If fantasy football were easy, we’d all be 3-0 and pretending we’re masterminds who saw everything coming. Instead, most of us are staring at our benches, wondering why we started the guy with three targets instead of the one who went off for 120 yards. That’s where the Featured Pros step in. They’ve done the homework (and spared you the regret) with their Week 4 Sleepers and Duds list, so you can feel smart without actually having to be psychic.
- Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups
- Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings
- Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice
- Fantasy Football Trade Tools
Fantasy Football Week 4 Start/Sit Advice
Duds
Which player inside the top 40 in the FantasyPros flex rankings is likely to disappoint fantasy managers this week?
Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)
“I’m starting to get worried about Ladd McConkey in Los Angeles. He’s getting the targets but not the yards, only breaking 10 PPR points once, and that was in Week 1. The Chargers are winning without him, so they have no incentive to change what’s working. McConkey’s WR15 ranking seems insanely high to me, but it’s not like you’re going to bench him either. Perhaps you’re in a shallower league or have dodged all of the injury bullets, and you have better options. Unfortunately, the majority of fantasy managers will be forced to start him again and hope for his first touchdown of the season this week against the Giants.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)
“Javonte Williams has been one of the bigger fantasy surprises this season. He has been the RB7 over the first three weeks, averaging 19.2 PPR fantasy points per game. However, the veteran had a season-low 12.2 fantasy points in Week 3. Unfortunately, Williams could be a massive bust against the Green Bay Packers this week. The Dallas Cowboys’ offense will likely struggle with CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Booker out of the lineups because of high-ankle sprains. More importantly, the Packers have held opposing running backs to 58 rushing yards per game and 3.4 yards per attempt this year. Unless he sees a massive target share, Williams is a touchdown-or-bust running back this week.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“Javonte Williams (Flex Rank 30) is a touchdown-dependent play facing a brutal Week 4 matchup against the Packers’ elite run defense. Green Bay ranks second in the league against the run, consistently clogging lanes and limiting yards after contact. Williams hasn’t shown much receiving upside, which makes him vulnerable to low-volume, low-efficiency outings. If the Cowboys struggle to sustain drives or stall in the red zone, his fantasy value could evaporate. Managers banking on RB2 production may be disappointed by a stat line that hinges entirely on a short-yardage score.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
Drake London (WR – ATL)
“Drake London will be a big disappointment this week, despite his top 40 ECR ranking. While he has a favourable matchup against the Commanders, his production has been far too inconsistent. This inconsistency, combined with his lack of touchdowns, failure to surpass 60 yards in a single game as of yet, and the Falcons’ run-heavy offensive scheme, makes him a risky starter with a low floor. For instance, looking at players in the tier below, I’d have more confidence starting Keenan Allen, George Pickens, or Ricky Pearsall over London this week.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)
“Call me crazy, but I am already all the way out on Ashton Jeanty. He’s a phenomenal player, but his offensive line is atrocious. His top finish through three weeks is RB23, and now he goes up against a Chicago Bears defense that will stuff the box and force the Las Vegas Raiders to beat them in the air. With Chicago’s offense finally finding its footing as well and the Raiders likely playing from behind, Jeanty should see even less work than usual.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAC)
“Brian Thomas Jr. is my selection for the second week in a row. On the season, he has fantasy finishes of WR 37, 61, and 42. You can blame this on Trevor Lawrence or BTJ having a case of the drops, but something isn’t right. The community continues to have BTJ as a top 12 option based on his incredible 2024 season. I expect he will bounce back at some point this season, but this week is another tough matchup. The Jags face a 49ers team that is allowing the fifth fewest fantasy points to the position. I’m going to one-up my call of outside the top 30 last week, and call for him to be outside the top 36 receivers in Week 4.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
Chase Brown (RB – CIN)
“Chase Brown is really struggling, and this offense does not have Joe Burrow to elevate it. The offensive line play is rough, and Brown himself his struggling. We loved the situation with him getting a lion’s share of the work on a top offense. Now he is not on a top offense, averaging 2.0 yards per carry, and he has scored 8.5 points combined in the last 2 weeks. You probably are starting him, but not confidently until proven otherwise.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)
“Chase Brown came into the season as many owners’ fantasy darling. He finished last year strong and was expected to pick up where he left off. That has not happened, and through three weeks, he hasn’t exceeded 100 yards rushing, TOTAL! He is still considered a top 40 player in half-PPR rankings, but until he starts to show signs of production, owners should steer clear of Brown and his 2.0 ypc.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
“It has to be Chase Brown. Yes, the matchup on paper is decent against a Denver defense that has been torn up by RBs two weeks in a row. But why don’t we assess the landscape of the Bengals, shall we? The Bengals lost Joe Burrow, probably for the season, in Week 2. They now have Jake Browning as QB, the offensive line is weak to put it mildly, and the defense is simply atrocious. That is not a great recipe for establishing any sort of run game, and Brown is the victim of circumstance with this one.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)
“We’re not getting the sort of pass-catching abundance from Alvin Kamara that we’re used to. Through three games, he has nine catches for 47 yards. Kamara has 50 rushing attempts, but he’s averaging just 3.7 yards per carry, and his touchdown odds aren’t especially great in any given week since he’s playing for the hapless Saints. This week, Kamara probably isn’t getting a very run-friendly game script with the Saints 16.5-point underdogs against the Bills in Buffalo.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB – DET)
“Jahmyr Gibbs plays a Cleveland defense that has held Chase Brown to 2.0 yards per carry, Derrick Henry to 2.1, and Josh Jacobs to 1.9. Cleveland is currently leading the NFL, allowing only 57.3 rushing yards per game. Gibbs should still see his usual work through the air, but if he doesn’t score a TD, which is always a risk due to David Montgomery, he could underperform at his RB6 ranking. For DFS purposes, it’s probably a good week to fade Gibbs, especially after his 2 TD performance on primetime Monday night. ”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)
Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)
“There is a strong case that Jaylen Warren could underperform in Week 4. He faces a difficult Vikings matchup, which is elite at shutting down opposing running backs. His efficiency metrics are underwhelming, with limited big-play upside. He doesn’t hold a clear workhorse role and is ranked low among Week 4 RBs. The Vikings’ defense is ranked the 5th-toughest vs. running backs this week per matchup-adjusted fantasy points allowed. Warren faces one of the most difficult RB matchups in Week 4. If you have alternate RBs with better efficiency or friendlier matchups, benching Warren this week appears prudent. If starting him, temper expectations-he’s more flex than reliable RB2 material for this week.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
Subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeart | Castbox | Amazon Music | Podcast Addict | TuneIn
