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Andy's potential Week 4 busts, fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks for players who may disappoint. You should consider benching these players in Week 4.
Hey RotoBallers! Week 3 of the NFL season is already behind us, which means it's time to begin setting our lineups for Week 4. While it is still relatively early in the season, we now have three full weeks of data to consider before putting the finishing touches on our lineups.
In this piece, we will look at four players (one from each position) who could take a step back in Week 4 and be a potential lineup landmine.
Who should fantasy managers bench in Week 4? Let's dive in!
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Potential Fantasy Football Lineup Busts
QB Bo Nix (DEN) at SF
Bo Nix was nearly a "bust" last weekend but turned it around in the second half as the Broncos pulled off an incredible rally against the Los Angeles Rams. In this victory, Nix went 17-for-34 with 186 yards and three touchdowns (With two coming through the air). It wasn't his most effective day as a passer, but Nix has now scored at least 19.0 fantasy points in his last two games.
However, managers viewing Nix as a potential low-end QB1 should look elsewhere in Week 4. Nix will have another tough matchup facing the San Francisco 49ers, who have allowed just 16.7 total points per game this season (the fourth-lowest in the sport). In Week 1, the 49ers held Matthew Stafford to only 155 yards and Malik Willis to just 197 in Week 2.
Matthew Stafford trades an interception as well. Not a good pass #NFL pic.twitter.com/DHkxub4Wgt
— Tanner Phifer (@TannerPhifer) September 11, 2026
While the unit took a step back in Week 3 (allowing 280 yards to Jacoby Brissett), this is still a formidable unit that could limit Nix's ceiling. However, Nix remains a firm hold as he has many favorable matchups in October but is set to leave on the bench this Sunday.
RB Omarion Hampton (LAC) at SEA
Omarion Hampton has failed to live up to preseason expectations in the early going and may continue to struggle in Week 4. This weekend, Hampton and the Chargers will face the Seahawks, who have allowed the fifth fewest fantasy points to opposing RBs and just 87.0 total rushing yards per game this season.
Through three games, Hampton has only scored at least 12.0 PPR points in one contest (Week 2) and is coming off his worst showing of the season. Last Sunday, Hampton had 15 attempts for just 56 yards and was unable to bring in his lone target. While Hampton may still provide a low-end RB2 upside, expecting a near top-15 performance is unlikely in this matchup.
WR Luther Burden III (CHI) vs. NYJ
After a quiet start to his season, second-year wideout Luther Burden enjoyed a much-needed breakout game. On Monday night, Burden caught a season-high seven passes for 61 yards and a score as Case Keenum led the Bears to an upset victory over the Eagles. In this contest, the former second-round selection led the team in targets (11) and was clearly Keenum's go-to option over Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland.
However, managers viewing him as a potential mid-end WR2 should pump the brakes in Week 4. Burden will face a tough Jets secondary that has allowed the third-fewest passing yards this season (171.0 per game) and recently contained Amon-Ra St. Brown to just 19 yards and Jameson Williams to only 49 yards last Sunday.
He profiles more as a mid-end FLEX option with some risk.
TE Mark Andrews (BAL) vs. TEN
As always, let's conclude our bust column with a risky tight end. Mark Andrews saw his fantasy value spike in the short term as Zay Flowers was ruled out in Week 2 due to a hamstring injury. While he returned in Week 3, he was on limited snap counts, which kept Andrews high on the TE1 radar.
In Week 2, Andrews caught six targets for 94 yards but quickly took a step back in Week 3, catching only three of his five targets for 24 yards. Even though Flowers was limited, he still drew more targets (six) and led the team in receiving.
LAMAR TO FLOWERS WITH 1 SECOND LEFT@BALvsDAL on CBS/Paramount+
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/waTW7TbhSQ— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2026
As a result, managers should expect Andrews to continue to revert to the No. 2 role on the roster heading into Week 4 title game against the Titans. Additionally, the Titans have been effective against opposing tight ends, allowing the third-fewest PPR points to the position this season. Andrews carries low-end TE1 upside, with the risk of disappointing.
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Popular Week 4 Searches - Start/Sit Player Comparisons
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