7.1
TE RNK
15th
YTD Stats
REC
8
TAR
12
REYDS
80
TD
0
FPTS/G
5.3
Parkinson had five targets in Week 3 against San Francisco, but he finished with just three catches for 21 yards. He now has four catches for 33 yards on seven targets in his past two games, and he's not worth trusting in Week 4 against the Bears. Chicago has not allowed a tight end to eclipse 40 yards receiving in any game this year.
MIA Miami • #9
Age: 29 • Experience: 8 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs TEN MIA -1 O/U 36.5
OPP VS TE
2nd
PROJ PTS
5.8
TE RNK
NR
YTD Stats
REC
9
TAR
12
REYDS
78
TD
0
FPTS/G
5.6
I thought Smith would help Skylar Thompson in Week 3 at Seattle as a short-area target, but he finished with two catches for 18 yards on three targets. We don't know who will start at quarterback for the Dolphins in Week 4 against the Titans, but Smith isn't worth trusting in the majority of leagues. Tennessee is also No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and for the season the Titans have allowed just six catches for 40 yards on 11 targets to the position.
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BAL Baltimore • #80
Age: 24 • Experience: 3 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs BUF BAL -2.5 O/U 46.5
OPP VS TE
10th
PROJ PTS
8.4
TE RNK
9th
YTD Stats
REC
12
TAR
16
REYDS
141
TD
1
FPTS/G
10.7
Likely has been a bust for the past two weeks, and it's hard to trust him as a must-start option in Week 4 against Buffalo. After his huge outing in Week 1 at the Chiefs when he caught nine passes for 111 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets, Likely has combined for three catches for 30 yards on four targets in two games against the Raiders and Cowboys. Buffalo has allowed three tight ends to score at least 8.0 PPR points this season, but it seems like a squeaky wheel game is coming for Mark Andrews this week and no Likely. He should only be started in deeper formats in Week 4.
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