Fantasy Football Article – Week 4
Scoring is down in the NFL so far this season. This can be attributed to a number of factors including poor offensive line play; injuries to star players; several teams playing two-deep safeties on defense to limit big plays; and struggling QB play. It should be noted that the three rookie starting QBs are gaining experience and confidence as evident by their improved play.
I neglected to give kudos in my video to Josh Allen who had the best performance by a QB in week 3 with over 300 yards of offense and 4 passing touchdowns.
We thought week 3 provided clarity on the RB situation in Kansas City with Isiah Pacheco expected to miss six-to-eight weeks. Rookie RB Carson Steele received most of the carries and played a solid game. Veteran RB Samaje Perine served as the third-down back. However, the Chiefs have added RB Kareem Hunt to the active roster. Continue to monitor this situation to see how he will be used.
The Houston Texans cannot wait to get RB Joe Mixon back. RB Cam Akers got the start with Mixon backup RB Dameon Pierce also out with an injury. Akers did score a TD but did not provide the same production Houston needs to balance their offense.
After three weeks of play, you should have a good feel for which players you can rely upon each week and which players may be matchup dependent. As a rule, play your stud players every week regardless of matchups.
QB: Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 163 total yards, 1 TD, 1 Int
Gardner Minshew (Las Vegas Raiders) 228 total yards, 1 TD, 1 Int
RB: Tony Pollard (Tennessee Titans) 3 receptions, 29 total yards, 0 TDs
Zack Moss (Cincinnati Bengals) 5 receptions, 97 total yards, 1 TD
WR: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) 3 receptions, 39 total yards, 0 TDs
Sleeper – Jauan Jennings (San Francisco 49ers) 11 receptions, 175 total yards, 3 TDs
TE: Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders) 3 receptions, 41 total yards, 0 TDs
Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers) 4 receptions, 33 total yards, 0 TDs
PK: Matt Prater (Arizona Cardinals) 7 points, 1 PAT, 2 FGs
Daniel Carlson (Las Vegas Raiders) 2 points, 2 PATs, 0 FGs
DF: Los Angeles Chargers: 20 points against, 346 total yards allowed, 2 sacks, 1 takeaway
Buffalo Bills: 10 points against, 239 total yards allowed, 5 sacks, 2 takeaways
QB: Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Commanders)
Justin Fields (Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts)
RB: Chuba Hubbard (Carolina Panthers vs. Cincinnati Bengals)
Sleeper – Devin Singletary (New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys)
WR: Zay Flowers (Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills)
Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders at Arizona Cardinals)
TE: Cole Kmet (Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams)
Mike Gesicki (Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers)
PK: Blake Grupe (New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons)
Younghoe Koo (Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints)
DF: Minnesota Vikings (at Green Bay Packers)
Houston Texans (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)
New England Patriots (+3.5) at New York Jets Final Score: NYJ 24 NE 3
Kansas City Chiefs (-2.5) at Atlanta Falcons Final Score: KC 22 Atl. 17
Buffalo Bills (-3.5) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Final Score: Buf. 47 Jax 10
Week 3 Record: 2 – 1 Season Record: 5 – 4
The Cowboys are an enigma. Where is the defense? They have no running game. The Giants are riding high and have something to prove, especially being underdogs at home.
The Bills are playing as well as anyone. The Ravens have been up and down. Take the visitors with the points.
The Seahawks have not faced stiff competition and must travel across the country. The Lions have not reached their stride yet, but they are the better team. Take the home team minus the points.
