NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Sunday, October 4, 2026

Mahomes finished 15-of-30 for 225 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Chiefs' 30-27 win over the Raiders. The game was decided primarily by running back production and defensive plays rather than high-volume passing.

Jeanty was held to 58 yards on 15 carries while adding six receptions for 68 yards against the Chiefs. The limited rushing production suggests reduced offensive efficiency or game script impact despite receiving receiving opportunities.

Mayer had eight receptions for 82 yards, serving as a secondary receiving option in the Raiders' passing attack alongside Brock Bowers. He continues to see consistent target volume in the offense.

Cousins continued his excellent start to the season, finishing 31-of-52 for 365 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions against the Chiefs. He led a late-game comeback attempt despite the loss, demonstrating consistent high-volume passing production.

Bowers caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to cut the Chiefs' lead to three in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with six catches for 86 yards and one touchdown. He continues to be a primary target in the Raiders' passing attack.

Thornton suffered a lower-leg injury on a 55-yard catch that set up a Chiefs touchdown and had to be carted off the field, exiting in an air cast. Despite the injury, he finished with five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game.

Walker finished with a career-high 177 rushing yards and a career-long 76-yard run, scoring two touchdowns within 20 seconds to seal the Chiefs' 30-27 win over the Raiders. He has continued to make a significant difference for Kansas City's offense, demonstrating sustained high-volume production and explosive play capability.

Mike LaFleur on playing Tyler Allgeier over Jeremiyah Love in certain situations, via @​PHNX_Cardinals:

Mike LaFleur on playing Tyler Allgeier over Jeremiyah Love in certain situations, via @​PHNX_Cardinals:

Roschon Johnson closed out the Bears' win over the Jets at running back after Monangai's 30-carry performance, indicating a backup role in the backfield.

Swift lost a fumble in the third quarter of the Bears' win over the Jets, which led to Monangai taking over as the lead back for the remainder of the game.

Monangai suffered a thumb injury in Sunday's win over the Jets that the team will be monitoring heading into Week 5; head coach Ben Johnson told reporters the injury is currently being evaluated.

Monangai took over as the lead back after D'Andre Swift lost a fumble in the third quarter and ran 30 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 23-12 win over the Jets, establishing him as the primary ball carrier in the offense.

Broncos HC Sean Payton on Davis Webb as a play-caller: "It's too early to [consider]. It's a fair question. I appreciate it. It's tough to discuss any of that right now." (via @​ParkerJGabriel)

Rashid Shaheed was used as a new wrinkle in the Seahawks' run game, deployed out of the backfield with breakaway ability that Emanuel Wilson lacks. Shaheed scored a 28-yard TD on a traditional toss sweep and later took a counter handoff, bringing dynamic rushing capability to complement the power-running approach.

George Holani contributed 18 yards in a backup role as the Seahawks managed their running back rotation with Emanuel Wilson as the featured back and Rashid Shaheed used as a receiving/rushing option.

Emanuel Wilson is now the featured back for the Seahawks following injuries to Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet. Against the Chargers, Wilson demonstrated he can handle the primary role, rushing for 81 yards on 21 carries with two total touchdowns; he runs straight ahead with limited cutback ability but proved effective in a power-running scheme.

Zach Charbonnet remains sidelined from a torn ACL and is still a considerable time away from returning, leaving the Seahawks without their primary running back options and forcing Emanuel Wilson into a featured role.

Jadarian Price is out for at least a month, maybe longer, creating a significant gap in the Seahawks' running back depth chart and forcing the team to rely on backup options to maintain offensive balance.

Sam Darnold threw a back-to-back interception on the second offensive snap in the Seahawks' 30-23 win over the Chargers, part of a game marked by poor offensive execution and lack of rhythm.

Justin Herbert threw back-to-back interceptions on the first two offensive snaps in the Seahawks-Chargers game, contributing to an overall sloppy offensive performance that lacked rhythm throughout.

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Daniels suffered an elbow dislocation but resumed practicing this week and has a chance to return for Week 5. If both Daniels and Mariota are absent, Commanders skill players should be avoided even with a decent matchup against the Giants.

Rookie seventh-round pick Kaliakmanis replaced Mariota and went 15-for-33 passing for 186 yards, one touchdown, one interception and 11.04 fantasy points. With Jayden Daniels also sidelined, Kaliakmanis started Week 4.

Mariota re-injured the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, an injury he initially suffered during the preseason opener, after Colts DE Laiatu Latu landed on his lower leg on a first-quarter sack. Commanders coach Dan Quinn indicated coming out of halftime that Mariota was done for the day, signaling this might be a multi-week injury.

Coleman provides big play ability for the Bills and scored 23.6 points in Week 4, catching six of seven targets for 119 yards and a touchdown.

If Moore is out for Week 5 at the Rams, Khalil Shakir will see more steady volume as a catch and run target for Josh Allen. Shakir caught seven of eight targets for 82 yards on Sunday (13.2 points).

Moore injured his shoulder diving for a catch in the first half versus the Patriots and did not return to the game. Status for Week 5 at the Rams is uncertain.

Meyers played 90% of snaps, ran 54 routes and scored 15.2 fantasy points on Sunday. He could be a one-week sleeper if pressed into starting duty due to Chase's concussion absence.

If Chase sits out Week 5 due to concussion protocol or rest before the Week 6 bye, Tee Higgins would elevate to No. 1 receiver status for the Bengals.

Chase left in the second quarter with a concussion after Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones committed a facemask penalty and LB Ventrell Miller delivered a hard hit. Chase was unable to return. His status for Week 5 is iffy given the difficulty of clearing the NFL's concussion protocol, and the Bengals could choose to rest him with the Week 6 bye approaching.

If Huntley starts at QB for the Ravens in Week 5, managers can play Zay Flowers as a WR2 option in the Ravens' expected run-heavy offensive scheme.

If Huntley starts at QB for the Ravens in Week 5, a run-heavy offensive approach is expected, which keeps Derrick Henry in the RB1 mix for fantasy purposes.

If Jackson cannot return for Week 5, Huntley will get the start. Huntley made two starts in 2025, scoring 14 or more points in each. Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle will set up the quarterback on play-action concepts early, though a run-heavy approach is expected, keeping Derrick Henry in the RB1 mix.

Jackson injured his ankle late in the second quarter on a sack versus the Titans and did not return. He scored 18.8 points in only one half of play, throwing for 222 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 20 yards. If Jackson cannot return for Week 5 at Atlanta, Tyler Huntley will start.

Bigsby replaced Barkley and rushed for 55 yards on 14 carries but left the game in the fourth quarter with a lower body injury. Status for Week 5 at Jacksonville is uncertain pending updates this week.

Barkley suffered a string injury in the first quarter versus the Rams and did not return to the game, finishing with just three touches for 10 total yards (2.0 points). Status for Week 5 at Jacksonville remains uncertain pending updates this week.

Injured ankle late in second quarter on sack versus Titans and did not return. Scored 18.8 points in only one half of play, throwing for 222 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 20 yards. If Jackson can't make it back for Week 5 game at Atlanta, Tyler Huntley will get start. Huntley made two starts in 2025, scoring 14 or more points in each.

Suffered hamstring injury in first quarter versus Rams and did not return; saw just three touches on day, finishing with 10 total yards (2.0 points). Eagles No. 2 Tank Bigsby replaced Barkley, rushing for 55 yards on 14 carries, but Bigsby left game in fourth quarter with lower body injury. Both players warrant monitoring as Eagles prep for Week 5 matchup at Jacksonville.

Had nine targets in win over Eagles but caught only four passes for 32 yards (7.2 points). With Nacua back from injury (12 targets), Adams is set to stay as lower-tier WR2/Flex for Week 5 matchup versus Bills.

Top-25 started player overall in ESPN leagues (92.9%) but practically invisible against Bears in Week 4, running 18 routes but finishing with only four targets and 5.7 fantasy points. Jets' paltry 17:15 time of possession (least by any team in 2026) had a lot to do with it, though team also entered week with two of three largest numbers in category this season. WR1-caliber rebound should be expected against Browns in Week 5.

