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Alexander Mattison Likely Not Fantasy Relevant For Week 4
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison had twice the snaps of fellow running back Zamir White in Week 3, but he only had six touches and salvaged his fantasy day with a score. The Raiders will face the Cleveland Browns in Week 4, and Mattison could find running room scarce. On so few touches, […]
John Johnson 3 months agoZamir White Should Be Left On Fantasy Benches For Week 4
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White has had a terrible start to the 2024 season, and there's not much reason to think that will improve in Week 4 when the Raiders face the Cleveland Browns. White had just 10 carries for a meager 34 yards in Week 3's blowout loss to the Carolina Panthers, […]
John Johnson 3 months agoBrock Bowers Could Have Big Game With Increased Workload
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has his best chance of the season at a breakout game when he faces the Cleveland Browns in Week 4. The Raiders will be without star receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) and tight end Michael Mayer (personal), which leaves many vacated targets for Bowers to vacuum up. He has […]
John Johnson 3 months agoRaiders D/ST Not Startable In Any Leagues
The Las Vegas Raiders D/ST had another rough game in Week 3, and they're not worth starting in Week 4 when they face the Cleveland Browns. Las Vegas had some hype coming into the season, especially with free agent signing Christian Wilkins, but they've fallen flat so far. The Raiders DST has generated only one […]
John Johnson 3 months agoGardner Minshew II To Give Best Effort To Keep Starting Job
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II faces a stiff test in the Raiders' upcoming Week 4 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Minshew was ineffective in Week 3 against the Panthers, failing to get much going until the game was out of reach. He was even benched for Aidan O'Connell. He will start against the […]
John Johnson 3 months agoDaniel Carlson Not Getting Many Kick Opportunities For Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson got just one field goal opportunity in the Raiders' Week 3 blowout loss to the Carolina Panthers. Carlson missed his only field goal attempt but was 2-for-2 on extra-point attempts. He will look to rebound in Sunday’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The Raiders offense has now failed to […]
John Johnson 3 months agoJakobi Meyers Set To See Increased Volume In Week 4
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers will see an uptick in targets without lead receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) in the Week 4 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Meyers saw nine targets in Week 4, converting that to seven catches for 62 yards and a touchdown, good for 21.20 PPR fantasy points. The Raiders haven't […]
John Johnson 3 months agoTre Tucker Could Be Poised For Big Day
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker should see increased opportunities in the Week 4 game against the Cleveland Browns. Raiders No. 1 receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) has been declared out with a hamstring injury, leaving Jakobi Meyers, Brock Bowers, and Tucker as the prime targets for QB Gardner Minshew II. Tucker was targeted nine […]
John Johnson 3 months agoFantasy Football Rookie Report for Week 4 - Searching for League Winners
As stated in last week's column, rookies provide massive value for fantasy managers because they can often be acquired cheaply and have a much higher chance of outperforming their ADPs. There's no previous NFL tape or statistics to lean on, so rookies can be difficult for fantasy managers to evaluate. There are many fantasy-relevant rookies […]
John Johnson 3 months agoKareem Hunt - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4/RB5 ANALYSIS: Newly signed Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt isn't a player you should consider starting in Week 4. Chiefs RB Carson Steele was somewhat disappointing in his first crack as the lead back for the Chiefs, but that doesn't mean he'll be completely kicked out of the […]
John Johnson 3 months agoIs Rome Odunze Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze enjoyed his first good game as a Bear, logging six catches on 11 targets for 112 yards and a touchdown last game. After just three receptions over his first two games, Odunze more than doubled his previous production in Week 3. Odunze outproduced fellow Bears WR DJ Moore on […]
John Johnson 3 months agoIs Bijan Robinson Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has been a consistent presence in the Falcons offense this year. He hasn't quite lived up to the ridiculous hype he earned, and he's just the RB15 in PPR fantasy points right now. He's averaged 4.1 yards per carry, which isn't quite elite, but his workhorse role is nice […]
John Johnson 3 months agoIs Diontae Johnson Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson had his breakout game of the 2024 season last week against the Las Vegas Raiders. After a full season of quarterback Bryce Young being terrible, it only took two games for the Panthers to bench him in favor of backup QB Andy Dalton. The Red Rifle, as Dalton is […]
John Johnson 3 months agoIs Nico Collins Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins enjoyed a massive breakout in 2023. Seemingly coming out of nowhere, he played a crucial part in engineering the biggest breakout offense of last season, lighting up stat sheets regularly with eye-popping numbers. Collins entered this season as Houston's clear No. 1 and hasn't had a problem. The no-brainer […]
John Johnson 3 months agoBraelon Allen - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: While it may be tempting to start New York Jets running back Braelon Allen, low-volume backup running backs don't tend to be good start decisions early in the season. Lead back Breece Hall still takes a lion's share of the touches, and Allen has […]
