Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 4 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Chuba Hubbard, George Pickens, Jakobi Meyers

Scott Engel’s weekly Lineup Spotlights are a key weekly feature on RotoBaller.com for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, “The King” focuses on players to consider as starting options when you are dealing with challenging lineup decisions. The lineup picks included in this rundown are based on Scott’s Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available in the RotoBaller […]

Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence Out For Multiple Weeks

Dallas Cowboys defensive ends Micah Parsons (ankle) and DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) are expected to miss multiple games after suffering injuries during Thursday's win over the New York Giants. The Cowboys have already ruled out Parsons for Week 5 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a high-ankle sprain. The superstar pass rusher could be sidelined as […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 4: Rashee Rice, Amari Cooper, Jayden Reed, Terry McLaurin

Welcome to Week 4 WR Matchups to Target. We’ve correctly predicted three home-run picks (3x multiplier on DraftKings salary) so far this season. We will look to add to that total this week. Each week we will use matchup data from PFF to determine wide receivers to target based on who they will be primarily […]

Week 4 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Garrett Wilson, J.K. Dobbins, Cole Kmet, Jalen Hurts, Anthony Richardson, Tyreek Hill

The list of potential busts has shrunk in Week 4. Michael Pittman Jr., D'Andre Swift, Zamir White, and Mark Andrews are some players now considered season-long bust candidates. Instead of making the easy call and listing them every week, they are removed from this article until proven otherwise. With that being said, below are my […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Post-Waiver Wire Adds for Week 4 Include Isaac Guerendo, Roman Wilson, Drake Maye, and more

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]

Is Joe Mixon Injured or Playing In Week 4? Should I Start Cam Akers For Fantasy Football?

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) was struck with the injury bug in Week 2 after putting up a stellar performance for fantasy managers in Week 1. As is often the case with hip-drop tackles, Mixon's ankle was rolled up on by a defender and twisted at an extreme angle. Mixon was coming off […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 4 - Anthony Richardson, Calvin Ridley, Rhamondre Stevenson, more

Sometimes, your studs just aren’t set up for success. Whether it's a brutal matchup, lingering injuries, or a streak of subpar performances, there are weeks when even top-tier players must be benched.  Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season presents several potential landmines—players who typically demand starting spots but could seriously underwhelm this week. If […]

Emanuel Wilson Hopeful For Bigger Role

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson is coming off his best performance of the season during last week's win over the Tennessee Titans. Wilson rushed 12 times for 50 yards while hauling in two passes for an additional 25 yards with a touchdown as well. It's nice to see Wilson getting more involved after […]

Is Jordan Love Injured or Playing In Week 4? Should I Start Malik Willis For Fantasy Football?

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (knee) was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL during the second half of 2023. He had a rough start to the season but turned it around in a big way, ending as the QB5 overall. Unfortunately, during the first game of the 2024 season, Love suffered a […]

Christian McCaffrey Could Return By November

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) recently returned from seeing a specialist in Germany. It sounds like the plan is for McCaffrey to continue working on the ground, but he won't be back on the field anytime soon. The earliest McCaffrey can resume practicing with the team will be Week 6. Right now […]

D.J. Chark Expected To Practice Next Week

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver D.J. Chark (hip) has spent the first four weeks of the season on the PUP list and is expected to resume practicing ahead of Week 5 when the team is on its bye, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Chargers' early bye week is convenient for Chark as it […]

Seahawks vs. Lions MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Amon-Ra St. Brown, DK Metcalf, David Montgomery, Kenneth Walker III, Sam LaPorta, more

We wrap up Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season with a matchup between two NFC playoff contenders that carries plenty of fantasy football intrigue. Below, you can read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Seahawks vs. Lions game to help make any fantasy football lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. The […]

Kendrick Bourne Expected To Practice In Week 5

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) is expected to practice in Week 5 as he gets closer to returning from the PUP list, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Bourne is recovering from an ACL tear that abruptly ended his promising 2023 season. Through just eight games, he had caught 37 passes for […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Slated To Practice Next Week

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (undisclosed) is expected to practice in Week 5 as he gets closer to returning from the PUP list, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Beckham has been sidelined since early training camp due to an undisclosed issue, so even if he does practice this week, it could be a […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Expected To Practice In Week 5

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is expected to practice in Week 5 as he prepares to return from the non-football injury list, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Edwards-Helaire was placed on the NFI list coming out of the preseason as he dealt with personal mental health issues, including PTSD. This move […]

Titans vs. Dolphins MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - De'Von Achane, Tony Pollard, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley, Tyjae Spears