Scored 6.5 points in Week 4 loss to Giants, rushing for 63 yards on 14 carries while catching one pass for minus-8 yards. Rough day for rookie a week after posting season-high 21.9 points on 49ers' defense. Will look to rebound in positive matchup next week versus Lions.

Had heavy usage with 12 targets in Sunday's game and caught seven passes, but totaled only 31 yards receiving (10.1 points). Not concerned about McBride as he has had double-digit targets in all four games this season. Lions' defense is up next in Week 5.

Nonfactor in loss to Patriots with two targets, catching one for 7 yards (1.7 points). Has caught just three of five for 45 yards in past two games. Big drop-off from 20.3 PPG in first two games of season. Still seeing usage in route tree (18.5 routes run over past two games), so should look to get back on track in Week 5 versus Rams.

Finished with 13.08 points in Week 4 win over Bengals despite efficient passing (18 of 23, 227 yards, one touchdown). Did not record a rushing yard on three carries. Rushing totals have been down this season (8.5 yards per game), a concern after averaging 21.1 yards per game in 2025. Jaguars get Eagles' defense in Week 5.

Failed to convert on three goal-to-go carries early in Week 4, then fumbled early in third quarter and didn't play again. Finished with 7.4 fantasy points, meaning he has scored fewer points in past three games (31.1) than he did in Week 1 (32.4). Backfield partner Kyle Monangai suffered apparent thumb injury in breakout game, so Swift may be needed to handle lion's share of rushing work in favorable Week 5 matchup against Packers.

Thrust into spotlight after Ja'Marr Chase's concussion early exit in Week 4; dominated targets with 16 of team's 53 and finished with 26.7 fantasy points. Would elevate to Joe Burrow's No. 1 receiving target against Dolphins in Week 5 should Chase either not clear league protocol or be held out through team's Week 6 bye.

Scored 23.8 fantasy points in Week 4, more than he totaled from Weeks 1-3 combined (20.5). Showed good chemistry with Drake Maye for first time this year. Is a WR3/flex for Week 5-6 matchups against Raiders and Jets, two teams that have overperformed against wide receivers.

Scored 26.16 fantasy points in Week 4, more than he totaled from Weeks 1-3 combined (21.60). Threw another interception (7 total, one away from 2025 total of 8) but was much improved on deeper throws, going 10-for-17 for 174 yards and two touchdowns when throwing at least 10 yards downfield per Next Gen Stats. Good sign considering Week 5-6 matchups against Raiders and Jets, two teams that have overperformed against wide receivers. Is a borderline standard-league starter.

Season-high 25.8 points in Week 4 win over Titans with 8 of 10 targets for 118 yards and a score. If Lamar Jackson (ankle) can't play in Week 5 versus Falcons, Tyler Huntley starting will create more play-action throws and schemed targets for Flowers, keeping him in WR2 range.

Returned from two-game hamstring injury absence with season-high 30.8 points in loss to Dallas; caught 7 of team-high 8 targets for 110 yards and two touchdowns, both on end zone throws from C.J. Stroud. Is a WR1 for Week 5 matchup at Tennessee.

Dropped season-high 31.3 points on Texans' defense in Week 4 with three rushing touchdowns on goal-to-goal carries and 83 total yards on 24 touches. Has at least 18 points and a rushing score in three of four games this season. With steady low red zone usage (11 goal-to-go carries on season) in high-scoring Dallas offense, fits as lower-tier RB1 for Week 5 game versus Tampa Bay.

Season-high 36.7 points in Week 4 win over Rams with 80 rushing yards and two scores on 16 carries plus 10 receptions for 67 yards. Has scored at least 21 points in two straight games. With positive matchup versus Bills in Week 5, should be played as RB1.

Career-best performance with 21 targets, 17 catches, and 41.3 fantasy points; 14 catches for 161 yards in zone coverage plus game-winning 14-yard touchdown with 43 seconds remaining. Should continue as locked-in fantasy WR1 against Buccaneers in Week 5.

Davis signaled for a fair catch but failed on the catch part of the assignment, resulting in a turnover that Connor O'Toole scooped up for Seattle's second takeaway of the first quarter.

Barner caught a pass on a fake double screen play from Darnold in the first half and had a dropped pass on a rollout in the fourth quarter, showing receiving involvement in the offense.

Harris caught a long throw from Herbert in the fourth quarter that put the Chargers in field goal range without burning timeouts, contributing to the late-game comeback attempt.

Johnston caught a 44-yard deep pass from Herbert in the fourth quarter, putting the Chargers in field goal range and keeping their comeback alive late in the game.

Hampton scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter after a nine-minute penalty-aided Chargers drive, contributing to the late-game comeback attempt.

Gadsden made a juggling catch on 4th down to keep a Chargers drive alive and later moved the sticks with a catch in the fourth quarter, demonstrating clutch receiving ability in high-leverage situations.

Vidal scored a rushing touchdown after fighting through contact on a shovel pass from Herbert, and later gained nine yards on a run in the fourth quarter, demonstrating power running and red zone productivity.

Kupp had double-digit gains in the second-half 68-yard scoring drive, contributing to the Seahawks' offensive momentum after a sputtering first half.

Smith-Njigba made a 28-yard catch on 3rd and 15 to move into Chargers territory and later had double-digit gains in the second-half drive, demonstrating consistent receiving production and clutch third-down conversion ability.

Herbert threw three interceptions in the game, including one on the opening play to Drake Thomas and another directly to Ernest Jones IV; he also took multiple hits and sacks, indicating poor decision-making and protection issues despite some late-game heroics on scrambles and deep throws.

Shaheed turned a left-sided toss play into a 28-yard touchdown, his first offensive touchdown as a Seahawk, demonstrating explosive playmaking ability and early-season scoring production.

Horton scored his first touchdown of the season on a slant play in the red zone during the second half, indicating early-season offensive involvement and scoring opportunity.

Wilson scored two touchdowns in the game—one on a screen pass from Darnold and another rushing TD—and had effective runs including a 3rd and 1 conversion, demonstrating consistent offensive involvement and red zone productivity.

Darnold threw a first-play interception and looked shaky in other stages of the game despite the Seahawks' 30-point offensive output; the offense was not nearly as good as the 30-point performance suggested, indicating inconsistent execution and decision-making.

Davis signaled for a fair catch but failed on the catch part of the assignment, resulting in a turnover that Connor O'Toole scooped up for the Seahawks.

Barner caught a pass on a fake double screen play from Darnold and later had a dropped pass late in the game, demonstrating offensive involvement.

Gadsden caught a juggling pass from Herbert on 4th down to keep a drive alive and later caught a pass that moved the sticks late in the game, demonstrating clutch receiving ability.

Harris caught a long throw from Herbert that put the Chargers in field goal range without burning timeouts, contributing to the late-game comeback drive.

Johnston caught a 44-yard deep pass from Herbert late in the game, putting the Chargers in field goal range and contributing to the late-game comeback attempt.

Hampton scored a 1-yard touchdown on a penalty-aided drive, contributing to the Chargers' late-game comeback attempt and demonstrating red-zone involvement.

Vidal scored a touchdown on a shovel pass from Herbert, fighting through contact for the score; he also gained nine yards on a run late in the game, demonstrating offensive involvement and power running ability.

Herbert threw three interceptions in the game, including one on the opening play and another directly to Ernest Jones; he was strip-sacked by Uchenna Nwosu for the game-clinching play, indicating poor decision-making and ball security issues despite some late-game heroics.

Kupp had a double-digit gain in the second-half scoring drive, contributing to the Seahawks' offensive efficiency in the third quarter.

Smith-Njigba made a 28-yard reception on 3rd and 15 to move into Chargers territory and later had a double-digit gain in the second-half drive, demonstrating consistent offensive involvement and clutch playmaking ability.

Shaheed turned a left-sided toss play into a 28-yard touchdown, demonstrating explosive playmaking ability and scoring efficiency on limited touches; his electric speed was highlighted as a key offensive weapon.

Horton scored his first touchdown of the season on a slant play from the red zone on 3rd and 1, indicating early-season offensive involvement and scoring opportunity.

