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Oct 3, 2026, 8:44 AM ET

Houston Texans wide receiver Kayshon Boutte hasn't had a huge game in his time with his new team, but now he won't have the pressure of trying to fill in for Nico Collins, who will be back from his hamstring injury. Boutte has only been marginally involved in the two weeks without Collins, catching three passes for 37 yards against the Bengals and two passes for 21 yards against the Colts. He played about 70% of snaps each week but hasn't yet shown a strong connection with QB C.J. Stroud. Boutte does remain a boom-or-bust deep threat with upside, especially as he grows in the offense, but he is only the WR62 in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings, making him a very high-risk starting option against the Cowboys.--Zach Thompson
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Oct 3, 2026, 8:37 AM ET

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) is ready to return after a two-week absence, and he should step right back into a big role in his team's offense. The 0-3 Texans will need to go all out to beat the Cowboys in Houston, so look for them to be aggressive and get Collins plenty of chances to make plays. In Week 1, before the injury, Collins caught seven of his 10 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown against the Bills. While other players contributed while he was gone, none stepped up and became the go-to option. Collins should slide right back into that featured role against the Cowboys, who have allowed three WR touchdowns in the last two weeks and over 120 yards to the position in each of their three games this year. They added Joey Porter Jr. to the secondary this week, but it's still a favorable matchup for Collins, who ranks as the WR9 in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings. You can start with confidence in all formats as he returns from injury.--Zach Thompson
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Oct 3, 2026, 8:35 AM ET

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz has started slow over the first three weeks of the 2026 season, converting three of just four field goal attempts on the year. Lutz finished a Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams 0-for-1 with a miss from 43 yards. His long field goal this year was from 45 yards, which came in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while he also made a kick from 31 yards in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Lutz is a perfect 5-for-5 on his point-after attempts. He is RotoBaller's 28th-ranked kicker in Week 4 and is projected to score eight fantasy points against the 49ers.--Alex Brasky
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Oct 3, 2026, 8:29 AM ET

It hasn't always been pretty for Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix this season, but he is coming off his most productive outing of the year during a Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Nix totaled three touchdowns (2 pass, 1 rush) in the win over the Rams, also finishing a solid performance with 186 yards passing and his third interception of the year. Nix is RotoBaller's 15th-ranked quarterback in Week 4 and is projected to score 17 fantasy points against San Francisco, which allowed Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett to throw for 280 yards and two touchdowns last week.--Alex Brasky
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Oct 3, 2026, 8:28 AM ET

Houston Texans tight end Foster Moreau has caught two passes in each of his three games this season, regularly getting involved as the team's second tight end behind Dalton Schultz. Moreau found the end zone in Week 3 and got a season-high four targets against the Colts, actually getting more targets than Schultz, who only had three. Moreau played 57% of snaps, and his workload is definitely worth watching as the Texans try to figure out who can emerge as an effective option for the struggling offense. Moreau is only the TE45 in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings, so he isn't a starter outside of the deepest formats yet. However, he is a DFS punt play and a sleeper to watch if he keeps getting so much playing time.--Zach Thompson
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Oct 3, 2026, 8:23 AM ET

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz came back to earth after a massive Week 2, and he could be in for a smaller workload in Week 4 against the Cowboys since Nico Collins will be back from his injury. In Week 2, Schultz went off for 140 receiving yards on 12 catches without Collins, but last week, he only had 30 yards on three catches against the Colts. With Collins back to take targets as well, Schultz will still be a PPR option, but his limited workload keeps him just outside the top 10 at the position. Schultz still has PPR upside as one of the top targets for C.J. Stroud in Houston's offense, but this week he's only the No. 14 TE in RotoBaller's rankings, making him a borderline starter in most leagues this week against the Cowboys, who have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points in the NFL to the position through the first three weeks of the season.--Zach Thompson
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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