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Week 4 fantasy football recap

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Who went off, who beat the projection, who came from nowhere and who let a lineup down, with every final.
Finals
16

games

Top score
45.2

Tetairoa McMillan, WR

Fantasy

Week 4 in the spotlight

The best, the biggest beats, the surprises and the letdowns. Projections are Sleeper's.

Went off

The highest scores of the week at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end.

Tetairoa McMillanWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

CARagainst DET

45.2PPR points

Projected 15.9 by Sleeper+29.3 against the projection

14 catches on 16 targets, 192 receiving yards, 2 TD.

  1. CeeDee LambWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    DAL against HOU

    17 catches on 21 targets, 189 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, -6 rushing yards.

    41.3 points

    Projected 17.4 by Sleeper+23.9 against the projection

  2. Kyren WilliamsRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    LAR against PHI

    16 carries, 80 rushing yards, 2 TD; 10 catches on 13 targets, 67 receiving yards.

    36.7 points

    Projected 13.7 by Sleeper+23.0 against the projection

  3. Javonte WilliamsRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    DAL against HOU

    19 carries, 62 rushing yards, 3 TD; 5 catches on 5 targets, 21 receiving yards.

    31.3 points

    Projected 15.0 by Sleeper+16.3 against the projection

  4. Kenneth Walker IIIRB3, running back rank 3 that week

    KC against LV

    22 carries, 177 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 2 receiving yards.

    30.9 points

    Projected 19.9 by Sleeper+11.0 against the projection

  5. Nico CollinsWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    HOU against DAL

    7 catches on 8 targets, 118 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    30.8 points

    Projected 18.6 by Sleeper+12.2 against the projection

Beat the projection

The biggest gaps above a projection of 8 points or more.

Tetairoa McMillanWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

CARagainst DET

45.2PPR points

Projected 15.9 by Sleeper+29.3 against the projection

14 catches on 16 targets, 192 receiving yards, 2 TD.

  1. CeeDee LambWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    DAL against HOU

    17 catches on 21 targets, 189 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, -6 rushing yards.

    41.3 points

    Projected 17.4 by Sleeper+23.9 against the projection

  2. Kyren WilliamsRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    LAR against PHI

    16 carries, 80 rushing yards, 2 TD; 10 catches on 13 targets, 67 receiving yards.

    36.7 points

    Projected 13.7 by Sleeper+23.0 against the projection

  3. Kyle MonangaiRB4, running back rank 4 that week

    CHI against NYJ

    30 carries, 146 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 4 receiving yards.

    28.0 points

    Projected 8.3 by Sleeper+19.7 against the projection

  4. Emanuel WilsonRB6, running back rank 6 that week

    SEA against LAC

    21 carries, 81 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 4 targets, 39 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    27.0 points

    Projected 9.9 by Sleeper+17.1 against the projection

  5. Javonte WilliamsRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    DAL against HOU

    19 carries, 62 rushing yards, 3 TD; 5 catches on 5 targets, 21 receiving yards.

    31.3 points

    Projected 15.0 by Sleeper+16.3 against the projection

Nobody saw it coming

12 points or more from a player projected for under 6, or not projected at all.

Tyquan ThorntonWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week

KCagainst LV

28.1PPR points

No Sleeper projection

5 catches on 8 targets, 111 receiving yards, 2 TD.

  1. Brian Robinson Jr.RB8, running back rank 8 that week

    ATL against NO

    14 carries, 62 rushing yards, 3 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 5 receiving yards.

    25.7 points

    Projected 4.8 by Sleeper+20.9 against the projection

  2. Keon ColemanWR9, wide receiver rank 9 that week

    BUF against NE

    6 catches on 7 targets, 116 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    23.6 points

    Projected 4.8 by Sleeper+18.8 against the projection

  3. Darius CooperWR13, wide receiver rank 13 that week

    PHI against LAR

    3 catches on 7 targets, 33 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    18.3 points

    Projected 5.7 by Sleeper+12.6 against the projection

  4. Roman WilsonWR18, wide receiver rank 18 that week

    PIT against CLE

    3 catches on 6 targets, 74 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    16.4 points

    Projected 5.2 by Sleeper+11.2 against the projection

  5. Michael MayerTE7, tight end rank 7 that week

    LV against KC

    8 catches on 10 targets, 82 receiving yards.