Wilson scored two touchdowns in the game—one receiving on a screen pass from Darnold and one rushing—and had effective runs including a 3rd and 1 conversion, demonstrating consistent offensive involvement and red-zone efficiency.

Darnold threw a first-play interception and looked shaky in other stages of the game despite the Seahawks' 30-point offensive output; the offense was not nearly as good as the final score suggested, indicating inconsistent performance and decision-making issues.

Sean Payton on Davis Webb as Broncos play-caller, via @​ParkerJGabriel: "It's too early to (consider). It's a fair question. I appreciate it. It's tough to discuss any of that right now."

Kenneth Walker III has more TDs through 4 weeks this season (6) than he did all of last regular season (5).

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Second-year wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field late in the third quarter after suffering an ankle injury on a chain-moving first down grab in the Week 4 loss to 49ers. The source identifies Bryant as an emerging player in the Broncos' offense who has made some big plays this season. His injury is a significant blow to Denver's receiving corps, forcing the team to turn to Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and rely more on Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton moving forward. The source expresses concern about the aerial attack, noting it was already less than impressive before Bryant's injury.

Marvin Mims Jr. committed a costly fumble on a punt return in the second half of the Week 4 loss to 49ers. The source identifies this turnover as a critical mistake that put the Broncos' defense in a difficult position, forcing them to defend Kyle Shanahan's offense on short fields as the game progressed. Despite the fumble, Mims Jr. is mentioned as a potential replacement option in the receiving corps following Pat Bryant's ankle injury.

J.K. Dobbins and the Broncos' run game were severely underutilized in the Week 4 loss to 49ers. The Broncos ran the ball just nine times for 32 yards in the first half despite the 49ers entering the game with known run-defense vulnerabilities after giving up significant yardage to Arizona the prior week. The source criticizes Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb for failing to exploit this matchup advantage and not committing to the run early, calling the decision inexcusable and disastrous.

In Week 4 loss to 49ers, Bo Nix threw the ball 24 times and had just 14 completions for 93 yards—a stark example of inefficient passing performance. The source criticizes the offensive game plan as far too unbalanced, with the Broncos running just nine times for 32 yards in the first half while relying heavily on Nix's arm. The source notes the aerial attack was troublesome overall, with far too many pre-snap penalties, drops, and nothing working over the middle of the field.

With Pat Bryant sidelined by ankle injury, the Broncos will turn to Troy Franklin as part of their receiving corps. The source indicates Franklin will see increased opportunity as Denver addresses the loss of an emerging receiver.

With Pat Bryant sidelined by ankle injury, the Broncos will need to get more production from Courtland Sutton. The source expresses that they have been less than impressed with Denver's aerial attack thus far, and the loss of Bryant compounds this concern.

With Pat Bryant sidelined by ankle injury, the Broncos will need to turn to Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and get more production from Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton. The source expresses that they have been less than impressed with Denver's aerial attack thus far, and the loss of Bryant compounds this concern.

Brock Purdy was not sacked once by the Broncos' defense despite aggressive blitzing from Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph. The source notes this as a defensive failure, as Denver's pass rush failed to generate pressure on Purdy throughout the entire game.

George Kittle cemented the 49ers' victory with a big 56-yard catch-and-run touchdown in the final minutes of the game. The source credits Kyle Shanahan's play-calling for dialing up the perfect play to combat Denver's aggressive blitz approach from Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph.

Second-year wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field late in the third quarter with an ankle injury after making a chain-moving first down grab. The source describes Bryant as an emerging player who has made big plays for Denver this season, and his loss is a significant blow to an already struggling aerial attack.

Marvin Mims Jr. fumbled on a punt return in the second half, putting the Broncos' defense in a difficult position defending short fields against the 49ers' offense. The source notes this turnover contributed to the defense wearing down as the game progressed.

Bo Nix threw the ball 24 times in the first half with just 14 completions for 93 yards, reflecting an unbalanced offensive approach that the source deems far too pass-heavy given the 49ers' run defense vulnerabilities. The source criticizes the offensive game plan for failing to establish balance early in the game.

The Broncos ran the ball just nine times in the first half for 32 yards despite the 49ers giving up significant rushing yards to Arizona the prior week. The source criticizes Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb for failing to establish the run early on the road, leaving Harvey and the ground game underutilized in a game where Denver had a clear schematic advantage.

Tucker dropped a pass around midfield late in the fourth quarter when the Raiders were attempting a final drive to tie or win the game; the source notes the reception was not spotted before the Raiders spiked the ball to stop the clock, so the reception stood despite the drop.

Young had the ball punched out on a kickoff return late in the fourth quarter, resulting in a Chiefs recovery that led to Kenneth Walker's go-ahead touchdown; this critical fumble turned a 19-17 Raiders lead into a 23-19 Chiefs lead and effectively ended the Raiders' upset bid.

Cousins led the Raiders' offense in a close game against Kansas City, executing a well-designed rollback play for a 27-yard touchdown to Ian Thomas early in the game; however, he was intercepted by the Chiefs on the final play of the game to clinch Kansas City's 30-27 victory after the Raiders had mounted a late comeback.

Bowers scored a touchdown for the Raiders late in the fourth quarter after the Chiefs had extended their lead to 11 points following a kickoff return fumble, but the Raiders could not recover an onside kick and ultimately lost 30-27.

Walker was described as 'a huge addition for the Chiefs' and made a critical play to end the third quarter with a 76-yard run to the 8-yard line; he scored twice in the game, including the go-ahead touchdown with 3:21 remaining, and was a key factor in the Chiefs' fourth-quarter comeback despite the Raiders' earlier success in limiting him aside from his long run.

Thornton suffered a gruesome ankle injury on a 55-yard reception late in the fourth quarter that put the Chiefs in position to score; he had caught two touchdowns and another huge grab that put Kansas City in field-goal position before the injury, but the source notes the injury 'further thinning out the Chiefs' receivers.'

Thomas caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins on a well-designed play where Cousins rolled right, stopped, and threw back to the tight end, giving the Raiders an early 7-0 lead; the play demonstrates Thomas's involvement in the Raiders' offensive scheme and his ability to be a red-zone target.

Mahomes returned from a torn ACL and led the Chiefs to a 30-27 victory over the undefeated Raiders in a close fourth-quarter battle, demonstrating Kansas City's continued ability to win close games late; the source notes the Chiefs 'thrive in situations like being down two points with less than five minutes to go' and Mahomes executed in that clutch moment, throwing a 55-yard pass to Thornton and orchestrating the game-winning drive.

Tre Tucker was targeted late in the game with the Raiders driving to try to score, but his reception was dropped. The play was not spotted before the Raiders spiked the ball to stop the clock, so the reception stood on the record despite the incompletion.

Dareke Young had the ball punched out on a kickoff return in the fourth quarter, resulting in a Chiefs recovery that led to a Kenneth Walker touchdown. This critical fumble essentially ended the Raiders' upset hopes by extending the Chiefs' lead from 4 points to 11.

Brock Bowers scored a touchdown late in the game for the Raiders as they attempted to mount a comeback against the Chiefs, demonstrating his continued involvement in the Raiders' offensive scheme.

Kirk Cousins led the Raiders to a 3-1 record and kept them competitive against the Chiefs, throwing a touchdown pass to Ian Thomas early and managing the offense effectively through most of the game. However, he threw an interception on the final play of the game with the Raiders driving late, which clinched the Chiefs' 30-27 victory and prevented a potential upset.

Ian Thomas caught a well-designed touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins on a play where Cousins rolled right, stopped, and threw back to Thomas for a 27-yard touchdown that gave the Raiders an early 7-0 lead.

Tyquan Thornton caught two touchdown passes and made a crucial 55-yard reception late in the fourth quarter that put the Chiefs in field-goal position, but suffered a bad leg injury on that play. The injury further thins out the Chiefs' receiver depth at a critical point in the season.

Kenneth Walker has been a huge addition for the Chiefs. He broke a 76-yard run late in the third quarter that set up a touchdown, and later scored on a 2-point conversion attempt to extend the Chiefs' lead. Despite the Raiders' efforts to limit him aside from his long run, Walker made critical plays in the fourth quarter that helped secure the victory.

