Mon Sep 29 10:00am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer
Nacua has another huge game
Well, that was an interesting week of games. There were several close ones and even a tie. Scores were pretty high as well for many fantasy teams. Some quarterbacks really got it going and a couple players really went off at running back and receiver. We even had a player top 35 points in the game. Hopefully, you were able to take advantage of some of these big performances and come out on top in Week 4.
Seahawks 23, Cardinals 20
Fantasy Stud: Marvin Harrison. Harrison had a quiet first half but got it going late. He had a big game, catching six passes for 66 yards and a touchdown. It was his first good showing since the season opener. Maybe this game gets him going. Harrison showed some confidence and seemed to be on the same page with Kyler Murray a little more
Fantasy Dud: Trey Benson. Benson got his first start of the year but was really held in check. The only positive for him was five receptions. If he didn’t get those catches, Benson has an awful showing. Instead, it was just a bad one for fantasy teams. He ran eight times for 35 yards and caught five passes for 19 yards.
Game Notes: Zach Charbonnet returned to the lineup and pretty much split the work with Kenneth Walker. Charbonnet rushed 12 times for 39 yards and a touchdown. Walker had 19 carries for 81 yards.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his worst game of the year and still finished with four receptions for 79 yards on five targets. He has at least 13 fantasy points every game.
Steelers 24, Vikings 21
Fantasy Stud: Kenneth Gainwell. Gainwell was the surprise starter for the Steelers with Jaylen Warren getting held out because of a knee injury. Gainwell took advantage and had maybe his best game as a pro. He ran 19 times for 99 yards and two touchdowns. He also had six receptions for 35 yards. Gainwell finished with an impressive 31.4 fantasy points. Unfortunately, just 4.0 percent of owners on our site started Gainwell for his big performance
Fantasy Dud: T.J. Hockenson. Hockenson had another one of his ho-hum performances. You were hoping for good things from him after his big game last week. Instead, he caught four passes for 39 yards on five targets, failing to top eight fantasy points. Hockenson has fewer than eight points three of four games.
Game Notes: Jordan Addison was back from his suspension, playing his first game of the season. He hit the 100-yard mark, catching four passes for 114 yards.
DK Metcalf found the end zone for a third straight game. He also had his first 100-yard game as a Steeler. Metcalf had five receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown.
Texans 26, Titans 0
Fantasy Stud: Woody Marks. Marks continues to emerge in the Texans offense and had his best showing as a pro. He ran 17 times for 69 yards and a touchdown. He also had four receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown. Marks finished with 119 total yards and a score. It would not surprise if he continues to lead this Texans backfield going forward
Fantasy Dud: Calvin Ridley. Ridley continues to be a huge bust. He had two receptions for 30 yards. Ridley has just a game all year with more than 50 yards and is yet to top nine fantasy points in a game. He is a player to bench right now for all fantasy owners until he starts to show some signs of life.
Game Notes: C.J. Stroud was 22-of-28 for 233 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. Stroud scored a season-high 20.75 fantasy points, his first game with more than 20 points.
Cam Ward failed to throw for more than 200 yards for the third time in four games. He was just 10-of-26 for 108 yards with an interception.
Falcons 34, Commanders 27
Fantasy Stud: Bijan Robinson. Robinson showed why he was the top pick in many leagues this year. He had a huge game. Robinson ran 17 times for 75 yards and a touchdown. He also had four receptions for 106 yards, giving him 181 total yards. He scored 28.1 fantasy points, his second game with 20-plus points
Fantasy Dud: Darnell Mooney. Mooney was kind of the forgotten man in the Falcons offense this week and left a little early because of a hamstring injury. He caught just a pass for 15 yards before exiting in a game the Falcons topped 300-passing yards and scored 34 points. It was a really disappointing game from the Falcons No. 2 receiver. Mooney was targeted 11 times last week but got just one in this game.
Game Notes: Michael Penix rebounded in a big way this week, finishing 20-of-26 for 313 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. He had fewer than 180-passing yards two straight before this game.
Deebo Samuel led the Commander receivers with Terry McLaurin out. He had six receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown. It was his second game this season with 20-plus fantasy points.
