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Tyquan Thornton Could Be A Valuable Deep Threat Option Against Vegas
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. Thornton has been the de facto deep threat option for quarterback Patrick Mahomes this season and his skill set may be necessary against a divisional opponent this week. Thornton recently caught two passes for 22 yards in the 24-10 win over the Miami Dolphins, but flashed more upside in the previous week with a closer game. In a 33-30 overtime win against the Indianapolis Colts, Thornton had four catches for 86 yards with a long catch of 45 yards in the contest. The Raiders defense has been stingy to start the season, so a big play or two may be necessary to take the top off the defense. Thornton is ranked WR70 in our RotoBaller Week 4 PPR rankings, making him a desperate flex option. Fantasy managers starting Thornton this week will need to hope for a deep catch or a score to salvage his day.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
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D'Andre Swift Has No Injury Designation for Week 4
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (knee) is off the final injury report after a brief scare Thursday. Swift was added to the report with the knee issue and did not practice, but Courtney Cronin of ESPN reported that he returned as a full participant Friday and has no game designation for Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets. Swift is coming off 20 carries for 84 yards in Monday night's win over Philadelphia, and he also caught two passes for four yards. He has 253 rushing yards and three touchdowns through three games. Kyle Monangai has stayed involved behind him, but Swift has led Chicago in carries every week so far. RotoBaller ranks him as RB15 for Week 4. Friday's full practice puts Swift back on track to handle his usual role Sunday.
Source: Courtney Cronin
Source: Courtney Cronin
Kenny Gainwell is Risky Flex Option
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenny Gainwell hasn't experienced much success in his new offense. Through three games, Gainwell has carried the ball 10 times for 21 yards, while hauling in six receptions for 22 yards through the air. Bucs' offensive coordinator Zac Robinson has stated that they want to get Gainwell more involved. It remains to be seen how Gainwell will perform with backup quarterback Jalon Daniels under center. Gainwell could factor more into the gameplan with Daniels under center and the team likely doing more short routes and screens. The 27-year-old should be viewed as a low-end flex option for the upcoming Week 4 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Kansas City Chiefs Defense At Full Strength Heading Into Vegas
The Kansas City Chiefs defense will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. The Chiefs defense helmed by Steve Spagnuolo has been mostly strong, outside of the 30 points given up to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. The Kansas City unit has come away with one interception in every game this season and will look to extend that streak against Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Raiders have put up at least 26 points in every game this season, making this a difficult matchup for the Chiefs. L'Jarius Sneed was listed on the injury report with a knee injury this week, but logged limited practices before a full practice on Friday. With the removal of Sneed from the injury report, the entire Chiefs defense should be at full strength to take on a division rival. The Chiefs defense is ranked ninth in our RotoBaller Week 4 rankings, making it a top-10 option at the position this week.
Source: Chiefs.com
Source: Chiefs.com
DJ Moore Off Injury Report Ahead of Week 4
Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (shoulder) is off the injury report and will not carry a game designation into Sunday's matchup with New England. Moore was limited Wednesday and Thursday in a non-contact jersey, so this is a meaningful step after another week of managing the shoulder. The injury knocked him out late in the second quarter against Detroit in Week 2, but it didn't keep his role down when he returned against the Chargers. Moore saw 10 targets in that game, catching six for 67 yards. He has 11 receptions for 167 yards and a touchdown through three games, with Week 2 cutting one outing short. RotoBaller lists him at WR22 for Week 4. There is still some risk that the shoulder gets aggravated again, but Buffalo's final designation gives fantasy managers no reason to expect him to sit Sunday.
