5 Key Players Set To Return Today
Knock on wood, but today should be our highest scoring Sunday yet.
We have six games with a total over 46. I’m particularly excited about the late-window of games this afternoon where we have two game of the week contenders (Ravens/Chiefs and Rams/Colts) plus two others with legit shootout appeal (Bears/Raiders and Jags/Niners).
Thanks to overnight news, we have clarity on just about every injury situation. Here’s everything you need to know before setting your lineups:
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely is expected to make his season debut this afternoon after an extended absence with a broken foot. We have him ranked outside the top 24 TEs this week, though, so it's best to take a wait-and-see approach.
The Niners are getting both Brock Purdy (turf toe) and Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) back today. Ricky Pearsall (knee) will also play. All three are strong starts.
Speaking of reinforcements, the Bucs are getting back Chris Godwin (ankle) and OT Tristan Wirfs (knee). I expect Godwin to be on a snap count after not playing for nearly a year, so I’d keep him on your bench for now.
Bears TE Colston Loveland is not expected to play today. Cole Kmet is a strong streaming option vs. a weak Raiders defense if you need help at TE.
Davante Adams (hamstring) and Chuba Hubbard (calf) both were questionable during the week, but are good to go today. I’d have no issue starting either.
Monday news: Justin Fields (concussion) will be back and Darren Waller (hip) will make his season debut.
For a deeper dive on these injuries, as well as some notes on weather and if we should expect a breakout today from TreVeyon Henderson, check out Chris Allen’s Week 4 cheat sheet.
Good luck today and enjoy the sweats …
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Editors’ Picks
Top ‘o the morning to ya! ☘️ Yes, we have Steelers-Vikings in Ireland early, so we know that eats into that Sunday morning lineup tinkering. If you need more than the luck of the Irish, start/sits, expert rankings updates and Xfinity Best Projections are ready. And we have these ICYMI articles that have some great advice. Good luck!
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Week 4 Cheat Sheet: Is this the Week for Hendo?
Yes, TreVeyon Henderson fantasy managers, we hear you. We’re hoping this is the week for his breakout, too. But hear Chris Allen out when he lays out the scenario that makes it very plausible that Henderson is in a great spot to break out, even if his touches are somewhat limited.
Take a last-minute look at the rankings, as well as get a weather report in case it could be affecting some game action—yes, rain in Florida is always a possibility. Plus, run through the news to see what could be impacting your fantasy squad. ⬇️
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Week 4 DraftKings DFS Picks: Danny Dimes Dishes in Hollywood
Remember how Daniel Jones barely won the starting QB job in Indy? That was so one month ago. Now he’s the QB4 on the season and at the helm of the unbeaten Colts with a plethora of playmakers with him as they ride into LA for a potential shootout with the Rams. Just like we predicted.
Geoff Ulrich targets Jones and Rams-Colts for one of his Week 4 DraftKings stacks, as well as other great plays in the DFS slate breakdown to help you in your lineup build. Those low-priced longshots at the end could pop in your lineup.👇🏼
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Week 4 FanDuel DFS Picks: Zero in on Jackson-Flowers Stack
OK, so Zay Flowers disappointed last week with just 2.3 fantasy points in an uptempo game against the Lions. Who’s ready to buy when others are staying away after the down game? We are, especially when the opportunity to pair him with all-world QB Lamar Jackson.
Geoff Ulrich completed his weekly DFS double play with a deep dive into the Week 4 FanDuel slate. Aside from the Jackson-Flowers stack, we have other players with great matchups and even a DST to recommend. Check it out. ⬇️
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Around the Watercooler
The latest fantasy nuggets, silliness, and NFL gossip from our merry band of football nerds.
🚁 The rookie RB who is going to go nuts today. The chopper has spoken.
🏈 Sunday morning live start/sit show at 10 a.m. ET.
🤯 Wait, LeBron almost played in the NFL?
🥩 Tell us about your bad beats, and enter to win a beefy prize.
🏈 Streaming this DST is not a Dart throw. Plus, this is the week to stream Geno Smith, among others.
🙃 It’s time to buy low on this Ladd.
👻 Cooterdoodle isn’t scared to target the worst Ds around.
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