Drake Maye was the most talked-about player heading into Week 4, and man, did he deliver, orchestrating an absolutely inspiring upset win up in Buffalo! The dude threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns, then resourcefully rushed for another 54 yards on top of that. Add in a two-point conversion toss, and Maye was the QB1 when that first window wrapped, scoring over 27 points. Talk about a massive step forward, even with some stuff still to iron out like three fumbles (one lost) and an interception. This was the kind of gritty performance that reminds you why we love this “snow globe” league so much.
Rams Offense: Nacua’s Back in Business, Williams a One-Man Show
Speaking of comebacks, Puka Nacua made his first start since Week 1 for the Rams and immediately got back to that set-and-forget status we all crave. He threw a classic Nacua line at the Eagles: nine catches, 125 yards, zero touchdowns, plus a rushing touchdown. He helped the Rams overcome a 10-point deficit and push their record to 2-2. Honestly, that game probably shouldn’t have been close; Los Angeles dominated the stats with 415 yards of offense compared to Philly’s measly 172. Meanwhile, Kyren Williams has been straight up shocking everyone as a receiver this year. After three straight seasons catching between 32 and 36 passes, Williams snagged 16 catches over the last two weeks, with 10 of those coming on Sunday! He piled up 147 total yards and two scores, turning what was supposed to be a backfield rotation into his own personal one-man show. Poor Blake Corum has only seen 12 touches in the last two games.
Collins Goes Off, Lamb Goes Nuclear, and the Texans Defense Is MIA
The Texans also welcomed their signature receiver back, with Nico Collins going absolutely unstoppable against the Cowboys. He hauled in seven catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns, with just one of his targets falling incomplete. We all know Collins has a history of missing time, playing in each of his six pro seasons, so maintenance is just part of the deal when you draft him. But when he’s healthy, he’s easily a top 10 fantasy receiver, with a legitimate case to crack the top five. The kicker? He wasn’t even the best fantasy wideout on the field that day! CeeDee Lamb went completely ballistic on the other side, putting up one of the best games of the year with 17 catches, 189 yards, and a touchdown. Lamb saw 21 targets compared to just three for George Pickens, who did manage to draw a couple of key penalty flags. It’s clear who the Batman and Robin are in that passing game. And honestly, it might be time we just stopped worrying about starting our fantasy guys against that Houston defense. Something is definitely missing with the Texans this year, especially after Collins’ huge day still wasn’t enough to secure a critical win for them.
Drake Maye’s Week 4 was a massive step forward, even if he had to MacGyver that win with a skeleton crew on offense, thanks to A.J. Brown being out indefinitely and Mack Hollins getting hurt Sunday. That game-winning touchdown throw to Efton Chism, who made a dynamite one-handed catch, was pure magic. Romeo Doubs also got in on the action with six catches, 58 yards, and two touchdowns, pushing him into the flex mix moving forward. The schedule actually softens up for New England over the next four weeks, with matchups against the Raiders, Jets, Bears, and Dolphins. That’s a pretty respectable run, and certainly not like playing the Seahawks, Jaguars, and Bills. Keep an eye on Maye and his crew; they might just be building some serious momentum!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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