Patriots 42, Panthers 13
Fantasy Stud: Drake Maye. Maye continues to play some good football. He was 14-of-17 for 203 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. Maye also ran in a score, giving him three total touchdowns. Maye has multiple scores three straight and at least 23 fantasy points all three of those games. His lowest fantasy total of the season is just 19.65. Maye has become a legit QB1 for fantasy owners
Fantasy Dud: Chuba Hubbard. Hubbard got the volume again but didn’t help most fantasy teams. He ran 10 times for 49 yards and caught three passes for 20 yards. He failed to have double-digit points for the second straight game. Hubbard continues to get a ton of work but just isn’t producing much in an offense that is struggling.
Game Notes: Stefon Diggs had his first 100-yard game of the season. He had six receptions for 101 yards.
The Patriots pretty much split the work with three backs this week. Rhamondre Stevenson ran nine times for 38 yards. TreVeyon Henderson had seven carries for 32 yards and a touchdown. And Antonio Gibson ran six times for 27 yards and a touchdown.
Lions 34, Browns 10
Fantasy Stud: Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown had his usual big performance. He had seven receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns. St. Brown has touchdowns three straight and at least seven catches all of those games. He also has multiple touchdowns two of three. St. Brown might be the most consistent fantasy receiver in the game right now
Fantasy Dud: David Montgomery. Montgomery had a terrible game, rushing nine times for just 12 yards. And he didn’t catch a pass in the game. The only positive is Montgomery got a decent amount of volume. This was a really tough matchup for him against a very good Browns rush attempt.
Game Notes: Quinshon Judkins had 115 total yards. He ran 21 times for 82 yards and a touchdown. He also had four receptions for 33 yards.
Giants 21, Chargers 18
Fantasy Stud: Omarion Hampton. Hampton had a really impressive performance, rushing 12 times for 128 yards and a touchdown, averaging 10.7 yards per carry. Hampton also had five receptions for 37 yards. Hampton scored 27.5 fantasy points. He has 20-plus fantasy points two straight and is emerging as an elite fantasy back
Fantasy Dud: Justin Herbert. Herbert had a down game in what looked like a real prime matchup for him. He was 23-of-41 for 203 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. He scored a season-low 16.55 fantasy points. He has two straight games with fewer than 20 fantasy points.
Game Notes: Jaxson Dart played well in his first NFL start, leading his team to an upset victory over the Chargers. Dart was 13-of-20 for 111 yards and a touchdown without a turnover. He ran 10 times for 54 yards and a touchdown.
Malik Nabers suffered a knee injury and the fear is he tore his ACL. He had two catches for 20 yards before the injury.
Eagles 31, Bucs 25
Fantasy Stud: Bucky Irving. Irving had another big day, showing his dual-threat ability. He rushed 15 times for 63 yards. Irving also had five receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown. Irving had 165 total yards and finished with 26.5 fantasy points. He has 13-plus fantasy points all four games.
Fantasy Dud: A.J. Brown. Just when you think Brown is back, he puts up another terrible game for his fantasy owners. He caught two passes for just seven yards. Brown scored just 2.7 fantasy points. He has two games this year with less than 10 receiving yards. It has been a frustrating season for his fantasy owners.
Game Notes: Saquon Barkley had another disappointing game. He ran 19 times for just 43 yards and a touchdown. He had four catches for 31 yards, giving him just 74 total yards on 23 touches.
Chris Godwin played his first game since his terrible ankle injury last year and had three receptions for 26 yards. He played much of the game.
Bills 31, Saints 19
Fantasy Stud: James Cook. Cook continues to be as consistent as any fantasy back in the game right now. He had 22 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown. He also had three receptions for 18 yards. Cook has three straight 100-yard games and 20-plus fantasy points all three games. Cook is tearing it up right now for fantasy owners
Fantasy Dud: Juwan Johnson. Johnson had one of his first down games of the season. He had just three catches for 28 yards. Johnson scored just 5.8 fantasy points. It was his first game all year without double-digit fantasy points. He was targeted just three times. Johnson had at least eight targets every game before this showing.
Game Notes: Kendre Miller ran 11 times for 65 yards and a touchdown. He averaged an impressive 5.9 yards per carry.
Khalil Shakir had five receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown. Shakir has touchdowns two straight. He has at least 12 fantasy points three of four games.
