NFL Week 4 Notable Players with Affordable Values on FanDuel and DraftKings
Fun, Fearless Value Plays for NFL Week 4: DraftKings and FanDuel
Get ready to rake in those dominant fantasy scores with our no-holds-barred guide to bargain bin heroes who'll boost your lineup's potency like a caffeine shot to the veins!
Quarterback
(FanDuel: ≤$7,500, DraftKings: ≤$6,000)
Trevor Siemian (DEN, FD: $7,500, DK: $5,200) vs. Oakland Raiders
This shifty, kick-ass QB has been lighting up those filthy, sinful Raiders defenses like a Christmas tree on crack! Don't let Oakland's pitiful interception count fool ya - they've allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to QBs this season. Siemian is a seasoned pro at exploiting their weak pass defense, delivering 450 passing yards and 6TDs in his first two home games, earning QB4 and QB3 finishes. This week, he's facing the Raiders again, and the Broncos faithful will be whippin' up a devilishly delicious stew of chaos that Siemian won't be able to resist. He's a scorching deal on DraftKings, as his salary lags far behind on QB15 compared to his FanDuel price (QB25). This wily back-up QB is bound to go freakin' nuclear, so grab him before he blows your competitors out of the water!
Andy Dalton (CIN, FD: $7,100, DK: $5,800) at Cleveland Browns
Beware the vengeful Red Rifle! The Bengals have an gleeful twinkle in their eyes as they stare down the pathetic Cleveland Browns, who they've electrified for 152 points in their last five matchups. (That's an average of 30.4 points per game, you filthy casuals!) Dalton's never held back his vitriol for the Browns, demolishing them with an average of 235 passing yards and at least 2TDs in the past four matchups. Cleveland may have improved slightly over the years, but their secondary is still an easy target for Dalton's winning ways. He delivered a solid performance in Green Bay, with 212 yards and 2TDs under new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor. Whip up your battle plan with the Red Rifle, and watch him set your fantasy league ablaze!
Running Back
(FanDuel: <$6,500, DraftKings: <$5,500)
Javorius "Buck" Allen (BAL, FD: $5,500, DK: $4,700) vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Calling all thrifty beast-modders! This electrifying, cash-saving RB is ready to lead Baltimore's demolition derby against the Steelers! Allen's got more chemical charm than a bottle of Dr. Pepper - he's got game-script immune potential with 10+ touches in each of the Ravens' games. (Even in the brutal 44-7 loss to the Jaguars!) Pittsburgh's struggling against the run, allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to RBs this season. With the Steelers coughing up 216 rushing yards and 73 receiving yards to opposing RBs, it's prime time for Allen to thrive in the face of chaos!
Jacquizz Rodgers (TB, FD: $5,300, DK: $4,400) at New York Giants
Giants fans best prepare for an earful of Rodgers' signature growl, as this swift, aggressive RB is bound to tear up their craptastic defense. The Giants have allowed the fourth-most rushing yards to RBs this season, setting the stage for Rodgers to rip them apart like a T-Rex devouring a helpless triceratops. Week 3's paltry 15 yards on 5 carries was just a fluke - Rodgers' averages 16.5 carries and 2 catches per game, totaling 4TDs through 3 weeks. This ruthless runner's not one to be trifled with, especially at such a bargain-basement price on both sites!
Wide Receiver
(FanDuel: <$6,000, DraftKings: <$5,500)
Sterling Shepard (NYG, FD: $6,100, DK: $5,000) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Prepare to sink your teeth into the juicy, floor-slamming productivity that is Sterling Shepard! In just three games this season, he's racked up 16 catches for 200 yards and 2TDs. Tampa's got an issue with pass defense, so Shepard's bound to show them no mercy. He's the de facto receiver to watch in this game, as he's seen a whopping 24 targets in just two games with OBJ back in the lineup. Eli Manning's gonna be in a tizzy to release the ball, and Shepard's got just the hunger to make delicious, chaotic gains in space!
