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?
Rashod Bateman (WR – BAL)
“Rashod Bateman is shaping up to be an excellent sleeper candidate heading into Week 4. While his early-season performances were quiet, he showed significant improvement in Week 3 with an impressive game against the Lions. In that matchup, he caught five of his seven targets for 63 yards and a touchdown. This performance earned him a solid fantasy score and also showed an upward trend in his usage within the Ravens offense, especially as Lamar Jackson is spreading the ball among his receivers. In Week 4, the Ravens are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in what is likely to be a high-scoring game, an ideal game script for Bateman to build on his recent performance.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
Duds
Which player inside the top 40 in the FantasyPros flex rankings is likely to disappoint fantasy managers this week?
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 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)
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