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October 06, 2024 (Updated Every Monday)

Mahomes, Patrick

Mahomes completed 19 of 29 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Chargers. Mahomes showed impressive efficiency by averaging 8.5 yards per attempt, though it didn't lead to a strong fantasy showing. The latter is understandable given that the Chiefs lost another key pass catcher after Rashee Rice (knee) went down, leaving Travis Kelce and rookie Xavier Worthy as Mahomes' top two targets. The highlight of his performance came late in the second quarter when he found Worthy for a 54-yard touchdown. With Rice and Hollywood Brown (shoulder) both sidelined for the long term, it may be difficult for Mahomes to turn in his typical fantasy performances on a regular basis.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
278.37	13	-2041.31

Allen, Josh

Allen completed 16 of 29 passes for 180 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens. He added five rushing attempts for 21 yards and lost a fumble. Allen completed just nine of 16 passes for 42 yards in the first half as the Bills took a 21-3 deficit into the locker room. He got Buffalo back in it with a 52-yard heave downfield to Khalil Shakir to set up a Ty Johnson touchdown in the third quarter, but Allen lost a fumble on the next drive as a trick play went wrong and the Ravens pulled away. Allen was looked at by trainers after taking a big hit on the fumble, per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, but he stayed in the game without missing a play before the Bills waved the white flag by inserting Mitchell Trubisky under center for their last two drives. That fumble was Allen's first turnover of the season against nine total touchdowns, so the star quarterback has a good chance of bouncing back from this speed bump in Week 5 against the Texans.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
265.55	9.3	-2755.38

Purdy, Brock

Purdy (back) completed 15 of 27 pass attempts for 288 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots. Purdy and his teammates took care of business in a favorable home matchup Sunday. The end results were modest from a fantasy perspective, with San Francisco passing for just one touchdown in the lopsided team win. Purdy was dealing with back soreness coming off of last week's three-touchdown performance, which might help explain his poor completion percentage (56.0 percent) compared to his 69 percent completion rate in two-plus years as a pro. The rising star continues to be a strong fantasy option heading into another favorable home matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
263.67	14.62	-1703.49

COUSINS, KIRK

Cousins completed 21 of 35 passes for 238 yards and an interception in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints. The veteran quarterback failed to throw a TD pass for the first time in four games as a member of the Falcons, but instead Atlanta got its offense on a fumble recovery score on special teams, a pick-six by the defense, and four Younghoe Koo field goals, including a 58-yard game-winner with two seconds left on the clock. Cousins has yet to break out for Atlanta, posting a 4:4 TD:INT so far and failing to reach 250 passing yards in a game, but he may need to step up his production in Week 5 against the Buccaneers.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
249.71	7.52	-3220.61

STAFFORD, MATTHEW

Stafford completed 20 of 29 passes for 224 yards with no touchdowns and one interception while netting minus-1 yard on his only rush attempt. He also lost a fumble. Stafford once again was playing with a makeshift receiving corps in the absence of Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (IR, knee), which makes his final numbers more than serviceable. However, the veteran signal-caller simply couldn't generate enough scoring drives, and he also fumbled at his own 13-yard line midway through the second quarter to set up a short Bears touchdown drive. Stafford showed plenty of chemistry with Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington in particular (a combined 10-144-0 line on 14 targets).

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
247.88	6.86	-3513.41

Williams, Caleb

Williams completed 17 of 23 passes for 157 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions and rushed five times for 12 yards in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday. He also committed a fumble recovered by Chicago. Williams' 73.9 percent completion rate was his best yet over his first four games, but his passing yardage total was only better than the paltry 93 he generated during his NFL debut against the Titans in Week 1. The rookie first overall pick did record his long-awaited first scoring connection with DJ Moore, hitting the veteran wideout from nine yards out late in the third quarter to extend the Bears' lead to 17-9 at the time. Williams did bounce back from consecutive multi-turnover performances as well by remaining free of any miscues, an encouraging sign as he heads into a favorable Week 5 home matchup against the Panthers next Sunday.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
250.81	11.48	-2084.76

