Trashman’s Week 4 Fantasy Plays

Fantasy Plays: Week 4

Week 4 is the week where patterns emerge but surprises are still possible. Let’s lean into matchups, volume, and inefficiencies. Here are your Starts, Locks, and Avoids going into Week 4…

Quarterbacks

Start:
Drake Maye, Patriots vs. Panthers

Maye has steadily improved each week, showing poise in the pocket and the ability to extend plays with his legs. New England has leaned on quick reads and play-action to build Maye’s confidence, and he’s responded with efficient stat lines. Carolina’s defense has struggled on the road, especially against mobile QBs, giving Maye legitimate QB1 streaming potential in Week 4.

Other Locks:

  • Jared Goff vs. Browns
  • Jordan Love @ Cowboys
  • Josh Allen vs. Saints

Avoid:
Dak Prescott, Cowboys vs. Packers

Prescott’s matchup this week is less forgiving. Green Bay is solid at home against pocket passers, and the windows Prescott prefers could be limited. The Cowboys’ offense has leaned on ball control when the deep passing game isn’t there, which could limit Prescott’s attempts. He’s an okay option in season-long leagues, but not the ceiling play you want in Week 4. The Micah Parsons revenge narrative is strong here too. He’s going to want to punish Dallas for their perceived transgressions.

Running Backs

Start:
Trey Benson @ Seahawks

Benson has quickly earned trust in Arizona’s backfield, stepping into a feature role with James Conner sidelined. Seattle’s defense has been strong up front, but they’ve also given up explosive runs when over-pursuing, which plays directly into Benson’s one-cut style and burst. He’s also been more involved in the passing game than expected, giving him a dual-threat profile that boosts his PPR value. With 15–20 touches on the table, Benson carries RB2 security and the upside to crack the top 12 at the position this week.

Other Locks:

  • Bijan Robinson vs. Commanders
  • Jordan Mason @ Steelers
  • Javonte Williams vs. Packers

Avoid:
Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Ravens

Pacheco has been Kansas City’s early-down workhorse, but he has yet to reach fifty all-purpose yards this season. The Ravens’ front seven has been inconsistent, but at 1-2, they’ll dig deep this week. Kansas City is also more likely to lean on Patrick Mahomes’ arm in a matchup of this magnitude, further reducing Pacheco’s ceiling. Unless he punches in a short touchdown, he’s unlikely to deliver RB2 value this week.

Wide Receivers

Start:
Rome Odunze vs. Raiders

Odunze’s matchup with Las Vegas offers big-play potential. Odunze’s combination of size and speed makes him difficult for Vegas corners to handle one-on-one, and the Raiders have been prone to giving up intermediate and vertical completions to physical WRs. Averaging 9 targets a game and having scored in every contest yet this season, he has a chance to deliver his best fantasy line yet in 2025.

Other Locks:

  • Cortland Sutton vs.Bengals
  • Elic Ayomanor @ Texans
  • Garrett Wilson @ Dolphins

Avoid:
 Marquise Brown, Chiefs vs. Ravens

Brown’s target share has been inconsistent, and if the Chiefs tilt toward other route threats. Like Tyquan Thornton,or run-heavy scripts, he becomes volatile – Xavier Worthy also has a chance to play this week. In a matchup where deep shots are less certain, he’s a risky WR3. Unless he hits on a long play, he’s more likely to disappoint than deliver.

Tight Ends

Start:
Sam LaPorta vs. Browns

LaPorta has emerged as one of Detroit’s most dependable weapons, ranking near the top of the league in tight end targets. The Browns have been middling versus tight ends, and LaPorta’s chemistry with Jared Goff makes him a focal point in scoring territory. His route participation is elite, and his consistent usage gives him one of the safest floors at the position. With both steady volume and touchdown equity, he’s a locked-in TE1.

Other Locks:

  • Jake Ferguson vs. Packers
  • Tyler Warren @ Rams
  • Juwan Johnson @ Bills

Avoid:
Zach Ertz, Commanders @ Falcons
Ertz is trending down in Washington’s passing hierarchy and hasn’t been commanding steady volume. The Falcons have played tight ends well this season, they’re top ranked against the position right now, limiting their scoring opportunities. At this stage in his career, Ertz lacks the explosive plays to overcome low target counts. Unless Washington falls behind early and throws nonstop, he’s best left on the bench.

14 Comments

  1. ↓ Post By Incognito

    who are your favorite streaming options – Def – detroit, SD, rams , raiders or Commanders
    QB stafford, fields, stroud, smith or darnold
    thanks

    1. ↓ Post By Alex Dunlap

      Think I like stafford best out of those dudes this week
      probably would go with the rams

      1. ↓ Post By Cassaroll

        I read in a different response that our is not a hold and that he is buried baring injury (sucks) and so would you drop blue and grab Coker to see what his return brings t the Panthers offence? PPR slot machine incoming?
        Big Love and Thanks RW, we are a NATION!

  2. ↓ Post By [email protected]

    PPR league would you give DK and Harvey for Henderson? All 3 players are currently on our benches. I have an affinity for Henderson

  3. ↓ Post By WayneO Bueno

    In a PPR, I’m trying to snag Kittle from a team that needs RB. Who would you let go: Javonte, Quinshon, Scattebo, Jeanty? Just for context, also have CMC and Harvey. Obviously holding CMC and Harvey wouldn’t get the deal done.

  4. ↓ Post By checkdark35

    10-team .5ppr.

    Send Judkins and Egbuka
    Get Bucky

    RBs: Gibbs, Monty, Benson, Charbonnet, TreVeyon
    WRs: London, JSN, Tetairoa, Golden, Godwin

  5. ↓ Post By Bigmanmike

    Full PPR 12 man team ROS
    Would you drop any of the following for Tre Tucker: Kirk, Tillman, Fannin ?

    – Also this week who would you play: Tucker, Elic, Addison or Troy Franklin.
    – Pollard or Chase Brown. This team is 0 and 3 so I need a win bad.
    – I want to pick up Ollie Gordon who if any of the following would you drop.
    I have 2 QB’s FIelds and Caleb, Corum, Algier, I also have A Jones and Pacheco.
    Thank you.

  6. ↓ Post By mendelbaum

    Trashman, you still doing the flex rankings? Big fan of those

  7. ↓ Post By WayneO Bueno

    QB question: If Fields comes out of concussion protocol today, would you start him against MIA or go with Kyler tonight?

  8. ↓ Post By Cassaroll

    I read in a different response that our is not a hold and that he is buried baring injury (sucks) and so would you drop blue and grab Coker to see what his return brings t the Panthers offence? PPR slot machine incoming?
    Big Love and Thanks RW, we are a NATION!

  9. ↓ Post By D Ron

    Jayden Daniel’s or Kyler Murray this week?

    1. ↓ Post By D Ron

      Also, would you cut Kyler and pick up Geno smith, darnold, or wentz

  10. ↓ Post By [email protected]

    Need two 0.5 PPR:
    Etienne / Hubbard / TreVeyon / Judkins

    Is it crazy to roll with the rookies?!? Seems like it’s Tre Time

  11. ↓ Post By [email protected]

    really going out on a limb with the Allen and Bijan locks lol

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