Rams 27, Colts 20
Fantasy Stud: Puka Nacua. Through five games, Nacua might be the MVP of fantasy football. He has been unreal and continued his great play Week 4. He had 13 receptions for 170 yards and a touchdown. Nacua has 22-plus fantasy points every game. He also has double-digit receptions three of four games. At this pace, he is going to finish the season with 183 receptions for 2,138 yards and four touchdowns
Fantasy Dud: Daniel Jones. Jones wasn’t terrible in this game but not a huge help to fantasy teams. He threw for 262 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. He didn’t have any positive rushing yards the game. Jones scored a season-low 15.1 fantasy points. He has fewer than 20 points two straight games.
Game Notes: Tyler Warren continues to be a huge part of the offense on a weekly basis. He had five receptions for 70 yards. And he also ran two times for three yards and a touchdown.
Matthew Stafford was 29-of-41 for 375 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. This was his first 300-yard game of the season. He has multiple touchdowns three straight.
Chiefs 37, Ravens 20
Fantasy Stud: Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes had a huge game, going 25-of-37 for 270 yards and four touchdowns without a turnover. It was a Mahomes-type game that you have come to expect from him. Even though he hasn’t been outstanding this year, Mahomes still has 24-plus fantasy points three of four games. He is getting it done for fantasy owners and maybe this game gets him going even more
Fantasy Dud: Derrick Henry. Henry ran eight times for 42 yards and caught two passes for 16 yards. Henry has 50 or fewer rushing yards three straight games. He is struggling a bit to get going right now. He has not topped 12 carries in a game since Week 1. He has plenty of season left but this stretch of games is a little concerning right now.
Game Notes: Lamar Jackson left the game early because of a hamstring injury. Obviously, this is a big one to watch going forward. He was 14-of-20 for 147 yards and a touchdown with an interception before getting hurt. He ran six times for 48 yards.
Xavier Worthy returned from his shoulder injury and was heavily involved in the offense. He led the team in rushing and receiving. He ran two times for 38 yards and caught five passes for 83 yards.
Jaguars 26, 49ers 21
Fantasy Stud: Travis Etienne. Etienne got back to his really big ways after a couple so-so games. He ran 19 times for 124 yards and a touchdown. He caught a pass for a yard. Etienne has touchdowns two straight and 100-yard rushing games two of four. He has double-digit fantasy points every game
Fantasy Dud: Ricky Pearsall. Pearsall didn’t do much in this one. He had four receptions for 46 yards. He failed to top 50 yards for the first time all year. He had a season-low five targets in the game. It was an unexpected showing from the talented young receiver, especially if you consider his play to start the season.
Game Notes: Brock Purdy returned from his various injuries and played a decent game. He was 22-of-38 for 309 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions.
Christian McCaffrey racked up the touches once again, finishing with 23. He ran 17 times for 49 yards and caught six passes for 92 yards and a touchdown.
Bears 25, Raiders 24
Fantasy Stud: Ashton Jeanty. We finally got the coming out party for Jeanty, showing his huge fantasy potential. It was easily his best game as a pro. He ran 21 times for 138 yards and a touchdown. Jeany also had two receptions for 17 yards and two touchdowns, giving him three total scores. Jeanty scored 34.5 fantasy points
Fantasy Dud: Caleb Williams. This really seemed like a favorable matchup for Williams, but he was unable to do much for his fantasy owners. He was 22-of-37 for 212 yards and a touchdown with an interception. Williams had a season-worst 14.9 fantasy points. It was his first game all season with less than 20 fantasy points.
Game Notes: Rome Odunze found the end zone again, giving him touchdowns every single game this year. He had four receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown on eight targets.
Geno Smith turned the ball over three times. He was 14-of-21 for 117 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions.
Packers 40, Cowboys 40
Fantasy Stud: Romeo Doubs. There were huge fantasy performances all over this game, but we’ll give the honor to Doubs. He found the end zone three times. Doubs had six receptions for 58 yards and three touchdowns. He is clearly the favorite target of Jordan Love. Doubs has touchdowns two of his last three games. He scored 29.8 fantasy points in this game
Fantasy Dud: Packers defense. The Packers defense had been playing great football, so they got plenty of starts this week. This unit couldn’t stop the Cowboys at all, though. Green Bay gave up 436 total yards and 40 points. The Packers had just a sack in the game and didn’t get an interception or fumble recovery. It was a really poor showing by this unit that had been so good to start the season.
Game Notes: Dak Prescott played a great game without his top target at receiver. He was 31-of-40 for 319 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover.
