Fantasy Football Week 4: Start and Sit - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Here’s a look back at Week 3’s action, and fantasy advice for the week ahead:

WEEK 3 RECAP

Panthers 24 Texans 9: I don’t always handcuff my running backs, but I certainly do when I draft Christian McCaffrey or Dalvin Cook.

Bills 43, Football Team 21: Put a claim in if either Cole Beasley or Emmanuel Sanders is available in your league. Buffalo’s pass offense is robust enough to sustain three receivers and Beasley (WR27), Sanders (WR28) and Stefon Diggs (WR24) are all currently top-30 options in PPR.

Browns 26, Bears 6: I guess football is still hard for rookie quarterbacks in the NFL. Justin Field’s flop in his first career start was more about a good Cleveland defense finally playing up to its potential than Fields not playing up to his. I expect a better showing against Detroit this week at home.

Ravens 19, Lions 17: Through three games, D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams are both top-10 options at running back in PPR.

Titans 25, Colts 16: Nyheim Hines (RB22) has out-produced Jonathan Taylor (RB28) through three games in PPR. Use this opportunity to buy low on Taylor.

Chargers 30, Chiefs 24: It’s finally happening! We’re finally getting peak Mike Williams. Williams has produced at least seven receptions, 82 yards and a touchdown in every game this season.

Saints 28, Patriots 13: With the potential exception of Michael Thomas when he returns, and the defense in a streaming capacity, Alvin Kamara is clearly the only fantasy relevant player on New Orleans’ roster.

Falcons 17, Giants 14: If Sterling Shepard’s hamstring injury keeps him sidelined for an extended period of time, it could open the door for rookie Kadarius Toney to increase his non-existent target share. Toney would replace Shepard in the slot in three-receiver sets.

Bengals 24, Steelers 10: Ja’Marr Chase deserves an Oscar for making everyone believe he couldn’t catch in the preseason. Chase has caught a touchdown in 14 of the last 17 games he has played with Joe Burrow. He has 24 touchdowns over that stretch and hasn’t gone two straight games without a TD since 2018 (his freshman season at LSU).

Cardinals 31, Jaguars 19: It’s looking like Marvin Jones Jr. is the No. 1 wide receiver in Jacksonville. Jones is averaging almost 10 targets per game.

Broncos 26, Jets 0: Corey Davis has produced only seven receptions for 49 yards the past two games, but he’s received 15 targets (23 percent target share) over that span. There will be brighter days.

Raiders 31, Dolphins 28 (OT): Despite Will Fuller making his season debut, Jaylen Waddle led Miami in snaps, routes run, targets and receptions. A good sign of things to come for those who invested in the rookie.

Rams 34, Buccaneers 24: Stop the presses! DeSean Jackson is still really fast and his 120 yards on three receptions with a 75-yard touchdown was a vintage performance. No need to check the waiver wire though. Jackson is the fifth option for Matthew Stafford and will remain a boom-or-bust, big-play dependent option in fantasy going forward. Same as it ever was.

Vikings 30, Seahawks 17: I bet Alexander Mattison wishes he could play Seattle every week. Mattison has 380 total yards and 13 receptions in three career matchups.

Packers 30, 49ers 28: Green Bay has run seven plays with four yards or less to go for a touchdown this season, and Robert Tonyan has been on the field for one. Last season he was in for 25-of-43 and scored four touchdowns on those plays, according to Pro Football Focus.

Cowboys 41, Eagles 21: Dalton Schultz is definitely the Dallas tight end I prefer, but it’s very likely we just witnessed his peak this season after he scored twice on Monday. I expect the Cowboys will return to using more three-receiver sets once Michael Gallup is healthy or I’d be more optimistic.

Follow me on Twitter @UTEddieBrown if you have questions throughout the week.

Here’s my best bets for Week 4:

JACKSONVILLE AT CINCINNATI

Obvious starters: Joe Mixon (CIN), Ja’Marr Chase (CIN).

