2 days agoThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has been having difficultly giving fantasy managers much production this season. Last week, the Denver Broncos had no issues as they totaled 352 yards against this Bucs defense. The week before that the Detroit Lions put together 463 yards on offense on Tampa Bay. Despite that, the Bucs defense has held two of the first three teams to 20 points or less. It's not going to get any easier against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. A offensive unit that has plenty of weapons and should have no problems moving the ball. The Bucs are without some key players on defense and aren't playing up to their normal standards right now. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't trust this defensive unit in Week 4.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
2 days agoLos Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hip) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 4 against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. The oft-injured Bosa injured his hip on the first play of the Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and will sit out this weekend. The Chargers have their bye coming in Week 5, so the earliest the 29-year-old All-Pro pass-rusher can return to action will be in Week 6 against the division-rival Denver Broncos. It's unclear if he'll be ready to go by then. In addition to Bosa, linebacker Junior Colson (hamstring) is also out, while cornerback Kristian Fulton (knee) and defensive back Deane Leonard (hamstring). All-Pro safety Derwin James Jr. is serving a one-game suspension. It's a bad time to have key defenders sitting out against
Patrick Mahomes and company. We're fading the Bolts' defense/special teams unit this week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles running back
Saquon Barkley will face off against the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay in Week 4. The 27-year-old is coming off of a great game in which he carried the Eagles to victory over the New Orleans Saints, scoring two touchdowns on 21 touches and tallying over 150 yards. The Tampa Bay defense is no slouch against the run and is led by star defensive tackle Vita Vea. With that said, because
DeVonta Smith (concussion) has already been ruled out and
A.J. Brown (hamstring) is listed as questionable, Barkley is in line for a massive workload and should have heavy involvement in the passing game. Even if Brown suits up, there is no reason to expect a lighter workload than the 21 touches Barkley amassed last week. Consider the former New York Giant a top-three fantasy option in Week 4.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2
days
agoPhiladelphia
Eagles
quarterback
Jalen
Hurts
will
go
on
the
road
to
take
on
the
Tampa
Bay
Buccaneers
in
a
rematch
of
last
year's
Wild
Card
Round
in
Week
4.
The
26-year-old
struggled
last
week
against
a
tough
New
Orleans
defense,
committing
two
turnovers
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2 days agoJacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. should be considered a serviceable RB2 in Week 4 against the Houston Texans. The Houston defense did well against the run in the first two weeks, limiting the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears rushing attacks. In Week 3, they got torched by the Minnesota Vikings, led by
Aaron Jones, who put up 148 total yards on 24 touches. The Jaguars offense has struggled, coming off a 47-10 smackdown against the Buffalo Bills last Monday. A matchup with a division rival coming off an embarrassment on Monday Night Football could be the motivation needed for a resurgence. However, expectations should be tempered, as especially with
Evan Engram out once again, the offense is more likely to continue being unkind to its fantasy assets. Etienne Jr. is still a good starting option for fantasy managers, but until the offense shows signs of life, Etienne Jr. is capped at an RB2 level against the Texans.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers kicker
Chase McLaughlin was a viable fantasy option through the first two weeks of the season. However, McLaughlin wasn't called upon much at all during last week's loss to the Denver Broncos. He made his only extra point attempt in what ended up being a blowout loss for Tampa Bay. Despite that, McLaughlin has made all five of his field goal attempts this season and is perfect on extra point attempts as well. He hasn't been the problem, but the Bucs offense hasn't been able to get down the field. Quarterback
Baker Mayfield was sacked seven times as the offensive line had serious issues keeping defenders away. The Bucs are hopeful for better results in Week 4. However, it won't get any easier against the Philadelphia Eagles defense. McLaughlin has some streaming appeal in deep leagues, but isn't an overall great option for Week 4.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
2
days
agoLos
Angeles
Chargers
wide
receiver
Joshua
Palmer
(calf,
elbow)
has
been
cleared
to
play
in
Week
4
against
the
division-rival
Kansas
City
Chiefs
after
he
missed
the
Week
3
loss
to
the
Pittsburgh
Steelers.
