Fantasy · Week 4 · 2026
Win your week. Start the right players.
Our own start/sit calls for every player, with a projected score, the range of likely outcomes and the reasons spelled out. Built from usage, matchup, Vegas lines and injuries. How we rank
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Josh Allen
BUF vs NE
25.0proj
MUST STARTBUF expected to score ~28, a strong spot
Running back · #1Jahmyr Gibbs
DET @ CAR
27.7proj
MUST STARTScored 37.9 last game, typical 17.3
Wide receiver · #1Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA vs LAC
21.6proj
MUST STARTScored 30.4 last game, typical 15.8
Tight end · #1Brock Bowers
LV vs KC
12.0proj
MUST STARTScored 22.6 last game, typical 10.3
Kicker · #1Spencer Shrader
IND @ WAS
11.7proj
MUST STARTScored 17 last game, typical 9.9
Defense · #1Vikings D/ST
MIN vs MIA
11.7proj
MUST STARTScored 17 last game, typical 7.1
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1Jaxon Smith-Njigba▲WR · SEAvsLACMUST STARTScored 30.4 last game, typical 15.821.6
9–37 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 15.8 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- SEA favored by 7
- Game total
- 42.5
- LAC vs WRs
- 8% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 87%
Why we say must start
- Projected 21.6 points, #1 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 30.4 points last game against a typical 15.8 (trending up).
- Averaging 12 targets a game.
- Played 87% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 21.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
2Chris OlaveWR · NOvsATLMUST STARTATL allow 13% more points to WRs15.8
6–27 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- NO favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- ATL vs WRs
- 13% more points
- Last game snaps
- 84%
Why we say must start
- Projected 15.8 points, #2 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- ATL's defense has allowed 13% more points to WRs than the league average.
- NO's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 12 targets a game.
- Played 84% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 15.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
3Davante Adams▲WR · LA@PHIMUST STARTScored 17.2 last game, typical 12.115.5
6–27 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- LA favored by 3.5
- Game total
- 42.5
- PHI vs WRs
- 7% fewer points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 83%
Why we say must start
- Projected 15.5 points, #3 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 17.2 points last game against a typical 12.1 (trending up).
- Averaging 9.7 targets a game.
- Played 83% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 15.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
4Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · DET@CARMUST STARTDET expected to score ~27, a strong spot15.0
6–26 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 14.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~27 pts
- Vegas line
- DET favored by 3.5
- Game total
- 50.5
- CAR vs WRs
- 19% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 74%
Why we say must start
- Projected 15.0 points, #4 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- DET's offense is expected to score about 27 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Concern: CAR's defense has allowed 19% fewer points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 11.7 targets a game.
- Played 74% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 15.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
5Ja'Marr Chase▲WR · CINvsJAXMUST STARTScored 20.3 last game, typical 1414.7
6–25 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 14.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~27 pts
- Vegas line
- CIN favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 51.5
- JAX vs WRs
- 2% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 100%
Why we say must start
- Projected 14.7 points, #5 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 20.3 points last game against a typical 14 (trending up).
- CIN's offense is expected to score about 27 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
- Played 100% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 14.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
6Puka Nacua▼WR · LA@PHIMUST STARTProjected 14.5 · #6 among WRs14.5
6–25 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1Dashed line: the usual 17.3 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- LA favored by 3.5
- Game total
- 42.5
- PHI vs WRs
- 7% fewer points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 70%
Why we say must start
- Projected 14.5 points, #6 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Concern: Scored 9.9 points last game against a typical 17.3 (trending down).
- Averaging 9 targets a game.
- Played 70% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 14.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
7CeeDee Lamb▲WR · DAL@HOUMUST STARTScored 16.7 last game, typical 10.913.6
5–23 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- DAL underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 48.5
- HOU vs WRs
- 4% fewer points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 82%
Why we say must start
- Projected 13.6 points, #7 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 16.7 points last game against a typical 10.9 (trending up).
- Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
- Played 82% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 13.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
8Nico Collins▲WR · HOUvsDALMUST STARTScored 17.7 last game, typical 11.213.3
5–23 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1Dashed line: the usual 11.2 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~26 pts
- Vegas line
- HOU favored by 3
- Game total
- 48.5
- DAL vs WRs
- 20% more points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 72%
Why we say must start
- Projected 13.3 points, #8 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 17.7 points last game against a typical 11.2 (trending up).
- DAL's defense has allowed 20% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 10 targets a game.
- Played 72% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 13.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
9Christian Watson▲WR · GB@TBSTARTScored 19.1 last game, typical 9.612.6
5–22 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- GB favored by 3
- Game total
- 38.5
- TB vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 80%
Why we say start
- Projected 12.6 points, #9 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 19.1 points last game against a typical 9.6 (trending up).
- Averaging 9.7 targets a game.
- Played 80% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
10Stefon DiggsWR · WASvsINDSTARTMore work with Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out12.3
5–21 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.8 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- WAS underdogs by 4.5
- Game total
- 46.5
- IND vs WRs
- 15% more points
- Last game snaps
- 59%
Why we say start
- Projected 12.3 points, #10 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out: more work to go around (about +2.2 points).
- IND's defense has allowed 15% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 7.3 targets a game.
- Played 59% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
11Garrett Wilson▲WR · NYJ@CHISTARTScored 21.7 last game, typical 9.112.1
5–21 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~20 pts
- Vegas line
- NYJ underdogs by 3.5
- Game total
- 43.5
- CHI vs WRs
- 11% more points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 94%
Why we say start
- Projected 12.1 points, #11 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 21.7 points last game against a typical 9.1 (trending up).
- Averaging 9 targets a game.
- Played 94% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
12Tee Higgins▲WR · CINvsJAXSTARTScored 18 last game, typical 10.711.6
5–20 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~27 pts
- Vegas line
- CIN favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 51.5
- JAX vs WRs
- 2% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 93%
Why we say start
- Projected 11.6 points, #12 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 18 points last game against a typical 10.7 (trending up).
- CIN's offense is expected to score about 27 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 7.7 targets a game.
- Played 93% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 11.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
13Rashee RiceWR · KC@LVSTARTKC expected to score ~26, a strong spot11.1
4–19 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~26 pts
- Vegas line
- KC favored by 4.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- LV vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 77%
Why we say start
- Projected 11.1 points, #13 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- KC's offense is expected to score about 26 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 5.7 targets a game.
- Played 77% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 11.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
14Drake London▲WR · ATL@NOSTARTScored 23.9 last game, typical 1210.6
4–18 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- ATL underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- NO vs WRs
- 9% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 93%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.6 points, #14 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 23.9 points last game against a typical 12 (trending up).
- Averaging 6.3 targets a game.
- Played 93% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
15Michael Wilson▲WR · ARI@NYGSTARTScored 20.4 last game, typical 9.69.9
4–17 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- ARI favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- NYG vs WRs
- 11% more points
- Last game snaps
- 93%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.9 points, #15 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 20.4 points last game against a typical 9.6 (trending up).
- Averaging 10.3 targets a game.
- Played 93% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.9 · High confidence · Full player page →
16George PickensWR · DAL@HOUSTARTProjected 9.7 · #16 among WRs9.7
4–17 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- DAL underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 48.5
- HOU vs WRs
- 4% fewer points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 85%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.7 points, #16 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
- Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
17Josh Downs▲WR · IND@WASSTARTScored 10.2 last game, typical 6.19.6
4–17 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~26 pts
- Vegas line
- IND favored by 4.5
- Game total
- 46.5
- WAS vs WRs
- 23% more points
- Last game snaps
- 68%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.6 points, #17 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 10.2 points last game against a typical 6.1 (trending up).
