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Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em and lineup advice for all 2025 Week 4 matchups. Joey analyzes in-depth Week 4 matchups via game-by-game breakdowns.
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 4 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks! For anyone new here, this is our main weekly matchups column where we cover all games. Every week of the fantasy season, we will offer in-depth analysis of every player in every game.
Last week, players like Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jordan Mason found themselves on the love list, while Tee Higgins and Brian Thomas Jr. were featured on the hate list. This article is a way to help guide you in making winning start/sit decisions based on juicy matchups to target (or touch matchups to consider avoiding).
So, let's dive in and look at the best starts and sits of the week. Good luck with your fantasy teams in Week 4!
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Matchups Analysis - Sunday 9:30 AM EST (Dublin)
Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers
Matchups We Love:
QB Carson Wentz
The Vikings didn't need to rely on Carson Wentz much last week, as he threw just 20 times in the win. However, he will be a solid QB2 play in Superflex formats against a Steelers defense that has had a hard time stopping fantasy QBs this year. Pittsburgh has allowed two quarterbacks to score over 20 fantasy points through the first three weeks.
RB Jordan Mason
For as long as Aaron Jones Sr. (hamstring) is out, Mason will be a strong RB1 option. He ran 16 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns last week en route to a 23.6 PPR fantasy point day. Now, Mason gets a fantastic matchup against the Steelers. Pittsburgh is allowing over 139 rushing yards per game on the ground to begin the season. That makes him a must-start RB1.
Jordan Mason's vision is superb pic.twitter.com/i2gNNRFnED
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) September 25, 2025
After quiet performances in the first two weeks, the quarterback switch to Wentz could actually help T.J. Hockenson's fantasy value. Hockenson scored 15.9 PPR fantasy points last week while catching five passes for 49 yards and one touchdown. As a result, he will be a low-end TE1 against the Steelers. Look at what Hunter Henry (eight catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns) did to this secondary a week ago.
Matchups We Hate:
Aaron Rodgers will come in as a lower-end QB2 in this matchup against the Vikings. Rodgers has scored under 13 fantasy points in back-to-back games, and Minnesota ranks first in fantasy points allowed to opposing QBs. With limited rushing and a subpar WR group, it's best to avoid the future Hall of Famer in most Superflex formats.
WR DK Metcalf
It has been a surprising start to DK Metcalf's 2025 campaign. He has been held to under 35 receiving yards in back-to-back games and now goes up against a Vikings defense that ranks third in fantasy points allowed to opposing WRs. Minnesota has done a great job against outside WRs to start the season, holding Drake London and Ja'Marr Chase to single digits. That makes Metcalf a riskier WR3.
Other Matchups:
Jaylen Warren has been one of the biggest fantasy risers since the start of the season. He is the clear RB1 in Pittsburgh's backfield and saw 23 opportunities in last week's win. Even though he has averaged just 3.07 yards per carry on the year, his receiving upside makes him a solid RB2 this week. Minnesota has given up the 10th-most rushing yards to opposing backs through three weeks.
Calvin Austin III will enter Week 4 as a potential flex option in 14-plus team leagues. He has scored in double figures in PPR formats in two of three games this season, and he has a better matchup in the slot than Metcalf does out wide. Josh Metellus will be the primary corner on Austin in the slot. Metellus has allowed eight receptions through three weeks.
It has been a disappointing start to the season for Justin Jefferson. He has yet to total over 15 PPR fantasy points in a game and is averaging just four receptions per contest. However, you're still starting Jefferson in every format in Week 4 against the Steelers. Pittsburgh is currently bottom-10 in fantasy points allowed to outside WRs across the first three weeks.
Jordan Addison was officially reinstated from the suspended list this week, which means he will make his season debut in Week 4 against the Steelers. The 23-year-old will come in as more of a WR3 in an offense that is likely going to prioritize the run. Minnesota currently ranks 28th in pass play percentage (50.3%), and Addison is the clear second/third target in this run-heavy offense.
Injuries:
- Aaron Jones Sr. (hamstring) - out
- J.J. McCarthy (ankle) - out
Matchups Analysis - Sunday 1:00 EST Games
Los Angeles Chargers at New York Giants
Matchups We Love:
Justin Herbert has finished as a top-12 fantasy QB in two of three weeks this season, and he has a great chance to finish inside the top-12 at the position again. The Giants have allowed two QBs to score over 20 fantasy points this season. With New York ranking 28th in pass yards allowed per game through three weeks, Herbert is a bona fide QB1.
Omarion Hampton is expected to have a larger role in Los Angeles' offense moving forward with Najee Harris (Achilles) out for the season. We saw what that could look like last week, as the rookie saw 25 opportunities and totaled 129 yards from scrimmage. Now, he gets a favorable matchup against a Giants defense that has given up the fourth-most fantasy points to RBs. That makes him an RB1.
Chargers WRs
All three Charger WRs are strong starts in Week 4. Although Ladd McConkey has been the worst of the three WRs in this offense, he'll still be a high-end WR3 against the Giants. New York is allowing the second-most fantasy points to opposing WRs this season, and the seventh-most fantasy points to slot wideouts -- where McConkey plays 65% of the time.
As for Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen, it's hard to sit either in this favorable matchup. Johnston has totaled over 70 receiving yards in all three games, and Allen has scored a touchdown in all three contests this season. Given that this Giants defense has allowed five different WRs to score over 15 PPR fantasy points this year, Johnston and Allen will be low-end WR2s.
Matchups We Hate:
QB Jaxson Dart
Jaxson Dart will make his first career start against the Chargers in Week 4. While most fantasy managers will want to start him this week, he is more of a QB2 in a tough matchup. Los Angeles has only allowed two passing touchdowns through three weeks and held both Geno Smith and Bo Nix to under 14 points in back-to-back weeks. So, expectations should be tempered for the rookie.
Other Matchups:
RB Cam Skattebo
With Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) out for the next two to four weeks, Cam Skattebo is in line for a larger role in this New York offense. Last week, Skattebo saw 16 touches for 121 yards and one touchdown. That's enough to push him into the RB2 territory this week. Although the Chargers have a solid defense, this is the same unit that allowed J.K. Dobbins to total 83 rush yards and one touchdown in Week 3.
