Joe Mixon Ruled Out For Week 4

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It sounds like Mixon is feeling better, but the team decided to take the cautious approach here. Mixon tested out his hamstring and feels good, so hopefully he'll be able to return next week. In […]

Chris Olave Confident He'll Play In Week 4

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) is currently listed as questionable ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The star wideout was a late addition to the injury report after suffering a hamstring injury during Friday's practice. Despite that, the Saints are confident that Olave will suit up for this […]

Week 4 Chat - Live Fantasy Football Game Day Q&A (2024)

It's Sunday Morning Week 4... Do You Know Who to Start? Each Sunday morning of the NFL season, RotoBaller's experts will be moderating the industry's leading Discord chat room and answering a bunch of your fantasy football questions, from around 10:30 AM to 12:45 PM ET. Come join in on the fun, and get your […]

Jameson Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jayden Reed: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 4

Week 4 of the NFL season is upon us and it is time to get those fantasy lineups set. There are a lot of intriguing matchups on this week's slate, making it all the more difficult for fantasy managers to decide who to start and who to sit. Jameson Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Jayden Reed […]

Will Deebo Samuel Play Today? Fantasy Football Injury Update For Sunday Afternoon

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. has been a mainstay of fantasy football rosters since his massive breakout season in 2021 when he finished as the WR2 overall in full-PPR scoring. Samuel is an elite all-around playmaker and one of the most versatile receivers in the NFL. Samuel started off nicely in 2024, […]

Mike Gesicki A TE2 For Week 4

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki was able to stay involved during last week's loss to the Washington Commanders. Gesicki hauled in four of his five targets for 47 yards in the loss. The veteran tight end has seen four or more targets in every game this season. He's not going to see a huge […]

Lane Johnson Unavailable For Week 4

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for the Week 4 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran tackle was unable to clear concussion protocol in time for this game. The loss of Johnson is going to hurt considering he's the leader on this offensive line. The Eagles are 91-54-1 […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 4 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 4! With injuries piling up, making the right lineup decisions could become harder and harder. This Week 4 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em piece will help you make the right choices as we look at the best and worst matchups for each player this week.  […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 4 (2024)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 4 of the 2024 fantasy football season. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. The data we access for offensive and defensive players continues to skyrocket. Though we mainly focus on […]

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 […]

James Wood Homers In Win On Saturday

Washington Nationals rookie outfielder James Wood went 2-for-4 with a triple and a home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Phillies, collecting two RBI and two runs scored in the process. The hits extended the left-handed hitter's current hit streak to six games. The 22-year-old has shown he belongs in the big leagues since […]

Travis d'Arnaud Hits Walk-Off Home Run

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts to that point in the game, but belted a pitch from Royals reliever Sam Long over the center-field wall for the walk-off 2-1 win. The victory was huge for the Braves as both […]

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 […]

Reynaldo Lopez Shines With Nine Strikeouts In Return

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) was outstanding in his return off of the injured list on Saturday, tossing six innings of one-run ball, allowing just two hits and striking out nine Royals in a crucial 2-1 victory as the Braves look to lock down a wild-card spot. The 30-year-old has had a terrific […]

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. […]