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Week 4 Start/Sit: A Proper Fantasy Football Lineup

Chew covers some start-sit decisions for the Week 4 matchups.

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Chew Russell
Oct 03, 2026
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Get your fish and chips ready for the NFL in London for Week 4! There are plenty of games beyond the Colts v. Commanders, but I’m a sucker for the chaos these international games bring. Case in point: the “Trio in Rio”. Enough about the NFL's worldwide reach; let’s get to some start/fade/sleeper calls for Week 4. Best of luck in all your Week 4 matchups! And check out the rest of my weekly rankings here.

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START

Tyler Shough (NO) v. ATL

  • The Stat: QB-3 in fantasy points per game with 9 total touchdowns.

  • The Spot: Favorable dome conditions with over 26 implied points for NOLA.

  • The Risk: Left tackle still out, and Falcons pressure could inflate already evident vulnerability (10 sacks, 3 interceptions, 3 fumbles lost).

FADE

Jalen Hurts (PHI) v. LAR

  • The Stat: Week 3 was the worst passing performance thus far (153 passing yards - 0 passing touchdowns - 1 interception) despite a favorable matchup.

  • The Spot: DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert are both out, and the forecast includes rain.

  • The Risk: Hurts’ rushing floor, including goal-line work, could save his Week 4.

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