Source: Buffalo Bills
Source: Buffalo Bills
Harrison Butker Ready To Face Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will face the Las Vegas Raiders on the road in Week 4. Butker has now missed field goals in back-to-back games, but has not missed an extra-point attempt all season. The Chiefs will have their work cut out for them against a tough Raiders defense, so Butker should play a vital role in the matchup. Butker is ranked K5 in our RotoBaller Week 4 rankings, making him one of the best options to start at the position this week. The Chiefs kicker should be depended upon throughout the game and fantasy managers should feel confident with him in their lineups, despite his recent struggles.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Xavier Worthy More Of A Dart Throw In Week 4
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will face the Las Vegas Raiders on the road in Week 4. Worthy's performance in the 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins last week raised more concerns than optimism for his future performances. Worthy reeled in two catches for 20 yards on two targets in the contest. Despite the easy matchup, the third-year wideout finished with fewer yards and targets than Noah Gray in Week 3. Worthy will now have to face a tough Raiders defense in a matchup of two undefeated AFC West teams. Worthy will be involved in this week's matchup, but just how involved he will be is anyone's guess. Worthy is ranked WR60 in our RotoBaller Week 4 PPR rankings, making him a deep league flex option. Fantasy managers suffering from injuries may have to throw Worthy into lineups, but in most cases, there should be better options available.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Jalon Daniels is Desperation Deep League Play
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his first career start against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. Daniels will likely be under center for a few weeks with Baker Mayfield (thumb) out for at least three weeks. Daniels won the backup gig in camp, but he went undrafted out of Kansas. He has a decent arm and scrambling upside, but it's probably not enough to contribute legitimate fantasy value. Mayfield was struggling to find success, so it's unlikely that Daniels would be any better. He has a decent matchup against the Packers defense, but Daniels shouldn't be viewed as anything more than a desperation deep league play for Week 4.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Emmett Johnson To Maintain RB2 Role In Las Vegas
Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson will face the Las Vegas Raiders on the road in Week 4. The 22-year-old has been electrifying in his limited touches behind starter Kenneth Walker, placing among the league's best in forced missed tackles per attempt. Despite not catching a single pass in last week's contest, Johnson has been particularly efficient as a pass catcher out of the backfield. The rookie will now get to face the tough Raiders defense in an AFC West matchup this Sunday. Despite his success, Johnson's fantasy value is ultimately tied to the health of Walker. As long as Walker remains healthy, Johnson will remain in a secondary role. Johnson will look to make the most of his touches against a tough Raiders defense. The Raiders have been a turnover machine in the first three weeks, racking up four interceptions and five recovered fumbles, which is a testament to the strength and aggressiveness of the unit. Johnson is ranked RB43 in our RotoBaller Week 4 PPR rankings, making him a deep league flex option for those struggling with running back injuries this week.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Rashee Rice Removed From Injury Report, Ready To Face Tough Divisional Opponent
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was listed on this week's injury report with the same knee injury he has been rehabbing all offseason, so nothing new to report on that front. He practiced fully in every practice session this week and is no longer listed on the report heading into the weekend. Rice is coming off his best game of the season in last week's 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Rice caught seven passes for 88 yards, leading the team in catches, yards, and targets by a large margin. Perhaps the easy matchup against Miami was just what Rice needed to have a get-right game. This week's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders may not be so easy. The Raiders defense looks like one of the most improved units year over year, holding opposing offenses to low scoring outputs in two of three games this season. Rice will have to compete with tight end Travis Kelce for valuable targets while contending with the Las Vegas defensive backs. Rice is ranked WR17 in our RotoBaller Week 4 PPR rankings, making him a fine WR2 in most leagues.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Travis Kelce Should Be Relied Upon In Vegas
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will travel to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders in Week 4. Kelce appears to have found the fountain of youth because he's turned back the clock to start the 2026 season. The veteran tight end has looked explosive in open space and has now scored in back-to-back games. Kelce will look to continue his hot streak as the Chiefs face a tough Raiders defense. The Raiders will have the advantage of playing at home, but Kelce and the Chiefs are still road favorites. Kelce may not earn 10+ targets every week anymore, but he's still Patrick Mahomes' most trusted target when the field shrinks, giving him a good chance to score every week. Kelce is ranked TE5 in our RotoBaller Week 4 PPR rankings, making him a solid TE1 this week. Fantasy managers should continue starting Kelce every week until he shows signs of regression.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Ray Davis Questionable With Hamstring Injury
Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. Davis wasn't on the injury report Wednesday, then popped up Thursday with the hamstring issue despite practicing in full. He has barely been involved in Buffalo's offense through three games, carrying the ball once for three yards. Davis also played just five offensive snaps against the Chargers last week. Ty Johnson returned for that game and immediately saw more work, logging 15 snaps behind James Cook. That makes Davis' status more important for Buffalo's depth than for fantasy lineups at the moment. If he can't go Sunday, Johnson would be the likeliest back to pick up the available reserve snaps behind Cook.