WR Malik Nabers
Things should only improve for Malik Nabers after he totaled just two catches for 13 yards last week. While we don't know how Dart starting affects Nabers' fantasy value the rest of the season, he will continue to be a WR1. Therefore, you are starting him as such. The Chargers have allowed at least six catches to a WR in all three contests this year.
Following a career performance in Week 2, Wan'Dale Robinson came back down to earth in Week 3. He only caught one pass for 26 yards against the Chiefs. With Dart starting his first career game on Sunday, it's best to leave Robinson on your bench until we see how the rookie looks under center. There is just too much uncertainty with the 24-year-old wide receiver in this offense right now.
Injuries:
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) - out
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans
Matchups We Love:
Texans RBs
The Texans backfield appears to be headed for a 50/50 split moving forward. Nick Chubb played 52% of the snaps last week, and Woody Marks played 48% of the snaps. While this split backfield could cause headaches for fantasy managers, both Chubb and Marks could be potential flex plays in 12-plus team leagues in a great matchup against the Titans.
Tennessee has allowed the third-most fantasy points and third-most rush yards to opposing RBs through three weeks. This Titans defense has allowed four different rushers to total over 60 rush yards this season, and Jonathan Taylor just tormented this front seven for 102 rush yards and three touchdowns in Week 3. So, both Chubb and Marks could be solid plays in deeper leagues.
WR Nico Collins
After two subpar fantasy performances to begin the season, Nico Collins finally showed his WR1 status by totaling eight catches for 104 yards and one touchdown. Collins will continue to be a WR1 against the Titans in Week 4. WR1s against Tennessee's secondary this year (Courtland Sutton, Puka Nacua, and Michael Pittman Jr.) are averaging 21.7 PPR fantasy points.
Matchups We Hate:
QB Cam Ward
Cam Ward will enter Week 4 as a risky QB2 play against the Texans. Ward has scored under 14 fantasy points in every game this season and has only thrown two passing touchdowns in three weeks. This matchup versus this Houston secondary is also not the best, as the Texans have held two QBs to under 14 fantasy points this season.
Fantasy managers can't be starting Calvin Ridley until further notice. He caught just one pass last week and has totaled under 10 PPR fantasy points in all three games this season. On top of that, he has a tougher matchup on the outside against Derek Stingley Jr. Stingley left last week's game early, but assuming he plays, he will likely shut down Ridley on the outside.
Other Matchups:
QB C.J. Stroud
It has not been a great start to the season for C.J. Stroud. He is averaging just 199 pass yards and 0.7 pass touchdowns through three weeks, both of which rank bottom-10 among all starting QBs. Therefore, Stroud should be sat in most Superflex formats this week. He offers very limited upside against a Titans defense that has allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points to QBs.
RB Tony Pollard
The results haven't necessarily been there for Pollard in the early going. He is averaging just 3.65 yards per carry and currently ranks as the RB26 on the year. However, his heavy workload will make him a low-end RB2. Pollard has totaled at least 18 touches in all three games this season. That should help him post solid fantasy in Week 4 against a Texans defense that has allowed four rushing touchdowns so far.
Elic Ayomanor has been one of the most surprising rookie WRs this year. He has totaled over 13 PPR fantasy points in back-to-back games and appears to be the clear WR2 in this Tennessee offense. The problem is that Ayomanor is averaging about three receptions per game. So, he should only be started in 14-plus team leagues this week.
Christian Kirk will have some flex appeal in Week 4 against the Titans. Although Kirk only totaled three catches for 25 yards in last week's loss, his eight targets in his Houston debut are an encouraging sign for his fantasy value moving forward. That is enough to start him 12-plus team leagues this weekend. The Titans are allowing 12.6 PPR fantasy points per game to slot WRs through the first three weeks.
TE Chig Okonkwo
Chig Okonkwo is definitely establishing himself as a reliable middle-of-the-field target for Ward. He has seen six targets in back-to-back games and is coming off a five-catch, 66-yard performance last week against the Colts. As a result, Okonkwo could be started as a low-end TE1 in deeper 16 or 18-team leagues this weekend. Brenton Strange caught six passes for 61 yards against this Houston defense in Week 3.
Injuries:
None
Washington Commanders at Atlanta Falcons
Matchups We Love:
None
Matchups We Hate:
Commanders RBs
With Austin Ekeler going down for the season, it appears this backfield will feature three RBs moving forward. Jacory Croskey-Merritt played the most at 40% last week, but he saw just nine opportunities. Jeremy McNichols only saw four carries with a 26% snap share, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. totaled a team-high 11 carries despite playing 38% of the snaps.
With all three RBs expected to be a part of the game plan in Week 4, it's best to sit all of them this weekend. The Falcons are one of six teams to not allow a running back to score at least 15 fantasy points this season. Additionally, opposing backs are averaging just 3.6 yards per carry against this defense across three weeks.
Update: Croskey-Merritt has missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury.
TE Zach Ertz
Zach Ertz didn't do much last week with Marcus Mariota starting. He caught all three of his targets for 38 yards. If Mariota starts again for the Commanders, Ertz will likely come in as more of a TE2. The Falcons have allowed the fewest fantasy points and second-fewest receptions to TEs this season.
Other Matchups:
Commanders QBs
It remains to be seen if Jayden Daniels (knee) will be good enough to play in Week 4. If he does, you are likely starting him in every format as a strong QB1 option. If he misses, Mariota will draw his second straight start. He scored 20.3 fantasy points in last week's win and will be a solid QB2 in Superflex formats in this clash against the Falcons.
After consecutive subpar fantasy days for Michael Penix Jr., he will come in as a low-end QB2 against the Commanders. Penix has scored under six fantasy points in back-to-back games and has only thrown one passing touchdown on the year. Although Washington's secondary has allowed over 20 fantasy points to QBs in two consecutive weeks, it's hard to roll with Penix confidently in Superflex formats.
Bijan Robinson will remain a must-start RB1 against the Commanders in Week 4. Robinson has finished as a top-12 fantasy RB in every week this season and should finish as an RB1 again this weekend. Even though Washington hasn't allowed one RB to score above 15 PPR fantasy points, you are still starting him.