Who to start: James Robinson (JAC) has RB2 upside against a defense who has allowed 31 receptions for 192 yards to opposing running backs in three games. Marvin Jones Jr. (JAC) has at least six receptions, 62 yards or a touchdown in each game this season. Chase has everyone’s attention, but it’s Tyler Boyd (CIN) who leads Cincy in targets with 19 — he has WR3/flex upside. Joe Burrow (CIN) is a solid streaming option against a pass defense who has allow at least 291 yards in every game. Bengals D/ST has produced at least three sacks in every game and face an offensive line who can’t protect its quarterback.

Who to sit: DJ Chark Jr. (JAC) appears touchdown-dependent through three games. Trevor Lawrence (JAC) has been fun to watch, but he isn’t fantasy trustworthy yet. Carlos Hyde (JAC) remains touchdown-dependent.

Sleeper: A solid pass rush could force Lawrence to target dynamic playmaker Laviska Shenault Jr. (JAC), who usually doesn’t stray to far from the line of scrimmage.

WASHINGTON AT ATLANTA

Obvious starters: Terry McLaurin (WAS), Antonio Gibson (WAS), Logan Thomas (WAS), Calvin Ridley (ATL), Kyle Pitts (ATL).

Who to start: JD McKissic (WAS) remains a viable flex option in deeper PPR formats. This is the last week I give the Football Team D/ST the benefit of the doubt if they can’t produce against a mistake-prone Falcons offense with a leaky offensive-line. Volume (at least 16 touches in every game) dictates Mike Davis (ATL) deserves flex consideration. Cordarrelle Patterson (ATL) is a viable flex option in PPR formats with at least 67 total yards in every game and at least five receptions the last two weeks.

Who to sit: Matt Ryan (ATL) only has two touchdowns against four interceptions in three career home games against Washington.

Sleeper: Taylor Heinicke (WAS) deserves streaming consideration against a pass offense that has allowed eight touchdowns in three games.

HOUSTON AT BUFFALO

Obvious starters: Brandin Cooks (HOU), Josh Allen (BUF), Stefon Diggs (BUF), Bills D/ST.

Who to start: Cole Beasley (BUF) and Emmanuel Sanders (BUF) are both viable WR3 options with such a juicy matchup. A potential blowout should help Zack Moss (BUF) and Devin Singletary (BUF) produce flex value if you’re in a pinch.

Who to sit: I’m fading David Johnson (HOU), Phillip Lindsay (HOU) and Mark Ingram (HOU) against a run defense who has only allowed an average of 54 yards and zero touchdowns. Gabriel Davis (BUF) remains touchdown-dependent and only has value if you need a lottery ticket.

Sleeper: Dawson Knox (BUF) faces a pass defense that has allowed 21 receptions, 230 yards and a touchdown to opposing tight ends in three games.

DETROIT AT CHICAGO

Obvious starters: TJ Hockenson (DET), D’Andre Swift (DET), David Montgomery (CHI), Allen Robinson (CHI).

Who to start: Jamaal Williams (DET) is a solid flex option with 214 total yards, 13 receptions and two touchdowns in three games. Darnell Mooney (CHI) deserves flex consideration with a healthy 19 targets in three games. The Bears D/ST are a solid streaming option at home.

Who to sit: Jared Goff (DET) has two touchdowns against five interceptions in three career games against the Bears. A lack of volume makes it hard to trust Cole Kmet (CHI) despite the matchup.

Sleeper: Last week was rock bottom for Justin Fields (CHI) and now he faces a pass defense that has allowed seven touchdowns in three games and an average of 287 yards.

CAROLINA AT DALLAS

Obvious starters: DJ Moore (CAR), Dak Prescott (DAL), Ezekiel Elliott (DAL), CeeDee Lamb (DAL), Amari Cooper (DAL).