DALTON, ANDY

Dalton completed 25 of his 40 pass attempts for 220 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Bengals. Dalton's performance Sunday wasn't as impressive as the one he put together in Week 3's win over the Raiders. The 36-year-old quarterback was forced to throw the ball more than the Panthers likely intended, as the team faced a 17-point deficit in the second half of Week 4's loss. However, Dalton supported two great fantasy performances from wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Xavier Legette, who posted 7-83-1 and 6-66-1 receiving lines, respectively. Dalton appears to have Carolina's offense in a much better spot than Bryce Young did in his two games, and the Panthers' top weapons are expected to continue being fantasy-relevant as long as Dalton remains the team's starting QB.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
254.51	15.7	-1521.08

Lawrence, Trevor

Lawrence completed 18 of 33 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Texans. He also rushed three times for five yards and committed a fumble recovered by Jacksonville. Despite another meager yardage total, Lawrence tossed multiple TDs in a game for the first time this season, hitting rookie Brian Thomas for a two-yard strike in the first quarter and Christian Kirk for an eight-yard score in the third. The latter gave the Jaguars a 20-17 lead, which looked like it might hold up until the team's defense failed to stop C.J. Stroud on the Texans' final drive. Lawrence will try to finish the job and give Jacksonville its first win of 2024 in Week 5 against Indianapolis.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
253.16	15.26	-1558.98

RODGERS, AARON

Rodgers completed 24 of 42 passes for 255 yards, without a touchdown or interception, in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Broncos. He added five rushing attempts for 26 yards. Rodgers racked up 59 of his 81 first-half passing yards in the two-minute drill to help the Jets take a 6-0 lead into the locker room. The Jets' first field goal was set up by a 34-yard pass interference penalty drawn on a Rodgers throw to Allen Lazard, which accounted for the only first-quarter first down for either team on a rainy afternoon at MetLife Stadium. New York's next first down didn't come until a 14-yard run by Rodgers after the halfway point of the second quarter. Both offenses moved the ball better after halftime, but Rodgers failed to lead a touchdown drive, and a missed Greg Zuerlein 50-yard field-goal attempt in the final minute of the fourth quarter dipped the Jets' record to 2-2 heading into a Week 5 London matchup against the Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Rodgers took five sacks and was moving gingerly in the second half. The veteran quarterback said after the game that both his legs are bothering him, per Connor Hughes of SportsNet New York, but coach Robert Saleh said Rodgers will be fine moving forward.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
239.11	11.6	-1961.29

Jones, Daniel

Jones completed 29 of 40 passes for 281 yards with no touchdowns and one interception and rushed four times for three yards in the Giants' 20-15 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night. Jones' passing yardage tally was a season high and certainly served his fantasy managers well, but it was a hollow number from a real-life sense to an extent. The embattled signal-caller focused very heavily on both rookie sensation Malik Nabers (concussion) and Wan'Dale Robinson, with 23 of his completions and 186 of his yards going to the talented duo. Nabers' absence late certainly didn't help Jones on the Giants' last-gasp drive, which culminated in an interception at the Cowboys' four-yard line following two incompletions to open the possession. Jones should have a chance of having Nabers back in the fold for a Week 5 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
233.56	9.54	-2348.22

Hall, Breece

Hall rushed 10 times for four yards while catching two of five targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Broncos. Hall was stuffed on a pair of carries from the one-yard line to end the first quarter, and he finished the quarter with minus-3 yards on seven carries. He was outplayed by Braelon Allen (eight carries for 34 yards) thereafter as the Jets failed to score a touchdown while battling inclement weather in this disappointing loss. Hall's averaging just 3.1 yards per carry on his 56 attempts compared to Allen's 4.8 YPC on 27 carries heading into a Week 5 matchup with the Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
16.41	1.8	-811.67

Singletary, Devin

Singletary rushed 14 times for 24 yards and brought in his only target for 14 yards in the Giants' 20-15 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night. Singletary's 1.7 yards-per-carry average underscores the brick wall he ran into the majority of the night. The veteran back's yardage total was his lowest of the season by far, and it came on the heels of a two-game stretch where he accumulated 160 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries alongside a 5-43-0 receiving line. Singletary's first opportunity to bounce back from the season-worst performance comes in a Week 5 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
14.8	3.8	-289.47