There is a chance that Terry McLaurin does not play in Week 4. He left last week's game early due to a quad issue, and his status for this week is certainly up in the air. If he manages to play through that quad issue, he will be more of a WR3. He is averaging just 8.3 PPR fantasy points this season. The good news is that A.J. Terrell figures to be out this week, so his matchup in the secondary will be a bit easier.
Deebo Samuel Sr. was quiet in last week's big win, only catching two passes for 11 yards. However, he will continue to be a low-end WR2 in Week 4. He has rushed for over 15 yards in two of his three games and could see more opportunities through the air if McLaurin were to miss this contest. The Falcons have done a nice job against WRs in general this year, but Samuel should still be in lineups.
WR Drake London
Drake London hasn't done much for fantasy managers this year. He currently ranks as the WR44 while averaging 9.97 PPR fantasy points. However, you are still likely starting him this week. The Commanders have given up the eighth-most fantasy points to WRs this year, and London won't see any sort of shadow from Marshon Lattimore this week, given Lattimore plays 87% of his snaps on the right side.
There are reasons to be encouraged by Darnell Mooney in fantasy moving forward. He has a 91% route participation this year and is coming off a game in which he saw 11 targets. Considering Mooney didn't have much of a training camp, he should be a better fantasy option moving forward. With Tre Tucker torching this secondary for 40.9 fantasy points last week, the Falcons playmaker could be a flex play in 12-plus team leagues.
Kyle Pitts has shown some nice things this season. He has caught at least four passes in every game and played a season-high 82% of the offensive snaps last week. Therefore, fantasy managers can roll out Pitts as a low-end TE1 in 14-plus team leagues this weekend. Just two weeks ago, the Commanders allowed a TE1 fantasy finish to Tucker Kraft.
Injuries:
- Jayden Daniels (knee) - questionable
- Terry McLaurin (quad) - questionable
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt (knee) - questionable
New Orleans Saints at Buffalo Bills
Matchups We Love:
Are we witnessing a Dalton Kincaid breakout right in front of our eyes? He has caught at least four passes in all three games and has finished as a top-5 fantasy TE in two of those three contests. Now, he gets a favorable matchup against a Saints defense that has allowed at least six catches to TEs in two of three games. That's enough to push Kincaid as a low-end TE1.
Matchups We Hate:
Khalil Shakir will once again have a safe fantasy floor this week. However, it's best to pivot away from him against the Saints. He only has a 15.5% target share, a 71.4% route participation, and the Saints rank second in fantasy points allowed to slot WRs. The slot is where Shakir has played 72% of his snaps this year, making him a sit in most cases.
Other Matchups:
QB Josh Allen
You are 100% starting Josh Allen in Week 4. He is a must-start QB1 play every week and will come in as a strong QB1 option this week. However, a potential blowout could hurt his overall fantasy numbers this weekend.
Spencer Rattler doesn't carry much fantasy upside in this game against the Bills. He has been held to under 13 fantasy points in two of three games, and the Bills have allowed under 14 fantasy points to a QB in back-to-back weeks. Therefore, Rattler is more of a low-end QB2 this week in Superflex formats.
RB James Cook
James Cook will remain an RB1 play in Week 4 against the Saints. He has scored over 20 PPR fantasy points in every contest this season, and the Saints have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points through three weeks. Although New Orleans is giving up just 3.6 yards per carry to opposing RBs this season, you aren't sitting the 26-year-old.
RB Alvin Kamara
Given that the Bills are 16-point favorites in this game, Alvin Kamara could see more opportunities than usual in the passing game. The big problem, though, is that Rattler doesn't seem to like checking it down. Kamara has seen just two targets in two of three games. Still, you're starting him in Week 4 against a Bills defense that has allowed the most rush yards to opposing RBs.
WR Keon Coleman
Keon Coleman has been an inconsistent fantasy option through the first few weeks. After scoring 25.2 PPR fantasy points in Week 1, he has been held to under six PPR fantasy points in consecutive games. As a result, Coleman will be a low-end flex play in 12-plus team leagues in Week 4. The Bills might not throw a ton in this game, meaning he might be a touchdown-dependent option.
WR Chris Olave
Chris Olave has been a consistent WR2/WR3 through the first three weeks. He has scored above 11 PPR fantasy points in every game and has a whopping 31.9% target share heading into Week 4. With the Saints likely having to throw 45-plus times in this contest, Olave is a high-floor WR3. Since the New Orleans playmaker moves all around the formation, he won't face one set corner on Sunday.
Rashid Shaheed will have some flex appeal in deeper formats this week against the Bills. He has caught at least four passes in every game and has finished as a top-40 fantasy WR in two of three weeks. Nonetheless, the Bills have been solid against WRs this year, giving up the ninth-fewest fantasy points to the position through three weeks. That means Shaheed should only be started in 14-plus team leagues.
What a start to the season it has been for Juwan Johnson. He is currently the TE2 in PPR formats, with three straight double-digit fantasy performances. Even though the Bills have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to TEs, this defense has played TEs like Mason Taylor and Tanner Conner over the past two weeks. So, Johnson will be a solid TE1 play on Sunday.
Injuries:
None
Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Matchups We Love:
QB Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts will remain a strong QB1 play against the Buccaneers in Week 4. This is actually a solid matchup for Hurts, considering Tampa Bay has let up the fourth-most rush yards to the position. Tyrod Taylor rushed for 48 yards last week against this defense, and we all know Hurts' rushing upside each week.
WR A.J. Brown
Welcome back A.J. Brown! He was a fantasy star in Week 4, turning in six catches for 109 yards and one touchdown en route to a WR4 finish. Now, he gets a great matchup on the outside against the Buccaneers' outside corners (Zyon McCollum and Jamel Dean). Just last week, those two corners allowed Garrett Wilson to finish as the overall WR2. So, Brown is a strong WR1 play.
Matchups We Hate:
Baker Mayfield is off to a nice start in 2025. He is averaging 20 fantasy points per game to go with six passing touchdowns. However, this is a tougher matchup for Mayfield in Week 4. The Eagles have yet to allow a 200-yard passer so far, and the Buccaneers will be down Mike Evans in this contest. So, he'll be a riskier QB1.