We're already onto Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season, and as always, you'll have to set the bulk of your fantasy lineup before Monday Night Football. Below, you can read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Titans vs. Dolphins game to help make any fantasy football lineup decisions for both season-long […]

T.J. Hockenson Nearing Return To Practice

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) is almost ready for the team to trigger his 21-day practice window, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hockenson tore his ACL and MCL in Week 16 last year but has made a speedy recovery and hopes to return within the next few weeks. It's important to note that […]

Browns Expected To Open Nick Chubb's Practice Window In Week 5

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) is expected to have his practice window opened on Wednesday in Week 5, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Chubb opened 2024 on the PUP list as he continued to recover from two surgeries to repair ligaments in his left knee that were torn against the Steelers on Sept. […]

Trent Williams Expected To Suit Up Versus Patriots

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams (illness, toe) is "likely" to play in Week 4 versus the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Williams will still undergo pregame testing to ensure he's good to go, but it sounds like he's trending in the right direction. San Francisco would benefit from having Williams […]

NFL Week 4 Predictions: Picks for Every Game Including Sunday Night Football

The NFL season is cruising right along, and we kicked off Week 4 with a Thursday night divisional matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. There are plenty of intriguing matchups in store this week with the Vikings vs. Packers, Bills vs. Ravens, and Lions vs. Seahawks being just a few of the […]

Joe Mixon Faces Uphill Climb, Still Trying To Play

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) "has worked hard to be back and even though it seems to be an uphill climb to play, he hasn't given up trying," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Mixon will test his injury pregame to see whether he can suit up on Sunday afternoon. The veteran hasn't […]

Bills vs. Ravens Sunday Night Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, James Cook, Derrick Henry, Khalil Shakir, Mark Andrews, and more

The 2024 NFL season is off and running! We're looking at Week 4 fantasy football starts and sits! We have an interesting primetime matchup for Sunday Night Football with the Buffalo Bills taking on the Baltimore Ravens. These two teams are both expected to be serious playoff contenders. Heading into the season, many were concerned […]

Chuba Hubbard, J.K. Dobbins, Carson Steele: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks For Fantasy Football Week 4

Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season is underway. Fantasy football players have some last-minute start ‘em and sit ‘em decisions. Chuba Hubbard, J.K. Dobbins, and Carson Steele have flashed significant fantasy upside over the first three weeks. Chuba Hubbard faces the Cincinnati Bengals. Meanwhile, J.K. Dobbins takes on the Kansas City Chiefs. Lastly, Carson […]

Terry McLaurin, Amari Cooper, Darnell Mooney: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks For Fantasy Football Week 4

While the 2024 NFL season is only three weeks old, fantasy players are already sweating their lineup decisions. There are several potential last-minute start ‘em and sit ‘em decisions to make this week. Terry McLaurin faces the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, Amari Cooper takes on the Las Vegas Raiders. Lastly, Darnell Mooney will battle the New […]

Week 4 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, Brock Purdy, Geno Smith, Justin Herbert, Jared Goff

With passing numbers down around the NFL and some dual-threat quarterbacks not putting up the rushing numbers we expected, it's been an odd start to the year for signal-callers. If you already feel lost and are wondering who to start at QB this week, we're here to help with our updated Week 4 fantasy football […]

Week 4 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Mark Andrews, Hunter Henry, Mike Gesicki, Kyle Pitts, Taysom Hill, Cole Kmet, Zach Ertz

Start-or-sit decisions are always tough in fantasy football, but this year, tight ends in particular are causing extra headaches for fantasy managers. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 4 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make those decisions. Tight ends as a whole are off to a slow start, […]

Chris Olave Likely To Be On The Field In Week 4

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) is anticipated to play versus Atlanta. The wideout is listed as questionable, with his official availability not expected until near opening kick. However, barring a setback, he should be good to get on the field in Week 4. Olave was relatively quiet during the first two contests […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. In Line To Play In Week 4

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (calf) is expected to play in Sunday's showdown with the Patriots. Although the wideout was expected to be out longer, it appears he is ready to roll. While there is a chance he could see fewer snaps than usual, he remains a starting fantasy option in any […]

Bucky Irving Likely To Suit Up Versus Philly

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (hamstring) is expected to play on Sunday versus the Eagles. The rookie was limited in a few practices throughout the week while missing Thursday's session altogether. Fortunately, the Bucs should have him on the field, barring a setback. Despite Irving seeing considerably fewer snaps than Rachaad White (illness), […]