Let’s face it, you did not anticipate to be considering whether or not you need to begin Chuba Hubbard in Week 4. Or Sam Darnold. Or Brandon Aiyuk. Or the Ravens D/ST. We might go on, however you get the purpose. So much has already modified since draft day, be it due to accidents, breakouts, or disappointments, and that is inflicting all kinds of begin ’em, sit ’em complications. Whether or not you are undefeated, winless, or someplace in between in season-long leagues, you want the very best Week 4 fantasy lineup recommendation that will help you make the robust calls.
As all the time, SN’s Vinnie Iyer, aka “The Decider,” is right here to assist. And simply in case you are already sick of your season-long groups and switched to DFS mode, we’ve some every day picks to click on, too.
WEEK 4 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts
Fantasy Soccer Week 4 Begin ‘Em: Quarterbacks
QB must-starts
- Josh Allen, Payments (vs. HOU)
- Tom Brady, Buccaneers (at NE)
- Russell Wilson, Seahawks (at SF)
- Kyler Murray, Cardinals (at LAR)
- Matthew Stafford, Rams (vs. ARI)
- Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (at PHI)
- Justin Herbert, Chargers (vs. LV)
- Lamar Jackson, Ravens (at DEN)
- Dak Prescott, Cowboys (vs. CAR)
- Jalen Hurts, Eagles (vs. KC)
- Aaron Rodgers, Packers (vs. PIT)
Stronger begins
Kirk Cousins, Vikings (vs. CLE). He is getting it completed along with his two essential receivers and different guys, too, enjoying properly off the working sport. This ought to be one other shootout at house.
Ryan Tannehill, Titans (vs. NYJ). Tannehill acquired in his get-well sport towards the Colts and will maintain rolling as Derrick Henry helps hammer him to a different strong time without work play-action.
Joe Burrow, Bengals (vs. JAX). He’s balling out higher coming off the knee harm and shall be motivated to show he is the higher No. 1 total decide on this stunning TNF matchup at house.
Sam Darnold, Panthers (vs. DAL). He has the keys to a effective offense minus CMC, and there ought to be some pleasing passing (and possibly working) rubbish reverse Prescott.
Justin Fields, Bears (if he begins once more, vs. DET). Fields was put in a tricky street spot in Cleveland. He ought to be significantly better ready ought to he get the nod for the Lions within the a lot friendlier confines of Soldier Area.
DFS bargains
Baker Mayfield, Browns (at MIN, $6,200 on DraftKings, $7,300 on FanDuel). Mayfield appears to be like good with OBJ and ought to be referred to as upon for a number of scores and possibly 300-plus yards in a sneaky high-scoring affair with Kirk Cousins.
Matt Ryan, Falcons (at WAS, $5,400 on DraftKings, $6,700 on FanDuel). Ryan has been extra huge miss than hit early due to questionable utilization of his weapons, however Washington’s protection has been giving poor effort. Ryan might simply guess by on huge quantity once more reverse a potent offense.
Streamer particular
Taylor Heinicke, Washington (vs. ATL). Ryan is playable on a budget, however Heinicke is a perfect one-week plug-and-play, as he’ll get the job completed along with his key weapons at wideout and tight finish.
WEEK 4 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Working again | Large receiver | Tight finish | D/ST | Kicker
Fantasy Soccer Week 4 Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks
Weaker begins
Derek Carr, Raiders (at LAC). Carr is throwing a ton for giant yardage however that modifications vs. the Chargers’ protection, which is rather more susceptible towards the run and may include his kind of downfield targets.
Teddy Bridgewater, Broncos (vs. BAL). Denver lastly attracts a great staff, and Baltimore’s protection is on an upward swing after early accidents.
Daniel Jones, Giants (at NO). Too many receiver accidents, too unfavorable of a street matchup.
Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (at CIN). The Bengals’ protection is enjoying very properly, and he is not enjoying properly in any respect.
Jared Goff, Lions (at CHI). He got here crashing down towards the Ravens, and it continues right here.
Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers (at GB). He is likely to be OK with quantity, however his receivers are also hurting and he appears to be like terrible.
