Week 4 Takeaways

Kenneth Gainwell Goes Nuts in Jaylen Warren’s Absence

19/99/2, 6/6/35, 77% snaps, 72% route participation, 3/3 goal line snaps

We woke up Sunday morning to surprising news that Jaylen Warren was inactive for the Dublin game — hopefully, you had time to get him out of your lineup. It seemed like Kaleb Johnson would finally get his shot… but Kenny Gainwell had other plans. Gainwell handled 25 touches, racking up 134 total yards and 2 TDs while dominating all high-value snaps. He’s a must-start again next week if Warren remains sidelined.

Omarion Hampton Is on the Verge of a Breakout Season

12/128/1, 5/5/37 | 89% snaps | 77% route participation

We might be looking at a new bell cow RB on an elite offense. With Najee Harris sidelined, Omarion Hampton logged a massive 89% snap share and ran a route on 77% of Justin Herbert’s dropbacks, catching all 5 of his targets. After catching 6-of-7 targets in Week 3, it’s clear Hampton is a true dual-threat RB. He’s now a locked-in every-week RB1.

Quentin Johnston Is Simply Undeniable

• Quentin Johnston: 13/8/98/1 | 32% target share

• Keenan Allen: 7/5/37

• Ladd McConkey: 6/1/11

At this point, you can’t deny Quentin Johnston anymore. His 13 targets (32% share) marked his second straight double-digit target game, and he’s now led the Chargers in receiving four weeks in a row. He’s averaging 84 yards and a TD per game, currently sitting as the WR4 overall. Meanwhile, McConkey’s struggles continue with just one catch on six targets.

Jaxson Dart Is Worth Rostering

Even without Malik Nabers, Jaxson Dart delivered a solid fantasy outing:

10 carries for 54 yards and a TD, plus 111 passing yards and another TD against a tough Chargers defense.

With Nabers likely out for the year, Dart will rely on a weaker group of receivers, but his rushing upside is keeping him relevant. His 18% designed rush share and willingness to scramble make him a QB1 streamer moving forward.

Malik Nabers Tears ACL

Monitor: Theo Johnson, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson

A brutal blow for both the Giants and fantasy managers. With Nabers done for the year, targets were evenly split among Theo Johnson, Darius Slayton, and Wan’Dale Robinson (all around 5 targets).

Theo Johnson remains one to watch — he entered the week with the 18th-highest route participation among TEs, and Jaxson Dart could make him a weekly TE sleeper.

Darius Slayton is worth adding to see how the target distribution shakes out next week.

Cam Skattebo Gets Workhorse Treatment

25/79, 2/2/11 | 75% snaps | 67% route participation

Cam Skattebo saw 27 total touches and dominated backfield usage with 75% of snaps. Though not highly efficient, his workload suggests the Giants trust him as their lead back, especially with Malik Nabers out. Expect New York to lean even more on the run while their rookie QB adjusts. Skattebo could run away with the job before Tyrone Tracy returns.

Woody Marks Takes Over Texans Backfield

• Woody Marks: 17/69/1, 5/4/50/1 | 56% snaps

• Nick Chubb: 13/47, 2/2/15 | 42% snaps

Woody Marks officially took over the Houston backfield, logging 21 touches for 119 total yards and 2 TDs. His receiving usage (4 receptions for 50 yards) is a great sign, and his college receiving background supports it. He’s a must-add and could settle in as a weekly RB2 if this trend continues.

Drake London Reminds Us Who He Is

10/8/110/1 | 38% target share

After a quiet few weeks, Drake London came alive with 110 yards and a TD on 10 targets. With Darnell Mooney leaving early due to a hamstring injury, London reclaimed a dominant 38% target share. Kyle Pitts also benefited, catching all 5 targets for 70 yards and a TD. The Falcons now head into their bye week on a high note.

Kendre Miller Keeps Climbing

11/65/1 | 31% snaps | 42% rush share

Kendre Miller’s snap share continues to climb (now 31%), and he handled his highest rush share of the season. He looked sharp, averaging 5.9 yards per carry and scoring a TD. Alvin Kamara remains the starter, but Miller’s efficiency and red-zone usage suggest a growing role. He’s a solid stash with upside.

Eagles WRs Back to Being Useless

• A.J. Brown: 9/2/7

• DeVonta Smith: 2/2/29

After last week’s reminder of their ceiling, the Eagles' passing game went quiet again. The game script favored the run, and both Brown and Smith finished with just two catches. Brown is currently the WR49 on the year, averaging the same fantasy points as KaVontae Turpin — tough scene.

Chris Godwin Returns to Full Usage

• Egbuka: 10/4/101/1

• Godwin: 10/3/26 | 40/44 routes

  
  

No ramp-up needed — Chris Godwin played nearly every snap in his return. While he only caught 3 passes for 26 yards, his 10 targets and 91% route participation show he’s fully back. Treat him as a flex-worthy WR3 heading into Week 5.

Quinshon Judkins Keeps Producing

21/82/1

No surprises here — Judkins continues to churn out solid fantasy performances and remains a reliable every-week starter.

George Pickens Is the Focal Point Without CeeDee

8/134/2 | 28% target share

Dak Prescott treated George Pickens like a true WR1 with 11 targets. Pickens turned them into 134 yards and 2 TDs, good for the WR5 overall ranking through four weeks. Even with a matchup against Sauce Gardner next week, Pickens should stay in lineups.

Patriots Backfield Gets Messy

• Rhamondre Stevenson: 57% snaps (10 opps)

• Henderson: 31% (9 opps)

• Antonio Gibson: 18% (goal-line leader, 4/6 snaps)

  
  

This is officially a three-headed monster. Gibson’s goal-line role throws a wrench into things, leaving Stevenson and Henderson as frustrating flex plays until this committee sorts itself out.

Stefon Diggs’ Role Expands

6/101 | 82% route participation | 41% target share

Stefon Diggs saw a significant bump in usage, jumping from 62% to 82% route participation and commanding a massive 41% target share. The Patriots are clearly leaning on him more heavily — he’s trending toward weekly startable status again.

Travis Etienne Secures the Jaguars’ Backfield

19/124/1 | Tuten: 4 carries

Travis Etienne silenced any concerns about Bhayshul Tuten cutting into his role. He out-carried Tuten 19 to 4 and racked up 124 rushing yards and a TD. Etienne is firmly back in RB1 territory.

49ers WRs Continue to Be Banged Up

Ricky Pearsall entered with a knee issue and exited mid-game, while Jauan Jennings — already playing through rib and ankle injuries — also got banged up again. Jennings surprisingly led the team in routes, but both WRs’ statuses are worth monitoring before Week 5.

Lamar Jackson Suffers Hamstring Injury

Lamar Jackson exited late with a hamstring issue that could cost him a few games. Cooper Rush filled in and targeted Zay Flowers 5 times, giving him a 38% target share in limited action. Managers should line up a contingency plan for Week 5.

Xavier Worthy Wastes No Time

8/5/83 receiving | 2/38 rushing | 121 total yards

Xavier Worthy finally got unleashed and immediately made an impact. Despite limited routes, he was targeted on 27%of them and finished with 10 total touches for 121 yards. With Rashee Rice sidelined for at least two more weeks, expect Worthy’s role to keep growing.

Ashton Jeanty Comes Through Big Time

21/138/1, 2/17/2 | 85% snaps

Ashton Jeanty took advantage of a soft Bears defense and delivered 155 total yards and 3 TDs. He reclaimed a full bell cow role, playing 85% of snaps and dominating every phase. Jeanty’s usage and efficiency make him a must-start until further notice.