September 28, 2025
Minnesota Vikings right tackle Brian O'Neill (knee) exited during the first quarter of Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is officially listed as questionable to return. The 30-year-old, who played 92.6 percent of the offensive snaps through the first three weeks, suffered the injury while blocking on a field-goal attempt. Justin Skule has taken over at right tackle with O'Neill sidelined.
--Andersen PickardSource: Minnesota Vikings
September 28, 2025
Houston Astros second base prospect
Brice Matthews was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday. The Astros' top-ranked prospect spent 11 games with the team in July, and although he only recorded five hits in 35 at-bats (.143), three of them were home runs. At Triple-A this year, the 23-year-old slashed .260/.371/.458 with 17 home runs and 41 steals in 112 games. Although time has run out to help fantasy managers in 2025 (other than one final game on Sunday), Matthews has the power and the speed to be an intriguing fantasy asset in 2026, whether he makes the team out of camp or later in the season.
--Jarod RuppSource: Houston Astros
September 28, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (knee) is expected to return against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Daniels missed last week's game and will remain sidelined this Sunday, but it sounds like the young signal caller will return to action in Los Angeles following a two-game absence. The 24-year-old was the overall QB5 as a rookie last year and is off to a decent start this season, amassing 433 passing yards, 85 rushing yards, and three touchdowns through two contests. He should be treated as a solid mid-range QB1 option upon his return to action.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
September 28, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
Jalen Tolbert is headed for an expanded role in Week 4, but his exact fantasy production will likely depend on how many snaps he plays. Tolbert finished with an 88 percent snap share last Sunday, filling in for the injured
CeeDee Lamb (ankle). With Lamb still sidelined, Tolbert will likely need to play around 88 percent of the snaps again in order to generate significant fantasy buzz. During the 2024 season, in games where Tolbert played at least 88 percent of the snaps, he averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (PPR). That level of production would be sufficient for a WR3/flex spot in deeper leagues, but we also must acknowledge that that level of production isn't guaranteed. The exact breakdown of Dallas' passing game volume is uncertain, as we haven't seen this offense start a game without Lamb in 2025.
George Pickens should lead the way, but banking on anyone not named Pickens or
Jake Ferguson is still risky. As a result, Tolbert can be stashed on the bench this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 28, 2025
Miami Marlins infield/outfield prospect
Jacob Berry ended his season in style, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, including a game-winning, walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth of the Triple-A Championship game, securing an 8-7 victory over the Las Vegas Aviators (Athletics). Berry was the sixth-overall draft pick in 2022 and was the team's fifth-ranked prospect in 2024, but has found the minors to be challenging, recording a career .244/.316/.379 slash line in 396 games and falling outside the team's top 30 prospects. His 2025 season was a bit better, slashing .261/.348/.394 with eight home runs and 27 stolen bases, and perhaps this latest home run will give him the momentum he needs to push for a major league debut in 2026.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
September 28, 2025
Todd Gilliland will start this week's Hollywood Casino 400 from the 23rd position at Kansas Speedway. Gilliland matched his career-best starting position at the site this week, which he had achieved earlier in the 2025 season. In seven starts at Kansas in his Cup career, Gilliland has two top-20 finishes and has collected positive Place Differential every time. Through 30 races so far in the 2025 season, Gilliland has 12 top-20 finishes with an average finish of 22.2. In practice, Gilliland ranked eighth in overall lap averages and 14th in 10 consecutive lap averages. Gilliland is an excellent value option to consider for all DFS formats who will save on cap flexibility, especially with equipment that is capable of competing for a top-20 finish.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: DriverAverages.com
September 28, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back
Rico Dowdle could continue to have low-end fantasy value even if teammate
Chuba Hubbard (calf) suits up against the New England Patriots in Week 4. The veteran had 38 scrimmage yards on 11 touches last week, and he also vultured a touchdown from Hubbard to score double-digit fantasy points for the first time this season. In order to get back to the double-digit range, Dowdle would likely need to find the end zone again this week. That's certainly possible, of course, as New England has surrendered three running back touchdowns through three games so far. With that said, Dowdle was +170 to score a touchdown on Saturday, but his odds have shifted to +350 on DraftKings as of Sunday morning.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 28, 2025
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher
Chris Paddack will start on Sunday in the season finale against the Red Sox instead of the originally scheduled starter,
Tarik Skubal. Although the AL Central race is tied between the Guardians and the Tigers heading into the final day of the regular season, Detroit has already secured a berth in the playoffs, so Skubal will be saved for the first game of whichever matchup the team draws in the first round. Paddack had been relegated to the bullpen at the beginning of September, so this will be his first start since August 29. It's been a rough year for the righty, posting a 5.27 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and an 11.5 percent K-BB% (6.27 K/9), and he's probably an avoid in DFS for Sunday's contest.