Deep traps
Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers (vs. SEA), Jacoby Brissett, Dolphins (vs. IND), Mac Jones, Patriots (vs. TB)
WEEK 4 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Working again | Large receiver | Tight finish | D/ST | Kicker
Fantasy Soccer Week 4 Begin ‘Em: Working backs
RB must-starts
- Derrick Henry, Titans (vs. NYJ)
- Alvin Kamara, Saints (vs. NYG)
- Austin Ekeler, Chargers (vs. LV)
- Nick Chubb, Browns (at MIN)
- Dalvin Cook dinner, Vikings (if he returns, or Alexander Mattison, vs. CLE)
- Aaron Jones, Packers (vs. PIT)
- Jonathan Taylor, Colts (at MIA)
- Antonio Gibson, Washington (vs. ATL)
- Joe Mixon, Bengals (vs. JAX)
- Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys (vs. CAR)
- Najee Harris, Steelers (at GB)
- David Montgomery, Bears (vs. DET)
- Chris Carson, Seahawks (at SF)
- Saquon Barkley, Giants (at NO)
- D’Andre Swfit, Lions (at CHI)
- Kareem Hunt, Browns (at MIN)
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs (at PHI)
- James Robinson, Jaguars (at CIN)
Stronger begins
Chuba Hubbard, Panthers (at DAL). Plug and play CMC’s backup in a adequate matchup on the street. He’ll get the quantity and has the expertise.
Miles Sanders, Eagles (vs. KC). This is a giant rebound sport as Philly overcorrects to relax its offense with Jalen Hurts.
Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams, Broncos (vs. BAL). They maintain getting it completed collectively, and Denver shall be run heavy on this sport with a strong offensive line spot.
Peyton Barber, Raiders (at LAC). There is a good probability he carries the load with Josh Jacobs (toe, ankle) nonetheless on the shelf after his sturdy efficiency towards Miami. The Chargers are most susceptible towards the run due to a smaller entrance.
Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons (vs. WAS). Will we consider it will final? No, however he retains producing and WFT’s sudden poor tackling and lack of self-discipline shall be good for him.
Zack Moss and Devin Singletary, Payments (vs. HOU). Each Buffalo backs can bash this opponent with a giant second-half lead.
Nyheim Hines, Colts (at MIA). The thorn in facet of Jonathan Taylor managers could have standalone worth, because the Dolphins’ linebackers are unhealthy total towards working backs.
DFS bargains
Sony Michel, Rams (vs. ARI, $5,200 on DraftKings, $5,800 on FanDuel). Michel regarded sturdy towards a stout Bucs entrance, and the Cardinals have been giving up digits to all sorts of backs early.
Trey Sermon, 49ers (vs. SEA, $5,000 on DraftKings, $5,900 on FanDuel). Sermon saved his beginning debut with a late TD and will get a strong spot towards the Seahawks’ wilting run D. His return might be enormous ought to Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) miss one other sport.
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Fantasy Soccer Week 4 Sit ‘Em: Working backs
Weaker begins
Damien Harris, Patriots (vs. TB). The sport script shall be unhealthy, and the matchup already is terrible
Myles Gaskin, Dolphins (vs. IND). Malcolm Brown is getting some love due to his talent set, and that can lower into Gaskin once more.
Chase Edmonds and James Conner, Cardinals (at LAR). They have been sturdy in ripping the Jaguars, however park them towards a significantly better protection in a pass-heavy shootout.
Mike Davis, Falcons (at WAS). His utilization is a multitude to the purpose he must buried in your bench.
Tony Pollard, Cowboys (vs. CAR). There’s not room for 2 ‘Boys backs to be productive on this spot.
All Buccaneers (at NE). This can be a story all about Brady, not the three-headed underwhelming committee.
All Ravens (at DEN). That is getting messy impulsively enjoying off Lamar.
All Texans (at BUF). The Payments’ protection is exhibiting how nasty it’s total.
All Jets (at TEN). They’re near releasing Michael Carter however not but.
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Fantasy Soccer Week 4 Begin ‘Em: Large receivers
WR must-starts
- Davante Adams, Packers (vs. PIT)
- Cooper Kupp, Rams (vs. ARI)
- Stefon Diggs, Payments (vs. HOU)
- DK Metcalf, Seahawks (at SF)
- Tyreek Hill, Chiefs (vs. PHI)
- Justin Jefferson, Vikings (vs. CLE)
- CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (vs. CAR)
- Chris Godwin, Buccaneers (at NE)
- D.J. Moore, Panthers (at DAL)
- DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals (at LAR)
- Calvin Ridley, Falcons (at WAS)
- Keenan Allen, Chargers (vs. LV)
- Tyler Lockett, Seahawks (at SF)
- Adam Thielen, Vikings (vs. CLE)
- Mike Williams, Chargers (vs. LV)
- Deebo Samuel, 49ers (vs. SEA)
- Terry McLaurin, Washington (vs. ATL)
- Allen Robinson II, Bears (vs. DET)
- Amari Cooper, Cowboys (vs. CAR)
- Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals (vs. JAX)
- Mike Evans, Buccaneers (at NE)
- Julio Jones, Titans (vs. NYJ)
- Marquise Brown, Ravens (at DEN)
Stronger begins
Brandin Cooks, Texans (at BUF). Houston ought to be throwing a ton within the second half, and he can rack up the manufacturing from Davis Mills on quick passes with a great shot at a late rating.