Source: Sal Capaccio
Source: Sal Capaccio
Kenneth Walker Poised To Bounce Back Against Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker had a decent fantasy performance in the 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins last week, but it was a down week by his lofty standards. After racking up over 175 scrimmage yards in each of the first two games, Walker finished Week 3 with just 70 rushing yards and three receiving yards. He was able to produce a good fantasy performance by scoring two touchdowns against Miami. Walker will have the opportunity to eclipse 100 rushing yards this week as the team travels to Las Vegas to face the Raiders. The Raiders defense has been a tough matchup for opposing offenses to begin the year, but the Chiefs are among the best offenses in the league. Walker has been one of the most proficient tackle-breakers this season, so he should be able to find success where others have not. The Chiefs also involve Walker as a pass catcher to create explosive plays in the screen game. Walker has multiple avenues to succeed and a high probability of finding the end zone any given week. Walker is ranked RB3 in our RotoBaller Week 4 PPR rankings, making him a top-end RB1 for fantasy.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Patrick Mahomes Off Injury Report, Ready For AFC West Matchup
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will face the Las Vegas Raiders on the road in Week 4. Mahomes was again listed on the injury report with a knee injury but practiced fully every day and has since been removed. Mahomes is coming off a good performance in last week's 24-10 win over the Miami Dolphins. The veteran QB completed 20 of 24 pass attempts (83.3%) for 246 yards and two touchdowns. Mahomes also threw an interception, but it was largely the fault of his receiver, Rashee Rice, who fell and tipped the ball up for defenders to catch. The Dolphins did not put up much of a fight, so Mahomes basically cruised to victory. Things may not be so smooth for the Chiefs offense this Sunday against the Raiders. The Raiders defense has surprisingly been one of the better units to start the season, so Mahomes will have his work cut out for him. This weekend's matchup is also a divisional matchup between two undefeated teams, so expect both squads to be fired up on Sunday. Mahomes has been playing excellent football, and his play has vaulted him back into QB1 discussions. Mahomes is ranked QB3 in our RotoBaller Week 4 rankings, making him a must-start player at his position this week.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Terrance Ferguson Ruled Out for Week 4
Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle) has been ruled out for his team's Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, per Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. Ferguson had an encouraging game in Week 2 against the New York Giants, recording six catches for 54 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. However, the 23-year-old suffered an ankle injury early in Los Angeles' Week 3 loss to the Denver Broncos that will now keep him out through at least Week 4. The Rams are getting back star wide receiver Puka Nacua (groin) from the groin injury that sidelined him for the team's last two games, so their passing game will likely center around Nacua and wideout Davante Adams. Still, with Ferguson out and tight end Colby Parkinson (knee) questionable to play with a knee injury, Rams tight end Tyler Higbee could be a decent streamer option for fantasy managers in Week 4.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News - Adam Grosbard
Source: Los Angeles Daily News - Adam Grosbard
Christian Gonzalez Will Not Play in Week 4 Due to Shoulder Injury
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) has been ruled out for his team's Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. A second-team All-Pro in 2024 and a Pro Bowler in 2025, Gonzalez has gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 season with five passes defensed across his first three games played. His absence is a huge blow to the Patriots' secondary, which now looks significantly more vulnerable in a tough matchup against Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Without Gonzalez on the field, fantasy managers should have more confidence starting top Bills wide receiver DJ Moore in Week 4 against New England.
