Week 3 featured seven wide receivers posting at least 100 receiving yards. That included another monster stat line from Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who posted 10 receptions for 128 yards and 2 TDs.
On the injury front, Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) and Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) sat out again. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson left a 23-16 win over the Buccaneers with an ankle injury, but he avoided a long-term injury and could take the field during Week 4.
Below, let's list some NFL Week 4 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em candidates for the WR position, including picks to consider on PrizePicks for Keenan Allen, Michael Wilson, and more.
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Start: Colts WR Keenan Allen
Game: Colts vs. Commanders – Sunday, October 4, 9:30 a.m. ET
Projections via PrizePicks: 33.5 Receiving Yards, 3.5 Receptions (Goblin), 8.5 Fantasy Score
The Colts earned their first win of the season, defeating the Texans 19-17 on Sunday. Colts RB Jonathan Taylor was busy on the ground again, rushing 23 times. In terms of their passing attack, Allen finished third on the team with 9 targets. That enabled him to record 6 receptions for 63 yards and 1 TD.
With WR Alec Pierce (heel) on IR, the Colts will likely lean heavily into the trio of TE Tyler Warren, WR Josh Downs, and Allen. Of Colts QB Daniel Jones’ 36 pass attempts in the game, 30 of them went to those three players.
Allen is not much of a deep threat at this point of his career. Per PFF, his average depth of target (aDOT) is just 6.5 yards. However, he has been targeted 20 times and has yet to drop a pass, helping him post 6 receptions in two of three games.
A hefty target share leaves Allen with fantasy appeal in a matchup against the Commanders, who allow 30.7 points per game. According to RBSDM, Washington is 28th in dropback EPA allowed.
Furthermore, the Commanders have given up the most receptions to wide receivers (46) and the eighth-most yards per target to the position (9.24), per RotoWire. Wide receivers also have 6 TDs vs. Washington, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Allen find his way into the end zone in London.
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Start: Cardinals WR Michael Wilson
Game: Cardinals vs. Giants – Sunday, October 4, 1:00 p.m. ET
Projections via PrizePicks: 57.5 Receiving Yards, 4.5 Receptions (Goblin), 12.5 Fantasy Score
The Cardinals were involved in a shootout with the 49ers in Week 3, losing 36-30. As they threw a lot to try and keep pace with San Francisco, Wilson was targeted a whopping 17 times. That fueled 11 receptions for 89 yards and 1 TD.
It was a great bounce-back performance for the former third-round pick, who had only 2 receptions for 18 yards in Week 2's 31-7 loss to the Seahawks.
Even with Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. healthy, Wilson has remained in a leading role. He has 31 targets, compared to just 9 for Harrison. Despite the Cardinals throwing plenty in Week 3, Harrison was only targeted 5 times.
According to PFF, Harrison ranks 10th among 79 wide receivers with his 110 routes run. However, he is 72nd in targets and 75th in receptions.
Wilson as the Cardinals’ top wide receiver could lead to a fantasy goldmine against the Giants, who are reeling with injuries on defense. Star EDGE Brian Burns (knee) is out for the season, and CB Paulson Adebo (knee) is also on IR. Even S Tyler Nubin (calf) and CB Deonte Banks (calf) sat out Week 3.
The Giants are 27th in dropback EPA allowed, making this an ideal matchup for Wilson.
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Sit: Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin
Game: Packers vs. Buccaneers – Sunday, October 4, 1:00 p.m. ET
Projections via PrizePicks: 26.5 Receiving Yards, 2.5 Receptions, 6.5 Fantasy Score
Godwin produced another muted stat line last week, catching 3 of 4 targets for 25 yards in a 23-19 loss to the Browns. That was his third straight game with 4 or fewer targets and under 50 receiving yards.
He also hasn’t received a single red zone target in the early going. His average depth of target is a paltry 4.5 yards, which doesn’t help matters.
Things aren’t likely to get any better for Godwin for Week 4 with Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) out.
Taking over under center will be undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, who attempted 3 passes in relief of Mayfield against the Browns. He didn’t complete a pass and threw an interception.
Godwin was a borderline drop in fantasy before Mayfield got hurt. With Daniels taking over, Godwin could struggle even more to remain fantasy relevant.
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Sit: Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.
Game: Jaguars vs. Bengals – Sunday, October 4, 1:00 p.m. ET
Projections via PrizePicks: 28.5 Receiving Yards, 1.5 Receptions (Goblin), 17.5 Yards Longest Reception
Thomas had a quiet start to the season with 6 receptions for 80 yards over his first two games. Things didn’t get any better last week, catching his lone target for 8 yards.
The Jaguars didn’t need to throw a ton in their 35-6 win over the Patriots, but it further illustrated Thomas’ diminishing role. Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers received 8 targets, while WR Parker Washington had 5 passes thrown his way.
It’s not just a lack of targets either, as he's having a difficult time just staying on the field. He logged 74 offensive snaps through three games. Meyers and Washington logged 139 and 131 snaps, respectively.
The Bengals aren't a terrible matchup after allowing 30 points last week, but Thomas’ current role makes him a risky fantasy option.
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Hefty target shares for Allen and Wilson could lead to productive stat lines in favorable Week 4 matchups. Mayfield’s injury leaves Godwin with even less fantasy appeal, and Thomas’ declining role with the Jaguars makes him someone to consider sitting in fantasy football.
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