Mahomes returned from a torn ACL and led the Chiefs to a 4-0 record with a clutch 30-27 victory over the Raiders. He threw multiple touchdown passes including a 55-yard completion to Tyquan Thornton late in the fourth quarter that set up the game-winning drive, demonstrating his ability to execute in high-pressure situations with less than five minutes remaining.

NFLPA Executive Director JC Tretter is calling on the league to hold an official accountable after the official appeared to use profanity toward Cardinals TE Trey McBride. The NFL is now reviewing the incident.

Tory Horton caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to open the second half, extending the Seahawks' lead to 27-6 with 10:23 remaining in the third quarter.

Rashid Shaheed scored a 28-yard rushing touchdown on a toss out of the backfield in the first half, contributing to the Seahawks' 20-6 halftime lead.

Jadarian Price, a first-round pick, was unavailable for the Seahawks' game against the Chargers, with Emanuel Wilson starting in his place at running back.

Emanuel Wilson started his first game at running back in place of injured first-round pick Jadarian Price and scored two first-half touchdowns: a 23-yard reception on a screen pass and an 8-yard rushing touchdown; he finished with 81 yards on 21 carries and three receptions for 39 yards, demonstrating immediate impact in his first start.

Sam Darnold threw an interception on the second play of the game when he attempted to hit running back Emanuel Wilson near the sidelines, throwing it to Chargers defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu; this marked the first time since 1978 that interceptions occurred on the first two plays of a game.

Kevin O'Connell said Justin Jefferson (ankle) made "great progress" this week but doesn't have a projection for Week 5 status, via @​MatthewColler.

George Kittle with 2:30 left in the game: **2.9 fantasy points** George Kittle after the game: **15 fantasy points**

Isaiah Williams caught a late touchdown pass from Geno Smith in the Jets' 23-12 loss to the Bears, accounting for 58 of Smith's 119 passing yards. The touchdown came late in a game where the Jets' offense was largely uninspired and ineffective.

Braelon Allen was the only Jets running back to carry the ball, recording 14 carries for 59 yards in the loss to the Bears. The source notes the Jets' offense was uninspired and lifeless, with Allen's limited production reflecting the team's overall offensive dysfunction.

Keyon Sadiq was shut out in the Jets' 23-12 loss to the Bears, recording no catches in a game where the entire Jets offense was uninspired and lifeless, managing only seven first downs and going 0-for-7 on third down.

Garrett Wilson caught just three passes for 27 yards in the Jets' loss to the Bears, reflecting the team's offensive struggles and lack of production in a game where the Jets went 0-for-7 on third down and had only seven first downs.

After a dominant performance in Detroit the previous week, Geno Smith completed 8 of 15 passes for 119 yards against the Bears, with 58 of those yards coming on a late touchdown to Isaiah Williams. The source characterizes the Jets' offense as uninspired and lifeless, marking a sharp regression from his prior week's form.

Watkins was used as a wideout on multiple drives, including the drive where Cooks was targeted on third down and the drive where Evans returned on the next two downs.

Black converted a crucial 4th and 1 play on a trick play where Jake Brendel snapped the ball as if Purdy were under center, and the ball flipped up into the air into Black's hands, resulting in a first down.

Willis made a key play early in the second half, recovering Deebo's fumble on the kickoff. Later, he filled in for Kyle Juszczyk after Juszczyk was ruled out with a knee injury, taking over fullback duties for the remainder of the game.

Bryant found a soft spot in the zone and gained 30 yards on a play where Upton Stout got lost in coverage, helping Denver move down the field late in the game.

Harvey picked up 18 yards on a run after Jack Jones missed a tackle on the first play of a Denver drive. He was later involved in a play where Greenlaw made an effort to force a fumble, but the ball bounced back to Denver.

Mims caught a 10-yard pass from Nix on 3rd & 8, giving Denver their first real chance to score. However, the drive stalled after Mike McGlinchey was flagged for holding, and the Broncos settled for a 52-yard field goal.

Nix had 24 passing attempts in the first half for only 93 yards with an aDOT of 4.1 yards, 4.1 yards below the NFL average. He was 3-for-10 against the blitz for 15 yards. The source states 'He was not sharp.' His scrambling ability made plays, but his passing efficiency was poor. He was flushed from the pocket on a blitz and couldn't find open receivers on multiple occasions.

Cowing was involved in a reverse play early in the game, gaining only two yards. On the next play, he and Purdy weren't on the same page on third down, leading to a 49ers punt.

Cooks saw his first action of the game during the third drive, which lasted two minutes. Later in the game, he was flagged for an illegal shift (penalty declined) and was targeted on third down but kept drifting on his route, causing the ball to go right through his hands, leading to a three-and-out.

Juszczyk was ruled out for the remainder of the game after suffering a knee injury late in the fourth quarter. He had caught a 12-yard pass earlier in the game and a 16-yard gain on a play-action pass, but the defender went low on him on the latter play, forcing him to grab his knee and need help off the field. Brayden Willis filled in for him.

Evans caught multiple passes for the 49ers, including an 18-yard gain to start the fourth drive and a 25-yard gain over the middle in the second half. He was open in the end zone on third-and-goal but Purdy missed him, and he was covered on third down later in the game. He took a shot to the ribs on the 25-yard reception but remained in the game.

McCaffrey scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter, diving into the end zone to give the 49ers a 17-6 lead. He also picked up 14 yards on a run to put the 49ers in field goal range and gained nine yards on a pass play late in the game. He was stopped short on 3rd and 1 during an earlier drive, showing consistent involvement in the offense.

Samuel scored the first touchdown of the game on a third-and-goal play, catching a pass from Purdy after being wide open in the end zone. Earlier in the game, he lined up at running back and ran through a tackle by Talanoa Hufanga for a first down, and later gained 20 yards on a reverse to the left side, running through multiple arm tackles. He also fumbled the kickoff to start the second half but was involved in multiple offensive plays throughout the game.

Purdy led the 49ers to a 4-0 start with multiple clutch plays in the fourth quarter, including a scramble for a first down on third-and-goal, a TD pass to Deebo Samuel on third-and-goal, and a quarterback sneak for a first down late in the game to help drain the clock. He also found Kyle Juszczyk for a 16-yard gain and Mike Evans for multiple completions, demonstrating mobility and decision-making in high-leverage situations.

Kittle caught a 56-yard screen pass in the fourth quarter that sealed the 49ers' 4-0 victory over Denver. He reached 19.84 mph per Next Gen Stats on the play, matching Xavier Worthy's 41-yard TD speed—remarkable for a player less than nine months removed from Achilles surgery. The source notes it 'doesn't make sense for a player fresh off an Achilles injury to hit these kinda speeds so soon' and calls him 'a freak,' indicating exceptional recovery and explosive capability.

Black converted a critical 4th-and-1 play when Jake Brendel snapped the ball as if Purdy were under center, with the ball flipping into the air and into Black's hands; this play kept a crucial drive alive and led to a touchdown, showing he can be involved in key moments.

Watkins was used as a wideout on multiple drives but had limited documented impact; he was part of the receiving rotation alongside Cooks and Evans but did not record any significant gains or targets in the game summary.

Willis filled in for Juszczyk after the latter was ruled out with a knee injury, taking over as the primary tight end option in the 49ers offense; he was on the spot to recover Deebo's kickoff fumble early in the second half, showing reliability in a backup role.

Cowing was involved in early offensive plays, gaining only two yards on a reverse and being out of sync with Purdy on third down, leading to a 49ers punt; limited early-game production suggests he may not be a primary target in the offense.

Cooks saw his first action in the game and was targeted on third down but kept drifting on his route, allowing the ball to go right through his hands; he was also flagged for an illegal shift (penalty declined), showing limited early-game impact and route-running issues.

Juszczyk was ruled out for the remainder of the game after grabbing his knee following a play where the defender went low on him; he had a 16-yard gain on a play-action pass before the injury, but his absence removes a key pass-catching option from the 49ers offense.

Evans was targeted multiple times, including an 18-yard gain to start a drive, a 25-yard gain over the middle (where he took a shot to the ribs), a 16-yard play-action gain, and a nine-yard reception; he was open in the end zone on third-and-goal but was missed by Purdy, showing consistent target volume and red-zone involvement.

