Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 4
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” – Mike Tyson. This is how week 3 in the NFL felt. Fantasy managers thought they had a grasp on who’s who after the first two weeks. But that’s now how things went down. Bijan, Barkley, Achane, Bucky, Etienne, Henry, “Bill”, Jacobs, Chuba, BHall, Kamara, and Jeanty all underperformed in week 3. None of these RBs cracked the top 12 in fantasy. In fact, most of them didn’t make the top 20. The wide receiver group was just as bad, mainly from injury, though.
Fantasy Rant: “Why the __ did the Cowboys line CeeDee Lamb at running back?” – He injured his ankle on his first carry and is now out for a few weeks. The guy is not built like a running back—terrible coaching decision.
Week 3 Article Recap
- Start Daniel Jones – QB11 for the week. Not bad
- Start Rhamondre Stevenson – The Patriots turn the ball over 5 times on Sunday. They beat themselves. Not a great pick
- Jordan Mason – RB4, great call
- Jakobi Meyers – I had the right idea, but Tre Tucker saw the targets
- Start Calvin Ridley – one reception for 27 yards. The wheels are coming off quickly in Tennessee
- Jauan Jennings – Didn’t Play
- Stary Troy Franklin – ghost
- Start Zach Ertz – Not bad, three receptions for 38 yards
- Sit Jalen Hurts – Something happened at halftime, as the Eagles had 47 total yards. I mentioned that the new OC is a problem, and Eagles fans are convinced Jalen took over and called his own players. Bad call, Jalen Hurts stepped up.
- Sit Omarion Hampton – Solid day, got extra carries after Harries went out
- Sit Courtland Sutton – Yikes. I thought Franklin was going to continue seeing the targets.
- Sit David Njoku – Good call.
Overall: C-
Making recommendations with a Start of 75% or less and sitting recommendations with a Start of 60% or higher is a challenge. But I’m here for it.
Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Series Ground Rules
- I will review and grade my picks every week for complete transparency. I think this is important.
- I’m only recommending players to start who have a start percentage of 75% or lower at Sleeper.
- I’m only recommending players to sit who have a start percentage of less than 60% at Sleeper.
Important Tip: When in doubt, always trust your gut over my picks. I’m good at fantasy football, but it’s your team.
Start ‘Em Week 4 Recommendations
11% Starting at Sleeper
Stafford has been consistent this season; he’s currently QB16 on the season. The Rams suffered a heartbreaking loss last weekend to the Eagles, but overall played well. After back-to-back road games, the Rams get to play at home in week four, as they host the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts are off to an excellent start to the season, but teams can rack up points against them. The Colts allow an average of 268 yards per game, which is the 4th worst in the league. If you need a quarterback, he’s not a bad Starter.
21% Starting at Sleeper
Benson should be heavily involved in the game plan this week. The 23-year-old power RB who stands tall at 6’0″ and weighs 220lbs is going to get a lot of looks in the red zone. The 2-1 Cardinals host the 2-1 Seahawks on Thursday night, with both teams having the opportunity to extend their winning records. On paper, this matchup may not seem that exciting, but it could be a huge turning point for both squads. This divisional matchup is too important to hold Benson back; he should get 15 to 17 carries in this game, plus work in the passing game.
39% Starting at Sleeper
Skattebo became the Giants’ lead back after a first-quarter shoulder injury to Tyrone Tracy. He was heavily involved in the passing game, leading the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. The Rookie RB also scored the team’s only touchdown on a 13-yard run. Based on this performance, Skattebo should be in line for a significant role in Week 4 against the Chargers, making him a top priority on the waiver wire.
32% Starting at Sleeper
Pacheco has been stuck in a rut this season, along with the Chiefs as a whole. Injuries to WRs Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy have really hurt the team’s passing attack, allowing defenses to be more aggressive and load the box. However, this weekend, the Chiefs take on the Ravens on a short week. Baltimore has been terrible against the run so far in 2025, and Kansas City may have Worthy back, which could help stretch the field. The Ravens are allowing, on average, 5.3 yards per carry to their opponents. If you need a flex player, Pacheco isn’t that bad and may find the endzone for the first time this season.
61% Starting at Sleeper
33-year-old Keenan Allen has still got it. He is WR7 on the season! Allen delivered another reliable performance in the team’s win over the Denver Broncos, hauling in seven of 11 targets for 65 yards and a touchdown. Justin Herbert trusts the savvy veteran and with high-volume usage and red-zone presence, he is now a must-start every week, especially in PPR leagues.
16% Starting at Sleeper
The Packers’ first-round pick struggled through his first two weeks as a pro after a summer of hype, but last week’s performance showed signs of life. Golden’s snap count was 71%, which was a nice jump from the previous weeks. The Packers take on the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Dallas has the league’s worst passing defense in the NFL, allowing, on average, 288 yards per game. This seems like a good spot to break out.
66% Starting at Sleeper
With Lamb out, Pickens’ value shoots through the roof. This is a no-brainer.
4% Starting at Sleeper
There’s no way Tucker will be able to repeat his performance from last week, after posting a 13-211-4 line on 20 targets through three weeks, he deserves more attention than he’s getting. In Week 4, the Cowboys take on a Bears defense that has been one of the worst units in the NFL against the pass.
57% Starting at Sleeper
Fergy has seen 26 targets in the past two games, and I don’t expect things to slow down now that CeeDee Lamb is out. In a very inconsistent position group, the Cowboys’ tight end should be a starter every week moving forward.
Sit ‘Em Week 4 Recommendations
84% Starting at Sleeper
The loss of Mike Evans is really going to hurt Baker for the next few weeks. Rumors suggest that Chris Godwin may be returning, but a snap count could limit his first game back. The Bucs have had issues with the offensive line, and the team hosts the Eagles in week 4. The Eagles have seemed rusty in the first few weeks of the season, but found life in the second half of their impressive comeback win against the Rams last week. I think if you have other options, you should consider them.
86% Starting at Sleeper
Brown has not had a game this year where he ran for more than 50 yards. His work in the passing game has been bailing him out in PPR leagues, but even that hasn’t been enough. The Bengals are playing Denver this week, which is their second road game in a row. They face a tough Broncos team that has only allowed two rushing scores in three games.
64% Starting at Sleeper
The Bears spread the ball around a lot, but Moore’s involvement seems to be shrinking with every game. He found the endzone in week 3, but only had four receptions for 21 yards. He could bounce back on the road this week against the Raiders, but if you have better options I would consider it.
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