September 27, 2025
New York Giants kicker
Younghoe Koo is not expected to join the team's active roster after
Jude McAtamney was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday. Koo and McAtamney were competing for a roster spot amidst an injury to
Graham Gano (groin). Initially, reports indicated that Koo had won the job, but that's evidently not the case after McAtamney was signed to the 53-man roster and Koo was left on the practice squad. It goes without saying that fantasy managers should leave Koo on waivers in all fantasy leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: Art Stapleton
September 27, 2025
The New York Giants have elevated kicker
Jude McAtamney to their active roster ahead of Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 25-year-old has evidently won the kicking competition over
Younghoe Koo and will handle all kicking responsibilities Sunday with
Graham Gano (groin) sidelined. It's a bit of a surprise out of New York, given that Koo has extensive NFL experience and McAtamney has only attempted two regular-season kicks. However, the Rutgers product also made 11 extra-point attempts during the preseason and has been with the team longer. He's off the fantasy radar due to the uncertainty surrounding him and the
Jaxson Dart-led offense as a whole.
--Andersen PickardSource: Art Stapleton
September 27, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Kevin Gausman will pitch "in some capacity" against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, manager John Schneider told reporters. The Blue Jays will need a victory in the regular-season finale to lock up the American League East, so Gausman will likely make a normal start. Toronto entered play on Saturday with the same record as the division-rival New York Yankees (92-68). However, New York has since pulled a half-game ahead thanks to an afternoon win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Blue Jays, who own the tiebreaker over the Yankees, will have to beat the Rays on Saturday to enter Sunday atop the division and control their own destiny. Despite a 10-11 record, Gausman has helped pitch the Jays to the playoffs this season. The 34-year-old has notched a 3.47 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP and 184:48 K:BB over 31 starts and 189 2/3 innings.
--Connor ByrneSource: Keegan Matheson - MLB.com
September 27, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Luke McCaffrey should handle an expanded role during Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. The Commanders' receiving corps is somewhat short-staffed at the moment, with
Terry McLaurin (quad) and
Noah Brown (groin, knee) both sidelined. Thus, McCaffrey,
Chris Moore, and rookie
Jaylin Lane will all have a chance to carve out expanded roles on Sunday afternoon. Of course, all three receivers will also be competing for volume with
Deebo Samuel Sr. and
Zach Ertz. McCaffrey may have a slight advantage over Moore and Lane, given his performance in Week 3. The Rice product caught three passes for 56 yards and his first career touchdown, albeit in garbage time. He's only an intriguing streaming option in very deep fantasy leagues, ranking as RotoBaller's WR78 this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
The New York Mets have placed infielder
Brett Baty (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique and recalled infielder
Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse. Baty's IL placement doesn't come as a surprise after he injured his oblique during a 6-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday. Manager
Carlos Mendoza admitted afterward that it could end Baty's regular season. While Baty might be able to return from the IL sometime in October, it'll be a moot point if the Mets don't overtake the Cincinnati Reds for the NL's last wild-card spot this weekend and then advance in the playoffs. The Mets have collapsed over the past couple of months, but Baty slashed a superb .313/.375/.504 between the start of August and the end of his season. He'll wrap up the campaign with a .254/.313/.435 line, 18 homers, 50 RBI, 53 runs scored, and eight stolen bases in 130 games and 432 plate appearances. Defensively, Baty spent most of 2025 splitting time at third base with
Mark Vientos. The Mets started
Ronny Mauricio at the hot corner on Saturday.
--Connor ByrneSource: Anthony DiComo - MLB.com
September 27, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings have elevated running back
Cam Akers to their active roster ahead of Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Akers had made his season debut last week, rushing for 12 yards on five carries. He will continue to occupy the No. 3 running back role behind
Jordan Mason and
Zavier Scott with Aaron Jones (hamstring) still on injured reserve. The 26-year-old is merely a depth, change-of-pace option and should be avoided in all fantasy leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
September 27, 2025
The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander
Cade Horton (rib) on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right rib, retroactive to Sept. 25. The team recalled left-hander
Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Horton exited what proved to be his final regular-season start on Sept. 23 with back soreness, and manager Craig Counsell said an MRI revealed "areas of concern" in his rib area. It wasn't regarded as a serious injury, but it worsened after Horton played catch on Saturday. The Cubs will now go without Horton for at least one playoff round, which is a significant hit after the 24-year-old rookie put together a stellar regular season. Horton finished 11-4 with a 2.67 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, 97 strikeouts, and 33 walks over 22 starts and 118 innings. Without Horton, the Cubs figure to start
Matthew Boyd,
Shota Imanaga, and either
Jameson Taillon or
Colin Rea in their best-of-three wild-card series against the San Diego Padres.
