Frank Gore Has First 100-Yard Game Of Season In Week 4

Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore continued his strong start to the season in Week 4 despite a matchup against a stingy Patriots run defense. Gore carried the ball 17 times in the game and totalled 109 yards, good for 6.4 yards per carry. No other running back received a carry in the game for […]

Mark Ingram Scoreless Against Browns

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram rushed 12 times for 71 yards and was unable to get in the end zone in Sunday's loss to Cleveland. All three of Baltimore's touchdowns in Week 4 came from the passing game; no one from the Raven's backfield was successful in putting points on the board. Ingram now […]

Rex Burkhead Touches Ball Once In Buffalo

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead made one catch for seven yards and didn't have a carry in a win at the Bills. Burkhead was a game-time decision with a foot injury, but was deemed healthy enough to play. Despite being in uniform, Burkhead was seldom used as the Patriots offense struggled to move […]

Darrel Williams Scores Two Touchdowns in Week 4

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams was able to find the end zone twice in the 34-30 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 4. Williams rushed eight times for 13 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught three passes for 43 yards through the air. Williams had a poor game on the ground, […]

Ito Smith Scores First Touchdown Of The Season In Week 4

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith made the most of his limited touches against the Titans in Week 4. He had only two carries, but managed to gain 11 yards and score his first touchdown of the season. He also had four targets in the passing game and caught two of them for 20 yards. […]

LeSean McCoy Plays Well in Victory Over Lions

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy was able to contribute in both the running and passing game during the Week 4 victory over the Detroit Lions. McCoy rushed 11 times for 56 rushing yards and a touchdown in the win. He also caught two of his four targets for 33 yards through the air. […]

James White Makes Eight Catches Sunday

New England Patriots running back James White caught eight of 10 targets for 57 yards in a win over the Bills Sunday. White added one carry for one yard as his primary role continues to be catching the ball out of the backfield. White's 10 targets were the most on the team as quarterback Tom […]

Duke Johnson's Role Expands Against Carolina

After barely touching the ball in Week 3, the Houston Texans remembered that they have running back Duke Johnson on their team. In Sunday's loss to the Panthers, Johnson had six carries for 56 yards and also added two receptions of 22 yards. His involvement and his efficiency were both encouraging things, though it would […]

Devonta Freeman Totals 100 Yards From Scrimmage In Week 4

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman had his largest yardage output of the season in Week 4 despite struggling mightily on the ground. He rushed 12 times for just 28 yards, good for only 2.3 yards per carry. His day was saved through the air as he caught eight of his nine targets for 72 […]

Nyheim Hines Gets Involved In Week 4

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines has been quiet for much of the season thus far. In the Week 4 loss to the Oakland Raiders, he got involved due to the offense being behind for much of the afternoon. He had just three carries for six yards, but he had six catches for 39 yards. […]

Carlos Hyde Decent Against Panthers

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde had 58 rushing yards on 12 carries in Houston's Week 4 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He also added six receiving yards on four catches. Hyde continues to be unimpressive, but his volume makes him worth rostering in most formats because when the Houston offense is working properly, he's […]

Marlon Mack Is Bottled Up In Week 4

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (ankle) left the team's Week 4 game against the Oakland Raiders. Prior to that injury, he wasn't playing overwhelmingly effective. He finished the day with 11 carries for 39 yards, and he had no targets in the passing game. Mack needs volume to get himself rolling, and, when the team […]

Jonathan Hilliman Operates As Giants Backup Running Back

New York Giants running back Jonathan Hilliman operated as the backup to Wayne Gallman on Sunday, carrying the ball 10 times for 33 yards while also losing a fumble. Hilliman is not a fantasy-relevant player and shouldn’t be on rosters. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Giants bring in a veteran at the running […]

Nick Chubb Scores Three Touchdowns Against Ravens

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb absolutely exploded in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens, carrying the ball 20 times for 165 yards and a whopping three touchdowns. Chubb's biggest play came on an 88-yard touchdown run. The Ravens were without their talented defensive tackle Brandon Williams, and they missed him dearly as they struggled […]

