Fantasy Football Week 4 Updates

Here we are, diving into the fourth week of the fantasy football season. Last week showcased Caleb Williams breaking out against the Cowboys, while Jalen Hurts was finally in a position to really throw the ball, leading to a standout fantasy performance even against a strong Rams defense. It’s worth pondering who might step up this week.

On another note, McCarthy is dealing with an ankle injury that could sideline him for about seven weeks. Head coach Kevin O’Connell has reassured that McCarthy won’t be rushing back until he’s fully healthy. In the meanwhile, backup Carson Wentz has shown some promise, including a solid showing on defense early in the fourth week.

Purdy participated in limited practices last week and is set to practice again this week. His return against the Jaguars in Week 4 largely hinges on how he manages his toe injury. If Jones ends up playing, there might be a little added motivation facing his former team.

Jaden Daniels, Commander

Daniels is still working through a knee sprain that kept him from practicing last week. If he can’t make it back, Marcus Mariota will lead the charge against the Falcons this week.

Fields needs to clear his concussion protocols ahead of the upcoming Sunday Night Football game against the Dolphins. Aaron Glenn, the head coach, mentioned that they’re still assessing the situation. Tyrod Taylor secured a win against the Buccaneers last week, though it wasn’t necessarily pretty. It seems like this situation might continue to be a bit murky as the season rolls on.

Russell Wilson had a rough outing against the Chiefs last week, prompting manager Brian Daball to look to Jackson Dirt as the next option. It’ll be interesting to see if he can ignite some momentum for a team that’s currently at 0-3. Unfortunately, he’s up against a tough Chargers defense in his first game, followed by daunting matchups against the Saints, Eagles, and Broncos.

Here’s how some of the matchups are looking:

• Chiefs vs. Ravens (48.5)
• Rams vs. Colts (48.5)
• Saints vs. Bills (48.5)
• Cowboys vs. Packers (47.5)
• Raiders vs. Bears (47.5)

Highest Implicit Individual Team Totals

• Invoice (32.5)
• Packers (27)
• Lions (26.5)
• Rams (26)
• Chargers (25.5)
• Ravens (25.5)

On the flip side, here are some of the matchups with lower expectations:

• Texans vs. Titans (38.5)
• Steelers vs. Vikings (40.5)

Lowest Implicit Individual Team Totals

• Titans (15.5)
• Saints (16)
• Browns (18)
• Bengals (18.3)

• Saints vs. Bills (-16.5)
• Lions vs. Browns (-8.5)
• Texans vs. Titans (-7.5)
• Broncos vs. Bengals (-7)

Geno Smith, Raiders vs. Bears

Geno Smith has had two standout fantasy performances alongside one disappointing outing this season. This week might offer a favorable matchup, as he faces a struggling Bears pass defense that’s been riddled with injuries, allowing a completion rate of 75.3% and the most passing touchdowns. The Raiders are slight favorites at home, but the Bears showed some life last week. It’s likely that Smith will need to throw a lot in this matchup.

Sam Darnold, Seahawks vs. Cardinals

The Cardinals have faced tough competition this season, and the absence of top fantasy quarterbacks has affected their early statistics. They’ve also faced injuries that hampered their secondary. Darnold seems to be off to a solid start this season; he might have had a great game last week if his defense hadn’t scored quickly and pushed the score beyond reach against the Saints.