Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season is already bringing some massive shifts, and none bigger than the news out of Tampa Bay: Baker Mayfield is officially out for the next three weeks. This creates a massive opportunity for the Green Bay Packers, who are sitting at a shaky 1-2 record and desperately need a win. Fantasy managers, listen up, because this is the kind of intel that wins you matchups.
Green Bay’s Golden Opportunity Hits
This Week 4 matchup against the Buccaneers is suddenly looking like a gift for the Packers. Tampa Bay’s offense was already struggling, but without Mayfield, they’re rolling out rookie QB Jalon Daniels. You know what that means for a defense that needs to turn things around. Green Bay’s D/ST should have a much easier time containing that offense, creating some serious fantasy football potential. If you’re looking to stream a defense, the Packers are suddenly looking like a prime candidate at only 32% rostered. They need this win, and they’ve been handed a golden ticket to get it done.
Bills and Bears Ready to Feast
The Packers aren’t the only ones set up for defensive success this week. The Buffalo Bills are playing the New England Patriots, and let’s be real: Drake Maye looks completely lost out there. The Patriots’ offense has nobody stepping up to save them, and Buffalo is at home. The Bills’ defense should absolutely own this game, forcing turnovers and easily keeping New England’s score down. At 24% rostered, they’re another fantastic streaming option that could win you your fantasy matchup.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears are hosting the New York Jets, and it looks like the Jets might be without their star running back, Breece Hall. That’s a huge break for the Bears’ defense. Chicago’s D/ST was one of the most opportunistic in the league last season, so expect them to capitalize on a potentially hobbled Jets offense. Forced turnovers and a low-scoring affair could be on the menu, making the Bears’ defense, currently only 8% rostered, a deep sleeper pick for Week 4.
As we head deeper into Week 4, these D/ST options are screaming “pick me up!” for fantasy managers. With key injuries shaking things up, the Bills, Packers, and Bears are all poised to deliver big defensive performances. Keep an eye on those injury reports, but if these situations hold, these teams are absolutely going to make some noise. Don’t miss out on grabbing one of these units to boost your roster this week.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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