McCaffrey gained 10 yards on a second-and-short, picked up 14 yards to put the 49ers in field goal range, and dove into the end zone for a touchdown to give the Niners a 17-6 lead; he also gained nine yards on a late-game drive, showing consistent offensive involvement and scoring opportunities.

Samuel was used as a running back early and caught a touchdown pass on third-and-goal; he also gained 20 yards on a reverse to the left side, running through multiple arm tackles; the source shows him as a versatile weapon in Kyle Shanahan's offense with both rushing and receiving opportunities.

Purdy used his legs multiple times in critical situations, including a scramble for a first down on third-and-goal and a quarterback sneak for a first down late in the game; he also found receivers in the end zone and orchestrated scoring drives, demonstrating dual-threat value and offensive efficiency in the 49ers' 4-0 start.

Kittle reached 19.84 mph on a 56-yard screen completion, nearly 20 mph less than nine months removed from Achilles surgery; the source notes it 'doesn't make sense for a player fresh off an Achilles injury to hit these kinda speeds so soon' and calls him 'a freak,' indicating exceptional recovery and athleticism that supports elite fantasy upside despite injury history.

Nix and the Broncos fell short of another comeback Sunday, completing 25-of-42 passes for 214 yards (5.1 yards per attempt) with one touchdown and no turnovers in an inefficient effort against Denver's strong 49ers defense. The Broncos' reliance on late-game comebacks—14 since the start of last season—proved unsustainable against a top opponent, and the loss puts Denver two games behind the 4-0 Chiefs in the AFC West and one game behind the 3-1 Raiders.

Purdy has led the 49ers to a 4-0 start and league-high 13 offensive touchdowns through three weeks. Against Denver's stout defense Sunday, he was efficient (19-of-30, 218 yards, 7.3 yards per attempt, two touchdowns, zero turnovers) and has now gone four consecutive games without taking a sack. The 49ers' offense generated 358 yards on 5.5 yards per play without a turnover, continuing to position San Francisco as the team to beat in the NFC.

Kittle has emerged as Purdy's favorite target and primary red-zone weapon through four games; he has four touchdown receptions on the season (16 catches, 244 yards) less than nine months after recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered in January. On his game-icing 56-yard touchdown reception Sunday, Kittle reached 19.84 mph according to Next Gen Stats, demonstrating elite athleticism and explosiveness in his return from injury.

The 35-year-old 10-time Pro Bowl fullback suffered an apparent knee injury during the fourth quarter of the 49ers' Week 4 home game against Denver; he was hit in the knee by Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron while running after a 16-yard reception from Brock Purdy and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, spending considerable time on the field in excruciating pain before receiving medical attention.

Swift had an ineffective game against the Jets, getting stuffed at the goal line twice on the Bears' first series and fumbling early in the third quarter, which opened the door for Monangai to carry the offensive load.

Keenum outplayed Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in his first start since 2023 on Monday Night Football, leading the Bears to a victory and demonstrating the team's ability to win without Williams.

Bagent was adequate in his first de facto start since 2023, completing 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards against the Jets; the source notes the Bears don't need him to be an MVP, just to not get in the way of the run game and defense.

Monangai carried the Bears offense against the Jets with 146 rushing yards (63% of Chicago's 232 total rushing yards), 2 rushing touchdowns, and 30 carries—his most since his college days at Rutgers—while D'Andre Swift struggled with two goal-line stuffs and a fumble.

Williams remains sidelined with a bad hamstring and is likely still a few weeks away from returning; the Bears have won their last two games without him, suggesting the team can compete in his absence.

Gainwell had a touchdown catch in the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss, showing he's part of the backfield mix and involved in the passing game alongside Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker.

Tucker had a short touchdown run in the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss, showing he's part of the backfield mix alongside Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell.

Irving had a nightmare day in the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss, posting 16-61-0 on the ground but not being used in the passing game. Meanwhile, Sean Tucker had a short touchdown run and Kenny Gainwell had a touchdown catch, suggesting Irving is not the lead back in Tampa Bay.

Daniels was an undrafted rookie making his first NFL start in the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to Tampa Bay, set up to fail in this type of spot. He was held to 5.5 yards per attempt, took three sacks, and had two passes intercepted. No one in the Tampa Bay huddle got past 40 yards receiving.

Brissett struggled against the New York defense in the Cardinals' Week 4 win, throwing three interceptions and taking two sacks while posting a 4.7 yards per attempt average. The source notes the Cardinals have now lost three straight and perhaps the Carson Beck experiment at quarterback will start sooner than expected.

McBride caught 7 passes for 31 yards in the Cardinals' Week 4 win over the Giants, but the source notes he wasn't a total washout despite the disappointing overall offensive performance.

Wilson caught 7 passes for 95 yards in the Cardinals' Week 4 win over the Giants, but the source notes he wasn't a total washout despite the disappointing overall offensive performance.

Harrison had just one catch in the Cardinals' Week 4 win over the Giants, despite the team putting up 24 points. The source notes the touchdowns went to players unlikely to be started in most leagues.

Shakir, the slot man, caught 7 passes for 82 yards in the Bills' Week 4 loss to the Patriots, showing consistent target volume in the passing game.

Coleman was an intriguing post-hype sleeper who drew Josh Allen's best work in the Bills' Week 4 loss to the Patriots, catching 6 passes for 116 yards and 1 touchdown.

Moore left the Bills' Week 4 game early with a shoulder injury, limiting the passing game options for Josh Allen and contributing to Dalton Kincaid's disappointing performance.

Kincaid has been erased since his early-season breakout through two weeks, catching just 3 passes for 45 yards with no touchdowns over the last two games. The Patriots held him to two targets in Week 4, especially disappointing with DJ Moore leaving early with a shoulder injury.

Kraft found the end zone and drew a team-high 7 targets in the Packers' Week 4 win over Tampa Bay, catching 6 passes for 42 yards and 1 touchdown. The source notes he has fun matchups coming soon, especially Dallas in Week 6 and Detroit in Week 7.

Loveland caught 6 passes for 57 yards in the Bears' Week 4 win over the Jets, soaking up a significant portion of the 31 targets distributed by Tyson Bagent. He was one of three receivers (along with Odunze and Burden) who accounted for 22 of 31 targets.

Burden caught 4 passes for 63 yards in the Bears' Week 4 win over the Jets, soaking up a significant portion of the 31 targets distributed by Tyson Bagent. He was one of three receivers (along with Odunze and Loveland) who accounted for 22 of 31 targets.

Odunze caught 6 passes for 94 yards in the Bears' Week 4 win over the Jets, soaking up a significant portion of the 31 targets distributed by Tyson Bagent. He was one of three receivers (along with Burden and Loveland) who accounted for 22 of 31 targets.

Bagent controlled the Bears' passing game in Week 4, with the offense taking a more traditional approach. Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, and Colston Loveland soaked up 22 of the 31 targets.

Swift was playing with a sore knee in the Bears' Week 4 win over the Jets, carrying the ball 15 times for 58 yards with no touchdowns. His limited production may have been affected by the injury.

Monangai looked like the better of the two Chicago backs in the Bears' Week 4 win over the Jets, accumulating 30 carries for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns. However, he suffered a thumb injury at some point during the game.

Higgins became the target hog with Chase out, catching 11 passes for 157 yards with no touchdowns, but suffered an adductor injury on the final drive of the Bengals' Week 4 game against the Jaguars. The source notes there's a lot of Cincinnati stuff to unpack before they play at Miami next week.

Chase suffered a first-half concussion in the Bengals' Week 4 game against the Jaguars, forcing him out of the game and creating uncertainty for upcoming weeks.

Flowers was electric with Lamar Jackson in the Ravens' Week 4 win, catching 8 passes for 118 yards and 1 touchdown. The source identifies him as one of the ADP smashes of the year if Jackson can get back on the field quickly, though Flowers did produce with Huntley last year, so upside would be capped with a backup QB.

Huntley played the second half of the Ravens' Week 4 win over Tennessee after Lamar Jackson's ankle injury, throwing just nine passes for 63 yards. The Ravens knew a Tennessee comeback was unlikely, so they limited his workload.