- Keenan Allen out: more work to go around (about +1.4 points).
- Averaging 8 targets a game.
- Played 68% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
18Parker WashingtonWR · JAX@CINSTARTProjected 9.5 · #18 among WRs9.5
4–16 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- JAX underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 51.5
- CIN vs WRs
- 13% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 81%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.5 points, #18 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Concern: CIN's defense has allowed 13% fewer points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 7.7 targets a game.
- Played 81% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
19Tetairoa McMillan▼WR · CARvsDETSTARTDET allow 20% more points to WRs8.7
4–15 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- CAR underdogs by 3.5
- Game total
- 50.5
- DET vs WRs
- 20% more points
- Last game snaps
- 95%
Why we say start
- Projected 8.7 points, #19 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- DET's defense has allowed 20% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Concern: Scored 2.7 points last game against a typical 9.4 (trending down).
- Averaging 7.7 targets a game.
- Played 95% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 8.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
20Zay FlowersQWR · BALvsTENSTARTIf active · Questionable — hamstring injury8.5
0–15 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W3Dashed line: the usual 10.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~27 pts
- Vegas line
- BAL favored by 11.5
- Game total
- 42.5
- TEN vs WRs
- 12% more points
- Last game snaps
- 33%
Why we say start
- Projected 8.5 points, #20 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Questionable — hamstring injury.
- Official practice report: Limited in practice, hamstring injury. If active, about 13.1 points; the projection is discounted for the chance of not playing.
- BAL's offense is expected to score about 27 points, a strong scoring spot.
- TEN's defense has allowed 12% more points to WRs than the league average.
Projection 8.5 · Low confidence · Full player page →
21Matthew Golden▲WR · GB@TBSTARTScored 18.5 last game, typical 3.58.4
3–14 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 3.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- GB favored by 3
- Game total
- 38.5
- TB vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 82%
Why we say start
- Projected 8.4 points, #21 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 18.5 points last game against a typical 3.5 (trending up).
- Averaging 10 targets a game.
- Played 82% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 8.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
22Jaylen WaddleWR · DEN@SFSTARTProjected 8.2 · #22 among WRs8.2
3–14 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- DEN underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 47.5
- SF vs WRs
- 1% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 73%
Why we say start
- Projected 8.2 points, #22 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 6.7 targets a game.
- Played 73% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 8.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
23Kalif Raymond▲WR · CHIvsNYJSTARTScored 18 last game, typical 3.28.2
3–14 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 3.2 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- CHI favored by 3.5
- Game total
- 43.5
- NYJ vs WRs
- 4% fewer points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 75%
Why we say start
- Projected 8.2 points, #23 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 18 points last game against a typical 3.2 (trending up).
- Averaging 7 targets a game.
- Played 75% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 8.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
24Jordan Addison▲WR · MINvsMIASTARTMore work with Justin Jefferson out8.1
3–14 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- MIN favored by 10
- Game total
- 38.5
- MIA vs WRs
- 10% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 98%
Why we say start
- Projected 8.1 points, #24 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Justin Jefferson out: more work to go around (about +1.5 points).
- Scored 17.5 points last game against a typical 7.1 (trending up).
- Averaging 5.3 targets a game.
- Played 98% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 8.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
25Deebo Samuel Sr.▲WR · SFvsDENFLEXScored 15.4 last game, typical 8.58.0
3–14 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- SF favored by 3
- Game total
- 47.5
- DEN vs WRs
- 15% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 76%
Why we say flex
- Projected 8.0 points, #25 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- Scored 15.4 points last game against a typical 8.5 (trending up).
- SF's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Concern: DEN's defense has allowed 15% fewer points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 3.7 targets a game.