Josh Jacobs led the Packers in both rushing and receiving yards. Jacobs ran 22 times for 86 yards and two touchdowns. Jacobs also caught four passes for 72 yards.
Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at [email protected]. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. had his best week of the season to date in Sunday's 34-27 win over the Commanders, reeling in all five of his targets for 70 yards and a touchdown, his first of the year. That now makes four straight weeks with at least five targets and at least four catches to begin the 2025 campaign, currentlyranking as the ninth-highest scoring tight end in half-point PPR leagues. The former first-round draft pick'starget share (18.5 percent) ranks second on the team behind only Drake London, and that is even the case if you only look at Weeks 2-4 when Darnell Mooney was on the field. It's almost a five percent increase in target share compared to his involvement last season, too. The Falcons have a bye in Week 5, and Pitts returns to a tough matchup in Week 6 against the Bills, a team that has allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to TEs this year, so it will be a good test to see if Michael Penix Jr. can keep him involved on an every-week basis.
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud helped his team get their first win of the season in Week 4 by trouncing the hapless Titans, 26-0. It could be more than just a win, though, since it could signify a major step forward for Stroud, according to Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle. Warren points specifically to Stroud's audible and adjustment on his 24-yard touchdown strike to rookie Jayden Higgins as a potential breakthrough moment for the young QB in the system of new offensive coordinator Nick Caley. The Texans lost three straight games by one score to the Rams, Bucs, and Jags to start the season before rolling over the Titans. With their defense playing so well, the offense only has to improve a little bit to start piling up wins. Stroud struggled in the first three games of the season but looked better against the Titans. How much of that was the opponent? We'll start to get our answer in Week 5, since Stroud and the Texans head to Baltimore for a tough road matchup on Sunday before their bye week in Week 6.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. caught a season-high six passes for 69 yards on Monday night against the Bengals, and he added his first touchdown of the year on a 16-yard rushing attempt. Mims only had six catches total in the first three weeks of the season, and matched that total by hauling in all six of his targets in Week 4 while more than doubling his receiving yards as well. Mims is loaded with big-play upside, and if the Broncos make an effort to get him more regularly involved in the offense, he could be a boom-or-bust flex option, especially headed into bye weeks. This week, he'll have a tough matchup against the Eagles, remaining a volatile but potentially productive receiver option.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) left Week 4's loss to the Chiefs with an injury, and his status for this week's game against the Texans is "up in the air," according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Jackson left last week's game early, but since the game was mostly decided, it was hard to determine how much of his absence was due to the game situation. Coach John Harbaugh said there was no way Jackson could have returned regardless of the score, though, which is concerning for the mobile quarterback that needs his elusiveness to be effective. The Ravens have home games against the Texans and Rams before their Week 7 bye week, so they may opt to play it safe with Jackson and hold him out of those games. If he does miss time, Cooper Rush completed 9-of-13 passes for 52 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions after taking over in Week 4, and he would likely get the start in Week 5 if Jackson is unable to play.
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee) will undergo surgery on Monday after suffering a catastrophic knee injury on Monday Night Football against the Jets. The injury is so severe that not only will he clearly miss the rest of this season, but his availability for the start of the 2026 season is in jeopardy, according to NFL on CBS's Jonathan Jones. Hill was viewed as a potential trade candidate before the deadline, but now he'll miss the rest of the year and could have played his last snap for Miami. While he is still under contract with the Dolphins next year, there is a digestible out for the team next offseason. If the Dolphins decide to reset the roster, cutting Hill would be a clear place to start and let him be a free agent headed into next year. If he does hit the open market, he could sign before or after he completes his recovery. Hill will be 32 years old when the 2026 season starts, and he'll be looking to return from this major injury while coming off the worst two-year stretch of his career. Still, his raw speed and high upside make him a fascinating piece to watch this coming offseason.