TE Cade Otton
Fantasy managers shouldn't even think about starting Cade Otton this week. He has totaled just three catches for 25 yards this season, and this Eagles defense is one of the best against fantasy TEs to start the year. Philadelphia has allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to TEs across three weeks.
Other Matchups:
RB Bucky Irving
On paper, this might seem like a tough matchup for Bucky Irving. Nonetheless, he will still come in as a low-end RB1 in Week 4 against the Eagles. Philadelphia has allowed two top-10 fantasy RBs this season, including an RB9 finish to Kyren Williams this past week. Given that he had 29 touches last week, Irving should be in all lineups.
There's no doubt that Saquon Barkley has struggled a bit on the ground in the early going. He is averaging just 3.34 yards per carry and has yet to top 90 rush yards in a game this season. However, you are still starting Barkley as an RB1 this week, even in a below-average matchup against the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has given up just 156 rush yards to RBs so far this year.
Buccaneers WRs
The Buccaneers wide receiver room will look a bit different in Week 4. Evans will miss this game due to a hamstring injury, and Chris Godwin could make his season debut against the Eagles. Nevertheless, let's wait a week before we insert Godwin into our lineups. This would be his first game action in almost one year, and his potential matchup against Cooper DeJean is difficult.
As for Emeka Egbuka, he will be a strong WR2. With Evans out and Godwin likely limited, Egbuka should see plenty of targets in this game. As for Sterling Shepard, fantasy managers can feel confident starting him in their flex in 14-plus team leagues. He is coming off a season-high 80 receiving yards and should operate as the team's WR3 on Sunday.
DeVonta Smith had his best fantasy game of the season in Week 3, totaling eight catches for 60 yards and one touchdown. While the nine targets are a nice sign, Smith will enter the week as more of a WR3 in PPR formats. He never longer has a high fantasy floor in this Philadelphia offense, and CB Jacob Parrish has done a nice job in the slot this year. He ranks seventh among all CBs in PFF grade through three weeks.
Dallas Goedert got into the end zone last week, but seeing him total just one catch for 33 yards is not a great sign for his fantasy value moving forward. Hurts threw the ball 32 times in Week 3, and he barely looked Goedert's way. Therefore, he is more of a TE2 in Week 4 against a Buccaneers defense that ranks middle of the pack in catches and receiving yards allowed to TEs.
Injuries:
- Chris Godwin (ankle) - questionable
Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions
Matchups We Love:
None
Matchups We Hate:
QB Jared Goff
This Browns defense is legit. This unit held Joe Burrow to under 10 fantasy points in Week 1 and Jordan Love to just 12 fantasy points last week. While Lamar Jackson did have a 26.3 fantasy point day against this defense in Week 2, Jared Goff will be more of a QB2 option in Week 4. This is a tough matchup for Goff, and he has scored under 13 fantasy points in two of three games.
Lions RBs
This is not an ideal matchup for either Jahmyr Gibbs or David Montgomery. The Browns held Derrick Henry to 23 rush yards in Week 2 and Josh Jacobs to 30 rush yards in Week 3. That means Gibbs and Montgomery will have a hard time finding open lanes on Sunday. You're still starting Gibbs as an RB1, but Montgomery will be a riskier RB2 in this tough matchup.
Jameson Williams has been very hit-or-miss for fantasy managers this season. He has finished as a top-12 fantasy WR once (Week 2) and outside the top-55 at the position the other two weeks. Given that the Browns rank top-8 in yards per completion allowed this season, it's probably best to sit Williams this week since Cleveland hasn't given up many big plays through the air.
Other Matchups:
QB Joe Flacco
Many fantasy managers were hoping that Joe Flacco would be the same fantasy QB as he was back in 2023. That was the year that Flacco won AP Comeback Player of the Year. This year, though, he is almost unstartable in fantasy. He has scored under 10 fantasy points in two straight weeks, making him a low-end QB2 in Week 4.
After just two weeks, Quinshon Judkins looks like the best rookie running back. He is averaging 5.54 yards per carry on the year and just rushed for 94 yards and one touchdown against an elite Packers defense. Most importantly, his snap share continues to increase. Although Detroit is allowing just under 4.1 yards per carry to opposing backs this season, Judkins is a strong RB2 option in Week 4.
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— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 21, 2025
WR Jerry Jeudy
It's hard to start Jerry Jeudy in fantasy right now. He caught just one pass for 17 yards last week, and his target share (18.3%) ranks 47th among all WRs entering Week 4. However, Jeudy does have some potential this week. This Detroit secondary has allowed some big games to WRs like Rome Odunze (31.8 fantasy points) and Rashod Bateman (17.3 fantasy points). That makes him a sneaky flex play in 12-plus team leagues.
After totaling five catches in Week 1, Cedric Tillman has caught just five combined passes over the past two weeks. Therefore, it might be tough to trust him this weekend. Like Jeudy, though, Tillman could be considered a low-end flex play in some leagues this week. Outside WRs are averaging over 25 PPR fantasy points per game against Detroit's secondary this season (bottom-12 in the NFL).
Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to be a fantasy star. For that reason, St. Brown will enter Week 4 as a strong WR1 play. He has caught four touchdowns over the past two games and remains Goff's go-to target in the passing game. Zay Flowers totaled seven catches for 75 yards in the slot against this Cleveland secondary two weeks ago, meaning the Lions playmaker should be in all lineups.
Browns TEs
Both David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. will have TE1 potential in some leagues this week. Mark Andrews just totaled six catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns against this Lions secondary last week, and both Njoku and Fannin remain key targets in this Cleveland passing attack. Njoku, though, will be the better play.
Njoku ranks first in routes run among all TEs through three weeks, and his 21.2% target share last week is an encouraging sign moving forward. In 12-team leagues, he is a solid start. As for Fannin, he will be playable in 16-team leagues. He is a bit riskier to start at TE in most leagues, considering his snap share is still hovering around 63%, and he only ran 19 routes in last week's win.
TE Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta hasn't made much of an impact in fantasy over the past two weeks. He only caught three passes for 26 yards in Week 2 and four passes for 33 yards last week. Therefore, he'll be a riskier TE1 play this week against the Browns. Cleveland hasn't allowed more than 30 receiving yards to a TE yet this year, and just held Tucker Kraft to three catches for 29 yards in Week 3.