Steele, Carson

Steele rushed the ball twice for six yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Chargers. He added one reception on three targets for zero yards. Steele started the game but lost a fumble on the first drive and was ineffective across the team's first three possessions. Kareem Hunt took over as the team's lead back while Steele did not record a touch after the first quarter, though he was targeted once shortly after halftime. Hunt did well in the role, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he has permanently moved past Steele on the depth chart.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.34	0.6	-1290

Harris, Najee

Harris carried the ball 13 times for 19 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts. He added three receptions on six targets for 54 yards. Harris led the Pittsburgh backfield, though it wasn't the volume projected due to Jaylen Warren (knee) being sidelined. Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) was more effective before exiting the game and stole six carries, while Justin Fields also used his legs more. Even with the ball in his hands, Harris was largely stymied, as his longest run went for just five yards. However, Harris did produce as a receiver, highlighted by a 32-yard catch and run early in the fourth quarter as the Steelers attempted to rally. Overall, his disappointing start to the season continued, as Harris has yet to top 100 yards from scrimmage or find the end zone through four games.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
15	7.3	-105.48

Robinson, Bijan

Robinson carried the ball seven times for 28 yards and caught all four of his targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 26-24 win over New Orleans. The 11 touches were a season low for Robinson, and Tyler Allgeier actually led the Falcons' backfield with eight totes for 60 yards. Robinson's contributions as a pass catcher have kept his floor afloat in PPR formats, but the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has now posted lackluster yardage totals in two straight games as the Atlanta offense as a whole has had trouble moving the ball. He could bounce back in Week 5 against a Buccaneers defense that's had trouble against the run so far in 2024.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
15.06	7.4	-103.51

Etienne Jr., Travis

Etienne (shoulder) carried the ball 11 times for 50 yards and caught one of two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Texans. The running back missed most of the first quarter with a shoulder issue, and while he was able to return to the contest, Etienne was overshadowed in the Jaguars' backfield by Tank Bigsby, who amassed 90 rushing yards on only seven carries. It's also the first time Etienne has failed to catch multiple passes in a regular-season game since Week 14 of the 2022 season. Bigsby's performance, and Jacksonville's winless record, could prompt the team to shake things up with a backfield timeshare in Week 5 against the Colts. However, if he's healthy, Etienne still figures to be the Jaguars' top option on the ground.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
12.72	6	-112

Elliott, Ezekiel

Elliott rushed five times for 19 yards and secured his only target for five yards in the Cowboys' 20-15 win over the Giants on Thursday night. Elliott saw markedly less opportunity on the ground than backfield mate Rico Dowdle, who logged 11 carries. Eight of Elliott's rushing yards also came on one tote, underscoring how tough the sledding was on the ground for the veteran back. Elliott has now seen fewer carries than Dowdle in three consecutive contests, dimming the former's already suspect fantasy outlook considerably heading into a Week 5 road matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.2	2.4	-241.67

Chandler, Ty

Chandler rushed eight times for 17 yards and brought in all three targets for 25 yards in the Vikings' 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday. Chandler had a robust No. 2 role behind Aaron Jones, seeing only six fewer carries than his new backfield mate and drawing one additional target. The third-year back could remain similarly involved as the season unfolds, considering Jones' veteran status and the goal of keeping him healthy throughout the campaign. Chandler could continue to have some utility in deeper PPR leagues in Week 2, as Minnesota will welcome a 49ers team that could help generate a game script in which the Vikings are trailing in the second half and therefore afford the versatile back plenty of snaps.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.18	1.3	-375.38

Jacobs, Josh

Jacobs rushed nine times for 51 yards and brought in four of six targets for 27 yards in the Packers' 31-29 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. Jacobs averaged an efficient 5.7 yards per carry, and he complemented the rushing performance with a season high in receptions and receiving yards. His rushing opportunities were curtailed overall due to a game script that saw the Packers fall behind by a large margin over the first two quarters-plus, but he still managed to cobble together a reasonably productive performance relative to opportunity. Jacobs next takes aim at the Rams' inconsistent defense in a Week 5 road matchup.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
12.19	7.8	-56.28