Projection 8.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
26Wan'Dale Robinson▲WR · TEN@BALFLEXBAL allow 15% more points to WRs7.8
3–13 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~16 pts
- Vegas line
- TEN underdogs by 11.5
- Game total
- 42.5
- BAL vs WRs
- 15% more points
- Last game snaps
- 63%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.8 points, #26 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- BAL's defense has allowed 15% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Scored 15.2 points last game against a typical 9.6 (trending up).
- Concern: TEN's offense is expected to score only about 16 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Averaging 6 targets a game.
Projection 7.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
27Devaughn VeleWR · NOvsATLFLEXATL allow 13% more points to WRs7.6
3–13 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 4.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- NO favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- ATL vs WRs
- 13% more points
- Last game snaps
- 88%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.6 points, #27 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- ATL's defense has allowed 13% more points to WRs than the league average.
- NO's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 7.3 targets a game.
- Played 88% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
28Emeka EgbukaWR · TBvsGBFLEXProjected 7.5 · #28 among WRs7.5
3–13 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~18 pts
- Vegas line
- TB underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 38.5
- GB vs WRs
- 5% more points
- Last game snaps
- 74%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.5 points, #28 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- Concern: TB's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Averaging 6.7 targets a game.
- Played 74% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
29DJ MooreWR · BUFvsNEFLEXBUF expected to score ~28, a strong spot7.4
3–13 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- BUF favored by 7
- Game total
- 49.5
- NE vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 64%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.4 points, #29 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- BUF's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 6 targets a game.
- Played 64% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
30Luther Burden III▲WR · CHIvsNYJFLEXScored 16.3 last game, typical 6.17.4
3–13 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- CHI favored by 3.5
- Game total
- 43.5
- NYJ vs WRs
- 4% fewer points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 61%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.4 points, #30 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- Scored 16.3 points last game against a typical 6.1 (trending up).
- Averaging 7.7 targets a game.
- Played 61% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
31Tre TuckerWR · LVvsKCFLEXProjected 7.2 · #31 among WRs7.2
3–12 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- LV underdogs by 4.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- KC vs WRs
- 19% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 57%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.2 points, #31 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- Concern: KC's defense has allowed 19% fewer points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 5 targets a game.
- Played 57% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
32Jakobi Meyers▲WR · JAX@CINFLEXScored 15.9 last game, typical 7.77.2
3–12 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- JAX underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 51.5
- CIN vs WRs
- 13% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 81%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.2 points, #32 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- Scored 15.9 points last game against a typical 7.7 (trending up).
- Concern: CIN's defense has allowed 13% fewer points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 3.7 targets a game.
- Played 81% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
33DK MetcalfWR · PIT@CLEFLEXProjected 7.2 · #33 among WRs14.0
scored · proj 7.2FLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.3 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- PIT favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 38.5
- CLE vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Wind
- 11 mph
- Last game snaps
- 95%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.2 points, #33 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- Averaging 8 targets a game.
- Played 95% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
34Dontayvion WicksWR · PHIvsLAFLEXMore work with DeVonta Smith out7.1
3–12 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 4.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~20 pts
- Vegas line
- PHI underdogs by 3.5
- Game total
- 42.5
- LA vs WRs
- 2% more points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 88%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.1 points, #34 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- DeVonta Smith out: more work to go around (about +1.6 points).
- Concern: PHI's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Averaging 5 targets a game.
- Played 88% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
35Jauan Jennings▼WR · MINvsMIAFLEXProjected 7.1 · #35 among WRs7.1
3–12 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W3Dashed line: the usual 8.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- MIN favored by 10
- Game total
- 38.5
- MIA vs WRs
- 10% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 80%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.1 points, #35 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- Concern: Scored 0.6 points last game against a typical 8.6 (trending down).
- Averaging 1.5 targets a game.
- Played 80% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
36Jameson WilliamsWR · DET@CARFLEXDET expected to score ~27, a strong spot7.1
3–12 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~27 pts
- Vegas line
- DET favored by 3.5
- Game total
- 50.5
- CAR vs WRs
- 19% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 82%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.1 points, #36 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- DET's offense is expected to score about 27 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Concern: CAR's defense has allowed 19% fewer points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 5.7 targets a game.