Injuries:
None
Carolina Panthers at New England Patriots
Matchups We Love:
QB Bryce Young
Bryce Young being on the love list doesn't mean you should start him in one-quarterback leagues. However, in two-quarterback leagues or Superflex formats, Young can be started because of this matchup against the Patriots. New England has allowed either 300 pass yards or two passing touchdowns in every game this season, meaning Young has some sneaky QB2 value.
TE Hunter Henry
Hunter Henry just put together one of the best fantasy performances of his career in Week 3. He totaled eight catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns en route to a 29-point PPR fantasy day. Now, he gets a favorable matchup against the Panthers. Carolina has allowed the most receiving yards to TEs this season. That's enough to make Henry a solid TE1.
Matchups We Hate:
QB Drake Maye
The Panthers have done well against QBs this season. Trevor Lawrence only threw for 178 yards and one touchdown in Week 1, Kyler Murray finished as the overall QB23 in Week 2, and Michael Penix Jr. had 5.8 fantasy points last week. While those QBs aren't the most elite fantasy options, Carolina's secondary has played well so far. So, Drake Maye will be a lower-end QB1 this weekend.
Kayshon Boutte won't be an appealing option in fantasy leagues this week. He has seen just four targets over the past two games, and that has resulted in back-to-back finishes outside the top-50 at the WR position. Although Jaycee Horn won't exclusively shadow Boutte in this game, he will be matched up against him for some parts. Since Horn has only given up six catches this year, Boutte is a sit.
Tetairoa McMillan is currently dealing with a calf injury. Assuming he plays through it on Sunday, he could struggle on the outside against Christian Gonzalez. Gonzalez has missed the first three weeks of the season, but if he plays, this is a tough matchup for the rookie. Gonzalez was one of the best shutdown corners in the NFL in 2024. That would make McMillan a lower-end WR2.
Other Matchups:
Chuba Hubbard has totaled at least 19 touches in two of three games and just tallied a season-high 73 rush yards in Week 3. It'll be interesting to see how much he can run for this week, considering the Patriots rank second in rush yards allowed per game (60.3). However, he will still be an RB2 in fantasy. New England has given up the fifth-most receptions to RBs, and Hubbard is averaging 3.3 catches per game.
Patriots RBs
This whole New England backfield is a mess right now. Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled twice and Antonio Gibson fumbled once last week, and after those three fumbles, TreVeyon Henderson dominated the backfield snaps with an 84% snap rate. Then, in Wednesday's practice, the rookie was the first RB to go through the team's ball-carrier drill.
As a result, all signs point to Henderson having a much larger role in this offense moving forward. Nonetheless, there is still some uncertainty surrounding this New England backfield. Stevenson will likely still have a role, and we don't exactly know how much more Henderson will play. That makes Henderson only a flex play in 12-team leagues and Stevenson a lower-end flex play in that same format.
WR Stefon Diggs
Fantasy managers can't possibly trust Stefon Diggs in their lineups for Week 4. His snap share is still hovering around 50%, and he only saw three targets last week. There are just better players to roll out in your flex than Diggs. On top of that, the Panthers have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing WRs through three weeks.
Injuries:
- Tetairoa McMillan (calf) - questionable
- Chuba Hubbard (calf) - questionable
Matchup Analysis - Sunday Afternoon Games
Jacksonville Jaguars at San Francisco 49ers
Matchups We Love:
Ricky Pearsall has stepped up as a reliable pass catcher in this San Francisco offense. He has totaled over 100 receiving yards in two of three games and could be in for another strong fantasy day. Not only have the Jaguars allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to WRs, but both Ja'Marr Chase (36.5 fantasy points) and Nico Collins (22.4 fantasy points) torched this secondary over the last two weeks. That makes Pearsall a solid WR2.
Matchups We Hate:
QB Trevor Lawrence
Lawrence has not been a solid fantasy quarterback option through the first three weeks. He has yet to finish as a top-12 option at the position and has scored under 12 fantasy points in two of three games. Now, he has a matchup against a 49ers defense that is allowing just under 179 pass yards per game to begin the season. That's enough to push Lawrence as a middle-of-the-pack QB2 for Week 4.
Other Matchups:
49ers QBs
It remains to be seen if Mac Jones or Brock Purdy will start in Week 4. Both are currently dealing with injuries. If Purdy is healthy enough, though, he will return to QB1 duties. However, he will be more of a high-end QB2 this week against the Jaguars. Jacksonville has been solid against fantasy QBs in the early going. If Jones starts, he would also be a QB2 in Superflex formats.
The 49ers have done a solid job of preventing big fantasy games to RBs through the first three weeks. Opposing RBs are averaging just 3.7 yards per carry, and only one RB has been able to top 50 rush yards in a game against them this season. Still, Etienne will be a solid RB2 this week. San Francisco has given up 16 catches to RBs (sixth-most in the NFL).
Christian McCaffrey has seen a massive workload to begin the season. He is averaging a whopping 25 touches per game and has caught 25 passes for 213 yards and one touchdown through the air. For as long as McCaffrey is healthy, you will be starting him as an RB1.
Jauan Jennings did not play last week due to an ankle/shoulder injury. Assuming he suits up this week, Jennings will emerge as a WR3 for fantasy managers. He was excellent in his last game by totaling five catches for 89 yards and one touchdown back in Week 2 and should be a key weapon in San Francisco's passing attack with George Kittle still out. Jacksonville has given up the sixth-most fantasy points to WRs.
WR Brian Thomas Jr.
It has been a disappointing start for Brian Thomas Jr. With just seven catches for 115 yards, it might be hard to rely on him in Week 4. However, he'll be a WR2 against a 49ers defense that allowed at least six catches to outside WRs in two of three games. Thomas will likely be matched up against Renardo Green on the outside for most of the game, which works in his favor. Green ranks fifth in yards per reception allowed.
Fantasy managers can't possibly start Travis Hunter in fantasy this week. Hunter has yet to finish as a top-36 fantasy WR and is coming off a game in which he caught just one pass for 21 yards. Given that Hunter only had a 57% route rate last week, he will be a sit in most cases this weekend. The rookie only has a 14.8% target share this year.