Edwards, Gus

Edwards carried the ball 11 times for 26 yards in Sunday's 22-10 win over the Raiders. He also caught his lone target for two yards. Edwards led the team in carries Sunday, but it was J.K. Dobbins who stole the show by logging carries of 46 and 61 yards en route to a 135-yard day on just 10 touches. The transplanted Baltimore duo figures to split the work evenly in the majority of games, but it'll be interesting to see if Edwards continues to have the leg up on goal-line opportunities. Dobbins scored the lone rushing touchdown Sunday, but it came on a 12-yard run clearly designed to attack the outside of the defense. Perhaps more crucially for fantasy managers, the explosive back also was the designated receiving back, recording three receptions to Edwards' one.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.14	1.9	-223.16

Wilson, Michael

Wilson caught three of seven targets for 38 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 42-14 loss to the Commanders. Wilson failed to step up in the absence of tight end Trey McBride (concussion). The second-year wideout led the team in targets but struggled to get on the same page with Kyler Murray after the pair connected for eight completions in Arizona's previous game. Wilson will look to bounce back in Week 5 against the 49ers, but Marvin Harrison should continue to pace Arizona's pass catchers.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
13.1	3.8	-244.74

Flowers, Zay

Flowers brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the Bills. Flowers turned in another dud following last week's 3-20-0 receiving line against the Cowboys. The 2023 first-round pick racked up 13 receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown in his first two games, so there is hope for the sophomore to break out of his brief slump. Flowers could be in line for more work in a road matchup against the Bengals' high-powered offense Sunday.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.71	1	-771

Davis, Gabe

Davis caught one of five targets for minus two yards in Jacksonville's 24-20 loss to the Texans on Sunday. Davis entered the weekend officially listed as 'questionable' due to a shoulder injury, and though he managed to suit up Sunday, he logged his worst day in a Jaguars uniform. Meanwhile, both Christian Kirk (7-61-1) and rookie Brian Thomas (6-86-1) connected with quarterback Trevor Lawrence for touchdowns. Davis was better in Jacksonville's first two regular-season games, in which he averaged 90-plus offensive snaps and 52.5 receiving yards. In two contests since, he's hovered below 80 percent of snaps and racked up just 16 receiving yards on 11 targets. Davis will look to bounce back versus the Colts in Week 5.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.03	-0.2	3615

Odunze, Rome

Odunze secured one of three targets for 10 yards in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday. The rookie shifted back to a No. 3 role with Keenan Allen returning from a two-game absence due to a heel injury, and he saw a major downturn in production as a result. Odunze's target and yardage totals were his lowest yet through four games, so he'll have plenty of room for improvement in a Week 5 home matchup against the Panthers.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.39	1	-639

Harrison Jr., Marvin

Harrison caught five of six targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-14 loss to the Commanders. Harrison scored a two-yard touchdown on the opening drive and seemed poised for a huge performance against a Commanders defense that had struggled to cover wide receivers, so his final numbers are a bit disappointing given that context. Nonetheless, the standout rookie stretched his touchdown streak to three games (four TDs) and finished with the team lead in receiving yards for an Arizona offense that was without tight end Trey McBride (concussion). Up next for Harrison and the Cardinals is a Week 5 road game in San Francisco.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
16.7	10.5	-59.05

ALLEN, KEENAN

Allen brought in all three targets for 19 yards in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday. Making his return from a two-game absence due to a heel injury, Allen was a complementary piece of the passing attack on a day when Caleb Williams threw for only 157 yards and a touchdown. Despite the modest numbers Sunday, fantasy managers can take some solace in the fact DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, Allen's fellow wideouts, combined for just four catches and 32 receiving yards in their own right. Allen could have a larger role in a favorable Week 5 home matchup against the Panthers.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.32	1.9	-285.26