Jackson hurt his ankle in the first half of the Ravens' Week 4 win over Tennessee, forcing backup Tyler Huntley to play the second half. The Ravens were only asked to throw nine passes (63 yards) with Huntley under center.

Wicks was a trendy sleeper but failed to launch in the Eagles' Week 4 loss to the Rams, catching 3 passes for 18 yards with no touchdowns.

Lemon was a trendy sleeper but failed to launch in the Eagles' Week 4 loss to the Rams, catching 3 passes for 27 yards with no touchdowns.

Cooper caught both of Jalen Hurts' touchdown passes in the Eagles' loss to the Rams, though he's described as an unheralded receiver. His two scores were fantasy shockers given the Eagles' overall offensive struggles.

Hurts had just 93 passing yards in the Eagles' loss to the Rams, with his two touchdowns going to unheralded receiver Darius Cooper. The depleted Eagles offense struggled significantly, going 0-for-12 on first down and managing just 172 total yards.

Barkley suffered a hamstring injury in the first half of the Eagles' Week 4 loss to the Rams, further depleting Philadelphia's offense. The Eagles went 0-for-12 on first down and managed just 172 yards of offense without their key weapons.

Goedert started the Eagles' Week 4 game against the Rams without playing, contributing to Philadelphia's offensive struggles and forcing the team to operate without key weapons.

Smith started the Eagles' Week 4 game against the Rams without playing, contributing to Philadelphia's offensive struggles. The Eagles went 0-for-12 on first down and managed just 172 yards of offense.

Likely drew 12 targets from Jameis Winston in the Giants' win over Arizona, catching 7 for 66 yards. The source notes Winston looked liberally for the tight end, suggesting continued volume in the passing game.

Nabers cracked double-digit points for the first time in 2026 with 6-112-1, overcoming a dinged-up shoulder in the first half. The source notes the Giants should continue to be aggressive next week against a leaky Washington pass defense.

Winston returned to his riverboat-gambler style in the Giants' win over Arizona after a buttoned-up performance the prior week, throwing two interceptions while taking four sacks but pushing the ball downfield. He finished with 250 yards and three touchdowns, showing the aggressive approach that can generate fantasy value.

Doubs caught 6 passes for 58 yards and 2 touchdowns on 9 targets in the Patriots' upset win at Buffalo, pushing into the flex mix moving forward as a reliable target for Drake Maye.

Chism made a dynamite one-handed catch for the game-winning touchdown in the Patriots' upset win at Buffalo, showing he can be a target in Drake Maye's offense despite limited prior usage.

Hollins was hurt in the Patriots' Week 4 win over Buffalo, further depleting New England's offensive weapons alongside A.J. Brown's indefinite absence.

Brown is out indefinitely, forcing the Patriots to operate with a skeleton crew on offense in Week 4. His absence significantly impacts the passing game and offensive options available to Drake Maye.

Maye orchestrated an inspiring upset win at Buffalo, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns while resourcefully rushing for 54 more yards, plus a 2-point conversion toss, scoring over 27 points and finishing as QB1 in the first window. The source notes there's still stuff to iron out (three fumbles, one lost, one interception), but this was a massive step forward.

Pickens drew just three targets in the Cowboys' loss to the Rams, though he did draw a couple of key penalty flags. The target split heavily favored CeeDee Lamb (21 targets), establishing the pecking order in Dallas' passing game.

Lamb went ballistic against the Rams (17-189-1), one of the best games of the year. He collected 21 targets compared to just three for George Pickens, making it clear he's the Batman and Pickens is the Robin in the Dallas passing game.

Collins returned from injury and was unstoppable against the Cowboys (7-118-2), with just one of his targets falling incomplete. The source notes that Collins has missed time in each of his six pro seasons, so maintenance comes standard when drafting him, but when healthy, he's easily a top 10 fantasy receiver with a case to push into the top five.

Corum has been phased out of the Rams backfield, receiving just 12 touches over the last two games as Kyren Williams has taken over the lead role.

Williams has emerged as the surprising second pitch for the Rams offense, accumulating 147 total yards and two scores in Week 4. He's stepped up as a receiver this year with 16 catches over the last two weeks (10 on Sunday), up from his typical 32-36 catches per season. Williams has turned the presumed LAR backfield rotation into a one-man show; Blake Corum has just 12 touches the last two games.

Adams caught 4 passes for 32 yards on 9 targets in the Rams' win over the Eagles, but didn't run with Nacua on the day; Matthew Stafford missed him on one long pass.

Nacua made his first start since Week 1 and delivered a classic line (9-125-0 plus rushing TD) against the Eagles, helping the Rams overcome a 10-point deficit to improve to 2-2. The source notes he's back to set-and-forget status after his return from injury.

Brock Purdy and the 49ers offense were stymied by the Broncos defense in the first quarter but began finding openings after Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss exited the game with injuries.

George Kittle caught a screen pass and scored a touchdown to ice the game for the 49ers, sealing San Francisco's 24-14 victory over Denver.

Jaylen Waddle scored his first touchdown as a Bronco with four minutes left in the game on a dart from Bo Nix, helping the Broncos close the deficit to three points.

Marvin Mims had a catch ruled a fumble despite his entire forearm being clearly down and the ball still in his possession. The controversial call gave the 49ers the ball at the Broncos' 28-yard line, which they converted into a touchdown.

Tyler Badie connected with Bo Nix on a third-down play for a 25-yard gain in the second drive, showing involvement in the passing game.

Bo Nix connected with Tyler Badie on a third-down play for a 25-yard gain in the second drive. Late in the game, down 17-6 with under nine minutes remaining, Nix threw a touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle with four minutes left, but the source notes there was no 'Bo Nix magic left in the tank' after the previous two weeks.

Pat Bryant made a huge 30-yard catch and run but suffered a serious injury requiring him to be carted off the field. The injury is characterized as serious.

Caught a screen pass in the fourth quarter and took it to the house for a touchdown to seal the 49ers' victory, with the source noting the 49ers 'called a screen to George Kittle who would house it to ice the game and the win for San Francisco.'

Caught a touchdown pass from Bo Nix with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, scoring his first touchdown as a Bronco and helping Denver close the deficit to three points with a successful two-point conversion.

Had a reception ruled a fumble despite his entire forearm being clearly down and the ball still in his possession, a controversial call that the source describes as 'highly suspect' and that turned the tide of the game in the 49ers' favor, giving San Francisco the ball at the Broncos' 28-yard line where they converted it into a touchdown.

Made a huge 30-yard catch and run in the third quarter but suffered a serious injury and had to be carted off the field, representing one of three integral starting unit losses for Denver in the game.

Caught a 25-yard reception on third down from Bo Nix in the first quarter to extend the Broncos' second drive and keep the offense moving.

Connected with Tyler Badie on a 25-yard third-down reception to extend the Broncos' second drive in the first quarter; later threw a touchdown dart to Jaylen Waddle with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, though the source notes 'no Bo Nix magic left in the tank' after the Broncos fell behind 17-6 with under nine minutes remaining.

Mims, the Broncos' punt returner, lost a fumble in the game against the 49ers; this was the only turnover for either team and it loomed large as it led to Deebo Samuel's touchdown a few plays later, contributing to the Broncos' 24-14 loss.

Bryant was carted off the field in the third quarter of the Broncos' 24-14 loss to the 49ers and joined the locker room with an injury; his status for Week 5 against the Chargers is uncertain.

Juszczyk left the 49ers' 24-14 win over Denver with a knee injury; the 49ers hope to have him back for their trip to Seattle in Week 5, which will determine the early leader in the NFC West race.

Evans had five catches for 76 yards while dealing with a rib injury in the 49ers' 24-14 win over Denver, indicating he played through the injury but his status for upcoming games remains uncertain.

Nix finished 25-of-42 for 214 yards in the Broncos' 24-14 loss to the 49ers; the source notes the Broncos offense has been too inconsistent so far this season, which will likely lead to questions about head coach Sean Payton's playcalling and whether he'll take back those responsibilities.

