The tight finish place sucks, accidents are beginning to pile up, offense is down, and it’s already Week 4. Excellent news! The fantasy soccer rankings have loads of sleepers, sport notes and recommendation — together with purchase lows and promote highs — to get you extra wins.
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- Sleepers — will intention to offer at the least one per crew
- Notes — aka, breakdowns, sport previews, what have you ever — vital issues
- Enjoyable ranks! This may be something from cartoons to gamers from the 80s to issues to not do once you’re over 30 — be happy to recommend yours
- Answering questions within the feedback — I attempt to reply as many as I humanly can!
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WEEK 4 FANTASY FOOTBALL PREVIEWS
Cowboys at Giants, Thursday, 8 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Rico Dowdle, RB, DAL; Devin Singletary, RB, NYG — The identical goes for each operating backs right here. These groups wrestle towards the run, and Dowdle has been the one efficient Cowboys choice.
- NOTES: Solely the Jets have a decrease Run Stuff% (11.3) than the Cowboys at 12.2%… Devin Singletary had 94.4% of the RB touches within the shut Week 2 sport, however in Weeks 1 and three (behind by a piece in a single, up by a piece within the different), he fell to 70.8% with Tyrone Tracy consuming in.
Saints at Falcons, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Darnell Mooney, WR, ATL — As seen the previous two weeks, Mooney deserves to be within the weekly WR3/4 dialog, and but he’s nonetheless waiver-wire eligible.
- NOTES: The Falcons protection runs zone the seventh-most (77.7%), and Chris Olave has 77.8 1D/TGT% (sixth highest) and a pair of.90 YPRR towards zone… Rashid Shaheed nonetheless had over 20% of the targets and 21.0 AirYD/TGT (highest of the season) final week. That is who Shaheed — nicely, Derek Carr — is, and you must maintain Shaheed within the lineup to keep away from lacking the great video games.
Rams at Bears, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Roschon Johnson, RB, CHI — That is deep, however the Rams solely stuff 13.3% of runs, the third lowest, and Johnson flashed in Week 3, giving hope to elevated quantity.
- NOTES: If Keenan Allen is out, Cole Kmet is a close to must-start given the tight finish panorama, plus the Rams struggles towards tight ends… For those who’re 3-0 or sitting fairly at 2-1, I’d think about a buy-low on Cooper Kupp from determined groups… The identical goes for DJ Moore, who’s High 20 in TmTGT% (25.2) with three crimson zone targets and no touchdowns but. Caleb Williams will proceed to develop.
Vikings at Packers, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Vikings DST — Whether or not it’s Malik Willis or Jordan Love, Brian Flores’ protection has been a nightmare for offenses up to now.
- NOTES: The Vikings lead the league with 47.1 Stress% when solely dashing 4 — Seahawks and Dolphins are second and third… The Vikings additionally run the fifth-highest Zone% (79.3), and Jayden Reed leads all wideouts with 5.67 YPRR towards zone… As talked about in waivers, seize Romeo Doubs earlier than it’s too late. He’s the one Packer nearing 90.0 Route% (89.9), with Jayden Reed second at 74.7%. As soon as Love is again, giddy up, Doubs.
Steelers at Colts, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Calvin Austin, WR, PIT — One other waiver callback, and I’m not going loopy with pleasure to start out Austin, however Austin is in competition with Scotty Miller to step up with no Van Jefferson.
- NOTES: The Colts are permitting a large 75.7 performs per sport (second, Falcons at 68.7)… In the meantime, the Steelers permit the least at 50.3… Sure, I’m shopping for low on Anthony Richardson even with the whispers of needing a Bryce Younger-like benching for growth. His dashing upside is simply too nice, and even with a 49.3 Comp%, he’s nonetheless fourth in TD-or-1D per ATT% at 21.9.
Broncos at Jets, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Allen Lazard, WR, NYJ — Lazard traditionally does nicely towards man protection, and whereas worrisome, the Broncos protection is without doubt one of the man-heaviest groups.
- NOTES: The Broncos have the second-highest Blitz% (27.6, Vikings first at 28.8%) and second-highest Stress% with 5+ rushers (60.5, Jets first at 62.5%)… Undecided anybody is shopping for, but when you will get away from Courtland Sutton for WR3 worth coming off his second high-target sport, I might. I don’t like anybody on the Broncos not named Bo Nix in SuperFlex.
Eagles at Buccaneers, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Baker Mayfield, QB, TB — See beneath for his “prime” wideout, and the Eagles younger corners are going to be an issue in time, however the Eagles are struggling to get a constant go rush or cease the go.
- NOTES: Chris Godwin is in a great spot to go off once more, because the Eagles wrestle mightly towards slot receivers… Purchase low on Mike Evans. He’s by no means wanted excessive quantity for fantasy success, and the schedule isn’t overly worrisome.
Bengals at Panthers, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Chuba Hubbard, RB; Andy Dalton, QB, CAR — See beneath on Hubbard. Whereas we shouldn’t neglect Dalton’s up-and-downs with the Saints two years in the past, we noticed on Monday evening that the Bengals protection has main issues. Plus, revenge! … kidding.
- NOTES: In actual fact, the Bengals are permitting the fourth-most Factors per Drive (2.74), behind solely the Jaguars, Rams and Commanders… Relationship again to Week 12 final 12 months, Chuba Hubbard has at the least 9.1 factors (with a ceiling of twenty-two.4) in each sport that he’s had 14+ touches.
Jaguars at Texans, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Tank Dell, WR, HOU — See beneath.