    16.2 points

    Projected 5.5 by Sleeper+10.7 against the projection

Let you down

The biggest misses by players projected for 12 points or more who took the field.

Parker WashingtonWR94, wide receiver rank 94 that week

JAXagainst CIN

2.0PPR points

Projected 17.2 by Sleeper-15.2 against the projection

1 catch on 3 targets, 7 receiving yards; 1 carry, 3 rushing yards.

  1. Garrett WilsonWR69, wide receiver rank 69 that week

    NYJ against CHI

    3 catches on 4 targets, 27 receiving yards.

    5.7 points

    Projected 18.8 by Sleeper-13.1 against the projection

  2. DJ MooreWR87, wide receiver rank 87 that week

    BUF against NE

    1 catch on 2 targets, 11 receiving yards; 1 carry, 6 rushing yards.

    2.7 points

    Projected 13.9 by Sleeper-11.2 against the projection

  3. David MontgomeryRB49, running back rank 49 that week

    HOU against DAL

    10 carries, 24 rushing yards; 0 catches, 19 receiving yards.

    4.3 points

    Projected 15.0 by Sleeper-10.7 against the projection

  4. Malik WillisQB34, quarterback rank 34 that week

    MIA against MIN

    9 of 17, 85 passing yards; 2 carries, 11 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.

    2.5 points

    Projected 13.0 by Sleeper-10.5 against the projection

  5. Dalton KincaidTE52, tight end rank 52 that week

    BUF against NE

    1 catch on 2 targets, 7 receiving yards.

    1.7 points

    Projected 12.2 by Sleeper-10.5 against the projection

Fantasy

Week 4 top scorers by position

The five highest scores at each position, PPR scoring.

quarterbacks

  1. Drake MayeQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    NE against BUF

    22 of 37, 269 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 8 carries, 54 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.

    27.2 points

    Projected 17.8 by Sleeper+9.4 against the projection

  2. Joe BurrowQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week

    CIN against JAX

    39 of 54, 428 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 3 carries, 6 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    25.7 points

    Projected 19.6 by Sleeper+6.1 against the projection

  3. Aaron RodgersQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week

    PIT against CLE

    22 of 40, 299 passing yards, 3 TD, 2 INT.

    24.0 points

    Projected 13.8 by Sleeper+10.2 against the projection

  4. Kirk CousinsQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week

    LV against KC

    31 of 52, 365 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT.

    23.6 points

    Projected 14.7 by Sleeper+8.9 against the projection

  5. C.J. StroudQB5, quarterback rank 5 that week

    HOU against DAL

    21 of 31, 347 passing yards, 2 TD; 2 carries, 12 rushing yards.

    23.1 points

    Projected 18.5 by Sleeper+4.6 against the projection

running backs

  1. Kyren WilliamsRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    LAR against PHI

    16 carries, 80 rushing yards, 2 TD; 10 catches on 13 targets, 67 receiving yards.

    36.7 points

    Projected 13.7 by Sleeper+23.0 against the projection

  2. Javonte WilliamsRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    DAL against HOU

    19 carries, 62 rushing yards, 3 TD; 5 catches on 5 targets, 21 receiving yards.

    31.3 points

    Projected 15.0 by Sleeper+16.3 against the projection

  3. Kenneth Walker IIIRB3, running back rank 3 that week

    KC against LV

    22 carries, 177 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 2 receiving yards.

    30.9 points

    Projected 19.9 by Sleeper+11.0 against the projection

  4. Kyle MonangaiRB4, running back rank 4 that week

    CHI against NYJ

    30 carries, 146 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 4 receiving yards.

