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Week 4 Wide Receiver Preview: Is Keenan Allen the No. 1 on the Chargers?

Top Fantasy WRs for Week 4

Let's break down the key usage notes and matchups that are driving our Week 4 WR Rankings.

Vikings vs. Steelers

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Justin Jefferson, Vikings

Jefferson was efficient with Carson Wentz catching five passes for 75 yards on 7 targets. The Vikings got up early and leaned on the run. If that doesn’t happen against Pittsburgh, it should mean more Jefferson this week. The Steelers have struggled to cover top WRs, especially down the field. Start Jefferson with confidence. 

D.K. Metcalf, Steelers

Metcalf caught three passes for 32 yards and a TD last week. He hasn’t topped 7 targets in a game yet this season, but big plays have kept his floor high. He likely needs a TD to pay off, and the Vikings have not allowed 70+ yards to a WR yet despite facing off against Ja’Marr Chase last week in a blow out. Metcalf is a high-end WR3 at best.

Jordan Addison, Vikings

Coming back from suspension, it is tough to know Addison’s role in the offense with Carson Wentz at the helm. He’s been a solid fantasy asset so far in his career, especially in the red zone, scoring 10 TDs in each of his first two seasons. He might be eased into the offense a bit, so it is best to sit Addison so we can see what his usage is with Wentz at QB.

Commanders at Falcons

Drake London, Falcons

The Falcons are back home and have a potential get-right matchup against a Washington defense allowing the seventh-most PPR points to WRs. London's 27 targets rank 12th among all WRs. Look for Atlanta to go all-out to enter their Week 5 bye with momentum, which should lead to plenty of targets for London in a good matchup. 

Darnell Mooney, Falcons

In two games, Mooney has drawn 15 targets but has been limited by Michael Penix's struggles. This week's matchup with Washington looks favorable for the passing attack. Look for Atlanta to try to establish the run early and take some play-action shots downfield with Mooney and Drake London. View Mooney as a quality WR3/ flex play in Week 4. 

Deebo Samuel, Commanders

Deebo Samuel looks primed to be Washington's No. 1 WR. He has been excellent, posting WR6 and WR17 PPR finishes in Washington's first two games. With Terry McLaurin out his week, Samuel will see an expanded role in Atlanta, putting him into 'must-start' territory. 

Saints at Bills

Chris Olave, Saints

You’re playing Olave for his incredible target share; through three weeks, he’s up to 31%. He’s hit 10+ targets in all three games and should remain busy with the Saints entering Sunday as huge underdogs.

Rashid Shaheed, Saints

Shaheed has tallied 4 catches in all three games. In fact, he's hit that mark in five of six games going back to 2024. There’s just not much upside to project against a Buffalo unit that does well to limit big plays. They’ve also surrendered the second-fewest pass yards per game.

Keon Coleman, Bills

Since posting 8-112-1 in the opener, Coleman's totaled only 46 yards on six catches. His usage has dipped over that stretch, but he remains a viable FLEX option this week with the Bills implied for 31.75 points.

Khalil Shakir, Bills

Shakir's target share stands at just 14% through three games. That's tied with Josh Palmer for second among Bills WRs. You have to love the scoring matchup vs. New Orleans, but Shakir’s current role makes him a risky fantasy option.

Browns at Lions

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions

St. Brown has maintained high-level efficiency through three games and drew strong target counts the past two weeks. Bet on the offense not booming against Cleveland the way it did the past two weeks. But any struggles for the run game against a top-ranked Browns run D could push more Detroit passing volume.

Jameson Williams, Lions

Williams has flashed for long catches each of the past two weeks, but he has just 12 targets through three games. Worse yet, he has largely been left out of an offense that racked up 90 points over the past two weeks. So Detroit doesn’t *need* to change his usage. Of course, we are talking about a 24-year-old former 12th-overall pick who got an $80 million extension just before the start of the season. The Lions are likely to send more passes his way at some point because they *want* to. Perhaps a Cleveland defense that ranks tops in the league against the run helps the passing volume this week. Williams’ downfield game, though, could also make him tougher to target against a Myles Garrett-powered pass rush. Williams remains a boom-bust play in low-WR3 range.

Jerry Jeudy, Browns

Jeudy leads the Browns in target so far, but the team has featured a different target leader in each game so far. Expect that kind of target spreading to continue. And Jeudy’s 47.6% catch rate with Joe Flacco this season limits his appeal. Cleveland heads to Detroit as a 10-point underdog, though. If game flow goes that way, we could easily see 40+ pass attempts. That’s the strongest upside case for an otherwise unexciting crew of pass catchers.