TE Brenton Strange
Strange is starting to establish himself as a reliable middle-of-the-field target for Lawrence. He has totaled over 55 receiving yards in two of three contests and ranks 11th among all TEs in yards per route run. The 24-year-old will now go up against a 49ers defense that has allowed at least five catches and one touchdown to TEs in back-to-back games. That makes him a potential TE1 in 14-plus team leagues.
Injuries:
- Brock Purdy (toe/shoulder) - questionable
- Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) - questionable
Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Rams
Matchups We Love:
None
Matchups We Hate:
RB Jonathan Taylor
Taylor does have a tough matchup in Week 4 against the Rams. Los Angeles just held Barkley in check last week, and no RB has scored in double figures in PPR formats against this defense through three weeks. Nonetheless, you're still starting Taylor in every format this weekend. He is the current RB1 in all formats.
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Matthew Stafford will come into Week 4 as a middle-of-the-pack QB2 option. He has thrown two touchdown passes in each of the past two games, and the Colts let up three passing touchdowns to Bo Nix two weeks ago. However, his limited rushing puts him into that QB2 territory. There are 18 better QBs to roll with this weekend.
QB Daniel Jones
Daniel Jones has been one of the most surprising fantasy players this season. He has finished as a top-12 fantasy QB in every game this season and currently ranks as the QB4 in all formats. While this Rams defense has played well through three weeks, the potential is still there for Jones to finish as a top-10 fantasy QB. Hurts managed to throw for three touchdowns while running for 40 yards against this Rams team a week ago.
RB Kyren Williams
Last week's matchup against the Eagles was a difficult one for Williams. Then, he managed to rush for a season-high 94 yards to go with two catches for 18 yards and one touchdown. Therefore, fantasy managers should continue to start him as an RB2. The Colts have allowed a rushing touchdown in back-to-back games.
Rams WRs
Both Rams WRs should be started in Week 4. Although this Colts secondary has only allowed one WR to total over 40 receiving yards through three weeks, both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams will be must-starts. Nacua will come in as a WR1 following three straight 20-plus PPR fantasy point performances, and Adams will be a WR2 after finishing as a top-24 WR in two consecutive games.
Update: Adams has not practiced this week due to a knee injury.
WR Michael Pittman Jr.
Pittman has shown some encouraging things this season. He totaled 20 PPR fantasy points in Week 1 and 19.3 PPR fantasy points in Week 3. The only game he didn't have a great fantasy outing, he went up against Patrick Surtain II. As a result, he will be a low-end WR2. Emannuel Forbes will likely be Pittman's matchup on Sunday, and that's a great matchup since A.J. Brown just totaled 109 yards against him last week.
TE Tyler Warren
Tyler Warren is one of the few TEs that fantasy managers can trust at this point in the season. Even though he had a subpar fantasy outing last week (6.8 PPR fantasy points), you are still rolling with him as your TE1 in Week 4. The Rams have allowed at least six catches to the TE position in two of three games this season.
Injuries:
- Davante Adams (hamstring) - questionable
Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs
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Patrick Mahomes could be in for a solid fantasy game in Week 4. The Ravens have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing QBs and the fifth-most pass yards through the first three weeks. Although this Baltimore secondary has held QBs to under 220 pass yards in back-to-back games, Mahomes will be a QB1 this week.
WR Zay Flowers
After last week's fantasy dud, some managers could decide to pivot away from Flowers this week. He only caught two passes for 13 yards in that contest. Nevertheless, Flowers will come in as a solid WR2 in a great matchup in Week 4. The Chiefs rank ninth in PPR fantasy points allowed to slot WRs this year. That's enough to put him into your lineups.
TE Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce has been a bit quiet in fantasy this year. He hasn't caught more than four passes in a game and has been held to under 50 receiving yards in two of three contests. The good news is that he has a plus matchup in Week 4 against the Ravens. Baltimore has allowed the fifth-most receptions and second-most receiving yards to TEs this year. So, Kelce will be a TE1.
Matchups We Hate:
TE Mark Andrews
Mark Andrews came out of nowhere last week to post a six-catch, 91-yard, two-touchdown performance. But it's best to sit Andrews in most cases this week. Isaiah Likely could return in this game, and the Chiefs have been great against TEs in fantasy to start the season. This defense has given up just eight catches to the position. That'll make Andrews more of a TE2.
Other Matchups:
QB Lamar Jackson
Jackson is definitely a QB1 in fantasy once again in Week 4. He has finished as a top-4 fantasy QB in all three games, and his rushing upside gives him a chance to finish as the overall QB1 every single week. The Ravens signal-caller will enter the week as the overall QB1.
Chiefs RBs
It's hard to trust any Chiefs running back at this point in the season. Isiah Pacheco hasn't shown much burst on the ground, and Kareem Hunt is playing under 50% of the team's offensive snaps. Even though this matchup against the Ravens is a solid one, both Pacheco and Hunt will be riskier flex options. Pacheco and Hunt are averaging under 10 touches per game.
RB Derrick Henry
The fumbles appear to be an issue for Henry, as he has fumbled in each of the first three games of the season. However, you are still starting Henry as an RB1 this week. The Chiefs have allowed a top-12 fantasy RB in two straight weeks, and Skattebo just scored 24.1 PPR fantasy points against this Kansas City defense last weekend.
All signs point to Xavier Worthy playing in Week 4. He has missed the past two games due to a shoulder injury. Unfortunately, though, Worthy will be a riskier play in his return. The expectation is that he will see limited snaps on Sunday against the Ravens. For that reason, he is more of a low-end flex play. Since all Worthy needs is one play to save his fantasy day, he could be a potential start in 12-plus team leagues.
WRs Marquise Brown/Tyquan Thornton
With Worthy expected to return, Marquise Brown and Tyquan Thornton could see fewer opportunities in the passing game. Brown already wasn't a solid fantasy option heading into the week, as he has caught just nine passes for 72 yards across the past two games. That makes him more of a low-end flex play in 14-plus team leagues.
As for Thornton, he could still be a solid play in 12-team leagues. He has played more than 70% of the team's offensive snaps in all three games and just saw nine targets last week. Given that Worthy is expected to be limited, Thornton could continue to operate as the team's deep-threat option. The Ravens are allowing over 9.9 yards per completion to WRs this year, which ranks around league average.