    28.0 points

    Projected 8.3 by Sleeper+19.7 against the projection

  5. Bijan RobinsonRB5, running back rank 5 that week

    ATL against NO

    19 carries, 145 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 2 targets, 2 receiving yards.

    27.7 points

    Projected 23.2 by Sleeper+4.5 against the projection

wide receivers

  1. Tetairoa McMillanWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    CAR against DET

    14 catches on 16 targets, 192 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    45.2 points

    Projected 15.9 by Sleeper+29.3 against the projection

  2. CeeDee LambWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    DAL against HOU

    17 catches on 21 targets, 189 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, -6 rushing yards.

    41.3 points

    Projected 17.4 by Sleeper+23.9 against the projection

  3. Nico CollinsWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    HOU against DAL

    7 catches on 8 targets, 118 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    30.8 points

    Projected 18.6 by Sleeper+12.2 against the projection

  4. Tyquan ThorntonWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week

    KC against LV

    5 catches on 8 targets, 111 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    28.1 points

    No Sleeper projection

  5. Puka NacuaWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week

    LAR against PHI

    9 catches on 12 targets, 125 receiving yards; 1 carry, 2 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    27.7 points

    Projected 19.3 by Sleeper+8.4 against the projection

tight ends

  1. T.J. HockensonTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

    MIN against MIA

    13 catches on 13 targets, 119 receiving yards.

    24.9 points

    Projected 9.8 by Sleeper+15.1 against the projection

  2. Sam LaPortaTE2, tight end rank 2 that week

    DET against CAR

    8 catches on 13 targets, 84 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    22.4 points

    Projected 11.7 by Sleeper+10.7 against the projection

  3. Brock BowersTE3, tight end rank 3 that week

    LV against KC

    6 catches on 11 targets, 86 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    20.6 points

    Projected 15.2 by Sleeper+5.4 against the projection

  4. George KittleTE4, tight end rank 4 that week

    SF against DEN

    4 catches on 6 targets, 70 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    17.0 points

    Projected 12.0 by Sleeper+5.0 against the projection

  5. Brenton StrangeTE5, tight end rank 5 that week

    JAX against CIN

    7 catches on 8 targets, 95 receiving yards.

    16.5 points

    Projected 9.9 by Sleeper+6.6 against the projection

kickers

  1. Will ReichardK1, kicker rank 1 that week

    MIN against MIA

    5 of 5 field goals.

    19.0 points

    Projected 9.2 by Sleeper+9.8 against the projection

  2. Jake BatesK2, kicker rank 2 that week

    DET against CAR

    4 of 4 field goals, 2 extra points.

    18.0 points

    Projected 7.9 by Sleeper+10.1 against the projection

  3. Ka'imi FairbairnK3, kicker rank 3 that week

    HOU against DAL

    3 of 3 field goals, 3 extra points.

    16.0 points

    Projected 9.0 by Sleeper+7.0 against the projection

  4. Matt GayK3, kicker rank 3 that week

    LV against KC

    4 of 4 field goals, 1 extra point.

    16.0 points

    Projected 8.2 by Sleeper+7.8 against the projection

  5. Spencer ShraderK3, kicker rank 3 that week

    IND against WAS

    3 of 3 field goals, 3 extra points.

    16.0 points

    Projected 9.4 by Sleeper+6.6 against the projection

team defenses

  1. New York GiantsDEF1, team defense rank 1 that week

    NYG against ARI

    24 points allowed, 2 sacks, 1 TD.

    14.0 points

    Projected 6.5 by Sleeper+7.5 against the projection

  2. Seattle SeahawksDEF2, team defense rank 2 that week

    SEA against LAC

    23 points allowed, 4 sacks.

    12.0 points

    Projected 8.8 by Sleeper+3.2 against the projection

  3. Arizona CardinalsDEF3, team defense rank 3 that week

    ARI against NYG

    30 points allowed, 4 sacks.

