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Oct 3, 2026, 8:22 AM ET

It's been a rough two weeks for those fantasy owners with shares of Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram. Engram has just one catch over the Broncos' last two matchups, a 17-yard reception during a Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He finished a Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams with two targets, but failed to haul either of them in. Engram is RotoBaller's 30th-ranked tight end and is projected to score just five fantasy points against a San Francisco 49ers defense that allowed Arizona Cardinals tight end to record nine receptions for 75 yards last week. Despite a solid day for McBride, however, the 49ers have done a nice job defending against opposing tight ends this year. San Francisco has allowed just 4.4 fantasy points per game to players at the position through three weeks.--Alex Brasky
Source: RotoBaller

Oct 3, 2026, 8:16 AM ET

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn continues to be one of the most reliable kickers in the NFL. Last week, he made a 24-yard field goal and both of his extra-point tries against the Colts, and this week, he'll come home to kick indoors at Reliant Stadium against Dallas. The Cowboys rank in the middle of the pack for fantasy points allowed to kickers, and the Texans will definitely need to put points on the board as they try to avoid a 0-4 start to the season. While the offense has struggled, Fairbairn has been consistent enough with the opportunities he has gotten to be RotoBaller's No. 7 kicker for Week 4, making him a starter in almost all formats this week.--Zach Thompson
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Oct 3, 2026, 8:11 AM ET

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle failed to follow up a massive Week 2 performance with another fruitful effort in Week 3. Waddle finished a win over the Los Angeles Rams with just two receptions on seven targets, totaling 10 yards receiving and adding one carry for 14 yards rushing. Outside of his 10-reception, 138-yard performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2, Waddle has finished with just three receptions for 12 yards in his team's other two matchups. The Broncos take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4, whose pass defense allowed Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson to record 11 receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown last week. Waddle is RotoBaller's 22nd-ranked wide receiver and is projected to score 11 fantasy points against San Francisco. --Alex Brasky
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Oct 3, 2026, 8:08 AM ET

The Houston Texans D/ST has still made plays this season, despite the team's 0-3 start. This week, they're at home in a desperation game against the Cowboys, making them still a strong option to start in most formats. In three games, the Texans forced three turnovers last week against the Colts and stacked up four sacks while allowing 19 points. They have multiple sacks in each of their three games this season and have held the Bengals and Colts in check after struggling with the Bills in Week 1. The Cowboys have only allowed three sacks in three games this year and only have two turnovers. They are not a great D/ST matchup for the Texans, but the elite playmakers in Houston's defense still make it the No. 10 D/ST unit in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings. Temper expectations in the tough matchup, but the Texans should still be started in most formats this week.--Zach Thompson
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Oct 3, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

While he hasn't done much work on the ground this season, totaling only five carries for 24 yards through two games played, Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey has been a factor in the passing game. Harvey is second among Broncos pass catchers in both targets (11) and receptions (10), while his 64 yards receiving are fourth on the team. This past week, Harvey hauled in six receptions for 41 yards during a win over the Los Angeles Rams. In Week 4, the Broncos face a San Francisco 49ers defense that allowed Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love to record five receptions for 19 yards and a touchdown last Sunday. Harvey is RotoBaller's 28th-ranked running back and is projected to score nine fantasy points against San Francisco. --Alex Brasky
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Oct 3, 2026, 7:58 AM ET

Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Dulcich showed some signs of fantasy relevance last week, hauling in five catches for 55 yards in the Dolphins' loss to the Chiefs. Dulcich's seven targets ranked third on the team, and he did get a boost with Caleb Douglas (ankle) unavailable. Without Douglas again this week, Dulcich does have some potential upside, even in a very difficult matchup against the Vikings' strong defense. He has nine catches for 90 yards in three games this season. The Dolphins' offense has struggled as a whole, scoring the fewest points per game in the NFL, making Dulcich hard to start even if he is lined up for some extra targets. The 26-year-old from UCLA is only the No. 31 TE in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings, so there are likely better options available, unless you are in a deep league that requires multiple tight ends.--Zach Thompson
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Oct 3, 2026, 7:54 AM ET