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Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey was more involved in his team's game plan this week, although some of that may have been since the game was decided early. He took a career-high 14 carries in Week 4 after totaling just 13 carries in his first three games and only getting two carries in Week 3. He turned those carries into 58 rushing yards and added a career-high four catches as well for 40 more yards and his first NFL touchdown. It was an easy walk-in score on a 12-yard dropoff pass with just under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. He played 41% of his team's snaps, getting almost a 50-50 split with J.K. Dobbins, who also remained effective. In close games, Dobbins still may get more work, but Harvey's strong showing could earn him increased chances going forward. In Week 5, the Broncos have a tough road matchup with the Eagles.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw for 326 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns while adding a rushing touchdown as well to help the Broncos roll past the Bengals on Monday night, 28-3. Nix completed 29 of his 42 pass attempts and continued to show a strong connection with Courtland Sutton. He could have had an even bigger night if he hadn't thrown his interception inside the Bengals' five-yard line, and the Broncos' pass catchers hurt Nix with a few costly drops as well. The 2-2 Broncos face a tough test next Sunday on the road against the Eagles, and Nix will remain a borderline QB1 with a high ceiling despite that tough matchup for as long as he keeps this offense humming. Denver has scored at least 20 points in each of their four games this season.
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According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee) tore multiple ligaments in his knee, including his ACL, in addition to his dislocated knee during the victory over the New York Jets on Monday evening. Hill exited this contest in the third quarter after making a catch along the sideline. The star wideout was eventually carted off the field and taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Given this recent update, Hill is expected to miss the remainder of the season and potentially face a lengthy recovery timeline given the extent of these injuries. Before exiting, Hill caught all six of his targets for 67 yards. Through the first three games, Hill tallied 198 yards and a score on 15 catches. With Hill sidelined, Jaylen Waddle projects to be the team's clear WR1, while Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine will have an increased role behind him.
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New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson caught six of eight targets for 82 yards and a touchdown against the Dolphins on Monday night. Wilson has caught a touchdown in three of four games to begin the 2025 season, and he could have had two if he hadn't gotten called for a very questionable offensive pass interference call. The entire Jets' passing offense has been centered around Wilson, and he has been peppered with targets. His 38 targets through four games are the fifth most in the NFL. But the Jets continue to be very run-heavy with Justin Fields, which limits the opportunities and upside for Wilson in fantasy. He's so talented that he is still able to make it work. Wilson should be viewed as a WR1 for next week's matchup against Dallas.
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New York Jets running back Breece Hall rushed for 81 yards on 14 carries and caught five of his six targets for 30 yards on Monday night against Miami. Hall handled the most rushes on the team after Braelon Allen (knee) was injured in the first quarter. The 20 total opportunities for Hall, rushes plus targets, are the most since he had 21 in Week 1 against Pittsburgh. He had only 12 and 13 opportunities in Weeks 2 and 3, where he was also largely ineffective. That number should stay near the 20 mark if Allen were to miss any extended amount of time. Hall has looked healthy and explosive this season, and now, with potentially a full workload again, he could be getting ready to take off. The rushing efficiency will be there with the threat of Justin Fields, but he does limit the receiving upside for his running backs. Hall should still be viewed as a high upside RB2 moving forward if Allen is out.
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Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller caught three of four targets for 27 yards and two touchdowns on Monday night against the New York Jets. In his first game since January 2024, Waller caught two touchdowns, including a highlight catch rising over Sauce Gardner. It was the third two-touchdown game of his career. The 33-year-old moved well and looked good for the most part after missing a lot of time. He played only 25% of the snaps in the first week back, but that number should increase as he gets conditioned and acclimated. With Tyreek Hill injured and likely out for the season, other Miami pass catchers will have to step up, which could open a window for Waller. His value as a red zone threat is clear, and his role in the offense could expand. He'll be a name to consider on waiver wires this week.
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston was one of the few bright spots in the team's 21-18 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. He continued to deliver, leading the team with eight catches on 13 targets for 98 yards while scoring his fourth touchdown of the season. Johnston is now the WR3 overall in PPR formats, becoming the breakout star fantasy managers hoped for when he was drafted in the first round in 2023. His size and downfield ability make him Justin Herbert's top big-play target so far this season. Johnston now faces a Washington Commanders' defense that has struggled against the pass, setting up another big opportunity for the wideout. With consistent volume and scoring upside, Johnston should be treated as a strong WR2 with WR1 potential in Week 5.
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey experienced the worst game of his career during the team's 21-18 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. He caught only one of six targets for 11 yards and dropped some critical passes. After appearing reliable over the past three weeks, his struggles stood out in the tight loss. McConkey has consistently been behind Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen in targets and yards as he tries to carve out a meaningful role in the offense. He now faces a favorable matchup against the Washington Commanders, who are allowing the sixth-most passing yards per game this year. While the floor remains safe in PPR formats, managers should temper expectations until he demonstrates more consistency. He's best viewed as a WR4/FLEX dart throw in Week 5.
