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Packers running back Kaleb Johnson led the team in carries with 8 and rushing yards with 42 in Sunday’s close win over Tampa Bay. Johnson did not draw a target during the matchup and posted his second fumble of the season as a Packer, leaving questions about whether his leading workload will hold steady moving forward.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts endured a 24-20 loss to the Rams without injured targets Dallas Goedert and DeVonta Smith. Hurts threw for a career-low 93 yards on 12-of-27 passing (44.4%), marking the worst completion rate of his career for a completed start. Through four weeks, Hurts faces mounting fantasy concerns due to declining rushing production, averaging just 26.3 rushing yards per game with only one rushing touchdown all season.
George Holani operated no more than a third-down back for the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday's win over the Chargers following the placement of rookie running back Jadarian Price on injured reserve. Holani logged 7 carries and 1 target, playing 22 snaps (36.6% of the team total) and running 8 routes while teammate Emanuel Wilson handled the primary bell-cow workload.
Matthew Stafford engineered a 24-20 comeback win over the Eagles, marking his 40th career fourth-quarter comeback. Stafford targeted returning WR Puka Nacua (12) and Kyren Williams (13) heavily while throwing 50 passes total, finishing two TD drives in the final period. Davante Adams saw 9 targets as Stafford utilized his weapons extensively during the victory, cementing his place in NFL history alongside Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Ben Roethlisberger.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen shouldered the blame for a costly late-game interception into double coverage during a 29-26 loss to the New England Patriots. Allen rushed out of a sack and heaved a deep pass intercepted by Craig Woodson, spoiling a potential comeback. Allen scored on a 2-yard run to set a team record with his 88th career TD from scrimmage and threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman, but has now turned the ball over four times in two games.
Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston managed just 1 catch among 2 targets in Sunday's loss at Seattle, but turned that lone reception into a 44-yard gain that ranked second among Chargers in receiving yards for the game.
Chargers running back Omarion Hampton navigated a rough usage start under OC Mike McDaniel, watching a teammate amass more carries for the first time with Keaton Mitchell rushing 10 times. Hampton took 9 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown while catching both targets for 8 yards. PFF graded him positively at 65.5, noting he looked great when leaned upon in the second half.
Buffalo wide receiver Keon Coleman hauled in six catches for 116 yards—the second-best total of his three-year career—including a 34-yard touchdown pass from Josh Allen during the Bills' 29-26 loss to the Patriots.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins was highlighted by analysts among the top available free-agent options worth adding for fantasy managers and teams looking for roster enhancements heading into Week 5.
New York Giants defensive lineman Chauncey Golston departed Sunday's 34-26 win over the Arizona Cardinals after sustaining a neck injury, which led to an uptick in defensive snaps for Darius Alexander.
New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock suffered a concussion and exited Sunday's 34-26 victory over the Arizona Cardinals after playing 17 snaps while splitting early time with Tyler Nubin.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy maintained his stellar form, leading his team to a 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos to preserve their undefeated 4-0 record. Purdy finished 19-of-30 for 218 yards and two touchdowns—including a 56-yard catch-and-run to George Kittle—while recording zero turnovers. Remarkably, despite throwing 113 passes this season, Purdy still hasn't been sacked once, leading the NFL with a 126.2 passer rating.
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tre Harris followed up with 5 targets in Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, contributing to the team's passing attack alongside teammate Oronde Gadsden II.
Tight end Oronde Gadsden II drew a team-high 8 targets in Sunday's loss at Seattle, turning them into 5 catches for 36 yards. Gadsden got involved early by leading the Chargers with 3 first-half targets before the middle of the second quarter, earning a solid 71.7 PFF grade.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell rushed a team-high 10 times for 39 yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle, while catching 5 passes for 24 yards to tie for the team lead in receptions. Mitchell saw heavy involvement under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, out-touching struggling teammate Omarion Hampton as part of a backfield committee.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal rushed five times for 25 yards and added 2 receptions for 11 yards during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, operating as part of an expanding backfield rotation behind Keaton Mitchell and Omarion Hampton.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young continued his stellar resurgence from benched status to leading the NFL in passing, throwing for 329 yards and two scores on 'Sunday Night Football' against the Detroit Lions despite playing down two of his top wide receivers.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence played an efficient brand of football in Week 4, completing 18 of 23 pass attempts for 227 yards and one touchdown. However, he provided little assistance for fantasy managers due to recording zero rushing yards. Lawrence has now been held under 10 rushing yards in three of his first four games of the 2026 NFL season.
New York Jets running back Breece Hall was sidelined for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears due to a quad injury sustained during the previous week's matchup against the Detroit Lions. Former Cyclones teammate Kene Nwangwu filled in on special teams return duties in his absence as the Jets fell 23-12 to the Bears.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs delivered a demoralizing performance in London against the Washington Commanders, hauling in just three catches for 16 yards on four targets despite favorable matchup conditions. Quarterback Daniel Jones' ongoing struggles heavily impacted the passing game, raising serious long-term fantasy concerns for Downs and prompting managers to bench him until consistent production returns.
