Welcome back to our Daily Fantasy Football picks.
Our Week 3 schedule delivered another big payday, led by a standout performance from Lamar Jackson. James Cook added 21.40 FanDuel points, second most among guards on the first team, while Garrett Wilson’s 21.7 points ranked second among wide receivers behind only Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Let’s carry that momentum into Week 4.
On FanDuel, you’ll have $60,000 to fill out your lineup, with each player assigned a salary based on factors such as recent performance, matchup and expected production. The goal is to find the right mix of stars and value plays while staying under the hood.
Here are our favorite DFS plays for Sunday’s Week 4 main draw.
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Central defender
The Jaguars-Bengals matchup has the highest Over/Under on the majors at 51.5.
Despite Cincinnati’s Week 3 loss to Pittsburgh, Joe Burrow shined. He has thrown for 743 yards and six touchdowns in three games, all against stout defenses.
Now, he faces a Jaguars defense that has struggled against the pass. Jacksonville allows 8.79 yards per attempt and 13.18 yards per completion, both fourth-highest in the NFL, along with 235.7 net passing yards per game, ninth-highest.
Last week’s pick didn’t pan out, but CJ Stroud now faces a tough Cowboys defense and is expected to bring back his top target, Nico Collins.
Dallas allows the third-highest opponent passer rating (121.3) and second-highest completion percentage (72.6%) in the NFL, while tied for the fourth-most touchdowns allowed (seven). If Stroud and the Texans can’t get their offense going against this defense, they could be in trouble.
Houston is 0-3 for the second straight season. After overcoming that start to make the playoffs last year, the Texans need a win to start climbing out of another early hole. Stroud has the match to offer.
Running back
Kyren Williams turned in an efficient performance against the Broncos in Week 3, rushing for 88 yards on 15 carries and adding six catches for 70 yards, while Blake Corum finished with just 15 rushing yards.
Williams now gets a favorable Week 4 matchup against an Eagles defense that was split by Case Keenum and the Bears. Philadelphia has also struggled against the run, allowing 127.3 rushing yards per game, eighth most in the NFL.
With Breece Hall sidelined for several weeks, Braelon Allen takes over as the Jets lead back.
The former Wisconsin standout has the power and explosiveness to handle the role, and New York can count on the ground game on the road in Week 4.
His first start brings a favorable matchup against a Bears defense allowing 5.09 yards per carry, second-most in the NFL, and 117.0 rushing yards per game.
Wide receiver
DeVonta Smith has thrived as the No. 1 receiver. 1 for the Eagles this season, catching 19 passes for 235 yards and a touchdown with no touchdowns. He ranks sixth among wide receivers in receptions, eighth in targets and 10th in receiving yards.
Last season against the Rams, Smith had eight catches for 60 yards and a touchdown as Philadelphia’s second wideout option. With a bigger role in a potentially high-scoring match, he could deliver another strong performance.
Christian Watson has been the lone bright spot in the struggling Packers offense. He ranks fifth in the NFL in receptions (284), sixth in targets and third in receiving touchdowns (four).
Green Bay averages the fewest rushing yards per game in the NFL. Against a Bucs defense that is stout against the run but vulnerable through the air, Watson could be in for another big day.
Tight end
Travis Kelce is back in vintage form, already catching two passes of 40+ yards (59 and 48) in three games after having just one in 17 games last season.
He ranks second among tight ends in receptions and now faces a Raiders defense that allows the third-most fantasy points at the position. It’s an ideal matchup to keep his strong start going.
PROTECTION
Another week, another free defense. The approach worked the first two weeks before Kirk Cousins lit up the Saints last week.
Tampa Bay is coming into Week 4 against a Packers offense averaging an NFL-low 48.7 yards per game, including just 17 against Atlanta.
If the Bucs close out the drive, Jordan Love will have to rely on the passing game, creating opportunities for sacks and turnovers for this underrated defense.