Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 4
by Zak Drapeau and Matt Hylen
Sportz Nation - 10/1/2026
Quarterbacks
Start 'Em
Kyler Murray vs MIA
It was a modest performance for Kyler Murray in week 3, as he posted a stat line of 168 yards, 1 TD, and an INT as well as 17 rushing yards. On top of this being his first game back from a concussion, Tampa Bay’s defense has been good all year long, which explains Murray’s struggles. Murray faces the Dolphins this week, who are top-10 in points allowed to QBs and allows the 2nd most passing yards per attempt in the league (9.1). Expect Murray to bounce back in a big way in week 4, especially if Justin Jefferson is able to suit up.
Bryce Young vs DET
Bryce Young came back down to earth a little bit last week, as he threw for 291 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. It still was promising to see Young air it out for most of the game, but the touchdown production dipped against what is turning out to be a very solid Browns defense. Nevertheless, Young should get back on track this week, as the banged up Lions secondary has allowed a league-most 979 passing yards and 9 passing touchdowns, which is second most in the NFL. This game could be a shootout in Sunday night, which Young should obviously benefit from.
Sit' Em
Jordan Love at TB
Love was actually serciveable in Fantasy last week despite the Packers embarressment to the Falcons. Most of his 17.8 points came in the 2nd half when the Packers abandonned the run all together against a Falcons' defense that hasn't gotten enough credit this season. Now Love has to go to Tampa who's defense has also been on fire and in a road game. I see another rough outing for the Packers incoming and probably more than one turnover for Love.
Jalen Hurts v LAR
Hurts has had the "running back" reputation for a while now but is having the worst start to a season passing the ball of his career. 18 Fantasy points a game isn't bad but he has consistently gotten lessevery week and with the Rams coming to town I could see this week being even worse. Hurts finally got a rushing TD last week but there's a good chance he doesn't get one at all this Sunday.
Running Backs
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Bucky Irving vs GB
Currently dealing with a glute injury this week, be cautious about Bucky Irving as the week progresses. With that said, my expectation is that Irving will suit up for Week 4, and if he does, he should thrive. Coming off a 15 carry for 46 yard day to go along with 2 catches for 12 yards, Irving has been the clear RB1 for Tampa through three weeks. With QB Baker Mayfield injured and out multiple weeks, Irving should be relied upon even more with backup Jalon Daniels at the helm. Irving also faces a Packers defense who have allowed the third most rushing yards to RBs (379) and a league high 6 TDs to running backs thus far in 2026.
Bhayshul Tuten @ CIN
I really like this matchup for Bhayshul Tuten, who has separated himself more and more each week at the Jaguars main guy in the backfield. Tuten was able to muster 15 carries for 73 yards and a TD on the ground last week, which I think can be replicated against the Bengals. One of the aspects of Tuten’s game that has yet to be unleashed is his pass catching ability, and what better time to do it than against a Bengals defense that allows the most receiving yards per game to RBs. I predict Tuten to run efficiently as well as become a viable part of Jacksonville’s passing game in Week 4.
Sit' Em
Javonte Williams at HOU
Williams got off to a hot start this season with 22 points against the Giants and 17 against the Ravens, but a showdown in Houston just isn't favorable for him. The Texans are the 2nd best defense against Fantasy RBs this season and shut down Jonathan Taylor to less than 3 YPC and no scores last week. The battle for Texas will be a huge game this week but with Dallas' proficiency through the air, I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams carry share drop significantly in the 2nd half and his only saving grace this week would be a goal line TD.
Saquon Barkley vs LAR
Barkley was questionable heading into the game last week but was arguably their best player against the Bears on MNF. It's good to see Barkley healthy but he has yet to find the end zone in the first three weeks of the season and will have a date with the Rams defense and Aaron Donald this week. I had Hurts listed in the "Sit Em" for Quarterbacks so adding Barkley shows you just what I think of the Eagles this week. He's still got a good season in front of him but this isn't the week he turns it around.
Wide Receivers
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Terry McLaurin vs IND
It was a very slow start to the season for Terry McLaurin, but he seems to have finally found his stride last week against one of the best defenses in football in Seattle. McLaurin was targeted 9 times in Week 3, catching 6 of those for 77 yards and a touchdown. This target share created by likely starter Marcus Mariota should continue with a much easier Week 4 matchup against a Colts defense who is in the Top-10 in points allowed to WRs. It is definitely a high risk-high reward starting McLaurin, but the reward seems bigger than the risk this week in my eyes.
Wan’Dale Robinson @ BAL
The Titans have yet to get in the win column, but Wan’Dale Robinson’s 7 catches on 11 targets for 57 yards and a TD in Week 3 is a win for his fantasy managers. Robinson has finally seemed to have found a role in Tennessee’s offense, and it showed as he was relied upon heavily by Cam Ward in their attempt to come back. Robinson gets another favorable matchup against the Ravens this week, who has allowed the second-most receptions to receivers this year. Robinson’s calling card is volume, so look for the Titans’ slot receiver to rack up solid points, especially in PPR formats.
Sit' Em
Justin Jefferson vs MIA
Jettas is on this list ONLY because of his injury. If Jefferson was healthy, he'd be a shoe-in to start against a Dolphins' defense that ranks 5th worst against Fantasy WRs. Jefferson sprained his ankle in last weeks' contest and has yet to practice through Wednesday. Players who don't practice through Friday usually miss the weekend's game so we'll keep an eye out for #18.
Davante Adams at PHI
I realize how wild it is for me to say people should bench the guy who just scored 35.5 and 17.2 in the last two weeks but the circumstances aren't the best for Adams. Puka Nacua missed the two games that saw Adams go off and should be back to take his target share back this week in Philly. And speaking of Philly, even if Adams gets followed by Corner, Philly is one of the only teams that has 2 All-Pro corners on the team.
Tight Ends
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Travis Kelce @ LV
Travis Kelce has turned back the clocks so far this season, looking like his old fantasy self through three weeks. Kelce is coming off a low volume but high production fantasy performance in Week 3, where he posted only two receptions but for 59 yards and a TD. If Kelce continues to get looks in the red zone, I expect the Chiefs Tight End’s volume to increase with it against a Raiders defense who allows the third-most fantasy points to opposing TEs.
Juwan Johnson vs ATL
Through three weeks, Juwan Johnson has once again quietly been one of the best TEs in fantasy football. In Week 3, Johnson caught all eight of his targets for 53 yards and two TDs. He did lose a fumble, but that should be a concern after the volume he put up. Johnson has a great opportunity to keep the ball rolling against the Falcons, who are tied for third in TDs allowed to the Tight End position.
Sit' Em
Harold Fannin Jr. vs PIT
I am as impressed with the Browns start to the season as the next guy and Fannin was a HUGE part of their win against the Panthers with his 20.6 points but this week is going to be tough. Anytime there's an AFC North showdown with the Steeelrs you can bet the Black and Yellow's defense will be up for the task. It wouldn't surrise me at all if Deshaun Watson crumbles and goes back to who we'd seen the past 2 seasons and if Watson sees ghosts, there isn't any hope for Fannin.
Dalton Kincaid vs NE
Kincaid's start to the season was ridiculous and along with Josh Allen's heroics but we saw him fall back to Earth when they faced a better challenge in the Chargers. Their matchup this week against the Patriots could either be REALLY good for the Bills' players or a low-scoring divisional affair where someone like Kincaid could get completely lost in the shuffle. The Patriots defense has been the best in Fantasy against Tight Ends this season with only a 4.1 Fantasy point average against them.
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-Z.D.
-Matt Hylen
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