--Jarod RuppSource: Evan Petzold
September 28, 2025
Several teams are monitoring the possibility of a trade for Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen ahead of next month's trade deadline, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Woolen's playing time has decreased this season, and he could continue to see his workload decline now that Devon Witherspoon is healthy. The 26-year-old has 14 tackles through four games but is still looking for his first turnover of the year. In addition to his reduced opportunities, Woolen is an intriguing candidate because he is in a contract season. These factors could make Woolen a relatively affordable option for several teams looking to upgrade their secondary in the coming weeks.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
September 28, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (personal) is currently in Mississippi for his aunt's funeral and will fly back to Missouri prior to Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Jones will get on a flight immediately after the funeral, and he's expected to arrive in Kansas City in time for kickoff between the Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. Having Jones available is key for the Chiefs as they look to slow down a potent Baltimore offense. The 31-year-old All-Pro has five tackles and one sack through three games this season.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
September 28, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Davante Adams (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 4 without any major restrictions, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Adams is currently listed as questionable, and the Rams intend to be smart with him, but he should suit up while operating around 100 percent. Fantasy managers treat him like a full-go this week, which includes deploying him as a strong WR2 option in lineups. He has a touchdown in each of his last two games, ranking as the overall WR15 in fantasy football. This week, he faces the Colts, who have allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points to receivers but have not yet faced a duo as dominant as Adams and
Puka Nacua.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jeremy Fowler
September 28, 2025
Boston Red Sox pitching prospect
Connelly Early could be a part of the team's postseason plans after a stellar four-game debut to finish out the year. In those four starts, Boston's sixth-ranked prospect recorded a 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and an elite 31.6 percent K-BB%. The 23-year-old would likely come out of the bullpen in the team's first-round best-of-three series, but could be called upon as the fourth starter in the rotation in the best-of-five Division series if Boston were to advance. Regardless of what happens, it seems clear that he's made a good enough impression to be in consideration for a rotation spot in 2026, and it will be interesting to see where he goes in early 2026 fantasy drafts based on his impressive, albeit short, major league debut.
--Jarod RuppSource: Ian Browne - MLB.com
September 28, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Chris Rodriguez Jr. could lead the team's backfield in rushing attempts during Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons. Washington is still trying to figure out its rushing identity with
Jayden Daniels (knee) sidelined and
Austin Ekeler (Achilles) done for the year. The Commanders operated out of a committee last week, but it was Rodriguez who led the way with his team-high 11 carries for 39 yards. Although the 26-year-old handled the bulk of the volume, his teammates were responsible for finding the end zone; both
Jeremy McNichols and
Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored touchdowns. Fantasy managers will likely need Rodriguez to score a touchdown or catch a couple of passes to justify starting him as a top-36 running back this week. With that said, volume is king, and if there's a running back to start in Washington this week, Rodriguez may be the answer.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 28, 2025
New York Mets pitching prospect
Dylan Ross was called up on Saturday from Triple-A Syracuse to help fortify the Mets' bullpen in a last-minute push for the playoffs. It will be Ross' major league debut if he enters the team's final game on Sunday after not appearing in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Marlins. The Mets' 20th-ranked prospect had a good season in the minors, ascending from High-A to Triple-A, posting a 2.17 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and striking out 80 batters in 54 innings of relief. The Mets and Reds are battling for the final Wild Card spot in the playoffs, and Ross could see an inning against the Marlins in the season finale on Sunday. Regardless, the 25-year-old could be in the bullpen mix in 2026, although without a high-leverage role, he'll have little fantasy value.