--Connor ByrneSource: Chicago Cubs
September 27, 2025
Denver Broncos tight end
Evan Engram (back) will play in Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to head coach Sean Payton. Engram had been listed as questionable and missed last Sunday's game. It has been an underwhelming start to Engram's Broncos tenure, as he has just four catches for 33 yards through two games while playing fewer than 50 percent of the offensive snaps. The Bengals' defense is known for struggling against tight ends, though, so perhaps Sunday will serve as a get-right opportunity for the former Giant and Jaguar. Cincinnati has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points allowed to tight ends, giving Engram fringe top-12 upside despite his current Week 4 ranking as the overall TE23.
--Andersen PickardSource: Parker Gabriel
September 27, 2025
New York Yankees second baseman
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (forearm) exited the team's 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday after a hit by pitch on his left forearm. Initial X-rays came back negative, but Chisholm still has to undergo a CT scan. The Yankees brought in
Jose Caballero to run for Chisholm in the fifth inning after he finished the day 0-for-2. For now, it appears that Chisholm avoided a significant injury. If that proves to be the case, it'll be a major sigh of relief for the Yankees as the postseason approaches. Thanks in part to a career year from Chisholm, the club has already clinched a playoff berth and remains in contention for an American League East title. The 27-year-old, who became a member of the 30-30 club this season, has slashed .243/.333/.482 with 31 homers, 31 stolen bases, 80 RBI, and 75 runs scored in 530 plate appearances.
Update: Chisholm's CT scan was negative, the Yankees announced.--Connor ByrneSource: Greg Joyce - New York Post
September 27, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) has shown promise in limited volume, but that limited volume should continue in Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers, especially with limited practice participation.
Travis Etienne Jr. has grabbed control of the backfield, but Tuten did muster a goal-line touchdown in Week 3 against the Houston Texans. He also had a receiving touchdown in Week 2, showcasing his knack for the endzone. If Tuten is able to get volume, he would become a fantastic fantasy option. For now though, he is best left on benches until he shows signs of more consistent work out of the backfield.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Hunter Renfrow has recorded 11 catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns on 19 targets through his first three games of 2025. Renfrow's target volume is impressive, but his 5.9-yard-per-reception average is less encouraging for his fantasy outlook heading into a Week 4 matchup against the New England Patriots. Still, the Panthers will be without wide receivers
Xavier Legette (hamstring) and
Jalen Coker (quad) as well as tight end
Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) on Sunday. That leaves Renfrow as the likely number two option in the passing game for Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young, behind rookie wideout
Tetairoa McMillan. Despite that, Renfrow just doesn't have enough downfield juice to be counted on for consistent fantasy production. He should be avoided by fantasy managers in Week 4.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker
Cam Little should have a solid outing in Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers. He missed a long field goal in Week 3, but otherwise has been accurage and shown plenty of leg for distance. In a game where the Jaguars should move the ball decently but not well enough to score lots of touchdowns, there could be a good amount of field goal attempts for Little in the game. However, last week the offense was subpar, so its also possible the Jaguars struggle to score points in general. There are better kicking options out there, but Little is a fine starting option for fantasy managers in Week 4.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end
Brenton Strange has shown signs of fantasy relevance, but not a full body of work worth starting. He has 13 receptions in three games, but hasn't found the end zone yet, and is lower in the pecking order for targets. If the offense as a whole was more consistent, Strange could be considered viable for a weak position group, but except in maybe PPR leagues, he just doesn't have enough of a ceiling. The floor is decent enough for consideration, but until Strange shows more consistent involvment in the passing offense, there are plenty of better tight end options in Week 4.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
Chicago Bears rookie tight end
Colston Loveland (hip) is not expected to play in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a hip injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Loveland is off to a slow start to his NFL career, recording just three catches for 43 yards on six targets through three games. In his absence, veteran Bears tight end
Cole Kmet could see more playing time in Week 4. Kmet has four catches for 70 yards and a touchdown on seven targets so far in 2025. He still profiles outside the fantasy top-12 at tight end, but Kmet could be a decent streaming option in Week 4.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
September 27, 2025
New York Giants running back
Devin Singletary has barely been utilized so far in 2025, recording just eight carries for 24 yards across three games. However, the Giants will be without running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. That sets Singletary up to step into the RB2 role behind Giants rookie back