Aiyuk, Brandon

Aiyuk had two receptions on five targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots. Aiyuk's early slog through the fantasy schedule continued for a fourth week despite the 49ers picking up a comfortable win over New England. The star receiver has seen his numbers slide down across the board since earning a deserved payday just before the start of the regular season. Aiyuk has yet to top 50 yards or find the end zone in any of his four starts this season, while No. 3 option Jauan Jennings led the team in receiving for the second week running. The 26-year-old Aiyuk has bigger fantasy performances ahead of him, with fantasy managers hoping that breakout moment comes in Sunday's home matchup against the Cardinals.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.87	4.8	-105.62

COOKS, BRANDIN

Cooks caught one of four targets for 16 yards in Thursday's win over the Giants. The veteran wideout did see one more target than Jalen Tolbert, but otherwise it was another disappointing showing for Cooks. The 31-year-old has been out-produced by the younger Tolbert in three straight games, and Cooks' 9-91-1 line on 19 targets through four weeks has him on pace for career lows in yards per reception (10.1) and yards per target (a woeful 4.8). He has yet to have a gain of 40 or more yards in 20 contests with Dallas, and Cooks' ability to stretch the field appears to be leaving him as he heads into what might be the final stage of his career.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.59	1.6	-311.88

Johnston, Quentin

Johnston recorded one catch on five targets for nine yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Chiefs. He added one rush for four yards. The positive news for Johnston is that he remained heavily involved in the offense, finishing second on the team with five targets even after the return of Joshua Palmer. The negative is that he had very little production with the opportunity, with his lone catch coming at the end of the third quarter. Johnston has been productive primarily based on touchdowns early this season, as he has yet to top 51 receiving yards in a contest.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.84	1.3	-349.23

Dotson, Jahan

Dotson is in line to serve as the Eagles' No. 1 receiver for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Buccaneers with both A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) ruled out for the contest. Dotson has shown very little over the last two games despite Brown's absence, and he's produced just a 3-14-0 line on five targets over his first three regular-season contests overall. However, the combination of Dotson's speed, the fact he's had another week to acclimate to the Eagles' playbook following his late-August arrival via trade with the Commanders, and the expansive void the absences of Brown and Smith create could represent the perfect storm of opportunity and circumstances for Dotson to thrive versus what's been an inconsistent and still short-handed Buccaneers secondary.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.58	1.1	-407.27

Kincaid, Dalton

Kincaid caught five of seven targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens. Kincaid continued the trend of increasing his target and receiving yard totals in every game this season, topping his respective Week 3 marks of five and 41. He's still searching for the first 50-yard performance of his sophomore season after topping that mark in six of his last 11 regular-season games as a rookie. Kincaid will try to finally reach that threshold in Week 5 against the Texans.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
18.86	4.7	-301.28

Ferguson, Jake

Ferguson secured all seven targets for 49 yards in the Cowboys' 20-15 win over the Giants on Thursday night. He also committed a fumble recovered by Dallas. Ferguson tied CeeDee Lamb for the team lead in receptions while checking in second to his teammate in both receiving yards and targets. The third-year tight end generated a combined 13-144-0 line on 18 targets over Weeks 3 and 4, further cementing that he's essentially developed into the team's No. 2 pass catcher behind Lamb, at least for the moment. Ferguson should be poised for another busy day when the Cowboys travel to take on the vaunted Steelers defense on Sunday, Oct. 6, a game in which the tight end's prowess in the short and intermediate passing windows might be especially relevant given the limited time Dak Prescott may often have.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.6	4.9	-116.33

Gesicki, Mike

Gesicki remained relevant in Week 3 against Washington despite Tee Higgins making his 2024 debut with four catches for 47 yards on five targets. This week, he's facing a Carolina defense that is the only team to allow multiple touchdowns to tight ends this year. Gesicki should be considered a low-end starting option in all leagues.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.11	-0.9	556.67

