Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel could be in play for desperate teams in Week 4. Washington is taking on the Philadelphia Eagles on the road as 8.5-point underdogs. With the Commanders projected to be playing from behind, they may have to heavily rely on the passing game to stay within reach. With that in mind, Samuel could be considered as a sneaky fill-in. He doesn't hold much value as an option for typical rosters, but he offers intrigue as a volume-based play in extremely deep leagues. Start him as a last-resort option in Week 4.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer could have some fantasy value in a Week 4 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Palmer hasn't had a huge role in the Chargers offense yet this year, but with Mike Williams (knee) done for the season, it's easy to see Palmer stepping into a much more significant role in the passing game. In Week 3, when Williams went down, Palmer caught four of his seven targets for 66 yards and a touchdown. He's likely to serve as a sort of field stretcher for Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense, giving him a little of a boom-or-bust profile until his role becomes more clear. He's solidly in the WR3-4 conversation though.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley isn't much of a fantasy starting option in a Week 4 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Kelley wasn't able to do much as the starting running back in place of an injured Austin Ekeler (ankle) in Weeks 2 and 3. With Ekeler trending toward playing in Week 4, Kelley would take a backseat from that starting role. While he did produce much more in Week 1 as a rotational back behind Ekeler, it remains to be seen if that pattern will continue. Kelley can be kept on benches just in case, but likely shouldn't be started in Week 4.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson is still searching for his first solid performance of the 2023 season. The high expectations for the former first-rounder seem like a distant memory as his utilization to start the season has been lackluster. In Week 4, the Commanders have the tall task of handling the elite Philadelphia Eagles. So, if Dotson were to have his breakout this week, it would have to be on the back of a concentrated volume of targets. Unfortunately for the second-year pro, the Washington offense has taken an interest in spreading the ball around amongst their receivers. With many factors stacked against Dotson in this matchup, he's not looking like a trustworthy option until there's a noticeable improvement in his usage.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen should have another excellent game in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Allen is the overall WR1 in fantasy football through the first three weeks of the season and has shown no signs of slowing down. He is in the top 10 of essentially every positive wide receiver ranking in the league so far, and nothing about the Raiders defense seems like it will keep Allen off the board. He's a top-five wide receiver for fantasy lineups this week, although fantasy managers likely shouldn't expect another 49-yard touchdown throw like the one he threw in Week 3.

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is set for another strong performance in a Week 4 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert has been playing excellent football this season, and the Raiders defense is no reason to believe that will stop now. He may be getting running back Austin Ekeler (ankle) back for this one too, which would open up the Chargers offense even more. The overall fantasy QB2 so far this season, Herbert is a top-five option in fantasy lineups this week.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is hoping to break out after an okay performance in Week 3. The Commanders are heading on the road to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. The Eagles are heavy favorites as Washington is listed as an 8.5-point underdog. With that in mind, there should be many pass attempts to go around as the Commanders are projected to be in a negative game script. So, while the pass attempts from quarterback Sam Howell might not be the highest quality, the sheer volume needed to keep up with the Eagles might work in McLaurin's favor. Consider him a low-end WR2 in Week 4.

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After missing Week 3 with an injury, Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (concussion) could be a sneaky streaming option in Week 4. While the Commanders are heavy underdogs against the Philadelphia Eagles, there is the possibility for a negative game script emerging. The Washington offense showed next to nothing against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, but in Thomas' absence, backup tight end Cole Turner led the team in targets. With a possibility for many pass attempts, quarterback Sam Howell could once again lean on the tight end position. Consider Thomas as a streaming option in Week 4.

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Dynasty | Christian Watson is expected to play in tonight's Thursday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions after missing the first three games of the season. Dynasty Analysis: Watson is currently ~WR26 in DLF dynasty rankings and 28th overall in September ADP, so expectations are high for him to produce in 2023. Jordan Love has performed above expectations while he's been gone, primarily relying on second year receiver Romeo Doubs, and rookies Jayden Reed and Luke Musgrave. Watson should open up the field with his deep speed and provide even more opportunities for Love. Dynasty managers should be patient with Watson, as he may be limited in his first game back in action.

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Despite his solid play as of late, Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is looking like a risky play this week. The Commanders are taking on the Philadelphia Eagles, a team that is allowing the fewest rushing yards per game to opposing offenses this season. Not only is that an issue, but Washington is also an 8.5-point underdog, making the possibility for a negative game script a likely outcome. Based on the Eagles' defensive strengths, it looks like Robinson's best-case scenario is either falling into the end zone or seeing more usage in the passing game. Consider him a low-end RB2 in Week 4.