Odell Beckham Jr, Browns (at MIN). OBJ may see a few of savvy Patrick Peterson, however that is a great factor given he has his outdated downfield velocity again and PP does not.
Chase Claypool, Steelers (at GB). Settle for the massive performs will not be approaching the common with unhealthy Massive Ben, however he proved he can put collectively a high-floor outing with quantity given the opposite wideout accidents.
Tyler Boyd, Bengals (vs. JAX). It’s onerous to anticipate Tee Higgins to return from his shoulder harm on a brief week, so Boyd ought to stay productive inside vs. the Jags’ weak protection.
Marvin Jones Jr., Jaguars (at CIN). He’ll be up for a pleasant revenge sport towards his unique staff.
DJ Chark Jr., Jaguars (at CIN). He cannot afford to disappoint with fellow LSU alums Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase on the opposite facet.
Jakobi Meyers, Patriots (vs. TB). The Bucs can’t cowl the slot with their nook depletion, so it is one other strong day based mostly on quantity.
Antonio Brown, Buccaneers (at NE). If he is cleared from the COVID-19 checklist, you need to financial institution on him scoring on a revenge-game huge play from Tom Brady.
Marquez Callaway, Saints (vs. NYG). This is pondering he’ll make a giant play away from James Bradberry to get into the tip zone once more.
DFS bargains
Courtland Sutton, Broncos (vs. BAL, $5,700 on DraftKings, $6,300 on FanDuel). Sutton wasn’t wanted towards the Jets, however he may give this secondary issues in what ought to be a higher-volume passing sport.
Robert Woods, Rams (vs. ARI, $5,300 on DraftKings, $6,200 on FanDuel). Woods hasn’t gotten the eye from Matthew Stafford, however they should get him entering into a wideout-friendly sport total given the deep photographs shall be tougher to hit on this matchup.
Corey Davis, Jets (vs. TEN, $5,000 on DraftKings, $5,700 on FanDuel). Davis will return to a few of his Week 1 success in revenge-game rubbish time towards the Titans’ overmatched secondary.
Fantasy Soccer Week 4 Sit ‘Em: Large receivers
Weaker begins
MIchael Pittman Jr., Colts (at MIA). You beat the Dolphins by staying on the bottom and never forcing the downfield move.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles (vs. KC). The rookie is taking some robust lumps early, and that continues right here as the main target stays on the tight ends for Jalen Hurts.
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers (if he performs, at GB). He is uninspiring when wholesome in dink-and-dunk mode, and it is a so-so matchup at finest.
Robby Anderson, Panthers (at DAL). The torch looks as if it is being handed already to Terrace Marshall Jr.
Cole Beasley and Emmanuel Sanders, Payments (vs. HOU). Do not go chasing the Week 3 field rating, as this looks as if an old-school monster Allen-to-Diggs sport.
Kenny Golladay, Giants (at NO). There is not any cause to have a good time along with his hip harm recurrence, and it additionally appears all of his teammate are hamstrung for Daniel Jones, too.
Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (vs. SEA). Cannot go there but because it’s extra Deebo Samuel and George Kittle for the second.
Tim Patrick, Broncos (vs. BAL). Patrick cannot ship right here in addition to Courtland Sutton.
Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (vs. IND). The Colts will do their finest to take him away from Jacoby Brissett.
Rondale Moore and Christian Kirk, Cardinals (at LAR). One in every of them might produce huge. One in every of them may do nothing. Or it might be extra of A.J. Inexperienced. Begin them at your individual excessive threat in a difficult spot.
All Raiders (at LAC). Your guess is pretty much as good as ours, and the Chargers can really include Hunter Renfrow.
Laviska Shenault Jr., Jaguars. That is a sha-no for a 3rd possibility from this staff.