Cedric Tillman, Browns

Tillman’s 5-52-1 line on eight targets in the opener seemed encouraging. But he has logged just 5 catches and 52 more yards combined over the past two games. A Cleveland offense that has seen a different target leader each week and now faces a well-performing Detroit defense makes Tillman tough to bet on.

Titans at Texans

Nico Collins, Texans

Houston has the NFL's worst offense, but Week 4 offers the Texans the opportunity to turn things around. Houston hosts a winless Titans team that has allowed the third-most points. Nico Collins will be the focal point for Houston, and Collins thrived against Tennessee last season. He scored a TD in both games versus the Titans last season. He's a locked-in top-10 option with No. 1 overall upside. 

Christian Kirk, Texans

In his Houston debut, Kirk was second on the team in routes (33) and targets (8). That was solid usage out of the slot. Kirk appears to firmly be Houston's No. 2 WR, and gets an appealing matchup against a Tennessee defense allowing the third-most fantasy points through three games. 

Calvin Ridley, Titans

Very little has gone right for Tennessee's 31st-ranked offense. Ridley ranks 29th with 21 targets but is only 58th with 111 receiving yards. It will be tough for him to break that slump against the Texans, but Houston is not expected to 'shadow' Ridley with Derek Stingley. However, the Titans are projected to score only 15.5 points. Ridley is a fringe WR3 who can no longer be viewed as a must-start in this offense. 

Elic Ayomanor, Titans

Ayomaor has scored in back-to-back games and is averaging a solid 6 targets per week. That's solid involvement in an offense that ranks dead last with 133.7 passing yards per game. Facing Houston isn't ideal, but Ayomanor is on the flex radar in Week 4. 

Panthers at Patriots

Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers

McMillan had 8 targets last week, but he only brought in three for 48 yards. He certainly is talented, but hasn’t been a top 20 fantasy PPR WR in any week so far. Now dealing with a calf injury continues to complicate his week. The Patriots have been without top CB Christian Gonzalez all season, but he may return this week. Start TMac as a WR2, but know that he likely needs a TD (or the Panthers to throw a lot more) to pay off.

Chargers at Giants

Malik Nabers, Giants

It's tough to know what QB Jaxson Dart will mean for Nabers' fantasy value in his first start. The rookie was excellent this preseason but makes his first career start against a stout Chargers pass defense. We do know that Nabers should be fed targets, though, especially after a quiet Week 3. He remains a must-start in season-long fantasy leagues.

Keenan Allen, Chargers

Allen currently ranks seventh among WRs in targets, fifth in expected PPR points per game, and sixth in actual points per game. Don't bet on him maintaining those lofty ranks, but he's not going away as a key piece of this excellent Chargers passing game. Allen is a nice Week 4 fantasy play against a Giants defense that's been the eighth-best matchup for opposing WRs by adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs.

Ladd McConkey, Chargers

McConkey's volume and production have lagged behind teammates Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston so far. The return of the age-less Allen and emergence of Johnston makes McConkey a bad bet to pay off his ADP. But he's still the favorite to lead this WR corps in fantasy points going forward. Plus, the Chargers have been a pass-leaning offense with a concentrated target tree, with these three WRs accounting for 67% of the team's targets. There's enough to go around for all of them, and McConkey should remain in Week 4 fantasy lineups against a subpar Giants pass defense.

Quentin Johnston, Chargers

The Quentin Johnston breakout is real. He just posted a 6-89-0 receiving line in Week 3, despite seeing Broncos CB Pat Surtain in coverage for most of the game. Johnston will still have down weeks in a WR corps alongside Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen, but he's here to stay as a key piece of this passing game. Week 4 brings a matchup against a Giants defense that's been the eighth-best matchup for opposing WRs by adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs.

Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants

After a strong start to the season, Robinson crashed with a 1-26-0 line in Week 3. That's life as the No. 2 target in a bad passing game. With QB Jaxson Dart set to make his first career start this weekend against a tough Chargers pass defense, Robinson is best left on fantasy benches.

Eagles at Buccaneers

A.J. Brown, Eagles

He’s alive! Brown muscled his way -- in classic A.J. Brown fashion -- to a 6-109-1 receiving line in last week’s comeback victory over the Rams. This week finds a Bucs D that plays the run much tougher than the pass.

Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers

Egbuka should run as Tampa Bay’s top receiver this week. The Bucs lost Mike Evans to a hamstring injury last week, and Chris Godwin -- assuming he plays -- will be seeing his first game action since dislocating an ankle last October. Philly’s defense has looked vulnerable through three weeks, though CB Quinyon Mitchell and CB Cooper DeJean still present tough individual matchups when Egbuka draws them in coverage.