Injuries:
- Xavier Worthy (shoulder) - questionable
- Isaiah Likely (foot) - questionable.
Chicago Bears at Las Vegas Raiders
Matchups We Love:
QB Geno Smith
If you are looking to stream a QB this week, Geno Smith is one of the best options to go with. He has thrown for over 285 yards in two of three games this season, and the Bears have allowed some big games to QBs in fantasy to start the season. Given that Chicago has given up the fourth-most fantasy points and seventh-most pass yards through three weeks, Smith is a lower-end QB1.
It has no doubt been a slow start for Ashton Jeanty. However, if there was one week for him to boom in fantasy, it would be in Week 4 against the Bears. Chicago is allowing a whopping 5.5 yards per carry to opposing RBs, and Javonte Williams just averaged 7.6 yards per carry last week against that defense. That makes this a prime opportunity for Jeanty to have his first big fantasy game.
Jakobi Meyers could be in for a strong game in Week 4. Although he was held to just three catches for 63 yards last week, Meyers has a fantastic matchup in the slot this weekend. The Bears rank bottom-7 in fantasy points allowed to slot WRs through three weeks. Since the Raiders playmaker will be lined up against Nick McCloud in the slot, he will be a strong WR2. McCloud is giving up over 14.7 yards per reception so far.
Bears WRs
Both Bears WRs should be in for a nice fantasy day. The Raiders are allowing the third-most fantasy points to opposing WRs this season, and WRs like Kayshon Boutte (103 receiving yards), Keenan Allen (61 yards and one touchdown), and Quentin Johnston (71 yards and one touchdown) have all had solid fantasy games in recent weeks against this Las Vegas secondary.
As a result, Rome Odunze will be a low-end WR1 this week. He has a solid 28.4% target share through three weeks and is clearly Williams' favorite target in the passing game. Odunze has scored above 15 PPR fantasy points in every game this season. As for Moore, he can be inserted as a solid WR3. It hasn't been pretty for Moore to begin the season, but this Raiders secondary won't be able to stop both playmakers.
Matchups We Hate:
The Raiders have actually done a nice job against RBs this season. If it wasn't for a long 60-yard touchdown by Jeremy McNichols last week, Las Vegas could have held Washington's rushing attack to under 75 yards. Since Las Vegas held Rhamondre Stevenson to 15 yards in Week 1 and Hampton to 24 yards in Week 2, D'Andre Swift will be a riskier RB2 play this week. He only averaged 2.5 yards per carry last week.
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QB Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams was fantastic for fantasy managers last week. He threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns en route to an overall QB1 finish. With two top-10 QB finishes in three games, the second-year signal caller will be a low-end QB1 this week against the Raiders. Las Vegas has allowed at least 16.5 fantasy points to every QB this year, including a 20.3 fantasy point day to Mariota in Week 3.
Caleb Williams is among the top QBs in the NFL in passing stats through three weeks 🔥📈 pic.twitter.com/D4hRKWmlmD
— Bears on CHSN (@CHSN_Bears) September 24, 2025
WR Tre Tucker
Following last week's WR1 finish, most fantasy managers are likely asking what to do with Tre Tucker. The short answer is that Tucker is a solid flex play in most 12-plus team leagues this week. The Bears have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to WRs this year and rank bottom-10 in yards per completion allowed this season. That should help Tucker break away for some big gains on Sunday.
TE Brock Bowers
Brock Bowers has been really quiet in each of the past two games. He has been held to under 40 receiving yards in back-to-back games. Nevertheless, you are still starting Bowers as your TE1 this week. The Bears secondary hasn't been great to start the season, and this defense just let up 13 catches to Jake Ferguson in Week 3.
Injuries:
- Colston Loveland (hip) - questionable
Matchup Analysis - Sunday Night Football
Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys
Matchups We Love:
QB Jordan Love
It's probably a good idea to start QBs against Dallas this year. The Cowboys have allowed the most fantasy points to opposing QBs through three weeks, and all three QBs they have faced so far have scored over 24 fantasy points. That makes Love a strong QB1 play this week. He is likely a top-7 play in Week 4.
Packers WRs
Both Romeo Doubs and Matthew Golden are worth starting in 12-plus team leagues this week. The Cowboys have allowed the most fantasy points to WRs and the most yards per completion this year. That means both Packer WRs will enter the week as solid WR3s. Even Dontayvion Wicks can be used in some leagues this weekend.
This Cowboys defense is really bad and has allowed three receivers to total over 100 yards over the past two weeks. With Golden coming off his best game as a pro and being the team's deep-threat option, he is my favorite start of the three Green Bay WRs. Dallas allows a ton of big plays through the air.
Jake Ferguson will enter Week 4 as the overall TE1 in PPR formats. That comes on the heels of his 13-catch, 82-yard performance against the Bears last week. With CeeDee Lamb (ankle) out for this contest, Ferguson will remain a strong TE1 against the Packers. Green Bay has allowed the third-most receiving yards to TEs this year.
Matchups We Hate:
QB Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott has been an inconsistent fantasy option to begin the season. He only has one top-10 QB finish and only scored 14 fantasy points in a great matchup against the Bears last week. Unfortunately, things don't get easier for Prescott in Week 4. He'll have to go up against a Packers defense that has yet to allow a top-12 fantasy QB finish. So, the Cowboys signal-caller is more of a QB2 this weekend.
Javonte Williams has been a surprising fantasy RB in the early going. He is averaging a whopping 5.3 yards per carry and has caught at least five passes in back-to-back games. However, with the Cowboys being down two offensive linemen (Cooper Beebe and Tyler Booker) and the Packers allowing just 3.2 yards per carry on the ground, Williams is more of a risky RB2 this weekend.
Other Matchups:
RB Josh Jacobs
Josh Jacobs hasn't been the most consistent RB1 for your fantasy team this year. However, better days are surely ahead. He has played three top-10 run defenses in the first three weeks, and his schedule will lighten up moving forward. Although the Cowboys have yet to allow a rusher over 60 yards, Jacobs will be a solid RB1. He has seen at least 20 touches in every contest this year.