After some tough sledding during a win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3, Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins faces another tough matchup in Week 4. The Broncos take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, a team that has limited its opponents to -0.13 EPA per rush, according to Next Gen Stats, which is tied for 11th-best in the NFL. This past week, Dobbins managed just 49 yards rushing on 17 carries against the Rams, adding one catch for four yards on two targets. The 49ers allowed Arizona Cardinals starting running back Jeremiyah Love to record 90 yards rushing on 21 carries in Week 3, but held the Cardinals as a team to just 3.4 yards per tote. Dobbins is RotoBaller's 30th-ranked running back and is projected to score nine fantasy points against San Francisco.--Alex Brasky
Source: RotoBaller

Oct 3, 2026, 7:51 AM ET

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. has been on the field regularly over the last two weeks, although the fifth-round rookie from Missouri has yet to make much of an impact. He played 46% of snaps in Week 2 and saw that increase to 62% of snaps in Week 3 with Caleb Douglas (ankle) out. Without Douglas, Coleman served as the Dolphins' third receiver behind Malik Washington and Chris Bell, but he only managed one catch for three yards on four targets. He only had two targets and no catches in the first two weeks of the season, so without Douglas, he did get a big boost in involvement. Douglas is out again in Week 4 against the Vikings, which should lead to Coleman getting good playing time once again. However, he's still only the No. 122 WR in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings, so he's only worth a look as a punt play in DFS or a desperation play in extremely deep leagues.--Zach Thompson
Source: RotoBaller

Oct 3, 2026, 7:42 AM ET

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell stepped up last week with Caleb Douglas (ankle) out, and he's set for a substantial role in Week 4 against the Vikings while Douglas misses a second straight contest. Bell set season highs in snaps, routes, and targets last Sunday, catching four of his seven targets for 67 yards. He was limited by a knee issue this week as he continues to recover from the ACL tear he sustained in November, but he does not have an injury designation this week, meaning he should be good to go as the team's second receiver behind Malik Washington. The rookie brings good upside with volume available, although the overall struggles of the Dolphins' offense led by QB Malik Willis do cap his ceiling. Bell is the WR53 in RotoBaller's rankings for Week 4, and he's definitely emerging as a deep-league option to consider. With bye weeks around the corner, he's also an important option to watch as a potential depth pickup in standard-sized leagues.--Zach Thompson
Source: RotoBaller

Oct 3, 2026, 7:32 AM ET

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington will likely get plenty of work in Week 4 when the Dolphins visit the Vikings in a difficult matchup. Rookie receiver Caleb Douglas (ankle) will miss a second straight game, leaving Washington as the clear No. 1 receiver. Last week without Douglas, Washington caught five of his 10 targets from QB Malik Willis for 56 yards and added five more yards on two carries. He has a 27.1% target share, which ranks 11th in the NFL and leads the team in routes run by a wide margin. He hasn't found the end zone yet this season or reached 60 receiving yards in any contest. However, he should continue to draw plenty of attention, and his volume gives him both a high ceiling and a high floor, even in Miami's struggling offense. He's still only the WR42 in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings, though, which makes him a fringe FLEX option in most formats.--Zach Thompson
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Oct 3, 2026, 7:21 AM ET

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (foot) will be back in action after missing last week's contest. He was ruled out with a stinger and a foot injury before the Dolphins played the Chiefs last week, so he wasn't able to step in after starting RB De'Von Achane (knee) left the game. Ollie Gordon II stepped up instead and produced a solid line by rushing 17 times for 41 yards and a touchdown and catching all three of his targets for 14 yards. Wright has flashed upside in the past when given more work and was actually listed as the team's RB1 with Gordon as his backup coming into this week. Wright was the second RB before Achane's injury, but the timeshare is unpredictable heading into this week's very difficult matchup on the road against the Vikings' excellent run defense. Due to the uncertainty and the matchup, Wright is only the RB50 in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings, but he has the potential to be an important contributor in Miami for the rest of the season. Stashing him on your bench to see how Sunday's workload is split is a strategy that makes sense.--Zach Thompson
Source: RotoBaller