    10.0 points

    Projected 6.8 by Sleeper+3.2 against the projection

  4. Cleveland BrownsDEF4, team defense rank 4 that week

    CLE against PIT

    24 points allowed, 5 sacks.

    9.0 points

    Projected 7.9 by Sleeper+1.1 against the projection

  5. Minnesota VikingsDEF4, team defense rank 4 that week

    MIN against MIA

    10 points allowed, 2 sacks.

    9.0 points

    Projected 9.5 by Sleeper-0.5 against the projection

Around the NFL

Week 4 results

Every final, how the line fared and the best fantasy lines of each game.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns: Deshaun Watson drives Cleveland to a 56-yard winner on Thursday night

    Thursday, Oct 1, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Steelers24 pointsatBrowns27 points

    • Closed Steelers -2.5
    • Browns covered +2.5
    • Over 38.5, 51 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns

    1. Aaron RodgersQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week22 of 40, 299 passing yards, 3 TD, 2 INT.24.0 PPR points+10.2 against the projection
    2. Quinshon JudkinsRB11, running back rank 11 that week17 carries, 53 rushing yards, 1 TD; 6 catches on 7 targets, 43 receiving yards.21.6 PPR points+10.8 against the projection
    3. DK MetcalfWR16, wide receiver rank 16 that week5 catches on 9 targets, 115 receiving yards.16.5 PPR points+6.9 against the projection

    Cleveland led 21 to 7 late in the first half, let Pittsburgh tie it at 24 with 1:44 left, and won it on Andre Szmyt's 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds to go.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns

  • Indianapolis Colts at Washington Commanders: Jonathan Taylor runs through a Washington team down to its third quarterback

    Sunday, Oct 4, 9:30 AM EDT

    Final: Colts30 pointsatCommanders13 points

    • Closed Colts -4.5
    • Colts covered -4.5
    • Under 46.5, 43 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Indianapolis Colts at Washington Commanders

    1. Jonathan TaylorRB10, running back rank 10 that week20 carries, 95 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 4 targets, 2 receiving yards.22.7 PPR points+1.0 against the projection
    2. Athan KaliakmanisQB25, quarterback rank 25 that week15 of 33, 186 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 16 rushing yards.12.0 PPR points
    3. Treylon BurksWR37, wide receiver rank 37 that week1 catch on 3 targets, 47 receiving yards, 1 TD.11.7 PPR points+8.3 against the projection

    Washington was without Jayden Daniels, then lost Marcus Mariota to a knee injury on its first possession, and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis played the rest of the game in London.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Indianapolis Colts at Washington Commanders

  • Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens: Baltimore wins but loses Lamar Jackson to an ankle at halftime

    Sunday, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Titans18 pointsatRavens24 points

    • Closed Ravens -11.5
    • Titans covered +11.5
    • Over 41.5, 42 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens

    1. Zay FlowersWR7, wide receiver rank 7 that week8 catches on 10 targets, 118 receiving yards, 1 TD.25.8 PPR points+9.7 against the projection
    2. Carnell TateWR11, wide receiver rank 11 that week9 catches on 12 targets, 145 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.21.5 PPR points+11.5 against the projection
    3. Lamar JacksonQB11, quarterback rank 11 that week15 of 20, 222 passing yards, 2 TD; 2 carries, 20 rushing yards.18.9 PPR points-2.9 against the projection

    Lamar Jackson completed 15 of 20 for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, was sacked on one of the last plays before the break, and did not return; he left the stadium in a walking boot.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens

  • New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills: Drake Maye and New England upset Buffalo as a 7-point underdog

    Sunday, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Patriots29 pointsatBills26 points

    • Closed Bills -7
    • Patriots covered +7
    • Over 49.5, 55 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills

    1. Drake MayeQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week22 of 37, 269 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 8 carries, 54 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.27.2 PPR points+9.4 against the projection
    2. Romeo DoubsWR8, wide receiver rank 8 that week6 catches on 9 targets, 58 receiving yards, 2 TD.23.8 PPR points+14.8 against the projection
    3. Keon ColemanWR9, wide receiver rank 9 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 116 receiving yards, 1 TD.23.6 PPR points+18.8 against the projection

    The upset of the week: New England won 29 to 26 at Buffalo as a +275 underdog, after the line moved from Bills minus 3 to minus 7.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills

  • New York Jets at Chicago Bears: Kyle Monangai takes 30 carries and the Bears backfield

    Sunday, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Jets12 pointsatBears23 points

    • Closed Bears -3.5
    • Bears covered -3.5
    • Under 43.5, 35 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New York Jets at Chicago Bears

    1. Kyle MonangaiRB4, running back rank 4 that week30 carries, 146 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 4 receiving yards.28.0 PPR points+19.7 against the projection
    2. Rome OdunzeWR21, wide receiver rank 21 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 94 receiving yards.15.4 PPR points+6.8 against the projection
    3. Isaiah WilliamsWR22, wide receiver rank 22 that week2 catches on 3 targets, 73 receiving yards, 1 TD.15.3 PPR points+8.4 against the projection

    Chicago covered the 3.5-point closing line, 23 to 12, in a game that finished 8.5 points under its total, and the story for fantasy was the backfield.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New York Jets at Chicago Bears

  • Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals: Jacksonville wins after Ja'Marr Chase leaves with a concussion

    Sunday, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Jaguars22 pointsatBengals17 points

    • Closed Bengals -2.5
    • Jaguars covered +2.5
    • Under 51.5, 39 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals

    1. Tee HigginsWR6, wide receiver rank 6 that week11 catches on 16 targets, 157 receiving yards.26.7 PPR points+10.1 against the projection
    2. Joe BurrowQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week39 of 54, 428 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 3 carries, 6 rushing yards, 1 TD.25.7 PPR points+6.1 against the projection
    3. Chase BrownRB13, running back rank 13 that week9 carries, 10 rushing yards; 11 catches on 11 targets, 71 receiving yards.19.1 PPR points+1.7 against the projection

    Ja'Marr Chase caught three passes for 27 yards before a second-quarter hit put him in the concussion protocol, and Cincinnati lost 22 to 17 as a 2.5-point favourite, well under a 51.5 total.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals

  • Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans: CeeDee Lamb catches 17 passes and the winner with 40 seconds left

    Sunday, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Cowboys34 pointsatTexans30 points

    • Closed Texans -3
    • Cowboys covered +3
    • Over 48.5, 64 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans

    1. CeeDee LambWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week17 catches on 21 targets, 189 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, -6 rushing yards.41.3 PPR points+23.9 against the projection
    2. Javonte WilliamsRB2, running back rank 2 that week19 carries, 62 rushing yards, 3 TD; 5 catches on 5 targets, 21 receiving yards.31.3 PPR points+16.3 against the projection
    3. Nico CollinsWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week7 catches on 8 targets, 118 receiving yards, 2 TD.30.8 PPR points+12.2 against the projection

    Dallas won 34 to 30 in Houston as a 3-point underdog, the Texans fell to 0-4, and 64 points cleared the 48.5 total by 15.5.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans

  • Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants: Jameis Winston throws three touchdowns and the Giants move to 3-1

    Sunday, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Cardinals24 pointsatGiants36 points

    • Closed Cardinals -2.5
    • Giants covered +2.5
    • Over 43.5, 60 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants

    1. Malik NabersWR10, wide receiver rank 10 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 112 receiving yards, 1 TD.23.2 PPR points+9.3 against the projection
    2. Jameis WinstonQB8, quarterback rank 8 that week18 of 29, 250 passing yards, 3 TD, 2 INT.20.0 PPR points+4.6 against the projection
    3. Michael WilsonWR16, wide receiver rank 16 that week7 catches on 13 targets, 95 receiving yards.16.5 PPR points+1.9 against the projection