DeVonta Smith, Eagles

A.J. Brown beat him in targets and production, but Smith factored strongly into the Week 3 Philly passing rebound as well. His 8-60-1 receiving line on nine targets brings Smith to career highs in catch rate (83.3%) and receiving success rate (55.6%) through three weeks. That catch rate almost certainly won’t hold all year, but Smith sports a 70% career catch rate. This week pits Philly against a Tampa defense that has played the run tougher than the pass for years. That remains true so far this season and could motivate more Eagles passing volume in Week 4. There’s enticing upside at the least.

Chris Godwin, Buccaneers

Godwin went from his first full practice Wednesday to sitting out Thursday’s workout. He seems likely to play against the Eagles, but we’ll need to watch for reports into Sunday on exactly how much he’ll play. Even with Mike Evans going down, Godwin will make for a risky play his first time out. Of course, there’s volume upside even in a limited role whenever Godwin’s on the field.

Colts at Rams

Puka Nacua, Rams

It’s tough to beat Nacua’s consistency. He’s hit 91 yards in all three games and in five of his last six matchups going back to 2024. While his TD rate remains low, Nacua’s a no-doubt WR1. His floor and ceiling will only rise if Davante Adams (hamstring) is unable to suit up against the Colts.

Davante Adams, Rams

Adams missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a hamstring injury. If active, he’ll carry an elevated risk against the Colts. 

Michael Pittman, Colts

Pittman leads the Colts in catches (16) and slots a close second behind Tyler Warren in target share (22%). He draws a Rams defense that’s allowed only one WR – A.J. Brown – to record more than 60 yards this season. Treat Pittman as a fantasy WR3.

Josh Downs, Colts

Downs faces a Rams defense that’s generated pressure at the league’s fourth-highest rate. That should equal a fair amount of short-range targets for Downs, who’s posted a pair of two-catch duds around a six-catch Week 2.

Jaguars at 49ers

Ricky Pearsall, 49ers

Pearsall has now topped 100 receiving yards in two of San Francisco's three wins. One of those triple-digit performances occurred in Week 1, with Brock Purdy under center. It looks like Purdy will be back, which is good news for the 49ers' passing attack. Jauan Jennings hasn't practiced all week, which opens the door for Pearsall to continue to command a healthy target share as the club's undisputed No. 1 WR. 

Jauan Jennings, 49ers

Jennings hasn't practiced in two weeks with an ankle injury, so you'll want to verify his game status before Sunday's tilt with the Jaguars. Having a late kick-off complicates things. If he's good to go, Jennings is a solid WR3 against a Jacksonville defense that allows the sixth-most PPR points per game to opposing WRs. 

Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars

It's been a rough start for Brian Thomas Jr., but the opportunities have been there. Thomas has drawn the same number of targets as Amon-Ra St. Brown and Nico Collins, but has only 7 receptions for 115 yards. San Francisco has been stout against WRs, allowing the sixth-fewest PPR points through three games. It's tough to envision a breakout game for Thomas, but his target share keeps him in the WR2 discussion. 

Travis Hunter, Jaguars

Hunter has only 10 catches for 76 yards, primarily playing out of the slot. The Jaguars have been banged up in the secondary, which has necessitated Hunter playing more snaps on defense. San Francisco ranks sixth in terms of limiting PPR points to WRs, so Hunter should be viewed as a WR4/flex option with limited upside. 

Parker Washington, Jaguars

Dyami Brown has missed some practice time with a shoulder injury. If Brown is ruled out, Parker Washington will step into Brown's perimeter role. Even if Brown plays, Washington has seen his involvement grow as Travis Hunter has played more snaps on defense. Washington's 28% targets per route run late leads Jacksonville's receiving corps. He has WR4/flex appeal, particularly if Brown is sidelined. 

Ravens at Chiefs

Zay Flowers, Ravens

After two straight weeks of seven catches, Flowers only caught two passes for 13 yards last week. It was the worst game since his rookie season, but the Ravens’ passing game has been centered around Flowers over those first two weeks. He is a high-end WR2 in a potential shootout this week.  

Xavier Worthy, Chiefs

Worthy was knocked out of Week 1 without a catch, but is slated to return this week. He could still be limited with a brace on his shoulder. Worthy’s speed and the Chiefs’ downfield passing could always spring a big play, but that is tough to bet on. He is a high-end WR4 this week. 

Marquise Brown, Chiefs

Hollywood has had at least 5 targets in each game so far this season, taking advantage of the absence of Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice. He hasn’t scored a TD yet, and could cede snaps to Worthy returning. Ultimately, Brown could be useful if the game becomes a shootout, but he should be treated as a WR4. 

Rashod Bateman, Ravens

Bateman had five catches for 63 yards and a TD last week, hitting a season high of seven targets. He benefited from Zay Flowers only having three targets and the Ravens having to play catch-up. Bateman could always catch a deep pass in a potential shootout, but he isn’t worth starting this week.

