Week 4’s primetime slate is absolutely wild, featuring superstars clashing with injury-riddled defenses, and if you’re trying to build a winning DFS lineup, you’re facing some seriously tough calls. This isn’t just a two-game slate, it’s a high-stakes puzzle where everyone’s bankroll is getting pushed to the absolute limit right out of the gate.
Quarterback Chaos: Young Guns vs. The Vet
At quarterback, man, you can make a real argument for any of the four starters. Jared Goff is the seasoned vet here, rocking multiple star weapons, and honestly, he should be the top-scoring guy on this slate. But the separation? It’s minuscule, barely a hair’s width. Then you’ve got the young guns, Bryce Young and Tyler Shough, who’ve both started the season on absolute fire. They’re lighting it up, making plays, and look super tempting. And don’t sleep on Michael Penix Jr. He just returned from injury last week and instantly resurrected the Falcons’ offense. Talk about a comeback! My gut says I gotta get maximum exposure to Jahmyr Gibbs at running back, so I’m probably gonna fade Goff and roll with either Young or Shough as my main QB. It’s a risk, but you gotta commit somewhere.
Running Back Riches (and Ruin)
Here’s where it gets truly brutal for your budget. We’ve got two astronomically priced, absolute stud running backs on this slate. Seriously, trying to afford both Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson is going to be next to impossible. You are choosing between Gibbs, who’s RB1 on my board, and Robinson, my RB2. I’m leaning Gibbs, but if you pivot to Bijan, it suddenly opens up Goff as your quarterback option. That’s a huge strategic shift if you don’t wanna be too heavily invested in just one team. For your RB2 spots, the options are still looking super appealing. Chuba Hubbard has been a total star, absolutely crushing it as a solo act with Jonathan Brooks out on IR. Then there’s Alvin Kamara, stepping back into the lead role for New Orleans after Travis Etienne hit IR. Kamara’s value has always been his monster contributions in the passing game, making him an elite play on DraftKings. I’m definitely eyeing him at FLEX there if he’s not my RB2. Kendre Miller is projected to split early-down work with Kamara, but honestly, I think the Saints are just gonna let Kamara do everything he can. If I use Miller, it’s gotta be on FanDuel. You can totally ignore Brian Robinson and the other guys, they don’t even have Showdown appeal for me.
Wide Receiver Wars: Who Makes the Cut?
Just like at running back, we’re staring down three astronomically priced stud wide receivers. The volume depth here is better, but the quality drop-off after those top guys? It’s steep, man. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Chris Olave, and Drake London are the cream of the crop, and I’m planning on getting two of them into my lineups whenever and wherever I can. They’re just too good to pass up. For the primary WR2 pivots, you’re looking at Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker (who’s questionable with a quadriceps issue), and Jameson Williams. Effectively, you absolutely need two players from that top six-pack in every single lineup. Keep an eye on Coker’s injury status, because if he’s out, then Brycen Tremayne and John Metchie become must-start plays at WR3. That would give them a massive boost in both snaps and targets, making them instant value plays.
This two-game slate ain’t for the faint of heart, but if you nail these high-stakes decisions, especially with those expensive running backs, you’re looking at a huge night. Good luck building those lineups, it’s gonna be a wild one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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