Cam Skattebo. Skattebo has a three-down skill set, so fantasy managers should still expect Singletary's workload to be limited. Singletary is not worth starting in Week 4 against Los Angeles, but he could be worth rostering in deeper leagues as the handcuff to Skattebo while Tracy Jr. is sidelined.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins (knee) missed time earlier in the week but did not get an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Titans. He was a limited participant on Wednesday but logged back-to-back full practices to finish the week. Despite the Titans struggling to score many points, Collins has found the end zone in each of the last two weeks, catching three of his nine targets for 52 yards and a score in Week 2 and following with his best game of the year, racking up eight catches for 104 yards and his second score of the season. While Nick Caley's offense hasn't been firing on all cylinders with QB
C.J. Stroud at the helm, Collins has still been very involved and is a must-start WR1 now that he is healthy and ready to go against the Titans, who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to receivers this season. Collins is the WR5 in RotoBaller's rankings for Week 4, and he should be set up in a smash spot trying to get his Texans their first win of the season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 27, 2025
Green Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft has recorded 11 catches for 169 yards and two touchdowns on 15 targets through three games so far in 2025. The third-year tight end could be well set up for success in Week 4, as he'll face a Dallas Cowboys' defense that has been one of the worst in the NFL this season. Dallas ranks last in the NFL in yards allowed per pass attempt (9.8) and has allowed the second-most passing touchdowns in the league (seven). Kraft is currently the lead target-earner on the Packers. If Green Bay does have success through the air on Sunday, it could mean a huge game for Kraft. He profiles as a must-start fantasy tight end in Week 4 against the Cowboys.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
The Denver Broncos defense/special teams has a prime chance for fantasy production on Monday against the struggling Cincinnati Bengals and backup quarterback
Jake Browning. The Bengals, while unlikely to commit five turnovers every game like they did last week at Minnesota, once again have major issues on the offensive line, and now a replacement quarterback who is less likely to overcome them. The Bengals are dead last in the NFL in yards per rush, dead last in turnover percentage, 29th in scoring percentage, and 28th in first downs. Despite Cincinnati's obvious talent at receiver, the rest of the offense has been awful, which makes for a great matchup for Denver.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
KaVontae Turpin has recorded 148 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 13 total touches through the first three weeks of 2025. With star wideout
CeeDee Lamb (ankle) likely to miss Week 4 with a high ankle sprain, there could be even more of an emphasis for Dallas to manufacture touches for Turpin. The Cowboys have a difficult matchup on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, who have given up an average of 14.7 points per game so far this season. That dims the outlook for Turpin, who will likely still finish behind wide receiver
George Pickens, tight end
Jake Ferguson, and running back
Javonte Williams in total touches. At best, Turpin is a desperation flex option in deep leagues in Week 4 against Green Bay.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals kicker
Evan McPherson hasn't missed this season. However, it's mostly due to a lack of opportunities, with the 26-year-old attempting only three kicks through the first three weeks of the 2025 campaign while draining all seven extra-point attempts. The Bengals offense has struggled so far this season. Many aren't optimistic that things will change on that side of the ball anytime soon, especially with
Joe Burrow (foot) out for the foreseeable future. Until McPherson starts getting more chances to produce, he's not worth starting in all fantasy formats, including in Week 4 versus the Denver Broncos.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
September 27, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Sterling Shepard has recorded 11 catches for 153 yards on 15 targets so far in 2025. The Buccaneers are expected to get wide receiver
Chris Godwin (ankle) back on the field in Week 4, but the team will be without star wideout
Mike Evans (hamstring) for multiple weeks. Godwin has not played since Week 7 of 2024 and may be on a limited snap count on Sunday, which could mean Shepard will see the second-most playing time at wide receiver behind rookie
Emeka Egbuka. The Bucs have a difficult matchup in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, who have allowed just 5.9 yards per pass attempt and three passing touchdowns through three games. Shepard is difficult to trust as a fantasy starter. Still, he could be worth rostering in deep leagues until Godwin is fully integrated into the offense and Evans makes his return.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
Cleveland Browns running back
Dylan Sampson is likely headed for a role as the team's kick returner, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. The Browns rookie running back has seen his amount of offensive snaps decline each week after being a popular waiver-wire addition thanks to a whopping eight catches in Week 1. Since, he has only eight yards rushing and did not get a target in Week 3. Now that fellow rookie
Quinshon Judkins is in the lineup, Sampson seems firmly in third in the pecking order behind Judkins and
Jerome Ford. He's not a recommended starter in any format in Week 4 against Detroit.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: The Athletic
September 27, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals tight end
