DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown Remain Out Of Practice On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers DeVonta Smith (concussion) and A.J. Brown (hamstring) are both absent from practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with a concussion and hamstring injury, respectively. It's not looking for the star wide receiver duo heading into the Week 4 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, fantasy managers should monitor their […]

J.K. Dobbins - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1/RB2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins's ridiculous efficiency fell back to earth in Week 3 against a dominant Pittsburgh Steelers run defense. The Steelers stymied the Chargers, holding them to just 10 points and 166 yards of offense. Dobbins had a down game, but that shouldn't last. […]

Rico Dowdle - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The Dallas Cowboys are still experimenting with the arrangement of their backfield, which has made it somewhat frustrating and difficult to trust Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle in fantasy football. Elliott got the bulk of the work in Week 1, but he played less […]

Christian Kirk – Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR30 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk has had a rough start to the 2024 NFL season. The veteran is the WR71, averaging only 5.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. By comparison, Brian Thomas Jr. is the WR31, averaging 10.1 fantasy points per game […]

Chris Olave – Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR11 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is the WR28 for the year, averaging 10.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Ohio State star had an awful Week 1, totaling two receptions for 11 receiving yards and 2.1 fantasy points in the win. […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors for Week 4 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks, I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, but occasionally, a tight […]

Ezekiel Elliott - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has seen his role reduced over the last few weeks as the team gives more opportunities to Rico Dowdle. This has created plenty of frustration and distrust among fantasy managers who were hoping the Cowboys' veteran could give […]

Jerome Ford Back At Practice On Thursday

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (knee) missed Wednesday's practice with a knee injury, but he's back on the field on Thursday leading up to a Week 4 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. Needless to say, his return is promising for his chances to suit up on Sunday for the AFC clash. Ford is […]

Bucky Irving - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Don't be mistaken, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving fell in the draft due to his size, not his ability to play, and the elusive back is an excellent piece for the Bucs offense. Irving has dazzled with his quickness and lightning-quick […]

George Pickens – Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR28 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a polarizing fantasy football draft pick. While he has significant talent, the former Georgia star has struggled to produce for fantasy players because of quarterback play. Pickens is the WR49 over the first three weeks, averaging 7.5 […]

Cowboys Elevate Carl Lawson, Amani Oruwariye From Practice Squad

The Dallas Cowboys are elevating defensive end Carl Lawson and cornerback Amani Oruwariye from the practice squad for Thursday night's game against the New York Giants. With cornerback Caelan Carson (shoulder) and safety Markquese Bell (ankle) listed as doubtful for the NFC East class, Dallas is bringing up two defensive reinforcements to the 53-man roster. […]

Drake London – Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR24 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London had an awful Week 1 performance, totaling two receptions on three targets for 15 receiving yards and 2.5 half-point PPR fantasy points. However, the entire offense struggled, giving fantasy players hope that the star receiver would bounce back […]

Britain Covey Has Broken Scapula, Expected To Be Sidelined Six Weeks

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (shoulder) was placed on Injured Reserve this week, meaning he will have to miss at least the next four games. However, it was revealed on Thursday that he suffered a broken scapula during the Week 3 win over the New Orleans Saints, and he is expected to be out […]

Dolphins Not Ready To Name Starting Quarterback For Monday Night

On Thursday, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said the team isn't yet prepared to name the starting quarterback for the Week 4 Monday Night Football game against the Tennessee Titans. Skylar Thompson (rib) is being considered day-to-day with a rib injury, but even if he's healthy enough to play, the team could go another […]

Tyreek Hill – Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR26 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is one of the most talented players in the NFL. Unfortunately, the superstar wide receiver is far from a must-start this week against the Tennessee Titans. Hill is the WR22 over the first three weeks, averaging 11 half-point […]

Who Should I Start? TNF Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions for Week 4 (2024) - Jauan Jennings, Devin Singletary, Rashid Shaheed, Chuba Hubbard, Diontae Johnson, Khalil Shakir, Bucky Irving, Darnell Mooney

It's time to prepare for Thursday Night Football. Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Thursday Night Football and Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, […]

Week 4 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our weekly fantasy defensive rankings. Every week, I rank the best and worst fantasy defenses from No. 1 through 32. Each defense will also be ranked by tiers. So, if you are looking for a defense in Week 4 of the fantasy football season, you should try to start those in the first […]

Is Tank Dell Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell had a breakout rookie campaign last season. The shifty receiver was on pace to be a bona fide league winner, with a four-game stretch scoring 29.60, 18.90, 28.90, and 17.20 PPR fantasy points. Sadly, Dell broke his leg in Week 13 and never returned in 2023. He has not […]

Christian McCaffrey Out "Probably Closer To A Couple Of Months"

After seeing a specialist in Germany, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) will likely be sidelined for at least a month and "probably closer to a couple of months." It's obvious terrible news for the 49ers and any fantasy managers that took CMC with the first overall pick in fantasy drafts this […]

Chuba Hubbard – Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB18 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is an outstanding starting option for fantasy players in Week 4. The veteran is the RB20 for the season, averaging 12.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite the team’s awful two-week start to the year. The former […]

Zack Moss – Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB15 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss is the RB19 for the year, averaging 12.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While many thought Chase Brown would push Moss for the starting role, the veteran has maintained a featured role over the first three weeks, […]

Tank Dell Misses Another Practice On Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (chest), who was listed as day-to-day on Wednesday, is missing his second straight practice of the week on Thursday. Despite his day-to-day label, a report also surfaced on Wednesday that Dell was unlikely to play after getting banged up in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The […]

Brian Robinson Jr. – Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB16 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was one of my favorite running backs to draft this year. The veteran is the RB15 over the first three weeks, averaging 13.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He struggled against the Cincinnati Bengals last week, […]

Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce Not Practicing On Thursday

Houston Texans running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) are both sitting out of practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Mixon tweaked his ankle in the Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears and did not play in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old is […]

Gardner Minshew II The Next QB To Be Benched?

ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks the next quarterback to be benched in the NFL could be Las Vegas Raiders QB Gardner Minshew II. When Minshew won the training camp battle at the position over Aidan O'Connell, it felt like you couldn't rule out the possibility of the two signal-callers flip-flopping back and forth all year. Head […]

Josh Jacobs – Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB13 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is the RB28 over the first three weeks, averaging 9.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, the veteran running back has been productive, especially given the team’s circumstances. Jacobs has averaged 4.5 yards per rushing attempt […]

Trevor Lawrence Doesn't Think He's Pressing

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has completed just 52.8% of his passes for 560 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the first three weeks in 2024, all losses. Lawrence's completion percentage ranks 31st in the NFL behind Panthers QB Bryce Young (55.4%) and just ahead of Colts QB Anthony Richardson (49.3%). Head coach Doug […]

Travis Etienne Jr. – Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB17 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. has been a fantasy bust over the first three weeks. He is the RB22, averaging 11.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, scoring 13.3 or fewer in every contest. Unfortunately, the Jaguars’ offense is a mess right […]

Lions Sign Allen Robinson II To The Active Roster

The Detroit Lions signed veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson II to their active roster on Thursday. Robinson joins Tim Patrick in being elevated from the practice squad to the active roster this week to give the team more insurance at the receiver position behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymond and Isaiah Williams (abdomen). […]

Frank Ragnow Won't Play On Monday Night

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that center Frank Ragnow (pectoral) will not play on Monday night in Week 4 versus the visiting Seattle Seahawks. The team has a lot more football left to play this year and want their Pro Bowl center for the long haul. It's pretty much a no-brainer move, too, […]