Wayne Gallman Effective In First Start

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman filled in admirably for Saquon Barkley on Sunday, carrying the ball 18 times for 63 yards and a touchdown. He added 55 yards and a touchdown on six receptions. Gallman is not a tremendously skilled player, but he can contribute at average levels in a variety of areas, […]

Josh Jacobs Totals 108 Yards Versus Colts

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs picked up 79 yards on 17 carries and added two catches for 29 yards in Sunday's win over the Colts. In a plus matchup, the rookie didn't quite live up to expectations as he ceded 13 carries to the rest of the Raiders backfield. It was the most touches […]

Roquan Smith, Akiem Hicks, Mike Davis Inactive

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith, defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (knee) and Mike Davis (personal) are all inactive for Week 4 against the Vikings. It's unclear why Smith is unavailable for this game, as he wasn't listed on the team's final injury report. Either way, with both he and Hicks out on Sunday, it's bad news […]

Rashaad Penny Inactive In Week 4

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (hamstring) is inactive for the second straight week in Week 4 against the Cardinals. Despite fumbling again in Week 3, Chris Carson will remain the team's lead back and should have a substantial workload in a positive matchup against the Arizona defense. With Carson likely seeing a healthy workload, […]

Rex Burkhead Active Against Bills

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (foot) is active for Week 4 against the Bills. Burkhead has been the team's most productive running back through three weeks, although part of that has to do with James White missing the game last weekend for personal reasons. Still, Burkhead has RB3/flex appeal in PPR leagues despite […]

Devin Singletary Missing Second Straight Game

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (hamstring) is inactive for Week 4 against the Patriots. It's Singletary's second straight missed game, although he seemed to be making progress in practice this week. Frank Gore will continue to handle most of the work in the backfield with the rookie out, but he hasn't been very efficient […]

Saquon Barkley Expects To Beat Timetable

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) is already telling people that he can beat his four- to eight-week timetable in his recovery from a high ankle sprain. However, the team's training staff will make sure he's being cautious in his rehab. Take it with a grain of salt. The No. 1 overall pick […]

Julian Edelman Will Play Against Bills

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (chest) will play against the Bills in Week 4, according to a source. However, his snap count will be determined by how he feels, and he could be on the field less than he normally is. Going up against Buffalo's stingy pass defense, it makes Edelman a risky […]

Melvin Gordon Will Be Active Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon will be active in Week 4 against the Dolphins, but the plan is for him to only be used in an emergency. Gordon can't be trusted in starting lineups until next week, although the Bolts might ease him into the lead-back role. Austin Ekeler should handle as many […]

Updated Week 4 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 4 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: T.Y. Hilton is officially out. Terry McLaurin has been ruled out for Week 4. Chris Godwin Expected To Suit Up On Sunday LeSean McCoy Good To Go […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 4

Welcome to our Week 4 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag - Week 4

This article's content may vary week-to-week, but generally, it will be answering questions fielded from either the @RotoBallerNFL twitter account or my personal one (@RotoSurgeon). This week, the focus is on start/sit questions, and there were plenty. Every week, many of us struggle with which quarterback to start, or who to flex, and I am […]

Break The Slate: NFL DFS DraftKings Lineup Picks - Week 4

Hello again RotoBallers and NFL DFS fans! Thanks for joining me here at Break The Slate, a weekly article in which we try to pinpoint the best DraftKings plays available on the main slate. One of the most interesting things about NFL DFS is how different each slate is from week to week. Frankly, there's […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 4 - Daily Fantasy Football

We have hit the first bye week of the season, which will make things a little interesting in Week 4. With many teams dealing with significant ailments, there are a handful of substitute options available on Sunday, notably Kyle Allen, Wayne Gallman, and Darrel Williams, who could all be in line for extra snaps. Keep […]

Woos and Boos - Starts and Sits for Week 4 Lineups

Week 3 in the NFL seemed to be a return to normalcy in the world of fantasy football. Many of the players we are accustomed to seeing at the top of scoring leaderboards returned. Mike Evans and Keenan Allen paced the field with great matchups while Alvin Kamara and Patrick Mahomes continued their hot starts […]

The King's Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 4

Welcome to Week 4, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for the upcoming week of the fantasy football season. These player selections are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a […]