- Played 82% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
37Rome OdunzeWR · CHIvsNYJBENCHProjected 7.1 · 0.0 behind #367.1
3–12 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- CHI favored by 3.5
- Game total
- 43.5
- NYJ vs WRs
- 4% fewer points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 85%
Why we say bench
- Projected 7.1 points, #37 among WRs this week, 0.0 points behind #36, the last one we'd start.
- Averaging 4.3 targets a game.
- Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
38Courtland SuttonWR · DEN@SFBENCHProjected 6.9 · 0.2 behind #366.9
3–12 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- DEN underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 47.5
- SF vs WRs
- 1% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 87%
Why we say bench
- Projected 6.9 points, #38 among WRs this week, 0.2 points behind #36, the last one we'd start.
- Averaging 5.3 targets a game.
- Played 87% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.9 · High confidence · Full player page →
39Denzel BostonWR · CLEvsPITBENCHCLE expected to score only ~18, a tough spot10.9
scored · proj 6.7BENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 4.2 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~18 pts
- Vegas line
- CLE underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 38.5
- PIT vs WRs
- 7% more points
- Wind
- 11 mph
- Last game snaps
- 89%
Why we say bench
- Projected 6.7 points, #39 among WRs this week, 0.4 points behind #36, the last one we'd start.
- CLE's offense is expected to score only about 18 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Averaging 5 targets a game.
- Played 89% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
40Michael Pittman▼WR · PIT@CLEBENCHScored 2.6 last game, typical 8.52.5
scored · proj 6.6BENCHRecent form
W1W3Dashed line: the usual 8.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- PIT favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 38.5
- CLE vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Wind
- 11 mph
- Last game snaps
- 73%
Why we say bench
- Projected 6.6 points, #40 among WRs this week, 0.5 points behind #36, the last one we'd start.
- Scored 2.6 points last game against a typical 8.5 (trending down).
- Averaging 4 targets a game.
- Played 73% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
41Romeo DoubsWR · NE@BUFBENCHProjected 6.4 · 0.7 behind #366.4
3–11 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NE underdogs by 7
- Game total
- 49.5
- BUF vs WRs
- 4% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 73%
Why we say bench
- Projected 6.4 points, #41 among WRs this week, 0.7 points behind #36, the last one we'd start.
- Averaging 3.7 targets a game.
- Played 73% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
42Rashod BatemanWR · BALvsTENBENCHProjected 6.4 · 0.7 behind #366.4
3–11 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 3.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~27 pts
- Vegas line
- BAL favored by 11.5
- Game total
- 42.5
- TEN vs WRs
- 12% more points
- Last game snaps
- 88%
Why we say bench
- Projected 6.4 points, #42 among WRs this week, 0.7 points behind #36, the last one we'd start.
- Upside: BAL's offense is expected to score about 27 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 4.3 targets a game.
- Played 88% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
43Marvin Harrison Jr.WR · ARI@NYGBENCHProjected 6.2 · 0.9 behind #366.2
3–11 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- ARI favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- NYG vs WRs
- 11% more points
- Last game snaps
- 77%
Why we say bench
- Projected 6.2 points, #43 among WRs this week, 0.9 points behind #36, the last one we'd start.
- Averaging 3 targets a game.
- Played 77% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
44Malik NabersWR · NYGvsARIBENCHProjected 6.1 · 1.0 behind #366.1
2–11 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NYG underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- ARI vs WRs
- 6% more points
- Last game snaps
- 78%
Why we say bench
- Projected 6.1 points, #44 among WRs this week, 1.0 points behind #36, the last one we'd start.
- Averaging 6.3 targets a game.