    The Giants opened as 7-point favourites, closed as 2.5-point underdogs, and won 36 to 24 after falling behind 14 to 3.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants

  • Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles: Kyren Williams scores twice in the last four minutes as the Rams come back

    Sunday, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Rams24 pointsatEagles20 points

    • Closed Rams -4.5
    • Eagles covered +4.5
    • Over 42.5, 44 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles

    1. Kyren WilliamsRB1, running back rank 1 that week16 carries, 80 rushing yards, 2 TD; 10 catches on 13 targets, 67 receiving yards.36.7 PPR points+23.0 against the projection
    2. Puka NacuaWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week9 catches on 12 targets, 125 receiving yards; 1 carry, 2 rushing yards, 1 TD.27.7 PPR points+8.4 against the projection
    3. Darius CooperWR13, wide receiver rank 13 that week3 catches on 7 targets, 33 receiving yards, 2 TD.18.3 PPR points+12.6 against the projection

    Philadelphia led by 10, covered the 4.5-point line, and lost 24 to 20 when Kyren Williams scored twice in the final four minutes, the second from 7 yards with 1:10 left.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles

  • Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Green Bay survives Jalon Daniels' first start

    Sunday, Oct 4, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Packers17 pointsatBuccaneers14 points

    • Closed Packers -2.5
    • Packers covered -2.5
    • Under 38.5, 31 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    1. Tucker KraftTE5, tight end rank 5 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 42 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 3 rushing yards.16.5 PPR points+6.0 against the projection
    2. Jordan LoveQB17, quarterback rank 17 that week22 of 30, 197 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, -8 rushing yards.14.1 PPR points-3.0 against the projection
    3. Jalon DanielsQB22, quarterback rank 22 that week19 of 27, 148 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 8 carries, 55 rushing yards.13.4 PPR points+0.2 against the projection

    Green Bay won 17 to 14 and covered the 2.5-point line in a game that stayed 7.5 points under a 38.5 total that had fallen nine points from the open.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings: T.J. Hockenson catches all 13 targets in a game with no Minnesota touchdown

    Sunday, Oct 4, 4:05 PM EDT

    Final: Dolphins10 pointsatVikings15 points

    • Closed Vikings -10
    • Dolphins covered +10
    • Under 38.5, 25 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings

    1. T.J. HockensonTE1, tight end rank 1 that week13 catches on 13 targets, 119 receiving yards.24.9 PPR points+15.1 against the projection
    2. Ollie Gordon IIRB16, running back rank 16 that week9 carries, 100 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 0 receiving yards.18.0 PPR points+9.6 against the projection
    3. Aaron Jones Sr.RB18, running back rank 18 that week20 carries, 94 rushing yards; 4 catches on 8 targets, 34 receiving yards.16.8 PPR points+1.7 against the projection

    Minnesota won 15 to 10 on five Will Reichard field goals and moved to 4-0 without an offensive touchdown, and Miami covered a 10-point line in a game that finished 13.5 under its total.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings

  • Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders: Kenneth Walker carries Kansas City to 4-0 and Tyquan Thornton is lost

    Sunday, Oct 4, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Chiefs30 pointsatRaiders27 points

    • Closed Chiefs -3.5
    • Raiders covered +3.5
    • Over 47.5, 57 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders

    1. Kenneth Walker IIIRB3, running back rank 3 that week22 carries, 177 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 2 receiving yards.30.9 PPR points+11.0 against the projection
    2. Tyquan ThorntonWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week5 catches on 8 targets, 111 receiving yards, 2 TD.28.1 PPR points
    3. Kirk CousinsQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week31 of 52, 365 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT.23.6 PPR points+8.9 against the projection

    Kansas City won 30 to 27 in Las Vegas, the Raiders covered the 3.5-point line, and the game went over its 47.5 total.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders

  • Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks: Emanuel Wilson scores twice as the Chargers fall to 0-4