Waddle scored his first touchdown for the Broncos in their 24-14 loss to the 49ers, but the score came too late to spark a comeback as George Kittle's earlier touchdown had already snatched away all but the slimmest hopes of a Bo Nix comeback win.

McCaffrey capped a 74-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to extend the 49ers' lead; he finished the day with 70 scrimmage yards in the 24-14 win over Denver.

Samuel scored the 49ers' first touchdown of the game, which came in the third quarter a few plays after Broncos punt returner Marvin Mims lost a fumble; this was one of three second-half touchdowns for San Francisco in their 24-14 victory.

Kittle caught a 56-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy with just under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, pushing the 49ers' lead to 24-14 and effectively sealing the win over Denver; this was one of three second-half touchdowns for San Francisco.

Purdy threw two touchdowns including a 56-yard score to George Kittle late in the fourth quarter; completed 19-of-30 for 218 yards in the 49ers' 24-14 win over Denver, demonstrating efficient execution in a game where both offenses were sluggish in the first half.

Evan Engram coming up clutch 👀

Commanders (vs Indianapolis): Marcus Mariota left at 7:05 of the first quarter with a knee, and Athan Kaliakmanis played the final 51 snaps RBs - a four-way mess with Rachaad White inactive: Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 54% opp share, 32% route share, 0% of i10, 20% of 2min RB snaps He was playing early but was largely ineffective - I don’t know that it’s going to happen for him this year (maybe a flex play moving forward) Austin Ekeler: 25% opp share, 24% route share Actually looked spry - could...

Commanders (vs Indianapolis): Marcus Mariota left at 7:05 of the first quarter with a knee, and Athan Kaliakmanis played the final 51 snaps RBs - a four-way mess with Rachaad White inactive: Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 54% opp share, 32% route share, 0% of i10, 20% of 2min RB snaps He was playing early but was largely ineffective - I don’t know that it’s going to happen for him this year (maybe a flex play moving forward) Austin Ekeler: 25% opp share, 24% route share Actually looked spry - could...

Commanders (vs Indianapolis): Marcus Mariota left at 7:05 of the first quarter with a knee, and Athan Kaliakmanis played the final 51 snaps RBs - a four-way mess with Rachaad White inactive: Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 54% opp share, 32% route share, 0% of i10, 20% of 2min RB snaps He was playing early but was largely ineffective - I don’t know that it’s going to happen for him this year (maybe a flex play moving forward) Austin Ekeler: 25% opp share, 24% route share Actually looked spry - could...

Commanders (vs Indianapolis): Marcus Mariota left at 7:05 of the first quarter with a knee, and Athan Kaliakmanis played the final 51 snaps RBs - a four-way mess with Rachaad White inactive: Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 54% opp share, 32% route share, 0% of i10, 20% of 2min RB snaps He was playing early but was largely ineffective - I don’t know that it’s going to happen for him this year (maybe a flex play moving forward) Austin Ekeler: 25% opp share, 24% route share Actually looked spry - could...

Commanders (vs Indianapolis): Marcus Mariota left at 7:05 of the first quarter with a knee, and Athan Kaliakmanis played the final 51 snaps RBs - a four-way mess with Rachaad White inactive: Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 54% opp share, 32% route share, 0% of i10, 20% of 2min RB snaps He was playing early but was largely ineffective - I don’t know that it’s going to happen for him this year (maybe a flex play moving forward) Austin Ekeler: 25% opp share, 24% route share Actually looked spry - could...

Commanders (vs Indianapolis): Marcus Mariota left at 7:05 of the first quarter with a knee, and Athan Kaliakmanis played the final 51 snaps RBs - a four-way mess with Rachaad White inactive: Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 54% opp share, 32% route share, 0% of i10, 20% of 2min RB snaps He was playing early but was largely ineffective - I don’t know that it’s going to happen for him this year (maybe a flex play moving forward) Austin Ekeler: 25% opp share, 24% route share Actually looked spry - could...

Commanders (vs Indianapolis): Marcus Mariota left at 7:05 of the first quarter with a knee, and Athan Kaliakmanis played the final 51 snaps RBs - a four-way mess with Rachaad White inactive: Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 54% opp share, 32% route share, 0% of i10, 20% of 2min RB snaps He was playing early but was largely ineffective - I don’t know that it’s going to happen for him this year (maybe a flex play moving forward) Austin Ekeler: 25% opp share, 24% route share Actually looked spry - could...

Commanders (vs Indianapolis): Marcus Mariota left at 7:05 of the first quarter with a knee, and Athan Kaliakmanis played the final 51 snaps RBs - a four-way mess with Rachaad White inactive: Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 54% opp share, 32% route share, 0% of i10, 20% of 2min RB snaps He was playing early but was largely ineffective - I don’t know that it’s going to happen for him this year (maybe a flex play moving forward) Austin Ekeler: 25% opp share, 24% route share Actually looked spry - could...

Commanders (vs Indianapolis): Marcus Mariota left at 7:05 of the first quarter with a knee, and Athan Kaliakmanis played the final 51 snaps RBs - a four-way mess with Rachaad White inactive: Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 54% opp share, 32% route share, 0% of i10, 20% of 2min RB snaps He was playing early but was largely ineffective - I don’t know that it’s going to happen for him this year (maybe a flex play moving forward) Austin Ekeler: 25% opp share, 24% route share Actually looked spry - could...

CAPTAIN KIRK FINDS BOWERS IN THE ENDZONE 😳

Kirk Cousins rolls to the right and finds Brock Bowers for the TD Bowers is now up to: 6 receptions 86 yards 1 TD

Kaliakmanis, a third-string 7th round rookie, could be starting for the Commanders in Week 5 if both Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota remain unavailable. The source advises letting other managers make the bet on this unproven quarterback situation.

Mariota left Washington's Week 4 game early with a knee injury, further complicating the Commanders' quarterback situation and creating uncertainty for Week 5.

Daniels is likely to be out a few more weeks with an elbow injury, creating uncertainty at the quarterback position for the Commanders. This impacts the fantasy viability of Washington's pass catchers like Terry McLaurin.

McLaurin injured his hamstring late in the week and sat out Week 4. The source recommends benching him in Week 5 even if he manages to overcome the hamstring injury, citing the dire quarterback situation in Washington.

Collins returned from a hamstring injury and the Texans offense looked significantly better with him back in Week 4. His return could make David Montgomery startable again this season.

Through four games, Montgomery has totaled 127 rushing yards on around 2.5 yards per carry, a significant decline from his three touchdowns in Week 1. The source attributes this to being hit in the backfield behind a porous Texans offensive line. While the Texans offense looked better with WR Nico Collins back from injury, the source recommends benching Montgomery in Week 5 to let him prove it from the bench.

Jones has thrown for just 611 yards through four games, creating a ceiling issue for his pass catchers. The source recommends benching both Jones and his WR1 Josh Downs in Week 5 vs. the Steelers.

Pierce was absent in Week 4 for the Colts, contributing to Josh Downs' limited production against the Commanders.

Allen was absent in Week 4 for the Colts, contributing to Josh Downs' limited production against the Commanders.

Downs finished Week 4 with just three catches for 16 yards despite being the Colts' WR1 on paper, playing against the struggling Commanders defense without WRs Keenan Allen or Alex Pierce. The source attributes the issue partly to quarterback Daniel Jones, who has thrown for just 611 yards through four games. Both Jones and Downs are recommended to be benched in Week 5 vs. the Steelers.

Swift remains the Bears' starter but went to the sidelines in Week 4 after fumbling, creating opportunity for backup Kyle Monangai to take a significant role with 146 yards and two touchdowns.

Monangai finished Week 4 with 146 yards on 30 carries and two touchdowns after starter D'Andre Swift went to the sidelines following a fumble. The source calls this an enormous day and labels him a must-start against a mediocre Packers defense in Week 5, despite being the Bears' RB2 on paper.

The former CFL receiver impressed with seven catches for 82 yards in Week 4 after Chase left with his injury. However, the source cautions that undrafted rookies tend to slow down once there's tape on them, making him less reliable than Gesicki as a start option in Chase's potential absence.

Higgins' status is uncertain heading into Week 5, with the source noting that if he misses any time for the Bengals, it would create opportunity for other pass catchers like Mike Gesicki.

