Fantasy Football Hot Takes: Week 4
Sep 25, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass to running back Theo Riddick (25) during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Fantasy Football Hot Takes: Week 4
So while the bargain bin articles are reserved for the value, and often, safer plays. This article will be geared more for those fiery takes that may lead to taking down a tournament in fantasy football week 4. Not only is playing the chalk boring, but it’s quite unprofitable in most tournament formats. Here are my red-hot Fantasy Football Hot Takes.
Matthew Stafford will score over 30 fantasy points this week
The Lions will head to Solider Field, to take on the 0-3 Bears, this week. The Bear’s defense has been decimated by injuries and should be no problem for the Lions’ aerial attack. The lack of a run game points to another game where Stafford and company fill the stat column. Stafford has thrown for over 300 yards in two of his first three games this year and should continue this trend in a game which could shootout. The Bear’s are in a nice spot to finally solidify a win, and I think we could see a back and forth pace, conducive to fantasy production. As of right now, Vegas tends to agree, as the total has jumped from 46 to 48.
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Carlos Hyde will be a top 10 fantasy scoring running back
If you’re playing against me in any DraftKings tournaments this week, be ready to see a heavy dose of Carlos Hyde, I talked about his pricing in my bargains article, but I also think he should be able to produce enough for tournament upside. The line has moved off of a key number of SF +3 to now, San Fran +2. I generally don’t love playing guys against the slow pace of Dallas, but Chip Kelly’s up-tempo offense should negate some of this. The thing I love the most about Hyde is how he’s continually used at the goal line. He already has four rushing touchdowns this year, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see one or two more this week.
Kirk Cousins will throw for over 300 yards and 3 touchdowns
I mean, C’mon, its the Browns. Cousins won’t necessarily be a sneaky play, but I think even with the ownership, Cousins is going to absolutely eat in this spot. Washington has little to no running game and is very deep among receivers and tight ends. I’m not sure there is an ideal stack to go along with Cousins, as they tend to spread the ball around, but I’d expect him to torch this Brown’s defense.
The Chicago Bears’ offense will score over 3 touchdowns
Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller (86) celebrates his third quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
As I mentioned earlier, I’m predicting a shootout in a game in which the Bears need to win. It’s tough to have faith in an offense that has shown so little, but this game sets up particularly well for them. I’d make the case that Hoyer is an improvement from Jay Cutler and that Howard is also an improvement from Jeremy Langford. While all reports earlier in the year indicated that Kevin White was way behind the learning curve, he appears to have caught up quick, as he received 14 targets last week. It also important to note that a mediocre Lions defense will again, be without, DeAndre Levy and Ziggy Ansah.
Cole Beasley will score over 20 DraftKings points
Cole Beasley has found a new role and may be Dak’s favorite target in a Romo-less offense. We’ve seen Dak attack the middle of the field on short routes, which matches Beasly’s abilities to a tee. In three games, Beasly has seen 25 targets, but has yet to find the end zone. I think Beasly has been on the wrong side of touchdown variance, as he’s been forced out, and tackled twice at the door step. Eventually he’s going to score and if he goes 7 catches for 70 yards and a score, that’s more than enough value for me.
Good luck this week!