Who to start: If you were lucky enough to land Chuba Hubbard (CAR) off the waiver wire, you’re not sitting him — keep your expectations in the RB2 range and be happy if he produces flex value. Sam Darnold (CAR) faces a pass defense that has allowed seven touchdowns this season and at least 326 yards in every game. Tony Pollard (DAL) maintains flex value with 205 total yards and a touchdown the last two games.

Who to sit: Low volume (only 11 targets through three games) make Robby Anderson (CAR) a boom-or-bust option with a good matchup. I’m fading a decent Panthers D/ST against a really good offense on the road. I’m fading Dalton Schultz (DAL) against a pass defense that has only allowed 103 yards to tight ends in three games. I’m fading the Cowboys D/ST against an efficient offense.

Sleeper: Terrace Marshall Jr. (CAR) has out-targeted Anderson 14-to-11 through three games and is a better replacement for the short-to-underneath targets that would usually go to Christian McCaffrey.

INDIANAPOLIS AT MIAMI

Obvious starters: Jonathan Taylor (IND).

Who to start: Michael Pittman Jr. (IND) has WR2 upside with 191 yards on 14 receptions (24 targets) the last two games. Nyheim Hines (IND) maintains his flex value against a defense that has allowed four touchdowns to running backs the last two games. The Colts D/ST is a top-10 option against a struggling offense this week. Zach Pascal (IND) deserves flex consideration in deeper PPR formats with an average of six targets per game. Myles Gaskin (MIA) maintains flex value with 196 total yards and 12 receptions through three games. Jaylen Waddle (MIA) has WR3/flex upside against a pass defense that has allowed multiple touchdowns to wide receivers in every game this season.

Who to sit: Jack Doyle (IND) remains touchdown-dependent. Will Fuller V (MIA) and DeVante Parker (MIA) are boom-or-bust options with Jacoby Brissett (MIA) under center. The volume (12 targets) was impressive for Mike Gesicki (MIA) last week, but I’m fading him against a defense that has only allowed 11 receptions and 102 yards to tight ends in three games.

Sleeper: The Dolphins D/ST is a solid option against a stationary Carson Wentz.

CLEVELAND AT MINNESOTA

Obvious starters: Nick Chubb (CLE), Dalvin Cook (MIN), Justin Jefferson (MIN), Adam Thielen (MIN).

Who to start: Kareem Hunt (CLE) remains a quality flex play with consistent volume (13 touches per game). Odell Beckham Jr. (CLE) is a viable WR2/WR3 against a pass defense that has allowed six touchdowns to wide receivers in three games. Kirk Cousins (MIN) is a premium streaming option with 918 yards and eight touchdowns against zero interceptions in three games.

Who to sit: I’m fading the Browns D/ST against an offense that has only allowed five sacks so far and produced one turnover. Austin Hooper (CLE) remains touchdown-dependent. I’m fading Alexander Mattison (MIN) against a really good run defense even if Cook remains sidelined. There are better options than the Vikings D/ST this week. I’m fading Tyler Conklin (MIN) while he deals with glute and elbow injuries.

Sleeper: Baker Mayfield (CLE) deserves streaming consideration against a pass defense allowing an average of 320 yards and two touchdowns.

N.Y. GIANTS AT NEW ORLEANS

Obvious starters: Saquon Barkley (NYG), Alvin Kamara (NO), Saints D/ST.

Who to start: Kenny Golladay (NYG) could see an increased volume with a rash of hamstring injuries plaguing the Giants’ wide receiver room.

Who to sit: I’m fading Sterling Shepard (NYG) and Darius Slayton (NYG) while they deal with hamstring issues. This is a difficult matchup to trust Daniel Jones (NYG) despite his recent solid play. I’m also fading Evan Engram (NYG) with a difficult matchup. Jameis Winston (NO) has yet to surpass 148 yards this season. I need heavier volume before I can recommend Marquez Callaway (NO). Tony Jones Jr. (NO) is only Kamara’s handcuff at this point.