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. (hamstring) missed his second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Smith was not active for Monday night's win over the Los Angeles Rams and is now in danger of missing his second straight contest in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. If the 25-year-old oft-injured tight end misses another game, expect Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox to once again split duties at the position, although neither player would be a very intriguing fantasy streamer. In his first two games with Cincinnati, Smith has been barely there in the Bengals offense, catching five of nine targets for just 27 yards and no touchdowns.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (ankle) was seen stretching with the team on Thursday after he was limited in Wednesday's practice. Ekeler will likely be listed as limited in practice again on Thursday, giving him a chance to return this Sunday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders after he missed Weeks 2 and 3 due to a high-ankle sprain. The 28-year-old still isn't a lock to be active on Sunday, but things are certainly trending in the right direction. Ekeler is a must-start fantasy asset when he's on the field for the Bolts. Backup Joshua Kelley failed to deliver as the starting RB for LA the last two weeks with Ekeler sidelined, and he's being dropped in a lot of fantasy leagues with Ekeler trending towards returning against Vegas.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (foot, toe) made a return to practice on Thursday. Hill is dealing with turf toe that forced him to sit out of the Week 3 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He did not practice on Wednesday, but his return to the field should give him a chance to make his return for a Week 4 date with the division-rival Cleveland Browns on the road this Sunday. J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) is done for the year, so Hill will have a bigger role the rest of the way alongside Gus Edwards as long as he's healthy. If the 25-year-old RB returns this weekend, he'll be in play as an RB3/flex in PPR leagues. Through two games this year, he has 19 carries for 50 yards (2.6 yards per attempt) and two touchdowns while catching three passes for 12 yards.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) did not take part in practice on Thursday after being limited in Wednesday's session. Burks may have had a setback with his knee injury, but the Titans could also just be resting him before he returns to practice on Friday. Either way, the 23-year-old's status for the Week 4 game against the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend is up in the air. The Titans offense hasn't been impressive at all through the first three weeks and will face a tough challenge against a Bengals defense that looked downright tough in their Monday night win over the Los Angeles Rams. Burks has taken a clear back seat to DeAndre Hopkins so far in the passing game this year and he has six catches for 99 yards on 13 targets heading into Week 4.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (hamstring) missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday. The second-year wideout has been involved in the offense in a limited capacity, garnering just three targets in each of the first three games of the season that have added up to seven receptions and 59 yards. With rookie Zay Flowers the new focus of Baltimore's receiving corps and Mark Andrews' presence at tight end, Bateman's time in the sun seems to have already passed. The Ravens take on the division-rival Cleveland Browns in Week 4, but there is no reason to believe Bateman will be any more involved. He is safe to drop in most leagues.

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Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) said he's feeling "great" and is expected to play in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. Young isn't concerned at all that his sprained right ankle will limit him after he sat out the Week 3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He looked so good in Wednesday's practice that head coach Frank Reich said the No. 1 overall pick was trending toward starting against Minnesota, barring a setback. Young has impressed the team in practices, but he has yet to impress in his first two NFL games. The 22-year-old will have a much easier matchup against a weak Vikings defense if he plays this weekend, but he'll still be nothing more than a low-end QB2 play in superflex leagues.

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After an embarrassing outing against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell now has the misfortune of facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. On the defensive side, the Eagles' biggest strength is their menacing line. Matched up with Washington's weak offensive line, Howell will likely be harassed in the pocket and have some additions to his league-leading 19 sacks taken. With little time to throw, there's a decent chance that the second-year quarterback will have another lackluster showing. Consider Howell a desperation play in Week 4.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) is missing another practice on Thursday. Beckham suffered an ankle injury in Week 2, didn't practice at all last week and was inactive in the Week 3 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Unless he's able to get in some sort of practice on Friday, OBJ will be inactive for the second straight game this Sunday in Cleveland against his former team, the Browns. Fantasy managers that used the 30-year-old in a flex spot in the first two weeks of the season should be planning to go in another direction. With Rashod Bateman (hamstring) also yet to practice this week, rookie Zay Flowers, Nelson Agholor and Devin Duvernay could be the Ravens' starting wideouts on Sunday.

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Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (concussion) is at practice again on Thursday. His last step to clear the league's concussion protocol will be clearance by an independent neurologist. Richardson was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday, so it seems like only a matter of time before he gains full clearance to return for a Week 4 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. The 21-year-old first-rounder suffered a concussion in Week 2 and was forced to sit out of last week's overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens. If Richardson is able to suit up this Sunday, he'll be an upside QB2 play, mainly for his elite rushing ability. Gardner Minshew would head back to the bench.

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens will be facing the Houston Texans in Week 4. After teammate Diontae Johnson (hamstring) went down in Week 1, it was thought that the Steelers' pass game would revolve around Pickens. Pickens did have a productive Week 2, with 127 receiving yards and a touchdown, but that line came on just four receptions. The second-year wideout had another four catches in Week 3 for 75 yards. The Texans have yet to allow a wide receiver to cross the 100-yard mark this season, and through the first three weeks have given up just one touchdown to the position. Pickens should be in starting lineups in Week 4 due to his role as Pittsburgh's top pass catcher, and he should put up WR2/3 numbers against Houston.

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