The Cowboys will need George Pickens to step up in Lamb's absence. He will now operate as the team's WR1 and should see more chances in the passing game. That's enough to start him as a WR2. Pickens has scored 17.8 PPR fantasy points in consecutive games. The matchup isn't the best on the outside against Carrington Valentine -- who ranks 13th in PFF grade among all corners -- but the potential volume makes him a start.
TE Tucker Kraft
Kraft managed to play through a knee injury last week and didn't contribute much for fantasy managers. He only caught three passes for 29 yards. Fantasy managers, though, should expect a better performance from him in Week 4. The Cowboys secondary has allowed the most yards per completion, and Kraft is one of the best TEs after the catch. So, he'll be a TE1.
Injuries:
- CeeDee Lamb (ankle) - doubtful
Matchup Analysis - Monday Night Football
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins
Matchups We Love:
Justin Fields is on track to return in Week 4 after missing last week's game due to a concussion. Assuming he is cleared, Fields will return as a QB1 against the Dolphins. Miami has given up the second-most fantasy points and ninth-most rush yards to QBs in 2025. That should help the Jets QB have a strong fantasy day.
RB Breece Hall
Following a strong Week 1 performance, Breece Hall has not done much in each of the past two weeks. But this matchup against the Dolphins should help him get back on track. Miami is giving up over 4.5 yards per carry to opposing backs and the fifth-most fantasy points to the position. That makes Hall a strong RB2 this week. Look at what Cook did against this front seven last week (20.8 PPR fantasy points).
Matchups We Hate:
WR Tyreek Hill
There's a good chance that Tyreek Hill disappoints fantasy managers in Week 4. Sauce Gardner will likely shadow Hill in this game, and Gardner has been at the top of his game in the early going. He held Metcalf to four catches for 83 yards in Week 1 and Evans to four catches for 33 yards and one touchdown last week. That's not great news for the Dolphins playmaker, making him a lower-end WR2.
Other Matchups:
Tua Tagovailoa won't be the best fantasy option this week. He has yet to finish as a top-16 fantasy QB, and the Jets have only allowed one passing touchdown over the past two weeks. That makes Tagovailoa a lower-end QB2 play in Superflex formats. There are better QBs to roll with than him, considering he has no rushing upside.
De'Von Achane will continue to be an RB1 for fantasy managers this week. He has a whopping 24% target share through three weeks, and his receiving upside makes him an elite fantasy asset. Achane has scored above 16 PPR fantasy points in every game this year. Given that the Jets have given up the 10th-most rush yards to RBs, he will be a must-start.
Although Jaylen Waddle has gotten into the end zone in each of the past two games, he will be a borderline flex play in Week 4. He enters this game with a mere 17.7% target share and has topped 40 receiving yards just once to begin the year. The Jets have allowed six different WRs to score in double figures against them this season, but Waddle does not have much of a fantasy ceiling.
WR Garrett Wilson
Wilson needs to be in all lineups this week. He ranks second in target share among all WRs while scoring above 22 PPR fantasy points in two of his three games. Considering Pittman scored 20 PPR fantasy points against this Dolphins secondary a few weeks ago, Wilson will be a strong WR1 for managers. Miami has allowed four receiving touchdowns to WRs in the early going.
Injuries:
- Justin Fields (concussion) - questionable
Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos
Matchups We Love:
RB J.K. Dobbins
Dobbins has operated as the clear RB1 in Denver's backfield. He played a season-high 67% of the team's offensive snaps last week and scored a rushing touchdown for the third straight week. Now, he has a favorable matchup against a Bengals defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing RBs this season.
Therefore, Dobbins will be a strong RB2, while RJ Harvey should be left on the bench due to his limited workload. Harvey only totaled two carries in last week's loss.
Matchups We Hate:
After watching Jake Browning last week against the Vikings, it's safe to say that he should be sat in most cases in Week 4. The Broncos secondary is one of the best in the NFL and has only allowed two passing touchdowns through three weeks. That makes Browning a lower-end QB2 in a tough matchup on the road.
WR Ja'Marr Chase
Ja'Marr Chase was held to just five catches for 50 yards in his first game without Joe Burrow last week. Unfortunately, things will not be easier for him in Week 4. Chase will likely draw the Surtain shadow in this contest, and that's not great news for the Bengals playmaker. Even though Chase had the upper hand against him in last year's matchup, we should temper expectations. So, he'll be a lower WR1 this weekend.
Other Matchups:
QB Bo Nix
It might be hard to trust Nix as your QB1 right now. He has scored under 14 fantasy points in two of his three games and is averaging just 178 pass yards per game so far. The good news, though, is that Nix has thrown at least one passing touchdown in every game while increasing his rushing yards in all three weeks. Therefore, he'll be a low-end QB1 in a solid matchup.
RB Chase Brown
Chase Brown has arguably been the worst runner in the NFL to start the season. While his opportunity share (84.1%) is an encouraging sign for his fantasy value moving forward, his 1.98 yards per carry across 47 attempts is not. However, Brown will still be a top-20 play this week against the Broncos. Denver has allowed a top-4 RB finish in back-to-back weeks.
WR Tee Higgins
With Surtain shadowing Chase in this game, Higgins will avoid one of the best corners in the NFL. Instead, he'll be matched up against Riley Moss, who ranks 99th in PFF grade (55.5) among all corners. Still, that's not enough to push Higgins into the WR3 territory. He only saw two targets last week and will be a risky flex play on Monday night.
Broncos WRs
The fantasy community was very adamant that Troy Franklin was set to overtake Courtland Sutton as the team's WR1 following Week 2. Well, that didn't happen. Sutton totaled 23.8 PPR fantasy points, and Franklin was held to just two catches for eight yards last week.
As a result, Sutton will continue to operate as a solid WR2 for managers, while Franklin should only be started in 14-plus team leagues. The Bengals have allowed at least five catches to five different WRs this year, meaning both Denver playmakers could have solid fantasy days.
TE Evan Engram
It appears Evan Engram will play in Week 4 after missing last week's contest due to a back injury. However, you should look elsewhere for a TE this week. Engram caught just three passes for 33 yards combined in his first two games, and there's a chance the Broncos TE is limited in his return from a back injury.
Injuries:
None
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