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Darius Cooper in Line For Expanded Role vs. Rams
Philadelphia Eagles wideout Darius Cooper is in line for an expanded role in Philly's Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The team will be without their WR1, DeVonta Smith (hamstring), which leaves the door open for Cooper to get more work. Cooper was a training camp standout and earned a spot on the official roster this summer. The 24-year-old enters Week 4 as RotoBaller's PPR WR77 in a tough matchup against the Rams. The Rams defense has allowed the second-fewest receiving yards and the third-fewest receptions of 20 yards or more through three games. Even in an expanded role, Cooper should remain out of fantasy lineups in Week 4.
Source: Philadelphiaeagles.com
Source: Philadelphiaeagles.com
Oliver Kapanen Remains Out Saturday
Montreal Canadiens center Oliver Kapanen (lower body) won't play on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will miss a second straight game. As a rookie, Kapanen played in all 82 games last season, registering 37 points (22 goals, 15 assists). He was Montreal's fourth-highest goal-scorer. Kapanen's next chance to make his season debut comes Tuesday night against the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Ben Kindel Ready to Face Canadiens
Pittsburgh Penguins center Ben Kindel (lower body) will be available Saturday against Montreal after being removed from Injured Reserve. Last Sunday, Kindel was deemed week-to-week. Fortunately for the Penguins, he missed only one game. Following a dominant 7-0 victory over Philadelphia, the Penguins don't want to tinker much with the lineup, so Kindel is set to fill a fourth-line spot Saturday. He will be in contention for a middle-six role once he has found his footing. In his rookie season last year, Kindel recorded 35 points (17 goals, 18 assists) in 77 games.
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Mackie Samoskevich Activated From Injured Reserve
Seattle Kraken right wing Mackie Samoskevich (upper body) has come off Injured Reserve and will be available Saturday night against the Edmonton Oilers. He missed Seattle's season opener against Calgary but has been cleared to return to the lineup. Big things are expected of Samoskevich as a top-six regular in Seattle, and he should also see power-play time. The former Panther will make his debut in a great spot, facing an Oilers team that has allowed 13 goals in two games. To make room for Samoskevich on the roster, the Kraken moved Jacob Melanson (upper body) to Injured Reserve.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Hunter Henry Should Remain a Non-Factor in Week 4
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry belongs on the bench or waiver wire in most fantasy leagues ahead of Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills. The 31-year-old has seven catches through three games, including just one catch on a season-low 71% snap share last Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Patriots' passing attack has really struggled under Drake Maye this year, and Henry is no exception. We anticipate that trend to continue in Week 4, especially against a Bills defense that has allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends in 2026. Henry has historically produced well against the Bills in particular, but we'd advise managers to place more stock in his recent struggles than previous years' performances against specific teams. Henry has fallen to TE19 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings in Week 4, and you could make a case that he should drop even more below players like Jake Ferguson, Kyle Pitts Sr., Mike Gesicki, and A.J. Barner.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jake DeBrusk Unavailable Saturday Due to Illness
Vancouver Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk (illness) will miss Saturday's contest against the Calgary Flames. On Saturday morning, Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra revealed that DeBrusk was dealing with an illness. DeBrusk registered one assist and four SOG in the first two games of the season. Aatu Raty will enter the lineup as his replacement. With DeBrusk absent, Linus Karlsson is expected to move to the first line. Karlsson averaged only 13:42 of ice time in the first two games of the season, but he will have a significantly more important role on Saturday night.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Tyler Higbee Headed for a Substantial Role in Week 4
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee is expected to find himself atop the depth chart for Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, giving him immediate streaming appeal in fantasy football leagues. The Rams' usual No. 1 tight end, Terrance Ferguson (ankle), has already been ruled out for this week, while teammate Colby Parkinson (shoulder, knee) is listed as questionable. Therein lies an enormous opportunity for Higbee, the 33-year-old tight end who broke out with eight catches, 62 yards, and one touchdown in the aftermath of Ferguson's departure last week. With that being said, managers should acknowledge that Higbee's higher ceiling also comes with a lower floor. First of all, this is a tough matchup for the veteran, as the Eagles have allowed just 89 yards (second-least in the NFL) to tight ends this season. Additionally, there are a lot of mouths to feed in Los Angeles. Higbee is behind Davante Adams and Puka Nacua in the pecking order, and he could also lose some targets if Colby Parkinson is active. Higbee's snap share should be substantial this week, but his target share is a little less predictable. This outlook is baked into his current position as the TE17 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 4.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ashton Dulin a Risky Start if Active in Week 4
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (ankle) is currently listed as questionable to play in his team's Week 4 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The 29-year-old suffered an ankle injury in Indy's Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens that kept him out of the Colts' last two games. If Dulin is active on Sunday, he could have a chance to play a role in his team's passing game. Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) is on Injured Reserve, and veteran wideout Keenan Allen (groin) has been ruled out with a groin injury. Still, Dulin is a long shot to provide fantasy-relevant production even if he can return against Washington. Across 12 games in 2025, Dulin recorded just five catches on 10 targets. Colts wide receiver Darius Slayton, who plays a similar downfield role to Dulin, is also set to make his 2026 debut on Sunday. Dulin should be on the radar of deeper-league fantasy managers, but he's a very risky start in Week 4.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Bowen Byram Won't Play Saturday