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Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton impressed in the team's first loss of the season to the New York Giants, 21-18. He rushed 12 times for 128 yards and a touchdown, and caught all five of his targets for 37 yards. His 54-yard touchdown showcased his strength and speed, as he continues to be one of the league leaders in forced missed tackles this season. With Najee Harris (Achilles) out for the year, Hampton played over 90% of the snaps and led in the two-minute offense, solidifying his role as a bell-cow running back. In Week 5, he faces a Washington Commanders' defense that is decent against the run but just allowed Atlanta Falcons' running back Bijan Robinson to dominate them through the air. He's heading toward RB1 status, with top-five weekly potential if he maintains this pace.
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Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries while catching one of his two targets for two yards on Monday night against the Jets. Achane continues to look fantastic early in the season and has put up big points for fantasy managers. The star running back unusually only caught one pass tonight after averaging over five coming into the game, but he made up for it somewhat in rushing volume. The 20 carries were the second most of Achane's young career. The usage is extremely favorable for Achane, and now with Tyreek Hill injured and likely out for the season, more volume and designed touches will be directed to Achane. He should continue to be viewed as one of the best running backs in fantasy moving forward.
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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields completed 20 of 27 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown on seven carries in Monday night's 27-21 loss to the Dolphins. He also took two sacks for a loss of 19 yards. Fields put up another strong fantasy performance primarily due to his elite rushing ability, although he was able to rack up some passing production late in the game. Star wide receiver Garrett Wilson came down with a spectacular touchdown grab and had another touchdown called back due to a highly questionable offensive pass interference penalty. So the day could have been even bigger for Fields. He remains locked in as a solid fantasy QB1 when he is healthy.
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert struggled in the team's 21-18 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. He completed 23 of 41 passes for 203 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, along with a 24-yard run. The offense appeared out of sync, plagued by drops and constant pressure from New York's front four, which often forced Herbert out of the pocket. Losing left tackle Joe Alt (ankle) early made things even more difficult. In Week 5, they face the Washington Commanders, a team that ranks near the bottom of the league in passing yards allowed. If the line holds up, Herbert should bounce back against a weaker secondary. He remains a top-tier QB, though fantasy managers might expect some volatility until Alt returns.
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New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that offensive guard Cesar Ruiz (ankle) will miss the Week 5 game against the New York Giants this Sunday and will be week-to-week after that with an ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 4 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, according to Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.football. Tests on Ruiz's ankle will determine if he'll need to miss additional time. Depending on the results of the 26-year-old offensive lineman's tests, there's a chance that he'll be placed on Injured Reserve, which would mean a four-game absence. With Ruiz out for at least one week, Torricelli Simpkins and Dillon Radunz will be the candidates to take over at right guard as the Saints look for their first win of the 2025 season this weekend against the visiting Giants.
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New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that tight end Foster Moreau (knee) will return to practice this week in his first week back eligible from the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.football. Fellow tight end Taysom Hill (knee) is also returning to practice as they both look to return this year from torn ACLs. The Saints are opening their practice windows, which means they'll now have 21 days to officially activate them from the PUP or else lose them for the rest of the year. So while Moreau and Hill will practice this week, it doesn't mean they are on the verge of making their 2025 debuts in Week 5 against the New York Giants. It's unclear how Moreau will be used in Moore's offense when he returns, but he's expected to be behind both Hill and Juwan Johnson on the TE depth chart. Moreau caught 53 of 68 targets for 606 yards and six touchdowns in his first two seasons with the Saints in 2023 and 2024.
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Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf), who was ruled out with a calf injury in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4, is expected to miss a couple of weeks, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Humphrey's injury could have been worse, but it's more bad news for an already beleaguered Ravens defense. They also lost defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) for the year and All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) for a couple of weeks. Before departing early on Sunday, the 29-year-old Humphrey had five solo tackles on 26 defensive snaps. With Humphrey not sidelined for a couple of weeks, Baltimore's secondary will look for Jaire Alexander and T.J. Tampa to step up, starting with a Week 5 tilt against the Houston Texans. Humphrey has been a big part of the Ravens' defense since he entered the league in 2017, and he's been named to four Pro Bowls and is a two-time All-Pro.
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