Sleeper: The Giants D/ST is a sneaky streaming option if you believe the mistake-prone version of Winston shows up.

TENNESSEE AT N.Y. JETS

Obvious starters: Derrick Henry (TEN), Julio Jones (TEN).

Who to start: The Titans D/ST is a streaming option against an offense that has produced seven interceptions and allowed 15 sacks in three games. Corey Davis (NYJ) is a viable WR3 against his former team, who has allowed six touchdowns to wide receivers in three games.

Who to sit: AJ Brown (TEN) will likely be sidelined with a hamstring injury. I’m fading Ryan Tannehill (TEN) likely without his top receiver against a pass defense that has only allowed one touchdown this season. It’s hard to trust anyone else besides Davis who is involved in the Jets passing game, so keep Elijah Moore (NYJ) and Jamison Crowder (NYJ) — if he plays — holstered.

Sleeper: Michael Carter (NYJ) has seen his usage increase and faces a defense that has allowed three touchdowns to running backs the last two games.

KANSAS CITY AT PHILADELPHIA

Obvious starters: Patrick Mahomes (KC), Travis Kelce (KC), Tyreek Hill (KC), Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC), Jalen Hurts (PHI), Miles Sanders (PHI).

Who to start: DeVonta Smith (PHI) is a worthy flex candidate with this matchup. Dallas Goedert (PHI) is a borderline TE1 with at least 66 yards or a touchdown in two of three games.

Who to sit: Mecole Hardman (KC) remains touchdown-dependent. Don’t even think about using Josh Gordon (KC) until we see what he has left in the tank. The floor is too low to trust Kenneth Gainwell (PHI) at this point. Zach Ertz (PHI) remains touchdown-dependent.

Sleeper: Jalen Reagor (PHI) has at least five targets in every game and five receptions in two of three games this season.

ARIZONA AT L.A. RAMS

Obvious starters: Kyler Murray (ARI), DeAndre Hopkins (ARI), Chase Edmonds (ARI), Cooper Kupp (LAR), Matthew Stafford (LAR), Tyler Higbee (LAR).

Who to start: Christian Kirk (ARI), Rondale Moore (ARI) and AJ Green (ARI) all deserve flex consideration in this potential high-scoring affair. Robert Woods (LAR) still has WR3/flex upside against a beatable secondary despite the slow start. You’re starting Darrell Henderson Jr. (LAR) if he plays. The Rams D/ST is good enough to hold its own against a really good offense.

Who to sit: James Conner (ARI) remains touchdown-dependent and only has flex value in deeper standard formats. I’m fading the Cardinals D/ST against an offensive line that hasn’t allowed more than a single sack in a game this season. Sony Michel (LAR) only has value if Henderson remains sidelined. Van Jefferson (LAR) remains touchdown-dependent until we see an increase in usage. DeSean Jackson (LAR) remains a boom-or-bust option.

Sleeper: Maxx Williams (ARI) faces a pass defense that has allowed 236 yards on 21 receptions to tight ends in three games.

SEATTLE AT SAN FRANCISCO

Obvious starters: Russell Wilson (SEA), DK Metcalf (SEA), Tyler Lockett (SEA), Chris Carson (SEA), George Kittle (SF), Deebo Samuel (SF).

Who to start: Elijah Mitchell (SF) will deserve to start in some capacity if he’s able to play because of the premium matchup, otherwise Trey Sermon (SF) has flex value against a run defense that has allowed 323 yards and three touchdowns the last two games.

Who to sit: The Seahawks D/ST has been very bad and I wouldn’t even consider them on the road. Brandon Aiyuk (SF) is touchdown-dependent until we see more consistent volume. This is a difficult matchup to trust the 49ers D/ST.

Sleeper: Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) deserves streaming consideration against a soft Seahawks secondary that has allowed 921 yards in three games..