Palmer
was
limited
in
the
first
practice
of
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2 days agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is officially questionable to suit up against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4 on Sunday. In addition to Herbert being questionable, rookie right tackle Joe Alt (knee) is questionable, while left tackle Rashawn Slater (pectoral) has already been ruled out. Herbert aggravated a right high-ankle sprain in the Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers but is "doing everything he can" to play this weekend despite the Chargers having their bye in Week 5. The 26-year-old will surely have his mobility limited against the back-to-back Super Bowl-champion Chiefs if he plays on Sunday, and he could also be under siege with LA's offensive line at less than 100% health. As things stand now, we would expect Herbert to play, but the Chargers could play it safe and start backup
Taylor Heinicke instead. Herbert will be a low-end QB2 in fantasy if he's active.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
2 days agoNew York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson finally found the end zone in Week 3, finishing with five catches for 33 yards and a score in a win over the New England Patriots. He will look to stay hot in Week 4's home game against the Denver Broncos. The Broncos represent a difficult matchup for Wilson as they are allowing the second-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts through three games. Wilson is expected to draw primary coverage from star corner Patrick Surtain II on Sunday. Surtain is fresh off locking
Mike Evans up in Week 3, holding the star veteran to just two catches for 17 yards. The Jets will likely lean on their running game in this one, making Wilson more of a WR2 instead of his typical WR1 projection. That being said, he should still be in starting lineups this weekend, just temper expectations.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
2 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers tight end
Cade Otton is coming off his best game of the season during last week's loss to the Denver Broncos. Otton hauled in seven of his eight targets for 47 yards in the blowout loss. Before that game, Otton had one reception for five yards entering Week 3. Fantasy managers should view Otton's seven-catch performance as more of a fluke than anything else. He's heading into a tough matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles defense that has been a solid job against the tight end spot. Fantasy managers should view Otton as a low-end TE2 for this Week 4 matchup.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
2 days agoNew York Jets running back
Breece Hall has scored a touchdown in all three of his games this season while racking up 170 rushing yards and 16 catches for 120 yards. He will look to stay hot in a home game against the Denver Broncos in Week 4. The Broncos have been middle-of-the-road against running backs this season, allowing the 15th-most fantasy points per game to the position thus far. Even while splitting carries with talented rookie
Braelon Allen, Hall has been one of the most dynamic running backs in the league and is a must-start as a top-three fantasy running back heading into Week 4.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
2
days
agoChicago
Bears
wide
receiver
Keenan
Allen
(heel)
is
trending
toward
playing
against
the
Los
Angeles
Rams
in
Week
4
with
a
heel
injury
that
he
said
has
left
him
"hurting"
since
training
camp.
Allen,
32,
practiced
in
full
on
Friday
for
the
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2 days agoNew York Jets quarterback
Aaron Rodgers turned in his best game of the season in a Week 3 win over the New England Patriots, throwing for 281 yards and two touchdowns. He will look to build upon that performance in Week 4's home matchup against the Denver Broncos. The Broncos have been tough on opposing quarterbacks this season, allowing just the 23rd-most fantasy points per game to the position through three games. Rodgers has gotten progressively better each game this season and is a decent option as a QB2 in superflex leagues but the matchup isn't ideal this weekend. Treat Rodgers as a low-end QB2 in fantasy in Week 4.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
2 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out of the Week 4 game against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday. Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (calf) has also been ruled out, while nose tackle Vita Vea (knee) is questionable to play. Winfield is missing his third straight game after injuring his foot in the Week 1 win over the Washington Commanders. Tampa's secondary will be especially vulnerable with the 26-year-old out again, although they could get a break this weekend if both Eagles receivers
A.J. Brown (hamstring) and
DeVonta Smith (concussion) are out (Smith has already been ruled out). The Buccaneers are on a short turnaround in Week 5 with a Thursday night matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, so there's a good chance Winfield still won't be ready by then. In IDP fantasy leagues, Winfield needs to remain stashed while he heals.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Buccaneers.com
2 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Rachaad White has failed to eclipse over 35 rushing yards through the first three games of the season. Luckily, White's ability in the receiving game has helped salvage his fantasy value. At this point, it's unclear if the Bucs are going to ride with White as the early down back. Instead,
Bucky Irving could get the a majority of the rushing attempts while White works as the primary pass catcher in the backfield. Fantasy managers in high PPR leagues should still be able to get decent value from White because of his receiving ability. However, he's unlikely to have much success on the ground against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. White is going to fall into the low-end RB2 mix until he proves he can run the ball.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
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