--Jarod RuppSource: Anthony DiComo
September 28, 2025
Three-time Kansas Speedway winner, Kyle Larson, is the favorite to take the checkered flag in this weekend's Hollywood Casino 400 as well. The No. 5 Chevrolet was one of the fastest cars in practice on Saturday afternoon, and Larson went out and qualified third for this weekend's race as well. In the Next Gen era at Kansas, Kyle Larson has led a series-high 497 laps, and just to put that into perspective, the next-highest on that list is Christopher Bell with 197 laps led. Larson also has the best average finish over that seven-race span (6.3), and the best average driver rating as well (111.4). Barring any major mechanical issue or overall mistakes, there's no reason to think that Larson won't be the guy to beat in Kansas on Sunday afternoon. He's a premier DFS play because of his dominator likelihood, even at the high salary of $11,000 on DraftKings.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: ifantasyrace
September 28, 2025
Ryan Blaney is the obvious place-differential DFS pick for this weekend's race at Kansas Speedway. In practice on Saturday afternoon, the No. 12 Ford blew a tire, which sent Blaney hard into the wall, causing the Team Penske group to pull out the backup car for the race on Sunday. Blaney didn't even attempt a lap in qualifying, which means he will start from dead last for Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400, giving him sky-high Place Differential upside for the race. Blaney is typically very strong at Kansas, as he has walked away with top-five finishes in the last two races at this track. He also has a third-place finish at Texas earlier this season (another low-wear, 1.5-mile track) and had one of the best cars at Las Vegas back in March before wrecking out. Vegas, by the way, is the sister track of Kansas. All in all, Blaney is one of the best DFS plays on the slate this weekend (even at his hefty $10,700 salary on DraftKings) due to the Place Differential upside.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Jayski
September 28, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Kaleb Johnson could see more involvement in the offense during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Lead back
Jaylen Warren (knee) has been ruled out for this game. That being said,
Kenneth Gainwell, Johnson, and possibly
Trey Sermon see bigger roles. Johnson has only seen two carries through the first three weeks of the season. However, the Steelers invested a third-round pick on Johnson, so he should start to see an increased role at some point. This seems like a prime opportunity for the Steelers to see what they have in the rookie back. Johnson is too risky to start in fantasy leagues, but is someone to keep an eye on for this early game in Dublin.
--Andy WebbSource: Tom Pelissero
September 28, 2025
Four-time Kansas Speedway winner, Denny Hamlin, should be a contender once again in this weekend's Hollywood Casino 400. Hamlin qualified on the front row for this weekend's race and looked strong in practice on Saturday afternoon, with the No. 11 Toyota ranking third-fastest when it came to 20-lap average in the session. Hamlin is a typically a contender when the Cup Series visits Kansas Speedway, as the Joe Gibbs Racing driver has posted a top-five finish in six of the last eight races at this track (including his most recent win here in 2023). With that being said, Hamlin hasn't had the best finishes at low-wear 1.5-mile tracks this season, so that could be something to keep an eye on. At Las Vegas in March, he finished 25th, and then wound up 38th at Texas. He finished 36th in the first Kansas race this season and 16th at Charlotte. Now, the No. 11 Toyota was stronger than those finishes show, but it's still noteworthy as the series heads into the fifth race on this track type this year.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Driver Averages
September 28, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Tyquan Thornton has scored a touchdown in back-to-back games heading into Week 4. He has been a nice surprise for fantasy managers early in the season, but could see decreased value going forward. The Chiefs are getting
Xavier Worthy back for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Worthy hasn't played since the season opener, but figures to surpass Thornton on the pecking order. Thornton only saw four targets in the season opener when Worthy actually played. That being said, fantasy managers should be prepared for Thornton to take a backseat in the receiving game. Given his recent success, Thornton could be a flex option for Sunday's game, but the 25-year-old is expected to lose usage.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
September 28, 2025
Most DFS players will likely be targeting Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney for the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday afternoon, as the former has major dominator upside and the latter has huge place-differential potential. But if you're looking for a pivot option that has a mix of both upsides, consider William Byron. Willy B qualified in 11th place for this weekend's race at Kansas Speedway, which gives him some decent track position to start with on Sunday while also giving him some room for Place Differential in daily fantasy contests. Byron finished second here at Kansas in this race last season after leading 24 laps, and the No. 24 Chevrolet has been the fastest on the high-speed intermediate tracks this year. Now, Byron usually thrives when he gets out front and can control the race, which he won't be able to do right off the rip this weekend. Still, he should have a solid race day and could compete for his first Kansas win.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: ifantasyrace
September 28, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Demarcus Robinson is back in the mix after serving a three-game suspension. Robinson has reportedly looked good in practice and could be involved right away. The 49ers are banged up with
Brandon Aiyuk (knee),
George Kittle (hamstring),
Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder), and
Jacob Cowing (hamstring) all dealing with injuries. If Jennings is limited it could lead to Robinson actually having a decent role on Sunday. Given all the injuries to this roster, Robinson could be worth a stash. However, he'll be tough to trust as a streaming option for this Week 4 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
September 28, 2025
Some drivers have certain tracks that they are wildly consistent at. One of those tracks for Alex Bowman is Kansas Speedway. Over the last 13 races here, Bowman has finished 11th or better 12 times, with the only exception being an 18th-place effort in 2021. Over the last six races at this track, the Hendrick Motorsports driver hasn't finished outside of the top 10 at all. Will that streak continue this weekend? Bowman qualified in 17th-place for Sunday afternoon's Hollywood Casino 400 and has had one of the strongest race cars on intermediate tracks this season, specifically at Las Vegas (which is the sister track of Kansas). Considering his track record here and his Place Differential upside in DFS, Alex Bowman makes for a strong fantasy pick this weekend as the series races around the 1.5-mile track in Kansas once again.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Driver Averages
September 28, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Kenneth Gainwell is expected to see an increased role during Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The Steelers are going to be without lead back
Jaylen Warren (knee) for this game. That being said, Gainwell figures to be the lead back for this game. He has mainly been the receiving back through three weeks, but should see more carries in this one. Fantasy managers in desperate need of help should consider Gainwell a low-end flex option for this weekend. Also,
Kaleb Johnson and
Trey Sermon figure to be in the mix, but Gainwell is likely to see a bulk of the carries. Fantasy managers needing help should act fast with this being an early game in Dublin.