Henry, Hunter

Henry brought in two of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to San Francisco. Henry finished with disappointing numbers for the third time in four starts this season. The veteran tight end saw one more target than backup Austin Hooper, but the latter was the recipient of Jacoby Brissett's lone passing touchdown in the loss. Henry showed us in Week 2 that he can be a fantasy factor, but that glow has faded heading into Sunday's tilt against the Dolphins.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.12	1.2	-326.67

Conklin, Tyler

Conklin caught four of eight targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Broncos. After leading the Jets with 93 receiving yards in a 24-3 Week 3 win against the Patriots, Conklin crashed back down to earth despite tying Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard for the team lead in targets against the Broncos. Conklin didn't catch either of his two first-half targets and had a 12-yard catch in the third quarter nullified by an ineligible player downfield penalty, but he chipped in a few short catches after that point to at least salvage a passable PPR performance for fantasy managers in deeper formats or dealing with injuries at tight end. Conklin and the Jets will try to back against the Vikings in London in Week 5.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.79	1.7	-181.76

Bowers, Brock

Bowers caught two of three targets for 19 yards and added a 12-yard run in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns. Bowers has just seven targets in Vegas' last two games after being targeted 17 times in his first two games, as defenses have paid more attention to the rookie first-round pick after his hot start. He scored five touchdowns on 19 rushing attempts over his three years at Georgia, so perhaps Bowers will add more of that element to his game moving forward after registering his first NFL rushing attempt in Sunday's win. Bowers will look to increase his involvement as a pass catcher Week 5 against the Broncos.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.94	3.1	-91.61

Knox, Dawson

Knox (groin) played in Saturday's preseason game against Pittsburgh and caught his lone target for a nine-yard gain. Knox and Dalton Kincaid both started, alongside RB James Cook and WRs Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins. Kincaid was removed from the game after two snaps, and Knox didn't stay in much longer (six snaps) before handing things over to No. 3 TE Quintin Morris, who then left with a shoulder injury. Groin and ankle injuries have cost Knox some practice time this summer, but he's been available more often than not.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
2.57	0

Likely, Isaiah

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely led the tight end group in receiving again but didn't ultimately make much of a difference in a blowout victory over the Buffalo Bills. The Coastal Carolina product finished with one reception for 26 yards on two targets. His counterpart, Mark Andrews, only received one target and failed to catch it. Likely's Week 1 performance is starting to look like a big outlier, as both tight ends have combined for just eight receptions and 107 yards since then. Likely seems to be the better of the two, as Andrews has posted goose eggs in the last two games, but neither one of them has contributed much towards a fantasy win. The Ravens will go on the road in Week 5 and take on one of their AFC North rivals in the Cincinnati Bengals.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.01	2.6	-92.69

Johnson, Juwan

Johnson gathered two of three targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 47-10 victory versus the Panthers. Johnson had one of the standout plays of the game when he made a toe-tapping 16-yard touchdown catch in the right corner of the end zone. The 6-foot-4 pass catcher actually wound up with fewer targets and receptions than fellow tight end Foster Moreau, who caught all four of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown before exiting with a head injury. Johnson totaled 34 more targets despite playing two fewer games than Moreau last season, and the former was assumed to be the TE1 heading into the season opener. Meanwhile, versatile tight end/quarterback Taysom Hill worked more as a rushing threat out of the backfield Sunday, logging five carries and two targets. Moreau's status is also now up in the air for next Sunday's road game versus Dallas. When he is healthy again, it will be worth monitoring how Moreau, Johnson and Hill are deployed under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak moving forward.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.58	1.3	-175.38

HURST, HAYDEN

Hurst caught one of his three targets for six yards in the 17-10 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. Hurst played more than his teammate Will Dissly (35 snaps to 20), but the two tight-end sets haven't been favorable for either player other than more run-blocking opportunities. The offensive scheme sure appears to be limiting the fantasy upside of either tight end as Hurst and Dissly have failed to top 35 yards this season.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
2.69	0.6	-348.33

Bass, Tyler

Bass made his lone extra-point try and one of his two field-goal attempts in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens. Bass's miss came in the fourth quarter from 48 yards out and was his second failed attempt on the season in eight tries. However, he was successful from 50 yards out earlier in the contest. He and the Bills will look to get back on track in Week 5 against the Texans.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
11.03	3	-267.67

