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Nate Sheppard Could Feast on William & Mary
Duke running back Nate Sheppard has handled 82 carries through three games, and the production has matched the workload -- 528 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, plus three more scores through the air. He just went for 154 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 23 carries against Stanford, his third straight game with at least 147 yards on the ground. Now William & Mary comes to Durham after allowing 281.3 rushing yards per game, 7.0 yards per carry, and 14 rushing touchdowns through four games. There is blowout risk here, so Sheppard may not need another 20-plus carries. That is the only real concern. With his role and this matchup, he is still a must-start and one of the strongest running back plays of Week 4.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Can Fame Ijeboi Survive Notre Dame's Front?
Purdue running back Fame Ijeboi was held to 47 yards on 17 carries at UCLA, but two rushing touchdowns kept the fantasy day alive. He has scored six times on the ground through three games and has already shown he can handle volume, including 27 carries for 114 yards and three touchdowns against Wake Forest. Notre Dame is a different problem. The Irish have allowed only 175 rushing yards all season, 58.3 per game, at 1.9 yards per carry, with one rushing touchdown surrendered. Purdue gets this game at home, and Ijeboi's workload should keep him in the RB2 or flex mix rather than on the bench. Expectations for efficiency need to come down, though. The matchup is brutal. The volume is still good enough to keep him in lineups.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Koby Howard's Status Uncertain for Wisconsin Matchup
Penn State wide receiver Koby Howard's (undisclosed) status is uncertain for Saturday's game against Wisconsin, according to Pete Nakos of On3. Head coach Matt Campbell said Tuesday that Howard got "dinged up" in the win over Buffalo and that Penn State does not yet know where he will be by the end of the week. No specific injury has been disclosed. Howard caught three passes for 115 yards and a 70-yard touchdown against Buffalo and added a 20-yard rushing score. Through three games, the sophomore has 12 catches for 344 yards and two receiving touchdowns, and he has a reception of at least 30 yards in every game. His 28.67 yards per catch ranks third in the FBS. Penn State hosts Wisconsin at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday in its Big Ten opener.
Source: Pete Nakos
Source: Pete Nakos
SMU's Defense Has Streamer Appeal In Week 4
SMU's defense/special teams unit could lead the position in fantasy scoring in Week 4. This season, the Mustangs' defense and special teams have been a subpar fantasy unit, scoring 11 total fantasy points this season and averaging 3.6 fantasy points per game. However, in Week 2, when SMU faced UC Davis, they scored 10 fantasy points, while they scored a combined 1 point against Florida State in Week 1 and Louisville in Week 3. SMU welcomes Missouri State to Dallas in Week 4; Missouri State gives up the 20th most points to opposing DFST units in college football. Per PFF, SMU generated 22 pressures against UC Davis; if they can generate a similar number against Missouri State, they could finish as one of the week's highest-scoring DFSTs. Per Yahoo, they project 12.87 fantasy points in Week 4 and have the sixth-most projected fantasy points.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Source: Yahoo Sports
Florida State Defense a Top Streamer For Week 4?
Florida State's defense has an easy matchup in Week 4 against Central Arkansas, but can we trust them? The Seminoles opened up their season with two ranked opponents: SMU and Alabama. In their matchup with SMU, the defense performed relatively well, scoring 8 fantasy points on four forced turnovers. However, in Week 3 against the Crimson Tide, they allowed 50 points and finished the game with negative three fantasy points. On a positive note, the team plays Central Arkansas in Week 4, which gives up the most fantasy points to opposing defenses in college football. Yahoo has the Seminoles projected for 12.55 fantasy points and ranks them as the week's seventh-best defense. RotoBaller listed them as one of the best streaming options for Week 4, as they are still available in 96% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy owners should prioritize picking them up for this week.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Defense Has High Upside In Week 4
Pittsburgh's defense can finish Week 4 as a top-10 unit. This season, the Pitt defense has been average, posting 25 total fantasy points. They allow only 11.3 points per game, ranking 15th nationally. They also allow only 60 rushing yards per game. From a fantasy perspective, they've been a relatively high-floor option, but they have not generated enough turnovers to be an elite fantasy unit. In Week 4, Pitt welcomes Bucknell, which is averaging only 12.8 points per game and 238 yards per game. Bucknell already has one of the worst rushing attacks in college football, with their two lead backs averaging less than 3.7 yards per carry, and as a team, they have a -0.27 EPA Per Run. Fantasy owners should expect the Pitt defense to post its season-high in sacks and turnovers in Week 4, and it should be a viable start option.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Duke's Defense Has Safe Week 4 Matchup
Duke's defense lacks elite upside in a Week 4 matchup with William & Mary. Over three weeks, Duke's defense ranks outside the top 25 fantasy defenses, allowing 24 total points. They have done a good job getting after the quarterback, with seven sacks on the season; however, they have only one interception and two fumble recoveries. Although the Blue Devils allow only 12.3 points per game, they allow 292 total yards per game. William & Mary comes into this matchup averaging 26 points per game and 336.5 yards per game, although they have not played a defense of Duke's caliber. Per PFF, Duke generated 24 total pressures against Stanford in a 35-7 Week 3 blowout win. The biggest knock on the Duke defense has been its lack of turnovers. If they can generate more than two turnovers against William & Mary, they could be a top 10 unit this week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Oklahoma DL David Stone Suffers Knee Injury In Practice
Oklahoma defensive lineman David Stone suffered a knee injury in Monday's practice. SI.com is reporting that the injury is a dislocated left knee that could keep Stone out for the rest of the season. On3 reported that it was just a lower-body injury. More information is expected on Tuesday afternoon during coach Brent Venables' weekly press conference. Stone was a preseason All-American after recording 42 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2025. Stone recorded eight tackles and half a sack on Saturday in Oklahoma's win over New Mexico.