- NOTES: Search for a Nico Collins bounce again, as he has 6.18 YPRR towards Cowl-1 (3.78 final 12 months, good for tenth), and the Jaguars run it greater than any crew (47.9%, Browns second at 41.3%)… Tank Dell additionally had 2.70 towards it final 12 months, with Stefon Diggs at 1.74… It may well’t get a lot worse for Trevor Lawrence, and but Brian Thomas Jr. continues to be within the High 30, so purchase low coming off his 7.3 factors (additionally season-high 9 targets, ahem).
Commanders at Cardinals, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Michael Wilson, WR, ARI — That is a straightforward decide if Trey McBride is out, and Greg Dortch even enters the dialogue, but when McBride performs, I nonetheless like the probabilities for Wilson. “The Marverati” ought to go for 100+ and a landing, or it’s a disappointment.
- NOTES: The Commanders permit essentially the most Factors per Drive (3.83), and the Cardinals have the seventh-highest TD/Drive% (27.6)… Brian Robinson is averaging 11.2 YPC, so assuming Austin Ekeler is out, Robinson has High 10 upside.
Patriots at 49ers, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, NE — Just about a must-start given rosters, however I wouldn’t draw back from a 49ers run protection stuffing solely 16.7% of runs.
- NOTES: Take note of George Kittle’s standing, because it impacts Jordan Mason. Since 2019, the 49ers common 1.79 Yards Earlier than Contact dashing with Kittle and simply 1.23 YBC with out, plus boosts in EPA, Explosive Performs and TD/Drive%… In the meantime, the Patriots are permitting the second-fewest YBC (0.88).
Browns at Raiders, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Gross — I’d need to keep away from anybody on this sport not named Davante Adams, Amari Cooper and Brock Bowers.
- NOTES: Deshaun Watson is final, behind even Bryce Younger, in TD+1D/ATT at 8.6% (Younger at 8.9 — league common 16.1%)… Aidan O’Connell has meant extra off-target throws and a small dip in YPRR and YPC. You must begin Adams, but when O’Connell is below heart, there may be extra threat.
Chiefs at Chargers, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Ladd McConkey, WR, LAC — If Taylor Heinicke begins, McConkey ought to nonetheless have modest success, particularly with Quentin Johnston probably going through Trent McDuffie and prime consideration from the Chiefs protection.
- NOTES: Kareem Hunt was signed to the lively roster and Keontay Ingram launched. I’d keep away from the potential mess at operating again if doable… For those who didn’t see waivers, the Chargers backfield is sort of all J.Ok. Dobbins, however Gus Edwards continues to be a pleasant backup stash.
Payments at Ravens, Sunday, 8 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Justice Hill, RB, BAL — Getting weekly alternatives, and the Payments run protection has been extra susceptible than the go protection.
- NOTES: One other huge Derrick Henry sport incoming, because the Ravens common a league-high 2.38 YBC, and the Payments permit the third-highest YBC at 2.18… The Payments haven’t allowed a good finish to succeed in double-digit fantasy factors since Week 6 of 2022.
Titans at Dolphins, Monday, 7:30 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Tony Pollard, RB, TEN — The Titans have used a unique backfield plan every sport, however given the Dolphins’ struggles with out Tua Tagovailoa, the Titans have an opportunity to maintain it shut and experience Pollard.
- NOTES: Whereas the Dolphins get the third-most stress when dashing solely 4, as talked about, the Titans are a NFL-low 17.7%… Nevertheless, the Titans have the best Run Stuff% (27.5, Eagles second at 26.7%)… Tyreek Hill now averages 7.4 fewer FPPG with out Tua Tagovailoa whereas with the Dolphins, additionally dropping from 107 YPG to 68.5.
Seahawks at Lions, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET
- SLEEPERS: Brock Wright, TE; Tim Patrick, WR, DET — Assuming Sam LaPorta can’t go, Wright is a worthy TE1 flier and Patrick a deep WR gamble.
- NOTES: I talked in regards to the Jared Goff issues in waivers, and the Seahawks have been the hardest towards the go, based mostly on EPA… Stacked packing containers aren’t the worst for operating backs, because it means they’ll make one transfer and get an enormous acquire — as seen, the Seahawks have stacked the field 17.7% of the time (third most) and but permit 5.4 YPC when doing so.
FUN WITH RANKS
High 10 Exhibits Higher than Recreation of Thrones
First, these are 10 exhibits since 2010-ish (if I recall accurately) that I loved greater than Recreation of Thrones. Second, this listing does not embody comedy (Ted Lasso), animation (X-Males 97), online game variations (Final of Us, Fallout) or sci-fi (Andor). I wished to maintain the listing extra drama, gritty, motion/journey… you get the purpose… and can get mad shortly, I’m certain.
- Justified
- Final Kingdom
- Shogun
- Sluggish Horses (thanks for the suggestions)
- Higher Name Saul
- Mayor of Kingstown
- Breaking Dangerous
- Jack Ryan
- Tulsa King
- Outdated Man
WEEK 4 FANTASY FOOTBALL PROJECTIONS
🚨 HEADS UP 🚨 These can differ from my rankings, and MY RANKS are the order I’d begin gamers outdoors of added context, reminiscent of, “Want highest upside, even when dangerous.” Additionally, based mostly on 4-point TDs for QB, 6-point relaxation, and Half-PPR
WEEK 4 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS
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- There is no such thing as a good widget on the market, sadly, nonetheless. I do know many view this in your telephone, however 1) use the rankings widget on a PC/laptop computer/and so forth. if doable or 2) open in your telephone’s browser, particularly for Android customers, to get the scrolling to work (or Android individuals can attempt a two-finger scroll).
- ECR = “Skilled” Consensus Rating (which isn’t up to date by everybody constantly, so take with a grain of salt).
- Up to date commonly, so test as much as lineups locking.
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