Chase left Week 4's game against Jacksonville with a head injury. The source notes that if the injury is serious, it would create opportunity for other Bengals pass catchers in Week 5.

Gesicki caught three passes for 40 yards and a touchdown in Cincinnati's loss to Jacksonville in Week 4 and is positioned as a start candidate in Week 5 against the Dolphins. The source recommends him as the player to start if Ja'Marr Chase's head injury is serious or Tee Higgins misses time, as he's a good bet to score against Miami.

Wilson continues to prove he's the WR1 in Arizona, leading the team with seven catches for 95 yards against the Giants in Week 4. The offseason doubts about his ability to continue last season's breakout have been answered—he's become a locked-in starter. He faces a Lions defense that has been shredded against the pass this season in Week 5.

Tampa Bay is 0-4 on the season and has lost QB Baker Mayfield for at least a few weeks if not more, significantly weakening the Buccaneers' offense heading into Week 5 Thursday Night Football matchup against Dallas.

Baker Mayfield has been lost for at least a few weeks if not more, forcing the Buccaneers to start the season 0-4 without their starting quarterback.

JUSTIN HERBERT, I SEE YOU 😱

Wilson was the intended receiver on a fourth-and-goal slant pass from Jacoby Brissett with :11 remaining and the Cardinals at the Giants' 4-yard line. The pass was intercepted by Deonte Banks, who jumped in front of Wilson and returned it 98 yards for a touchdown, sealing the Giants' victory.

Brissett's slant pass to Michael Wilson was intercepted by Deonte Banks with :11 remaining and the Cardinals facing fourth-and-goal from the 4-yard line, resulting in a 98-yard pick-six that sealed the Giants' victory. The interception came on a play Brissett had been running repeatedly throughout the game, which Banks had been anticipating all week.

Dolphins RB split in first game without De'Von Achane: Ollie Gordon: 9/100/1 rushing + 2/0/0 receiving = 17 fantasy points Jaylen Wright: 5/7/0 rushing = 0.7 fantasy points

Dolphins RB split in first game without De'Von Achane: Ollie Gordon: 9/100/1 rushing + 2/0/0 receiving = 17 fantasy points Jaylen Wright: 5/7/0 rushing = 0.7 fantasy points

George Kittle calls game!

Mike Evans nearly scored a touchdown on a play-action pass in Week 4, showing continued involvement in the Broncos' offensive scheme.

Deebo Samuel caught a touchdown pass from Brock Purdy in Week 4, helping the 49ers take a 10-3 lead over the Broncos.

George Kittle scored a touchdown on a 56-yard play in Week 4 against the Broncos, demonstrating explosive receiving ability and red-zone production.

RJ Harvey broke tackles during the Week 4 game against the 49ers, showing elusiveness and run ability for the Broncos.

Jaylen Waddle scored his first touchdown as a Bronco in Week 4 against the 49ers, demonstrating early offensive production in his new team.

Pat Bryant was carted off the field during the Week 4 game against the 49ers, part of a series of injuries affecting the Broncos.

Tyler Badie converted a short-yardage situation for the Broncos, gaining 25 yards when only 3 yards were needed, showing explosive run capability.

Bo Nix showed patience on a play-action pass that resulted in a positive outcome, demonstrating improved decision-making and execution in the game.

Bo Nix threw a bad pass early in the game against the 49ers, indicating accuracy or decision-making concerns in Week 4 action.

George Kittle looks impossibly fast for a 32-year-old who tore his Achilles less than 9 months ago

Brock Purdy to George Kittle for the 56-yard touchdown!!

Brock Purdy to George Kittle for the 56-yard touchdown!!

George Kittle takes the screen 56 yards for the TD

KENNETH WALKER IS UNREAL 😭

Coker is likely out for the Week 4 game against Detroit, reducing Carolina's receiving weapons against the Lions' secondary.

Young and the Panthers are averaging 29.7 points per game with one of the most aggressive passing attacks in football; the source identifies this as a potential mismatch against Detroit's struggling secondary.

Gibbs faces a favorable matchup against Carolina's worst-in-football rushing defense by yards per game and yards per carry; the source frames this as a potential opportunity for Gibbs to have a strong game, asking 'Could this be another week in which Jahmyr Gibbs eats?'

Carolina receiver Jalen Coker is likely out for the game against Detroit, which impacts the Panthers' passing attack depth and target distribution.

Jahmyr Gibbs faces the Panthers, who allow 27.7 points per game (26th in the league) and hold the worst rushing defense in football by both yards per game and yards per carry, setting up a favorable matchup for the Lions running back.

Bryce Young and the Panthers are averaging 29.7 points per game with one of the most aggressive passing attacks in football; against Detroit's struggling secondary, this could be a mismatch that poses a significant challenge to the Lions defense.

Josh Allen and the Bills have been one of the NFL's best teams through four weeks and will fill up the scoreboard on offense; however, Buffalo's defense ranks in the lower third of the league across multiple metrics (EPA per play, success rate, explosive play rate, points per drive, missed tackles) and is flat out bad in both run and pass defense, presenting a 'get right' opportunity for the Rams offense.

Puka Nacua put up 125 yards on nine catches against Philadelphia despite flying under the radar, demonstrating strong production in the Rams' adjusted offensive approach that emphasized checkdowns and short passes.

Tyler Higbee was often available underneath in the Rams' adjusted passing approach against Philadelphia and connected with Stafford on a 20-yard back-shoulder pass along the sideline, indicating consistent involvement in the short-to-intermediate passing game.

Kyren Williams accumulated 67 yards on 13 targets against Philadelphia, demonstrating significant involvement in the passing game as the Rams shifted toward checkdowns and short passes in their final two possessions.

Stafford and the Rams offense found their footing on the final two possessions against Philadelphia by cooling the overly aggressive deep-pass approach and taking checkdowns; the source notes this represents a positive trajectory heading into Buffalo, with the expectation that consistency and good decisions—rather than explosive plays—will be the key to the offense's success.

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills have been one of the NFL's best teams through four weeks and are positioned as a 'get right' game for the Rams. Buffalo's offense will score heavily, but the Rams can attack their defense, which ranks in the lower third of the league in EPA per play, success rate, explosive play rate, points per drive, and missed tackles. Buffalo's pass defense specifically ranks 26th in EPA per play, 22nd in explosive pass rate, 27th in passer rating allowed, 30th in passing touchdowns with 10, and 20th in interceptions with two.

Puka Nacua put up 125 receiving yards on nine catches against Philadelphia despite flying under the radar. The source notes that explosive production is not the expectation from the Rams offense; consistency and good decisions are the priority. Nacua's nine-catch, 125-yard line demonstrates he can deliver consistent production within the offense's new checkdown-oriented approach.

Tyler Higbee was often available underneath in the Eagles game and connected with Stafford on a 20-yard back-shoulder pass along the sideline. His role as an underneath option aligns with the Rams' strategic shift toward checkdowns and shorter routes, positioning him as a consistent target in the offense's new approach.

Kyren Williams accumulated 67 receiving yards on 13 targets in the Eagles game, demonstrating significant involvement in the Rams' passing attack. This high target volume reflects the offense's shift toward checkdowns and underneath routes, positioning Williams as a consistent outlet in the passing game moving forward.

Stafford and the Rams offense found their footing on the final two possessions against Philadelphia and are carrying momentum into a primetime matchup against Buffalo. The source credits a shift away from overly aggressive deep-pass strategy toward checkdowns and allowing pass catchers to run; with the Rams' talented cast, playing within themselves is enough. Against Buffalo's pass defense ranked 26th in EPA per play, 22nd in explosive pass rate, 27th in passer rating allowed, and 30th in passing touchdowns, Stafford has a unique opportunity to continue this trajectory and build on recent progress.

Chiefs WR Jerry Jeudy #soon

Feel horrible for Thornton. He had clearly brought a spark to KC, and that was a gruesome injury. Terrible. [Quoted](

absolutely heartbroken for Tyquan Thornton. football can be so cruel 😔

Kenneth Walker scored a 2-yard touchdown on the play immediately following Thornton's injury, giving Kansas City a 23-19 lead over the Raiders in the fourth quarter.