Bears at Raiders

Rome Odunze, Bears

Odunze kept rolling last week with a 3-62-1 line and now ranks third among WRs in PPR points. The TDs will slow down, but the usage has been there. Odunze is tied for eighth among WRs in targets and ranks sixth in expected PPR points per game. He's a must-start until further notice. Week 4 brings a matchup against the Raiders' 17th-ranked WR defense.

Jakobi Meyers, Raiders

Meyers took a backseat to Tre Tucker last week but remains the No. 1 WR in Vegas. He leads the team and ranks 14th among all WRs with 26 targets through three weeks. Meyers is a strong Week 4 fantasy starter against a Bears defense that ranks 27th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs.

D.J. Moore, Bears

Moore has been out-targeted 27 to 16 by teammate Rome Odunze so far. The gap might not stay that big over the course of the season, and Moore does look good on tape to us. But he can't be considered more than a WR3 in fantasy lineups right now. He gets a fine Week 4 matchup against a Raiders defense sitting 17th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs.

Tre Tucker, Raiders

We're expecting Tucker's production going forward to be much closer to what it was over the first two games of the season than the massive Week 3. But he gets a superb Week 4 matchup against the Bears, who rank 27th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs. Tucker is worth a shot as a WR4 or Flex play, especially with TE Brock Bowers still not at 100%.

Packers at Cowboys

George Pickens, Cowboys

Pickens should at least remain a strong volume bet as long as CeeDee Lamb’s out. He has garnered nine targets in two straight games, and the passing volume should remain up against a Packers D that arrives as 7-point favorites. The biggest question will be whether Dak Prescott can stay upright long enough to get the ball to Pickens. But the upside’s worth a shot in low-WR2 territory.

Romeo Doubs, Packers

Doubs drew just two targets last week but played a season (and team) high 89% of the offensive snaps. Being on the field that much makes him an option at this level. And the Dallas matchup adds upside. The Cowboys fostered passing explosions for the Giants and Bears the past two weeks.

Matthew Golden, Packers

A 4-52 receiving line doesn’t look exciting, but Week 3 presented progress for Golden. The first-round rookie increased his playing time for the second straight game and trailed only Romeo Doubs in routes among Green Bay wideouts. Golden will still need to see more target volume to be playable in most fantasy lineups. But there’s intriguing upside for daily lineups this week against the Cowboys.

Jets at Dolphins

Garrett Wilson, Jets

The Dolphins enter the weekend with injuries to CBs Storm Duck (ankle) and Jason Marshall Jr. (hamstring). Meanwhile, Wilson has established himself as the alpha WR1 for OC Tanner Engstrand, earning a massive 39% target share. We’ll see if Justin Fields (concussion) clears protocol. But Wilson will be a fantasy must-start regardless.

Tyreek Hill, Dolphins

Hill’s delivered 16 and 17 PPR points in back-to-back weeks. He might face shadow coverage from Sauce Gardner, but that’s not a clear negative in 2025. Miami also moves Hill around the formation and utilizes pre-snap motion with the veteran, helping him gain favorable leverage. He ultimately projects as a borderline WR1.

Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins

Waddle remains on the injury report with a shoulder. The good news? Last Thursday night against Buffalo, he posted a healthy 89% route rate. The extended rest should allow him to play his normal role against a Jets defense that’s thin in the secondary. 

Bengals at Broncos

Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals

We didn't think the Jake Browning-led Bengals’ floor was THAT low. But even in the Week 3 debacle in Minnesota, Chase came away with five catches for 50 yards. We still expect him to see enough volume -- and Browning to be decent enough -- to keep Chase locked into fantasy lineups. He faces a tough individual matchup on Monday night against Broncos CB Patrick Surtain.

Courtland Sutton, Broncos

Sutton has sandwiched a Week 2 dud with 6-61-1 and 6-118-1 receiving lines. He leads the Broncos with a 22% target share and ranks 28th among all WRs in expected PPR points per game. Sutton gets a matchup upgrade in Week 4 against the Bengals, who rank 21st in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs. Cincinnati has particularly struggled against outside WRs, where Sutton has run 81% of his routes this season.

Tee Higgins, Bengals

Not only did the Bengals' offense lay a total egg last week, but Higgins saw just two targets on a 7.4% share. We're expecting Broncos CB Patrick Surtain to spend most of Monday night's game on WR Ja'Marr Chase, which could push some extra volume Higgins' way. But Higgins should only be considered a WR3 at this point -- and not a must-start.

Troy Franklin, Broncos

Franklin was quiet in Week 3, catching two of four targets for eight yards. But he remained a full-time player, running a route on 94% of pass plays. That keeps Franklin on the fantasy radar going forward. He gets a plus Week 4 matchup at home for a Bengals defense sitting 21st in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs.

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