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram (personal) won't play in Saturday's clash against the Buffalo Sabres. Byram was supposed to meet his former team, but he is attending to a family matter and will skip the game. The Blackhawks acquired Byram from the Sabres this offseason and signed him to a whopping six-year, $75 million extension. Byram hasn't found his footing in Chicago yet, failing to register any points and posting a minus-four rating through his first two games. After allowing 11 goals in two games, the Blackhawks are planning several defensive changes, with Kevin Korchinski and Ethan Del Mastro expected to enter the lineup.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Mack Hollins an Intriguing Fantasy Starter Against His Former Team in Week 4
New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins has emerged as a potentially viable fantasy football starter for Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills. Hollins is the overall WR42 in PPR leagues this year, and he has scored at least nine points in two of his three games so far. The veteran pass-catcher has stepped up as one of Drake Maye's most physical and reliable targets after the Patriots placed AJ Brown (ankle) on injured reserve following the season opener. Brown still has another two-plus weeks on IR, leaving Hollins' fantasy managers with a multi-week opportunity to start him. Hollins' physicality and reliability, which resulted in him earning nine targets last week, should lead to some touchdowns sooner rather than later. He's a strong WR3/flex option this week against the Bills, who have allowed the fourth-most yards and sixth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this year.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jake Sanderson Officially Available Saturday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sanderson has been trending in the right direction and has now been officially cleared to play in Ottawa's season opener. This is great news for the Senators, whose backline will be without Artem Zub (knee) at the start of the season. Sanderson is expected to carry a heavy workload, partnering with Nikolas Matinpalo on the first defensive pairing. He will look to build on a strong year, having amassed 54 points (14 goals, 40 assists) in 67 games.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Romeo Doubs Offers the Highest Floor Among Patriots Receivers
New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs has stepped up as the team's highest-floor receiver heading into Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots have been using Doubs as their No. 1 receiver ever since placing AJ Brown (ankle) on injured reserve, and he has looked solid over the last two weeks with six catches for 145 yards. With that said, he's still looking for his first touchdown as a Patriot, and he has also yet to catch more than three passes in a single game this season. Doubs' upside has been capped due to the frustrating state of New England's underperforming offense, but he still has a very steady floor based on his snap share and volume. Doubs is a WR3/flex for Week 4. He should benefit from a negative game script matchup against a Bills defense that has allowed the fourth-most yards and sixth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this year.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Remains Tough to Trust in Week 4
Across three games in 2026, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has recorded 20 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown. The 26-year-old has split backfield work with fellow Jaguars back Bhayshul Tuten. However, Tuten has out-touched Rodriguez Jr. in all three games and appears to be separating himself as the clear RB1 in Jacksonville. Rodriguez Jr. may be in line for another quiet game in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati has been stingy against the run so far this season, ranking ninth in the NFL in total rushing yards allowed (287). Rodriguez Jr. has yet to record a single target out of the backfield in 2026, so he needs to see rushing volume to produce for fantasy managers. Between his role and the tough matchup, Rodriguez Jr. should be left on the bench by fantasy managers in Week 4.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Panthers Place Aleksander Barkov on Long-Term Injured Reserve
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (leg) was placed on long-term Injured Reserve on Saturday. The Panthers captain suffered an apparent left leg injury on Thursday night against the San Jose Sharks. Barkov remains under evaluation after undergoing an MRI. The Panthers are reportedly optimistic that Barkov's injury is not season-ending. Still, he's facing a spell on the sidelines and must miss at least 10 games and 24 days after landing on long-term injured Reserve. With Barkov out, the Panthers will lean more on Sam Bennett and Anton Lundell at center.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Brenton Strange an Intriguing TE2 Option in Favorable Week 4 Matchup
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange has gotten off to a quiet start to the 2026 season, recording seven catches for 72 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets across three games. The Jaguars' talented wide receiver corps makes it difficult for Strange to see consistent target volume. However, the 25-year-old is coming off a season-high five targets in his team's Week 3 win over the New England Patriots. Strange could be poised for his best game of the season in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals' defense has struggled to defend the pass so far this season, ranking 29th in the NFL in passing yards allowed (863) through three weeks. Cincinnati's potent offense could also turn this game into a track meet and force the Jaguars into a pass-heavy game script. Strange's lack of target volume so far makes him hard to rely on, but he profiles as an intriguing TE2 option for fantasy managers in Week 4.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
