{"id":2966,"date":"2016-09-29T12:53:30","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T16:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=2966"},"modified":"2021-03-20T11:39:38","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T15:39:38","slug":"fantasy-football-starts-and-sits-week-four","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2016\/09\/29\/fantasy-football-starts-and-sits-week-four\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Football Week Four Starts and Sits"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most crucial parts of playing fantasy football is\u00a0looking at\u00a0the match-ups. Some players are matchup proof, like Aaron Rodgers<\/strong> <\/u><\/a>or Antonio Brown<\/strong>,<\/span><\/a> but not all players are fantasy matchup proof.\u00a0Below are some fantasy football Week four\u00a0starts and sits.<\/p>\n

Fantasy Football Week Four Starts and Sits<\/h2>\n

Starts<\/h3>\n

Blake Bortles<\/h4>\n

Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong> quarterback Blake Bortles<\/strong> <\/a>has struggled so far this season. He is currently the 15th ranked quarterback in the NFL\u00a0and he\u00a0is averaging 16 fantasy points per game so far. But in Week four\u00a0Bortles has a solid matchup vs the Indianapolis Colts<\/strong> in London at 9:30\u00a0AM Eastern Standard time.<\/p>\n

Kirk Cousins<\/h4>\n

Washington Redskins<\/strong> quarterback Kirk Cousins<\/strong> <\/a>is coming off a solid Week two performance where he totaled 20 fantasy points.\u00a0Cousins finally looked like the quarterback from last season. In Week four he has a great match up vs the Cleveland Browns<\/strong> who have been generous to opposing quarterbacks this season.<\/p>\n

Jeremy Hill<\/h4>\n

Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong> running back Jeremy Hill<\/strong> <\/a>is coming off his best game\u00a0of the\u00a0season where he tallied\u00a024 total fantasy points. Hill has a solid match up on Thursday night vs the Miami Dolphins<\/strong> who have been a decent matchup for running backs this season.<\/p>\n

Christine Michael<\/h4>\n

Seattle Seahawks<\/strong> running back Christine Michael\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>has finally shown the talent many thought he had. With Thomas Rawls<\/strong> <\/a>being injured Michael\u00a0should now be\u00a0the featured back for the Seahawks, despite the team signing C.J. Spiller<\/strong> <\/a>this week. Michael is coming off a solid Week three performance where he totaled 23 fantasy points. He has a solid match up this week vs the New York Jets<\/strong>. With the injury to quarterback Russell Wilson<\/strong> <\/a>expect Michael to\u00a0get plenty of touches on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Marvin Jones<\/h4>\n

Detroit Lions<\/strong> wide receiver Marvin Jones<\/strong> <\/a>is proving why he was worth the big contract the Lions gave him in the off-season. Jones totaled 205 yards receiving and two touchdowns in Week three. Now he has a good matchup in Week four against the Chicago Bears<\/strong> who wide receivers have had success against\u00a0this season.<\/p>\n

T.Y Hilton<\/h4>\n

Indianapolis Colts<\/strong> wide receiver T.Y. Hilton<\/strong> <\/a>is coming off a season high 176 receiving yards and a touchdown. Hilton has a\u00a0favorable matchup vs the Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong> in Week four. The game is in London and kicks off at 9:30 am Eastern Standard time.<\/p>\n

Dennis Pitta<\/h4>\n

Baltimore Ravens<\/strong> tight end Dennis Pitta<\/strong> <\/a>had a pedestrian day in Week three when he\u00a0totaled only 43 receiving yards. But in Week four\u00a0Pitta is going up against the Oakland Raiders<\/strong> who are allowing the most fantasy points to tight ends this season.<\/p>\n

Gary Barnidge<\/h4>\n

Cleveland Browns<\/strong> tight end Gary Barnidge<\/strong> <\/a>is coming off a solid Week three performance\u00a0where he totaled 66 receiving yards and caught a two point conversion. He has a\u00a0favorable matchup vs the Washington Redskins<\/strong> this week. With all the injuries to the Browns, Barnidge should see plenty of targets in Week four.<\/p>\n

Sits<\/h3>\n

Ryan Fitzpatrick<\/h4>\n

New York Jets<\/strong> quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick<\/strong> <\/a>is coming off one of\u00a0the most disappointing games of his career. Fitzpatrick threw six interceptions in Week three. This week\u00a0he has a very tough matchup vs the Seattle Seahawks<\/strong>, who have one of the most dominant defenses in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Eli Manning<\/h4>\n

New York Giants<\/strong> quarterback Eli Manning<\/strong> <\/a>has an extremely tough matchup in Week four vs a very good Minnesota Vikings<\/strong> defense. Manning is only averaging 15 fantasy points per game this season and with this tough matchup he should be on the bench.<\/p>\n

Jerick McKinnon<\/h4>\n

Jerick McKinnon <\/a><\/strong>is now the starting running back for the Vikings with the injury to Adrian Peterson<\/strong><\/a>. But the Vikings are mainly\u00a0using a running back by committee approach\u00a0which limits his touches.\u00a0McKinnon also has a difficult matchup vs a surprisingly good New York Giants<\/strong> defense this week. The Giants are allowing the second fewest points to running backs this season.<\/p>\n

Justin Forsett<\/h4>\n

Baltimore Ravens<\/strong> running back Justin Forsett<\/strong> <\/a>is having a slow start to the 2016 season. Forsett has only totaled 130 yards\u00a0so far\u00a0and he has\u00a0yet to find the end zone.\u00a0Forsett is also splitting carries with the other running backs in Baltimore. He has a decent matchup vs the Raiders in Week four but with Baltimore using the running back by committee approach\u00a0he should remain on the bench in Week four.<\/p>\n

Michael Floyd<\/h4>\n

Arizona Cardinals<\/strong> wide receiver Michael Floyd<\/strong> <\/a>was a breakout candidate for many this season. So far Floyd is averaging six points per game. But in Week four he has a difficult matchup vs the Los Angeles Rams<\/strong> who have been tough on wide receivers so far this season.<\/p>\n

Jeremy Maclin<\/h4>\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong> wide receiver Jeremy Maclin<\/strong> <\/a>is coming off a disappointing week where he totaled only three fantasy points. In Week four he has a tough matchup vs the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong> who are allowing the\u00a0sixth fewest fantasy points to wied receivers this season.<\/p>\n

Delanie Walker<\/h4>\n

Tennessee Titans<\/strong> tight end Delanie Walker<\/strong> <\/a>missed last week’s game due to an injury. While he is expected back in Week four\u00a0Walker has a tough matchup vs the Houston Texans<\/strong>, despite Texans defensive end J.J. Watt\u00a0being moved to IR due to a back injury.\u00a0The Texans are allowing the fourth fewest points to tight ends this season.<\/p>\n

Charles Clay<\/h4>\n

Buffalo Bills<\/strong> tight end Charles Clay<\/strong> <\/a>has a difficult matchup this week vs the New England Patriots<\/strong>. The Patriots have been one of the toughest defenses so far this season and\u00a0Clay is only averaging two points per game this season.<\/p>\n

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