After what was a very high scoring week, we are back for some Week 4 action and ready to get into it. I will say that last week’s slate is typically my favorite slate where we get a lot of news that impacts roster construction. Those that are paying attention on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings should and most often times do get rewarded. Let’s keep that in mind as we prepare for this week.

QB:

$5.3K Daniel Jones vs Washington Redskins – Primary Target

Danny Dimes officially had his coming out party last week against Tampa Bay. He threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns and also added two touchdowns with his legs. While you can’t expect a 40 burger on DraftKings from Jones every week, this matchup is even better than last week. Washington has allowed the fifth most fantasy points to QBs this season and just let Mitch Trubisky come into Washington and throw three touchdowns after failing to throw any through his first two games. With Barkley hurt, the Giants will likely lean on Jones and the passing game more similar to what they did last week in the second half. Jones has one of the highest floors on the entire slate so when you factor in price it is an absolute no-brainer.

$4.9K Case Keenum @ New York Giants – Secondary Target

In all reality I think the gap between Jones and Keenum is very wide in terms of the better cash game play. That being said, if you are in a tight spot and absolutely need the $400 in salary then I am okay with dropping down to Keenum this week. He looked terrible on Monday night but that was against arguably the leagues best defense. As bad as the performance looked, he still put up 19.6 DraftKings points and that was including the five turnovers. They are going to throw the ball a lot and the only secondary that is just as bad as the Redskins is the New York Giants.

RB:

$8.8K Christian McCaffrey @ Houston Texans – Primary Target

McCaffrey is the clear spend up at the running back position this week with no Barkley, Kamara or Zeke on the main slate. You know what you are getting from McCaffrey as he is always involved in the passing game and has rushed for over 100 yards in two of the Panthers three games this season. He is the safest spend in cash games just about every week but especially on this slate.

$4.6K Wayne Gallman Jr. vs Washington Redskins – Secondary Target

The general consensus on Wayne Gallman is that he is not a talented football player. While I generally agree, it shouldn’t matter this week as he is one of the top values at the position. Not only is Gallman the starting RB as a home favorite and priced under 5K this week but the Giants are also currently tied for the fifth highest implied team total this week. If there was ever a spot to trust Gallman then this is it. He also proved to be a serviceable pass catching back during the 2017 season while in a featured role so it alleviates some of the concern about his overall talent.

WR:

$7.6K Keenan Allen @ Miami Dolphins – Primary Target

If you didn’t play Keenan Allen in cash games last week then you were likely getting dunked on in your H2Hs. Allen leads basically every metric at the WR position to include targets, expected fantasy points and air yards. He is the Russell Westbrook of the WRs and he now gets a matchup with one of the worst secondary’s in the NFL. In the two games this season with no Hunter Henry, Allen has commanded a 41% and 36% target share in back to back weeks. You play Keenan Allen and you move on.

$4.5K Terry McLaurin @ New York Giants – Secondary Target

McLaurin has been an absolute stud for the Washington Redskins this season. He is 7th in the NFL in air yards this season and has gone for at least 60 receiving yards and a touchdown in every game this season. He is drastically underpriced considering they played on Monday night and that is something we should take advantage of considering how juicy the matchup is. The Giants have allowed the most fantasy points to the WR position this season and this game total has already risen 2.5 points since the open. McLaurin is good chalk this week so let’s get dusty.

TE:

$3.6K Will Dissly @ Arizona Cardinals – Primary Target

Speaking of good chalk, Dissly projects to be one of the highest owned players on the entire slate. It’s no secret as to why, considering how good this matchup is as the Cardinals have been torched by the TE position through three weeks. They are allowing the most fantasy points to the position (21.6) by a wide margin as the next highest is (12.2). Dissly is coming off the big two touchdown game last week which on the surface seems kind of fluky. But what really makes me excited to play Dissly this week (words I never thought I’d say) is that the Seahawks traded away fellow TE, Nick Vannett this week leaving Dissly as their primary receiving option at TE. Additionally, Dissly is a touchdown machine scoring five TDs over his last five full games played.

$5.7K Evan Engram vs Washington Redskins – Secondary Target

This one basically just comes down to salary. If you have the money to pay up at TE then Engram is the layup. He has 30 targets through three games this season and has gone over 100 yards receiving in two of those games. Danny Dimes will continue to lean on Engram with no Barkley in the backfield and I already mentioned this enticing game total. He is the clear spend up at the position this week.

D/ST:

$3.2K Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns – Primary Target

Whether you want to admit it or not, the Browns offense has clearly struggled this season. Much of those struggles stem from their offensive line weakness as they have allowed 11 sacks through the first three weeks. This week they have to go into Baltimore and play another decent pass rush which I expect to give them problems. As a home favorite and an affordable price tag, the Ravens are one of the better values at the position.

$2.9K Atlanta Falcons vs Tennessee Titans – Secondary Target

I mentioned on the podcast that the Falcons are my favorite tournament play this week but I am also fine with playing them in cash if you need the savings. The Titans have allowed a league-high 17 sacks this season which is absurd. The Falcons have five sacks this season and have already forced a couple turnovers. I could see them playing well at home here against a weak O-line without Taylor Lewan for another week. I expect them to be lower owned as well which peaks my interest even for cash games.