PRATER, MATT

Prater struck true on both field-goal attempts and his only point-after try during Sunday's 20-13 defeat to the Lions. Prater remains perfect this season through three contests, going 6-for-6 on FGAs and 8-for-8 on PATs. The performance so far is good enough for 8.7 points per game, which ranks eighth among placekickers with at least three appearances on the campaign. Prater will look for a more fruitful outing this coming Sunday against the Commanders.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.76	2	-388

Elliott, Jake

Elliott made his only extra-point attempt, but he missed a field-goal try in the Eagles' 15-12 win over the Saints on Sunday. Elliott's miss came from 60 yards out and was wide right. At the time the Eagles were trailing 7-6 in the fourth quarter. It was the Memphis product's first miss of the season, and he's now 4-for-5 on FGAs for the season. Next up for Elliott and Philadelphia is a Week 4 matchup with the Buccaneers.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.09	2	-354.5

Butker, Harrison

Butker made both of his extra-point tries but missed one of two field-goal attempts in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Chargers. Butker's miss was a 65-yard attempt that came up short just before halftime which would have tied the game at 10-10. However, he was good from 37 yards out in the third quarter, bringing him to 8-for-9 on FGAs this season.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.64	4	-141

HOPKINS, DUSTIN

Hopkins successfully converted his lone field-goal attempt and one of two extra-point kicks in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Las Vegas in Week 4. Hopkins rebounded from his first FGA miss in Week 3 by driving one through the uprights from 56 yards away, but the extra-point fail was costly. He was wide left early in the fourth quarter that would have left the Browns one score down instead of two. That later proved to be critical when when Deshaun Watson was sacked inside the red zone on fourth down on the team's final possession. It's unlikely the miss will impact Hopkins' job, and the 1-3 Browns have many more pressing issues to address than their placekicker.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.07	3	-169

Aubrey, Brandon

Aubrey converted two of three field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Thursday night's 20-15 win over the Giants. The kickers did most of the scoring damage in the NFC East affair, as Greg Joseph recorded all 15 points on five field-goal kicks for the G-Men. Aubrey's miss from 51 yards out with 31 seconds left in the game was his first miss of the season and first career miss from 50-plus yards out. He'd previously made 16 straight from that range.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
12	7	-71.43

LUTZ, WIL

Lutz made all four of his field-goal tries while converting both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Buccaneers. Lutz continued his perfect streak Sunday, as he has made all nine of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries through the first three games of the 2024 season. The Broncos' offense took a step forward against the Buccaneers, which gave the veteran kicker more opportunities in scoring range. As Denver's offensive unit continues to develop, Lutz could continue to make an impact going forward. The 30-year-old will look to stay perfect when the Broncos visit the Jets in Week 4.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.66	3	-155.33

Dicker, Cameron

Dicker made his only field-goal try and his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. Dicker didn't get many opportunities in the contest, but he converted when called upon, making a 28-yard field goal in the second quarter. The 24-year-old has gone 6-for-6 in field-goal tries and 4-for-5 in extra-point attempts through three weeks. He's had one field-goal try of beyond 50 yards -- a 53-yarder against the Raiders in Week 1 that he successfully converted.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.23	3	-141

TUCKER, JUSTIN

Tucker made all five of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 35-10 win over the Bills. Tucker never got the chance to kick a field goal, but he converted when needed on PATs, as the Ravens scored five touchdowns in their easy victory over Buffalo. He's made all 13 of his extra-point tries this season, but field goals have been an issue with his 5-for-8 performance.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.92	5	-78.4

FAIRBAIRN, KA'IMI

Fairbairn successfully converted his lone field-goal attempt and all three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 24-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 4. Houston has been good at finishing drives once it's inside the red zone, but Fairbairn was needed Sunday to drill a 30-yard chip shot. It was his first FGA inside the 40 yard-line. After going for double-digit points the first two weeks, Fairbairn has been held to seven points the last two games.

Week 4 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.2	6	-53.33

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