Oct 3, 2026, 7:15 AM ET

The Green Bay Packers defense enters Week 4 with an appealing matchup as Tampa Bay turns to undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels for his first career NFL start. The Buccaneers have allowed a league-high 13 sacks through three games, while Green Bay has recorded eight. That gives the Packers a favorable setup for pressure and turnovers. The concern comes from last week's loss to Atlanta, when Green Bay surrendered 498 total yards and 35 points. Atlanta also ran for 242 yards, exposing a weakness Tampa Bay could try to attack. A successful rushing attack would help the Buccaneers avoid obvious passing situations and limit Green Bay's chances to get after Daniels. RotoBaller ranks Green Bay D/ST5 in Tier 1 for Week 4, making the Packers defense a strong top-five fantasy option across all formats.--Ryan Pederson
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Oct 3, 2026, 7:06 AM ET

Baltimore Ravens veteran tight end Mark Andrews looks to bounce back at home against the Tennessee Titans in Week 4 after a quiet showing in Brazil against the Dallas Cowboys last week. Andrews had his usual five targets but caught only three passes for 24 yards. While his target share remained at 25% and his 13 routes were the third-highest on the team, behind wide receivers Rashod Bateman (20) and Zay Flowers (15), he played just 47% of the snaps. Admittedly, we have a very small sample size three weeks in, but Andrews has, for the first time in his nine seasons in the league, a negative catch rate over expected (-2.7%), his shortest air yards per target (6.6), and has seen just one red zone target this year. For comparison, Andrews had three red zone targets and a consistent 80% snap share after the first three weeks in the 2025 season. With rookie tight ends Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas each running eight routes against the Cowboys in Week 3, the tight end room is getting crowded for the aging Mark Andrews, who is likely to see fewer opportunities as the season progresses. For their part, the Tennessee Titans defense has been stingy against tight ends through three weeks, allowing just an average of 5.5 fantasy points to the position, the third-best in the NFL. As RotoBaller's 12th-ranked tight end this week, the veteran has been mostly relegated to the dreaded "touchdown-dependent TE1" category that plagues the position in fantasy football. In this tough matchup, managers in shallow leagues may have better options, but deep-league managers are hoping Andrews finds the end zone in Week 4 to pay off.--Matt McCauley
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Oct 3, 2026, 7:05 AM ET

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II will step into an expanded role in Week 4, and he is definitely a deep-league fantasy option even in a tough matchup with the Vikings. Gordon stepped in last week for De'Von Achane (knee), who was lost for the season. He played 84% of snaps and took 17 carries for 41 rushing yards and a touchdown, while catching all three of his targets for 14 receiving yards. His efficiency was not impressive in the struggling offense, but he should be in a large enough role to be a touchdown-dependent play. He's only a fringe option in standard-sized leagues due to a very tough matchup against the Vikings, who have allowed zero RB touchdowns and the fourth-fewest fantasy points to the position. He will also likely share time with Jaylen Wright, who missed Week 3 with a foot injury. In a tough matchup and an uncertain timeshare, Gordon is the RB36 this week in RotoBaller's rankings, but he definitely has the opportunity to win playing time for the rest of the season in Achane's absence, so stash him on your bench in standard-sized leagues and see how the week plays out.--Zach Thompson
Source: RotoBaller

Oct 3, 2026, 6:58 AM ET

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon should have a bigger role in his team's offense with both wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) ruled out for their Week 4 game. The Eagles will take on the Los Angeles Rams without their WR1 and TE1, meaning Lemon, their first-round draft pick in 2026, should see a heavily expanded role. Lemon has been one of the worst WRs in football, efficiency-wise, through three games -- he's caught just seven passes for 38 yards, averaging three targets per game and under 13 receiving yards per contest. He has yet to reach the end zone, and almost impressively finished his NFL debut with negative yardage. He hasn't established much of a connection with quarterback Jalen Hurts, though film shows him getting open on multiple occasions and not getting the ball. It's difficult to predict how he might play in Week 4, as rookies tend to improve as the season goes along. He's a very risky speculative WR3 start, though in most leagues, he's better left on the bench until he shows some real upside in the pros.--John Johnson
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Oct 3, 2026, 6:54 AM ET