    Sunday, Oct 4, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Chargers23 pointsatSeahawks30 points

    • Closed Seahawks -7
    • Push against the spread
    • Over 43.5, 53 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks

    1. Emanuel WilsonRB6, running back rank 6 that week21 carries, 81 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 4 targets, 39 receiving yards, 1 TD.27.0 PPR points+17.1 against the projection
    2. Sam DarnoldQB16, quarterback rank 16 that week13 of 22, 168 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 6 rushing yards.14.3 PPR points-2.8 against the projection
    3. Omarion HamptonRB23, running back rank 23 that week9 carries, 45 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 2 targets, 8 receiving yards.13.3 PPR points+2.6 against the projection

    Seattle led 27 to 6 in the third quarter, committed a franchise-record 150 penalty yards, and won 30 to 23, landing exactly on the 7-point line for a push.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks

  • Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers: San Francisco scores on three straight drives and stays unbeaten

    Sunday, Oct 4, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Broncos14 pointsat49ers24 points

    • Closed 49ers -3
    • 49ers covered -3
    • Under 48.5, 38 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers

    1. Brock PurdyQB9, quarterback rank 9 that week19 of 30, 218 passing yards, 2 TD; 10 carries, 29 rushing yards.19.6 PPR points-0.8 against the projection
    2. RJ HarveyRB12, running back rank 12 that week7 carries, 25 rushing yards; 10 catches on 10 targets, 68 receiving yards.19.3 PPR points+8.2 against the projection
    3. Deebo Samuel Sr.WR14, wide receiver rank 14 that week5 catches on 6 targets, 26 receiving yards, 1 TD; 3 carries, 44 rushing yards.18.0 PPR points+8.7 against the projection

    San Francisco covered the 3-point line, 24 to 14, with touchdowns on three straight second-half possessions, the first set up by a fumbled Denver punt return, and the game finished 10.5 points under its total.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers

  • Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan has the best line of the week in a Sunday night upset

    Sunday, Oct 4, 8:20 PM EDT

    Final: Lions26 pointsatPanthers32 points

    • Closed Lions -3.5
    • Panthers covered +3.5
    • Over 52.5, 58 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers

    1. Tetairoa McMillanWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week14 catches on 16 targets, 192 receiving yards, 2 TD.45.2 PPR points+29.3 against the projection
    2. Chuba HubbardRB7, running back rank 7 that week20 carries, 122 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 2 targets, 7 receiving yards.25.9 PPR points+9.6 against the projection
    3. Sam LaPortaTE2, tight end rank 2 that week8 catches on 13 targets, 84 receiving yards, 1 TD.22.4 PPR points+10.7 against the projection

    Carolina won 32 to 26 as a 3.5-point underdog on Sunday night, and 58 points went over a total that had climbed from 45.5 to 52.5. Tetairoa McMillan scored 45.2 PPR points, the best line of the week.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers

  • Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints: Two Robinsons, five rushing touchdowns, and a Monday night rout

    Monday, Oct 5, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Falcons45 pointsatSaints24 points

    • Closed Saints -1.5
    • Falcons covered +1.5
    • Over 48.5, 69 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints

    1. Bijan RobinsonRB5, running back rank 5 that week19 carries, 145 rushing yards, 2 TD; 1 catch on 2 targets, 2 receiving yards.27.7 PPR points+4.5 against the projection
    2. Brian Robinson Jr.RB8, running back rank 8 that week14 carries, 62 rushing yards, 3 TD; 1 catch on 1 target, 5 receiving yards.25.7 PPR points+20.9 against the projection
    3. Alvin KamaraRB9, running back rank 9 that week7 carries, 23 rushing yards, 2 TD; 5 catches on 7 targets, 35 receiving yards.22.8 PPR points+13.0 against the projection

    Atlanta closed as a 1.5-point underdog and won 45 to 24 in New Orleans, scoring on six straight possessions; the 69 points were the most of the week, 21.5 over the total.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints