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.
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Fantasy Football Week 4 Start/Sit Advice: Sleepers & Duds
Sleepers
Which player outside of the top 100 in the FantasyPros flex rankings is a good sleeper start, and why do you think he has upside this week?
Ollie Gordon (RB – MIA)
“Ollie Gordon seems like a good sleeper this week. The Dolphins face the Jets on Monday Night as part of a doubleheader, so Gordon and the Dolphins will have a lot of rest after their Thursday night game last week. The Jets only allowed 78 yards on 30 carries to running backs against Tampa Bay, which isn’t amazing. However, with the disarray that Miami is in, I expect them to need a spark. I think Gordon will be that spark. His RB38 tanking (109 overall) makes him a fine sleeper option this week.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Dontayvion Wicks (WR – GB)
“While I’ve gone on record calling for Matthew Golden to have a breakout performance on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, Dontayvion Wicks is an underrated Flex option. Last week, he tied Golden for the team lead among wide receivers in targets (four) while leading in target per route run rate (21%). More importantly, Wicks is Green Bay’s best downfield threat, meaning he only needs one big play to score double-digit fantasy points. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys have arguably the worst pass defense in the NFL. Last week, Chicago Bears wide receivers scored 54.4 PPR fantasy points against the Cowboys. DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III each had at least 12.8 fantasy points. Furthermore, Odunze and Burden each had a touchdown of at least 35 yards.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“If there is ever a week to be gutsy and play Dontayvion Wicks, this might be it. Despite not being able to catch a cold last year, Wicks has yet to record a drop in 2025. This includes a few very difficult grabs this season. With Jayden Reed out with a broken collarbone, Wicks could see an increase in volume. This week, they face a Cowboys team that puts losses in Dallas. This squad is miserable and should get torched even if DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs both play. If you need an upside play with a floor of four fantasy points, Wicks could be your guy this week.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
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, 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)
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