Source: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
Source: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
Puka Nacua Good to Go in Week 4, Snap Count Remains Uncertain
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (groin) will play in his team's Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, per Sarah Barshop of ESPN. However, Barshop adds that Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team is "still working through" how it will navigate Nacua's snap count. Nacua has missed Los Angeles' last two games with a groin injury. While he returned to practice this week and appears to be getting closer to full health, it seems he will not play his usual full-time role in Week 4. The 25-year-old was ridiculously productive for the Rams in 2025, recording 129 catches for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns on 166 targets across 16 games. Even with potentially diminished usage, Nacua remains a must-start fantasy wide receiver as long as he's active. Still, fantasy managers may need to downgrade expectations for the star wideout's production against the Eagles on Sunday.
Source: ESPN - Sarah Barshop
Source: ESPN - Sarah Barshop
Justin Jefferson Ruled Out for Week 4
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that wide receiver Justin Jefferson (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 4, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Jefferson suffered an ankle injury during Minnesota's Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that knocked him out of the game and prevented him from practicing in any capacity this week. Even while missing most of Week 3, the 27-year-old has recorded 13 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns on a team-high 17 targets so far this season. With Jefferson sidelined, Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison jumps up into borderline must-start territory, and veteran wideout Jauan Jennings becomes a semi-intriguing deep-league flex option. Minnesota tight end T.J. Hockenson could be a worthy tight end streamer for fantasy managers in a favorable matchup against Miami as well.
Source: The Athletic - Alec Lewis
Source: The Athletic - Alec Lewis
49ers Owner Jed York Suspended Six Games and Fined for Violating Conduct Policy
San Francisco 49ers principal owner Jed York has been suspended for six games and fined $500,000 for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, per Tom Pelissero of The Ringer. York was arrested in Ohio in August on suspicion of engaging in prostitution. The original charges were then amended to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, to which York has since pleaded no contest. York took over as the owner, president, and CEO of the 49ers in 2009. Under his control, San Francisco has compiled a 150-129-1 record and made the playoffs eight times, including three Super Bowl appearances. Pelissero reports that York has "stayed away" from the 49ers' first three games, which count towards his suspension. He is first eligible to return to the team on October 20.
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
J.J. McCarthy Still Learning Giants' Offense, Could Be the QB3 in Week 4
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback J.J. McCarthy spent "most of his time" this week learning New York's offense, and that the team is "still trying to figure out" whether he will be the Giants' QB2 or QB3, per ESPN's Jordan Raanan. With Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (knee) out for the season, New York acquired McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. McCarthy could eventually take over as the starter for the Giants, but veteran Jameis Winston remains the QB1 in the short term. A former first-round pick, McCarthy threw for 1,632 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions across 10 starts with Minnesota in 2025. While the 23-year-old has struggled to this point in his NFL career, his mobility may make him a more natural replacement than Winston for Dart in the Giants' system. If McCarthy eventually takes over as the starter in New York, he could be worth starting in the right matchups in two-quarterback fantasy formats.
Source: ESPN - Jordan Raanan
Source: ESPN - Jordan Raanan
Keenan Allen Questionable to Play in Week 4 with Groin Injury
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen (groin) is officially questionable to play in his team's Week 4 matchup against the Washington Commanders with a groin injury, per Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star. Allen is coming off his best game of the young season, recording six catches for 63 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Week 3 against the Houston Texans. With Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) currently on Injured Reserve, a healthy Allen profiles as the team's WR2 alongside Josh Downs. However, Allen was listed as a non-participant in the Colts' walkthrough on Friday and could be in real danger of being inactive on Sunday. If Allen is sidelined, Downs and Colts tight end Tyler Warren could absolutely dominate the team's target share in Week 4 against Washington.
Source: The Indianapolis Star - Nathan Brown
Source: The Indianapolis Star - Nathan Brown
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