Deep traps
Mecole Hardman, Chiefs (at PHI), Darnell Mooney, Bears (vs. DET), Nelson Agholor, Patriots (vs. TB)
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Fantasy Soccer Week 4 Begin ‘Em: Tight ends
TE must-starts
- Travis Kelce, Chiefs (at PHI)
- Darren Waller, Raiders (at LAC)
- Mark Andrews, Ravens (at DEN
- George Kittle, 49ers (vs. SEA)
- T.J. Hockenson, Lions (at CHI)
- Rob Gronkowski, Buccaneers (at NE)
- Dallas Goedert, Eagles (vs. KC)
- Logan Thomas, Washington (vs. ATL)
- Kyle Pitts, Falcons (at WAS)
- Noah Fant, Broncos (vs. BAL)
Stronger begins
Mike Gesicki, Dolphins (at IND). The QB change to Checkdown Brissett has made him someway related once more, and the matchup is sweet sufficient.
Dawson Knox, Payments (vs. HOU). This is calling a 3rd straight sport with a TD for the late bloomer.
Hunter Henry, Patriots (vs. TB). Henry ought to be an even bigger a part of this passing sport, and Mac Jones could have some quantity to provide good catches, yards, and a potential rubbish TD.
Tyler Conklin, Vikings (vs. CLE). He ought to keep concerned in a robust matchup for his posiiton, as he is approaching filling in for Irv Smith Jr.
Austin Hooper, Browns (at MIN). Hooper shall be a key goal and is simpler with OBJ again to attract consideration stretching the sector, just about serving Baker Mayfield like Jarvis Landry did.
DFS cut price
Cole Kmet, Bears (vs. DET, $3,000 on DraftKings, $4,800 on FanDuel). Kmet wants extra love within the passing sport and will get it because the Bears’ offense has a get-well sport. He produces sufficient beneath for adequate return at this value.
Fantasy Soccer Week 4 Sit ‘Em: Tight ends
Weaker begins
Robert Tonyan, Packers (vs. PIT). His restricted quantity is worrisome with just one strong sport to date, and Aaron Rodgers ought to exploit some defensive again weaknesses first.
Tyler Higbee, Rams (vs. ARI). He is been a matchup-based play, and the Cardinals might be roasted extra when Matthew Stafford goes after their cornerbacks.
Jared Cook dinner, Chargers (vs. LV). It’s one other “revenge sport,” however we’re not shopping for into Justin Herbert needing to make use of the tight finish a lot once more with what his high wideouts are doing.
Dalton Schultz, Cowboys vs. CAR). Do not go chasing that MNF field rating towards the Eagles. As a substitute, spend money on Travis Kelce in DFS towards those self same Eagles.
Jonnu Smith, Patriots (vs. TB). This is feeling a lean towards Hunter Henry towards the Buccaneers’ questionable tight finish protection.
Evan Engram, Giants (at NO). Do you actually need to belief him stepping up for Daniel Jones when there’s equal threat for a zero?
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Fantasy Soccer Week 4 Begin ‘Em: Defenses
Protection must-starts
- Payments (vs. HOU)
- Buccaneers (at NE)
- Titans (vs. NYJ)
- Saints (vs. NYG)
- Bengals (vs. JAX)
- Dolphins (vs. IND)
- Bears (vs. DET)
Stronger begins
Colts (at MIA). They have not been good, however they need to get some huge performs vs. former starter Jacoby Brissett with a constructive sport script.
Giants (at NO). The place there is a Jameis Winston and a good protection, there is a method to get fantasy factors.
Chiefs (at PHI). Jalen Hurts continues to be making some errors, and that ought to assist KC have a great day vs. a banged-up line.
Chargers (vs. LV). Brandon Staley’s unit will power that ugly sport from Derek Carr, placing many dents in him.
DFS cut price
Packers (vs. PIT, $3,300 on DraftKings, $4,200 on FanDuel). So long as Ben Roethlisberger begins, the protection enjoying towards his weak arm and weaker offensive line can tee off, particularly with assist from a constructive sport script because of big-time offense.
Fantasy Soccer Week 4 Sit ‘Em: Defenses
Weaker begins
Washington (vs. ATL). It has quite a lot of expertise, however the gamers are badly underachieving and this will not be a fast repair.
Browns (at MIN). They fall again to earth towards a reliable NFC North offense.
Ravens (at DEN). The Broncos are too cautious with the ball to belief this group on the street.
Rams (vs. ARI), Preserve them parked for a shootout with Kyler Murray. Identical goes for the Cardinals vs. Matthew Stafford.
Broncos (vs. BAL). Not towards Lamar.
Steelers (at GB). Undoubtedly not towards A-Rod.
Patriots (vs. TB). Completely hell no vs. Tom.
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