John Johnson 3 months agoDemarcus Robinson - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: It became apparent during the game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 that Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, and any receiver not named Puka Nacua or Cooper Kupp, wouldn't be worth starting for the Rams this season. No L.A. pass-catcher got more than four […]
John Johnson 3 months agoCalvin Ridley - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: While Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley didn't do much in his Week 3 loss to the Green Bay Packers, there's a trend that fantasy managers should be noticing. Titans QB Will Levis is terrible. Ridley is still a good receiver, he's just stuck […]
John Johnson 3 months agoMike Evans - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Unfortunately for fantasy managers of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, he's been outshined by fellow WR Chris Godwin to this point. That being said, Week 3's matchup with the Denver Broncos was a tough one, with All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain providing great coverage […]
John Johnson 3 months agoXavier Worthy - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/WR4 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy dazzled in Week 1, scoring two touchdowns in his debut and showing off his blinding speed. He proceeded to do basically nothing in his next two games, but that's not surprising given his low usage. Worthy scored just 4.20 and 5.00 […]
John Johnson 3 months agoIs Bucky Irving Playing This Week? Week 4 Fantasy Fooball Injury Update
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has a wave of hype that's slowly building after he showed excellent elusiveness and quickness in the first three games of his inaugural season in the NFL. Irving has clearly outperformed lead back Rachaad White efficiency-wise and has already created multiple highlight-reel-worthy plays. With White being one of […]
John Johnson 3 months agoZay Flowers - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Things got ugly for every pass catcher in the Baltimore Ravens offense in Week 3. Quarterback Lamar Jackson threw just 15 passes as their opponent, the Dallas Cowboys, was completely incapable of stopping the run. The Ravens were able to build up a big lead […]
John Johnson 3 months agoDavid Montgomery - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: There's no reason to sit Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery when he's healthy and playing. Despite the Lions facing the stout Seattle Seahawks defense in Week 4, Montgomery has a great role in a run-heavy offense with one of the best offensive lines in […]
John Johnson 3 months agoD'Andre Swift - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: For what he's paid, Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift has been impossibly bad. D’ANDRE SWIFT IS HORRIFIC 😭 pic.twitter.com/woPMXOcLxm — Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) September 22, 2024 How much of that is his fault and how much is the fault of the Bears is tough to tell, […]
John Johnson 3 months agoSam Darnold - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold has everything he needs to succeed and has proven it. He's the QB4 after three games and has an elite variety of weapons to throw to as well as a well-run offense. He also benefits from a good offensive line. Darnold is a […]
John Johnson 3 months agoZach Charbonnet - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start (if Kenneth Walker is out) Sit (if Walker plays) POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 or RB4 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet has fantastic value if lead running back Kenneth Walker isn't able to play. Charbonnet has dominated snaps and touches for Seattle running backs in Walker's absence, and turned that into great […]
John Johnson 3 months agoJ.K. Dobbins - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1/RB2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins's ridiculous efficiency fell back to earth in Week 3 against a dominant Pittsburgh Steelers run defense. The Steelers stymied the Chargers, holding them to just 10 points and 166 yards of offense. Dobbins had a down game, but that shouldn't last. […]
John Johnson 3 months agoBucky Irving - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Don't be mistaken, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving fell in the draft due to his size, not his ability to play, and the elusive back is an excellent piece for the Bucs offense. Irving has dazzled with his quickness and lightning-quick […]
John Johnson 3 months agoIs Tank Dell Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell had a breakout rookie campaign last season. The shifty receiver was on pace to be a bona fide league winner, with a four-game stretch scoring 29.60, 18.90, 28.90, and 17.20 PPR fantasy points. Sadly, Dell broke his leg in Week 13 and never returned in 2023. He has not […]
John Johnson 3 months agoDameon Pierce (RB, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce could get playing time if lead back Joe Mixon misses time, but he's a terrible fit for their rushing scheme. However, his opponent in Week 4, the Jacksonville Jaguars, have one of the worst defenses against […]
John Johnson 4 months agoWhen Is Raheem Mostert Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 4 (2024)
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert had a miracle season in 2023, cracking 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career, averaging 4.84 yards per carry, scoring a ridiculous 21 total touchdowns, and finishing as the RB5 overall in PPR fantasy scoring. Mostert was ridiculously consistent, scoring a touchdown in 12 of his […]
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