When it’s time to put together a DFS team, every week is different. The value of each player can change, players who are playing on Thursday or Monday may not be available, and matchups alter what players are worth selecting. However, whether you want a bonafide star, a safe choice, or a sleeper with big value, we have someone at each position worth considering.
Quarterback DFS Picks for Week 4
Elite Option - C.J. Stroud ($7,000)
This isn’t a great week for quarterbacks, although Stroud should be a safe, high-end option. Forget about the two interceptions he threw in last week’s loss because we know Stroud is better than that. He’s thrown for over 200 yards in each of his first three games and has four touchdown passes. Yet, he can still reach another level. Stroud seems likely to get to that next level this week against a Jacksonville defense that was torched on Monday night and now has to play on the road in a short week. That’s a recipe for Stroud having a big game.
Mid-Tier Option - Caleb Williams ($5,600)
As mentioned, this isn't a great week for quarterbacks, which is why Williams is a viable mid-tier option. He finally managed to throw a couple of touchdown passes last week while throwing for over 350 yards. It wasn’t the most efficient performance in a 21-16 loss, but the numbers were there. More importantly, Williams is in a good position to build off that performance against the Rams, who have been dreadful against the pass this year. The Los Angeles defense has allowed three passing touchdowns in back-to-back weeks, giving Williams a chance to do some damage.
Value Option - Andy Dalton ($5,300)
Don’t check your calendar, Dalton is actually a viable fantasy quarterback in 2024. He threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns against the Raiders last week and could easily do it again this week. The Cincinnati defense didn’t impress anyone in Monday’s loss to the Commanders. The Bengals are now hitting the road during a short week, which won’t help them either. Not that Dalton needs any extra motivation, but playing his former team could give him a point to prove this week, making him a somewhat sentimental DFS option at quarterback.
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Running Back DFS Picks for Week 4
Elite Option - Saquon Barkley ($8,000)
Barkley is an expensive option for DFS players, but he’s also going to be a safe option. He’s scored multiple touchdowns in two of his first three games of the season while rushing for at least 95 yards in all three games. That doesn’t take into account his potential value as a pass-catcher - the occasional drop notwithstanding. Stopping the run hasn’t exactly been the strength of the Tampa defense this year. Tyler Badie - if you even know who that is - ran for 70 yards on just one carries for the Broncos against the Buccaneers last week, so this figures to be a vulnerable defense, setting up Barkley to do some serious damage.
Mid-Tier Option - Chuba Hubbard ($5,700)
Andy Dalton giving the Panthers a viable passing attack worked wonders for Hubbard last week. He rushed for 78 total yards over his first two games but 114 yards last week against the Raiders. He also caught five passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. It’s just one game, but Dalton has changed the entire outlook of several members of Carolina’s offense. While the Bengals were better against the run last week, they’ve looked vulnerable in that area early in the season. With Hubbard essentially doubling Miles Sanders in carries, he’s a smart play this week.
Value Option - Chase Brown ($5,100)
Brown isn’t going to be a high-volume target, but he’s been productive and has some fantasy value if you’re running low on DFS money. While he has just 14 carries in three games, Brown is averaging 7.4 yards per carry. He provided a nice change of pace for Zack Moss last week and perhaps convinced the Bengals to give him more touches moving forward.
Wide Receiver DFS Picks for Week 4
Elite Option - Nico Collins ($7,200)
C.J. Stroud is our favorite quarterback this week, so it makes sense that Collins is poised for a big day as well. Even with Stefon Diggs joining the Houston offense, Collins has twice as many receiving yards as Diggs after three games. Diggs has more catches but Collins is averaging 18.8 yards per catch, making him the big-play receiver on the Texans. Collins also has more targets than Diggs and more obvious chemistry with Stroud. Despite scoring just one touchdown in three weeks, Collins is more than worth the DFS price this week.
Mid-Tier Option - Brandon Aiyuk ($6,400)
If you had Aiyuk last week, you were obviously disappointed in his performance. With so many missing pieces on the San Francisco offense, Aiyuk hauled in just five catches for 48 yards. Jauan Jennings ended up being the leader in catches, yards, and targets, not to mention his three touchdowns. But it was just one game and the 49ers will need both Aiyuk and Jennings moving forward. Last week’s game will just be more attention on Jennings, so Aiyuk should continue to see plenty of targets, making him a solid DFS option.
Value Option - Rome Odunze ($5,200)
If Caleb Williams is coming around, that’s good news for Odunze, who is still being undervalued from a DFS perspective. While the rookie has just nine catches, three of those nine catches have gone for 20-plus yards, so the big-play potential there. He also has 20 targets, which isn’t far behind team leader D.J. Moore’s 28 targets. In short, Odunze’s numbers have underperformed based on his potential. After six catches for 112 yards on 11 targets last week, Odunze will have a high upside against a porous Rams defense in Week 4.
Tight End DFS Picks for Week 4
Elite Option - Travis Kelce ($5,800)
At some point, Kelce will get back to hitting the numbers he usually hits. He has just eight catches on 12 targets through three weeks, essentially making him a non-factor. But the Chiefs will start finding ways to get him the ball soon. The last time Kelce faced the Chargers, he went off for 179 yards on 12 receptions. Keep in mind the Chiefs are favored by more than a touchdown, so either the Kansas City offense will have a big game or the game will be close, forcing Patrick Mahomes to lean on his most trusted teammate.
Mid-Tier Option - Cole Kmet ($4,400)
It’s possible we’re hitting the Bears too hard this week, but Kmet is usually a solid mid-tier tight end option anyway. He had 10 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown last week, which should convince Caleb Williams that his tight end is a safe place to throw the ball. Facing the Rams is also a good omen for Kmet. Arizona’s Trey McBride had a productive game against the Rams two weeks ago and Kmet has a chance to do the same.
Value Option - Tyler Conklin ($3,600)
Among the cheap DFS tight ends, Conklin offers the most upside. While he has just seven catches this season, three of those have gone for 20-plus yards. Granted, his production was next to nothing over the first two weeks of the season. But he had five catches on six targets last week, which should make Aaron Rodgers comfortable throwing to him. Conklin is easy to lose amidst the other options the Jets have, but if he’s open, you can trust that Rodgers will find him.
D/ST DFS Picks for Week 4
Elite Option - 49ers ($3,800)
The second half of last week’s game wasn’t exactly the finest hour for the San Francisco defense. But that’s no reason to give up on one of the most talented defenses in the league. The 49ers have still racked up eight sacks and four takeaways through three games. They also have a favorable matchup against Jacoby Brissett and the Patriots this week. This is the type of game in which the San Francisco defense flexes its muscle against an inferior opponent, making them the top DFS defense for Week 4.
Mid-Tier Option - Texans ($3,000)
Facing the Jacksonville defense is the biggest factor in making the Houston defense a good DFS pick this week. The Jags haven’t scored more than 17 points in a game this season while conceding 12 sacks in three games. If C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense can have a good day, the Texans will be able to take an aggressive approach against Trevor Lawrence, who is perhaps at the lowest point in his career right now. The Texans already have 13 sacks in three games, and it’s not hard to envision collecting 3-5 more in Week 4.
Value Option - Broncos ($2,500)
The Denver defense still isn’t getting much credit for a solid start to the season. They’ve allowed just 20 total points over the last two weeks while also recording two safeties in Week 1. Denver’s 11 sacks in three games is a lot for a team that didn’t play with the lead at all the first two weeks of the season. While they’re on the road this week, the Jets aren’t exactly clicking on all cylinders offensively, which is why the Denver defense is worth a chance if you need a cheap defense to fill out your roster.
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