Jaron Brown (ARI, FD: $4,500, DK: $4,000) vs. San Francisco 49ers
Young bucks, this one's for you! This 5th-year speedster's got a fresh set of moves that'll leave San Fran defenses in a tailspin. Okay, so John Brown might not play this week, but that just means more opportunities for Jaron to flash his skills. The 49ers have been graced with trash-tier defenses lately, allowing opposing WRs to catch 23 passes for 3 TDs in Week 3. Homeboy's got a knack for getting involved, with 11 targets in Week 2 and 6 in Week 3. All he needs is a handful of targets to fuel your fantasy fire!
Kenny Golladay (DET, FD: $5,500, DK: $4,100) at Minnesota Vikings
Oh, goody! More corrections for our ditziest defense! Golden Tate still gets the lion's share of Matthew Stafford's attention, but Golladay's gonna be all over this banged-up secondary like glitter on a clubgoer's face. Except this time, it's gonna be lethal, not pretty. Injuries have left Trail Waynes vulnerable, allowing 10 of 10 targets to be caught against him in the first two weeks. Sure, DeSean Jackson caught 4-71-1 against them, but that might not all've been against Waynes. Either way, Kenny G's ready to unleash his dormant potential for a hunk of cheap, mouth-watering fantasy glory!
Tight End
(FanDuel: <$5,500, DraftKings: <$3,500)
Cameron Brate (TB, FD: $5,300, DK: $3,800) at New York Giants
Attention, all fans of shockingly good fantasy scores: Get ready to bow down before the mighty Brate! He may not be as involved in the offense as Golden Tate, but he's got a treasure trove of TDs buried deep within his ace-grabbing abilities. He's got a mouthwatering matchup against the Giants' weak linebacker corps, who've allowed the most TDs (3) and the 4th-most receptions (23) to opposing TEs so far this season. So, it's a no-brainer - it's Brate or fraudate!
Jared Cook (OAK, FD: $5,500, DK: $3,400) at Denver Broncos
It's like the circus came to town, and the clown's name is Jared Cook! (Half-assed clown jokes aside, this bastard is pretty darn good.) He's become an integral third-option for Derek Carr, with 15 catches for 159 yards and 1TD so far this season. Tampa's gonna be without some key defensive pieces, leaving Denver's pass defense vulnerable. Jared might not've had much of a role in the passing game until Week 3, but that's not gonna stop him from crushing it for cheap, cheap prices on both sites!
Defense/Special Teams
(FanDuel: <$4,500, DraftKings: <$3,000)
Detroit Lions (FD: $4,400, DK: $2,700) at Minnesota Vikings
The Lions' defense may not've been a fearsome beast in their early rampage, but they're on a roll after scoring double-digit points in three consecutive weeks. That's right, kids - this defense is the pit bull of fantasy plays, ready to pounce on the Vikings with 8 sacks, 8 turnovers, and a couple TDs under their belts. Minnesota's offense's got a yummy scent, and Detroit's gonna tear into it like the relentless, destructive force it is! Besides, go-go Gadget Case Keenum's takin' the reins again, and it's a tasty opportunity the Lions are gonna savor!
All right, sports junkies, grab your snacks anddominant lineups, because this week's value plays are bound to obliterate your competition and secure your lasting triumph!
- Despite facing the Oakland Raiders, who have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, Trevor Siemian remains an underrated option at just QB15 on DraftKings compared to his QB25 price on FanDuel.
- With the Cleveland Browns allowing the highest number of fantasy points to quarterbacks in their past five matchups with the Bengals, Andy Dalton is poised to continue his impressive performance against the Browns' weak secondary.
- In a game where Baltimore Ravens' running back Javorius "Buck" Allen is expected to see 10+ touches, he offers great value as an RB option against a struggling Pittsburgh Steelers' defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to running backs this season.