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley hasn't found the end zone yet this season and has been targeted just six times through three games -- he hauled in three of those passes for a massive six yards. That's got him ranked as the RB33 overall in fantasy football through three games, which is a clip that seems impossible. But the Eagles offensive line has taken multiple huge steps back since Barkley's insane 2024 season. He's averaging over five yards per carry, but the lack of a receiving role and inability to score so far has made that a moot point. Week 4 might not see things get much better, as the Eagles will face the Los Angeles Rams, who have an explosive passing offense. They'll likely be able to run up the score, preventing the Eagles from relying heavily on the run game and forcing them into a pass-heavy game script. Barkley has not been start-worthy through three games, as he has just single-digit PPR fantasy points in each, though you have to think he has upside for more. He's a startable player as a low-end RB2 for now, but fantasy managers are understandably nervous about his potential to be a league-losing draft pick.--John Johnson
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Oct 3, 2026, 6:51 AM ET

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is in a tough road matchup this week against the Minnesota Vikings, and he'll be without star RB De'Von Achane (knee) and starting receiver Caleb Douglas (ankle). Willis has only thrown one touchdown in his three games this season, while averaging 209 passing yards per game and completing 57% of his passes. He has added some value on the ground, running for 101 yards and another touchdown in three games, but the Dolphins' offense ranks last in the NFL in points per game and sixth-worst in yards per game. Without Achane, Willis may have to run more and could carry enough value to be a fringe starter in two-QB leagues in some matchups this season. Week 4's matchup against the Vikings is a very tough one, though, so he ranks 29th in RotoBaller's QB rankings for Week 4. He should be left on the bench if possible this week and only started in desperation, even in leagues that require multiple QBs.--Zach Thompson
Source: RotoBaller

Oct 3, 2026, 6:47 AM ET

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks will see an expanded role with his offense in Week 4, as Eagles WR1 DeVonta Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out with a hamstring injury for the game. Smith was targeted 27 times across the team's first three contests, meaning there's a significant target vacuum to be spread around to the team's other players. Additionally, Eagles TE1 Dallas Goedert (knee) won't be able to suit up for this contest, meaning Wicks could see heavy target volume. The Rams are one of the NFL's best offenses, and could force Philly into a pass-heavy game script. The matchup is a bit tough for Wicks, though -- the former Packer will face off with cornerback Trent McDuffie on the outside, though opposite-side starting CB Jaylen Watson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the game. Wicks is anything but a guaranteed high scorer, but he can be started as a low-end WR2 based on projected volume alone.--John Johnson
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Oct 3, 2026, 6:44 AM ET

The Arizona Cardinals D/ST unit fell on hard times after its surprising showing in Week 1. Against the Chargers in the season opener, Arizona held their opponent to 14 points, registered three sacks, and collected two turnovers for a top-10 finish that week. The Cardinals gave up at least 31 points in their subsequent matchups against the Seahawks and 49ers, and had just one more sack and two turnovers in those two games. A Week 4 matchup against the New York Giants could prove lucrative. Giants quarterback Jameis Winston is known for being turnover-prone and has already taken five sacks on 55 dropbacks, and the team is averaging just 15.3 points per game. Arizona's D/ST makes for a solid streamer in Week 4 and is projected for a top-12 finish.--Dan Stephens
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Oct 3, 2026, 6:43 AM ET

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was one of the most consistent QB1s in fantasy football for four years in a row, ending with last year, as he was inside the top-8 in points per game at the position each year from 2021 until 2025. Regression may finally be hitting for the Eagles starting QB, who is without his top wideout from 2022 until last year. WR A.J. Brown (ankle) is now with the New England Patriots, and while Hurts has thrown for just over 200 passing yards per game, right around his average in recent years, his rushing production has taken a downturn. Double-digit rushing touchdowns in each season from 2021-2024 and eight rushing scores in 2025 have given way to just one in three games so far. The tush push is no longer the cheat code play it was for the Eagles in previous seasons, likely due to the Eagles offensive line losing talent at some positions and regressing heavily in others. Hurts is thus a low-end QB1 for Week 4 against the Rams, as his biggest fantasy football asset, his rushing upside, no longer appears to be enough to boost him into elite week-to-week scoring potential.--John Johnson
Source: ESPN