Texans’ Stroud isn’t playing like a rookie
These players saw their fantasy values increase or decrease most based on their performances in Week 4:
QB C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans:
Stroud has turned the Houston passing offense into a machine, jelling nicely with young wide receivers Nico Collins and Tank Dell. The rookie ranks fourth in the NFL in passing yards, ahead of the likes of Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes and others, making him a legit QB1 in leagues of 12 teams and up.
RB Jaleel McLaughlin, Denver Broncos: McLaughlin, not Samaje Perine, seized the opportunity after starter Javonte Williams went down with an injury, totaling over 100 yards from scrimmage with a touchdown.
RB Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers: Warren has shown great hands out of the backfield, and while he isn’t likely to supplant Najee Harris as the primary back, his usage could go up if QB Kenny Pickett has to miss extended time.
WR Jakobi Las Vegas Raiders: Meyers was a bit of a flop in Week 4, accounting for just two grabs and 33 yards, but Davante Adams left with a shoulder injury and could be limited this week. If Adams is out, Meyers will be a WR2 in most fantasy leagues.
WR Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals: Unheralded QB Josh Dobbs has bloomed in the desert, directing what is actually an NFL-caliber offense after all. Wilson burst on the scene with his first two NFL scores in Week 4, but he has had 56 or more receiving yards in his past three outings.
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QB Joe Burrow, Bengals: If you spent a high draft pick on Burrow, you’re likely at the bottom of your fantasy league standings. He’s the first quarterback in NFL history to attempt at least
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150 passes in his team’s first four games and average less than 5 yards per attempt. To make matters worse, wide receiver Tee Higgins could miss some time with a fractured rib.
RB Miles Sanders, Carolina Panthers:
A groin injury hampered Sanders’ Week 4 production. But that doesn’t explain his poor stats in every other game. He is averaging just 2.9 yards per rush, with one touchdown.
WR Jerry Jeudy, Broncos: While Jeudy had a team-high 52 receiving yards at Chicago, he has only 11 catches in his three games and hasn’t sniffed the end zone. Meanwhile, QB Russell Wilson seems to have a better rapport with Courtland Sutton.
Denver WR George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers:
Pickens had just 25 yards on three grabs Sunday. That may have more to do with a midgame quarterback change, but Mitchell Trubisky doesn’t seem to be on the same page with his receivers.
TE Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons:
Pitts has continued to underachieve, even when adjusting for Desmond Ridder’s mediocre play at quarterback. With a mere 11 receptions and 121 yards, Pitts barely registers as a TE2 in most fantasy leagues.