Drew Sample has only three catches this season, with one resulting in a trip to the end zone. The 29-year-old has logged more snaps than
Mike Gesicki and
Noah Fant (foot) through the first three weeks of the 2025 campaign. However, both have received more attention from quarterbacks
Joe Burrow (toe) and
Jake Browning. The Bengals offense is a mess, which has been a surprise to most. As a result, it's hard to trust anyone on that side of the ball. Granted, Sample should continue to lead the position in snaps, especially with his abilities as a blocker. Still, while he will likely add a few more scores to his resume before the end of the season, he's not consistent enough to be considered a starting fantasy option in any format in Week 4 versus the Broncos.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
September 27, 2025
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said tight end
Darren Waller "looks firmly ready to contribute," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The veteran tight end came out of retirement to sign with Miami, which has treaded cautiously with him prior to making his team debut. Waller, now 33, hasn't played a game in two years after sitting out all of 2024, but looks set to play Monday against the New York Jets. On a Miami offense that has looked lost for most of this year, Waller has an opportunity for targets right away, but his biggest value will likely be in deeper leagues that start two tight ends.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: NFL Network
September 27, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Travis Hunter has had a slow start to the season, so it is hard to trust him in what has been an inconsistent offense under head coach Liam Coen. He started the season with six receptions, but has dropped each week, finishing with just one last week against the Houston Texans. With him playing both sides of the ball, it seems like his offensive involvement might be inconsistent. Hunter has the talent, but needs to find more ways to be explosive, even with limited volume, if he wants to be fantasy relevant in the short-term. He should still be viewed as a great dynasty asset, but for now, he is a high upside, low floor flex play at best against the 49ers.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
The Houston Texans are expecting clarity on running back
Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) by mid-October, reports Dianna Russini of the Athletic. The veteran back hasn't seen the field at all in 2025 and remains on the Non-Football Injury list. Houston, meanwhile, signed running back
Nick Chubb and drafted
Woody Marks to man the backfield for the time being. Whether Mixon returns this year has been an open question for Houston, which is 0-3 and in need of all the offensive help it can get. If he returns, Mixon would be back for fantasy playoffs, but it seems like Houston's backfield will be a platoon even if he's healthy.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: The Athletic
September 27, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Dyami Brown (shoulder) already had a low ceiling, but with limited practice participation all week, it is hard to trust him against a solid 49ers defense. Brown had a solid first two weeks, but was overshadowed by
Parker Washington in terms of volume last week against the Houston Texans. The Jaguars offense doesn't have the explosiveness to support a lot of fantasy assets, especially with Trevor Lawrence struggling with consistency. Brown has been an interesting waiver early on in the season due to phenom
Travis Hunter not being involved much, but overall, his shoulder injury and limited ceiling makes him not a great fantasy option in Week 4.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
September 27, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins struggled through the first three weeks. The wideout has been targeted 14 times, catching seven passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. To be fair, the entire offense hasn't looked the best. He's also at least stayed healthy, which is a plus. However, Higgins' lack of production has certainly been disappointing for fantasy managers. With the Bengals coming off an ugly 48-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, the team will look to get it together on Monday night versus the Broncos. Without question, Higgins has plenty of talent. Unfortunately, until the offense can get on track, Higgins will be hard to trust. Despite the obvious upside, he's a risky fantasy option in any format in Week 4.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
September 27, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back
Chuba Hubbard (calf) is expected to play Sunday against the New England Patriots, per David Newton of ESPN. Carolina's top back is officially listed as questionable, but it looks as if he'll be able to suit up come game time. Hubbard has been a solid fantasy performer despite playing on a struggling offense, ranking as the No. 12 overall running back in PPR formats. He's a solid RB2/Flex play against a so-so Patriots defense this week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: ESPN
September 27, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington has been surprisingly productive so far this season. With the team investing a high draft pick in
Travis Hunter, it was expected Washington would fall out of contention for consistent receiving work. However, he has had 16 targets the last two weeks after zero in Week 1. With Hunter playing both sides of the ball, it seems Washington has a slight edge over him at the moment. Washington doesn't have much of a ceiling in what has been a mediocre-at-best offense, but he does have a decent floor as a flex option. Fantasy managers can certainly do worse than Washington in Week 4 against the 49ers solid defense.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
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