BALTIMORE AT DENVER

Obvious starters: Lamar Jackson (BAL), Mark Andrews (BAL), Noah Fant (DEN), Broncos D/ST.

Who to start: Sammy Watkins (BAL) deserves flex consideration in most PPR formats with at least four receptions and seven targets in every game this season. High volume should make Courtland Sutton (DEN) a viable WR3 option despite facing a good secondary. Melvin Gordon (DEN) and Javonte Williams (DEN) are both solid flex plays with upside against a run defense that has allowed five touchdowns to running backs in three games.

Who to sit: I’m fading Marquise Brown (BAL) against a really good secondary. Latavius Murray (BAL) and Ty’Son Williams (BAL) are both touchdown-dependent with this difficult matchup. I’m fading the Ravens D/ST on the road against an efficient offense. Teddy Bridgewater (DEN) has been good, but there are better options this week.

Sleeper: Tim Patrick (DEN) has at least five receptions, 98 yards or a touchdown in every game this season.

PITTSBURGH AT GREEN BAY

Obvious starters: Najee Harris (PIT), Aaron Rodgers (GB), Davante Adams (GB), Aaron Jones (GB).

Who to start: You’re starting Diontae Johnson (PIT) if he plays. Chase Claypool (PIT) has WR3/flex upside based on volume alone — 24 targets the last two games. The Packers D/ST are a sneaky streaming option at home against a struggling offense.

Who to sit: I’m fading a banged-up JuJu Smith-Schuster (PIT) against a talented secondary. The Steelers D/ST isn’t the same with TJ Watt hurting. Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) has yet to throw for multiple touchdowns this season. Both Pat Freiermuth (PIT) and Eric Ebron (PIT) are touchdown-dependent this week. Robert Tonyan (GB) remains a touchdown-dependent option. AJ Dillon (GB) only has value as Jones’ handcuff until further notice.

Sleeper: Randall Cobb (GB) is a flex flier against a pass defense that has allowed five touchdowns to wide receivers in three games, especially if Marquez Valdes-Scantling is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

TAMPA BAY AT NEW ENGLAND

Obvious starters: Tom Brady (TB), Rob Gronkowski (TB), Mike Evans (TB), Chris Godwin (TB), Buccaneers D/ST.

Who to start: Antonio Brown (TB) deserves flex consideration in his return from the reserve/COVID-19 list despite the difficult matchup. Jakobi Meyers (NE) has WR3/flex upside in most PPR formats with 19 receptions (29 targets) in three games.

Who to sit: Leonard Fournette (TB) and Ronald Jones Jr. (TB) are both touchdown-dependent. Giovani Bernard (TB) has been diagnosed with a MCL sprain. This is a difficult matchup to consider Damien Harris (NE). Jonnu Smith (NE) and Hunter Henry (NE) cancel each other out.

Sleeper: Nelson Agholor (NE) deserves flex consideration in deeper leagues against a defense that has allowed seven touchdowns to wide receivers in three games.

LAS VEGAS AT L.A. CHARGERS

Obvious starters: Darren Waller (LV), Derek Carr (LV), Justin Herbert (LAC), Austin Ekeler (LAC), Keenan Allen (LAC), Mike Williams (LAC).

Who to start: You’re starting Josh Jacobs (LV) if he’s available against this weak run defense (138.3 yards per game). Henry Ruggs (LV) has at least four receptions, 78 yards or a touchdown in two straight games. Hunter Renfrow (LV) has WR3/flex value in PPR with at least five receptions, 57 yards or a touchdown in every game this season.

Who to sit: Kenyan Drake (LV) only has value in the deepest PPR formats. Peyton Barber (LV) only has value if Jacobs remains sidelined. Jared Cook (LAC) is a touchdown-dependent option this week. Find a better option than the Raiders D/ST or Chargers D/ST this week.

Sleeper: Bryan Edwards (LV) is averaging 21 yards per reception and has produced at least 81 yards in two of three games.

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