- Played 78% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
45Jalen CokerQWR · CARvsDETBENCHQuestionable — quadriceps injury5.9
0–10 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 5.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- CAR underdogs by 3.5
- Game total
- 50.5
- DET vs WRs
- 20% more points
- Last game snaps
- 36%
Why we say bench
- Projected 5.9 points, #45 among WRs this week, outside the top 36.
- Questionable — quadriceps injury.
- Official practice report: Limited in practice, quadricep injury. If active, about 9.0 points; the projection is discounted for the chance of not playing.
- Upside: DET's defense has allowed 20% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 7.3 targets a game.
Projection 5.9 · Low confidence · Full player page →
46Darius SlaytonWR · IND@WASBENCHProjected 5.9 · #46 among WRs5.9
2–10 rangeBENCHRecent form
No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 5.0 a game.
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~26 pts
- Vegas line
- IND favored by 4.5
- Game total
- 46.5
- WAS vs WRs
- 23% more points
Why we say bench
- Projected 5.9 points, #46 among WRs this week, outside the top 36.
- Upside: WAS's defense has allowed 23% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaged last season 4.5 targets a game.
Projection 5.9 · High confidence · Full player page →
47Khalil Shakir▼WR · BUFvsNEBENCHScored 1.1 last game, typical 7.25.8
2–10 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.2 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- BUF favored by 7
- Game total
- 49.5
- NE vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 73%
Why we say bench
- Projected 5.8 points, #47 among WRs this week, outside the top 36.
- Scored 1.1 points last game against a typical 7.2 (trending down).
- Upside: BUF's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 5 targets a game.
- Played 73% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 5.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
48Kayshon BoutteWR · HOUvsDALBENCHProjected 5.8 · #48 among WRs5.8
2–10 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~26 pts
- Vegas line
- HOU favored by 3
- Game total
- 48.5
- DAL vs WRs
- 20% more points
- Wind
- 10 mph
- Last game snaps
- 69%
Why we say bench
- Projected 5.8 points, #48 among WRs this week, outside the top 36.
- Upside: DAL's defense has allowed 20% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 3 targets a game.
- Played 69% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 5.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
49Keon ColemanWR · BUFvsNEBENCHProjected 5.6 · #49 among WRs5.6
2–10 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- BUF favored by 7
- Game total
- 49.5
- NE vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 48%
Why we say bench
- Projected 5.6 points, #49 among WRs this week, outside the top 36.
- Upside: BUF's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 3 targets a game.
- Played 48% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 5.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
50Antonio WilliamsWR · WASvsINDBENCHProjected 5.6 · #50 among WRs5.6
2–10 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 4.2 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- WAS underdogs by 4.5
- Game total
- 46.5
- IND vs WRs
- 15% more points
- Last game snaps
- 41%
Why we say bench
- Projected 5.6 points, #50 among WRs this week, outside the top 36.
- Upside: Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out: more work to go around (about +1.1 points).
- Averaging 3.7 targets a game.
- Played 41% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 5.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
How we rank
Each player starts from how he scored per game last season, then we shift toward this season's games as they pile up (a few games in, this season counts as much as last). That gives a base rate for the format you picked.
We then adjust for this week's game: how many points the opponent has allowed to that position compared with the league average, how many points Vegas expects the team to score, wind for passing games, and the injury report. Players ruled out are marked Out. Doubtful and questionable players are discounted, and their confidence drops.
The verdict comes from where he ranks at his position. "Must start" and "Start" are the players you should be starting in a typical 12-team league, "Flex" is a fair depth play, and "Bench" means look elsewhere. The range is the middle half of likely outcomes, so about half of his scores should land inside it. Running backs, receivers and tight ends swing more than quarterbacks. Our scorecard checks all of this against what really happened.
Projections are estimates, not guarantees. Player stats from nflverse (CC-BY 4.0), betting lines from the NFL schedule data, injuries from ESPN's public injury report. Kicker and defense stats come from the same source and scoring is the common default.