--Andy WebbSource: Tom Pelissero
September 28, 2025
One mid-tier driver that has had solid speed on the intermediate race tracks this season is Ryan Preece. When it comes to the high-speed intermediates in 2025, Preece ranks fifth-fastest in terms of Total Speed Ranking, and he's got some good finishes to back it up as well. In addition to finishing third at Las Vegas earlier this season, Preece also posted a ninth-place result at both Charlotte and Michigan, as well as a seventh-place finish at Kansas. This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series is at Kansas once again, and Preece will be looking to build off of his top-10 finish from last time. In the spring, he starts back in 30th and ended up seventh by the end of it, and this time around, he will roll off the starting grid from 19th-place. Don't be surprised if the No. 60 Ford challenges for another top-10 result this weekend. Preece looks to be a great value DFS play at just $6,900 on DraftKings.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: ifantasyrace
September 28, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Jaylen Warren (knee) has been ruled out for the Week 4 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Warren tested out his knee pregame and wasn't feeling good enough to give it a go. This absence is a troubling situation for the Steelers who don't have a viable backup right now.
Kenneth Gainwell figures to see increased snaps while
Kaleb Johnson and
Trey Sermon should be in the mix as well. Between the three, Gainwell offers the most fantasy upside for desperate managers heading into Week 4. Gainwell could offer some low-end flex appeal for this tough Sunday morning matchup in Dublin.
--Andy WebbSource: Tom Pelissero
September 28, 2025
Top Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique) is "pushing to play" on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Texans are 0-3 and desperately in need of any good news, so the possibility that one of the league's top corners will be available qualifies. Stingley, however, is not likely to be at full health, Rapoport reported. The Titans have been one of the NFL's worst offenses through three weeks, giving Houston a good chance at its first win of the year.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: NFL Network
September 28, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Davante Adams (hamstring) is likely to play through his injury on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Rams listed Adams as questionable after he missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday. The first-year Ram has drawn an excellent 29 targets through three weeks, but has caught only 13 of them. Still, he's been productive nonetheless with 213 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Against a middling Colts defense against fantasy receivers, Adams has WR1 potential.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: NFL Network.
September 28, 2025
For the first time this season, the Baltimore Ravens should have tight end
Isaiah Likely (foot) available when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The fourth-year tight end finished in the top-20 at his position last year, but has yet to play this season due to the injury. It remains to be seen how Baltimore will work in Likely with
Mark Andrews, who broke a cold streak last week with six catches, 91 yards, and two touchdowns in primetime against Detroit. Against a Chiefs defense that is among the very best against fantasy tight ends, Likely is a low-end TE3 for his return.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
September 28, 2025
Washington Commanders rookie running back
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (knee) is likely to be available when his team takes on the Atlanta Falcons, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. "Bill" missed multiple days of practice this week, but did make a return on Friday and is trending toward playing. Washington's backfield, however, hasn't developed a rhythm with
Austin Ekeler (Achilles) out for the year. Though he did score last week, Croskey-Merritt has only 48 total yards in the past two games, while
Jeremy McNichols broke a long run to lead the team in rushing in Week 3. Chris Rodriguez, who was inactive the first two weeks, earned a team-high 11 carries in his return. Croskey-Merritt still has RB3/Flex potential against a good Falcons run defense, but another platoon seems likely.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
September 28, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller (hip) does not have an injury status for Monday Night Football against the Jets, setting him up for his first action of the season. The 33-year-old had a few huge years with the Raiders but has not played a game since the 2023 season. The Dolphins lured him out of retirement this year, but he hasn't been able to play due to a hip issue. It's very uncertain what he'll be ready to contribute on Monday Night Football against the Jets, who have been fairly good against tight ends this season. He is worth a stash from the waiver wire if you are desperate for a tight end solution. However, it seems unlikely that Waller will have a huge role right away. He's the TE37 in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings, so he isn't an option to play this week, even though he is worth watching to evaluate his future potential.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
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