Source: SI.com
Source: SI.com
Oregon WR Jeremiah McClellan Out With Broken Foot
Oregon wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan will miss at least a month after breaking his foot before Friday's game against Portland State. McClellan was warming up on the field with the team, but was in street clothes and a walking boot by the time the game started. After the game, coach Dan Lanning said that McClellan tweaked something in pregame. It was revealed today that McClellan suffered a broken foot. The Ducks face No. 12 USC in Los Angeles this weekend before a bye week. Oregon then has home games against UCLA and Nebraska before traveling to Illinois. It is unknown how long McClellan will be out. Expect true freshman Messiah Hampton to start in place of McClellan while he is out.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Noah Bennee Still Carries Stash Appeal
Utah tight end Noah Bennee remains an interesting waiver stash despite disappearing from the box score against Utah State. Bennee caught one pass for 35 yards and a touchdown in the opener, then broke out with four receptions for 113 yards and another score against Arkansas before going without a catch Saturday. That leaves him with five receptions for 148 yards and two touchdowns through three games, with the big-play ability obvious whenever the ball comes his way. Utah travels to Iowa State next, and the uneven volume makes Bennee difficult to trust as a weekly starter right now. He is better treated as an upside stash in deeper CFF leagues than a priority waiver claim.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Terry Bussey Out for the Season
Texas A&M wide receiver Terry Bussey (lower body) will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, head coach Mike Elko announced Monday. Bussey suffered the injury on the opening kickoff of Saturday's loss to Kentucky and had to be carted off before the Aggies' offense took the field. He had seven catches for 92 yards through two games while adding four carries for 10 yards and a touchdown. Bussey also held a significant role on special teams as both a kick and punt return option. He had been listed alongside Ashton Bethel-Roman at one receiver spot entering the season, so his absence removes a versatile piece from both the offensive rotation and return game for the rest of the year.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Mark Bowman's Role Makes Him Worth Rostering
USC tight end Mark Bowman has not repeated his two-touchdown performance against Louisiana, but his role remains strong enough to keep him firmly on the fantasy radar. The true freshman caught three passes for 32 yards at Rutgers and now has 15 receptions for 160 yards and two scores through four games. Bowman is also listed first at tight end on USC's current depth chart, giving him a meaningful role in one of the country's more productive passing offenses. Oregon visits Los Angeles next, but Bowman's value is more about the season-long opportunity than chasing one matchup. He should be viewed as a strong waiver addition and long-term hold rather than a touchdown-dependent one-week play.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jaleel Skinner Keeps Strengthening His Fantasy Case
Louisville tight end Jaleel Skinner followed his breakout against Villanova with another touchdown Saturday, catching three passes for 29 yards in the Cardinals' win over SMU. He now has eight receptions for 166 yards and two scores through three games, with both touchdowns coming over the last two weeks. The catch volume is not overwhelming, but Skinner has established himself as a vertical and red-zone threat in Louisville's passing game. Wake Forest visits next, giving him another opportunity to keep the run going. Skinner has shown enough over consecutive weeks to move beyond speculative stash territory and should be treated as a priority tight end pickup in leagues where he remains available.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kari Ashley Has Become a Priority Tight End Add
TCU tight end Kari Ashley has followed his Week 2 breakout with another productive game, catching all five of his targets for 87 yards and a touchdown against Arkansas State. Ashley now has 15 receptions for 223 yards and three scores through three games, including 12 catches for 206 yards over his last two. He is still rostered in only 19% of Yahoo leagues despite becoming a steady part of Jaden Craig's passing game. TCU travels to UCF for its Big 12 opener next, but Ashley no longer needs a soft matchup to justify a roster spot. At a position where reliable volume is difficult to find, he should be treated as one of the priority tight end additions available this week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Justin Bowick's Breakout Looks Built to Last
Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Bowick turned nine catches into 178 yards and two touchdowns against Murray State, but the case for adding him goes beyond one blowup against an FCS opponent. Bowick had five receptions for 81 yards against Oregon the week before and now leads the Cowboys with 16 catches for 281 yards and three touchdowns through three games. He has produced in every matchup so far, including a touchdown in the opener against Tulsa, and remains rostered in only 6% of Yahoo leagues. Oklahoma State travels to West Virginia next. Bowick has shown enough volume and production to be treated as a priority waiver pickup with long-term value rather than simply a streamer coming off a favorable matchup.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Chris Durr Jr. Is Too Involved to Leave on Waivers
Maryland wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. has reached must-add territory after another huge performance against Virginia Tech. Durr caught 12 passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns, one week after finishing with 10 receptions for 103 yards and a score at UConn. That's 22 catches, 212 yards and three touchdowns over the past two games, and he became the first Maryland receiver this century with consecutive 10-catch performances. Durr is still rostered in only 8% of Yahoo leagues despite emerging as the top option in Maryland's passing game, and UCLA comes to College Park next. This is no longer a speculative breakout bet. Durr should be treated as a must-add and long-term hold anywhere he is still available.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Keenan Jackson's Breakout Demands Waiver Attention
NC State wide receiver Keenan Jackson has quickly become one of the more interesting options on the waiver wire. Jackson caught nine passes for 102 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's loss to Vanderbilt, one week after posting four catches for a career-high 123 yards against Richmond. That gives him 13 receptions for 225 yards over his last two games, and the production is no longer tied to one isolated performance. Appalachian State visits Raleigh next, giving Jackson another chance to build on the growing role. The three-touchdown game will be difficult to repeat, but the recent volume and back-to-back 100-yard efforts make him a priority upside pickup rather than a one-week touchdown chase.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Aiden Flora Looks Like a Long-Term Waiver Find
Iowa State running back Aiden Flora's 194-yard, two-touchdown performance against Bowling Green will grab the attention, but his waiver case was already building. Flora handled 19 carries for 89 yards against Iowa the week before, then needed only 12 attempts to shred Bowling Green while adding two catches for 10 yards and a 66-yard punt-return touchdown. He has 328 rushing yards and three rushing scores through three games and is rostered in only 2% of Yahoo leagues. Utah presents a much tougher test this week, so this is not simply a matchup chase. Flora has taken over the lead role in Iowa State's backfield and looks like a strong waiver pickup with value beyond Week 4.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kewan Lacy a Game-Time Decision Against Florida
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy (shoulder) will be a game-time decision Saturday at Florida, head coach Pete Golding announced. Lacy injured his left shoulder during the third quarter of the Rebels' 32-24 win over LSU and finished with nine carries for 43 yards and a touchdown. X-rays and an MRI came back negative, and Lacy will try to practice this week before a decision is made. He has rushed for 191 yards and four touchdowns on 39 carries through three games. JT Lindsey handled four carries for 20 yards after Lacy left, though Ole Miss also has other backfield options if he cannot go. Lacy's availability will be worth tracking closely heading into Saturday's SEC road matchup.
Source: Pete Nakos
Source: Pete Nakos
Nolan James Jr. Takes Control of Notre Dame Backfield
Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. should be one of the first names claimed off waivers after his workload exploded against Michigan State. James carried 26 times for 121 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for seven yards in the 27-10 win. Aneyas Williams received only nine carries for 25 yards, a major shift in a backfield that had been more unsettled entering the season. James is still rostered in just 5% of Yahoo leagues, and Purdue is next on the schedule. With the workload now moving heavily in his direction, James is a must-add who has legitimate long-term starting value rather than a one-week chase.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
CJ Baxter Climbs the Waiver Priority List
Kentucky running back CJ Baxter finally received the kind of workload fantasy managers were waiting for Saturday, carrying 19 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-21 win at Texas A&M. He also caught a 28-yard pass, giving him 20 touches and 115 yards from scrimmage. Baxter has four rushing touchdowns through three games, and the 19 carries represented his largest workload of the season. He is rostered in only 19% of Yahoo leagues, while South Alabama visits Kentucky next. Baxter should be treated as a priority pickup after the workload spike, with a chance to become a dependable longer-term fantasy option.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
