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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught four of six targets for 70 yards and a game-sealing touchdown in a 24-14 win over Denver. Kittle brought in a screen pass from Brock Purdy and raced 56 yards to the end zone near the two-minute warning, reaching 19.84 mph. The performance secured his third straight week as a TE1 as San Francisco advanced to 4-0.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb caught 17 of 21 targets for 189 yards and scored a game-winning 12-yard touchdown with 40 seconds left to beat Houston 34-30. Playing in his hometown, Lamb posted 140 yards in the second half alone, setting career highs in catches and targets while passing Drew Pearson for fourth in franchise career receiving yards.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott went 32-for-45 for a season-high 335 yards and one touchdown in a 34-30 victory over Houston. Prescott rallied Dallas from a 16-6 halftime deficit, connecting with CeeDee Lamb on a 12-yard game-winning score. Despite taking a cleat to his throwing hand in the second quarter, he confirmed postgame that he feels perfectly fine.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rushed 15 times for 52 yards and a touchdown while catching three of five targets for 18 yards in a 24-14 win over Denver. McCaffrey scored on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter to break a tie. Despite high touch volume, limited efficiency capped his fantasy ceiling as he reached 340 total yards for the year.
Houston Texans running back Woody Marks carried six times for 22 yards and a touchdown in a Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Marks has rushed for just 89 yards on 28 carries with two touchdowns this season, splitting work in a committee with David Montgomery. He remains an RB3 or flex option heading into Week 5 against Tennessee.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert struggled in a 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, throwing two interceptions and losing a late fumble as the team dropped to 0-4. Herbert completed 19 of 31 passes for 189 yards and one touchdown while adding 40 rushing yards on six carries. Head coach Jim Harbaugh affirmed after the game that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's job remains safe despite the loss.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington caught one of three targets for seven yards and added a three-yard run in Sunday's 22-17 win against the Cincinnati Bengals. After commanding a 29.9% target rate through three weeks, Washington drew a sparse 13% target share as Cincinnati's cornerbacks locked him down. He will look to bounce back when Jacksonville plays the Eagles in London.
Washington Commanders right guard Sam Cosmi suffered an injury during Washington's 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London. Cosmi's exit forced Nick Allegretti into the lineup before Matt Gulbin stepped in. The offensive line instability contributed to quarterback Marcus Mariota leaving with a knee injury, adding to Washington's mounting injury list alongside Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is aiming to return for Week 5 against the New York Giants after missing two games with a left elbow dislocation suffered in Week 2. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the team's hope for his return, depending on practice participation after being limited previously. His potential return increases in urgency following backup Marcus Mariota's knee injury in Week 4.
New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns is out for the remainder of the regular season after undergoing surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. Despite being sidelined, Burns enthusiastically cheered on the Giants from home, sharing a video on Instagram Stories celebrating teammate Deonte Banks' game-sealing 98-yard interception return for a touchdown during New York's 36-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart remains sidelined for the rest of the regular season after undergoing left-knee surgery on Sept. 25. While recovering, Dart went viral celebrating teammate Deonte Banks' game-sealing 98-yard interception return for a touchdown from his couch during New York's 36-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. In Dart's absence, backup Jameis Winston led the Giants to the top of the NFC East with 250 passing yards and three touchdowns.
Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey rushed seven times for 25 yards and caught all 10 of his targets for a team-high 68 yards in a 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Harvey produced a career-high 19.3 PPR points and led Denver in receptions, targets, and receiving yards while adding 64 kickoff return yards. The second-year back saw increased pass-catching work following Pat Bryant's ankle injury.
Denver Broncos All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain II exited Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers with a non-contact right ankle injury. Surtain needed assistance off the field, but subsequent reports indicate his Achilles is intact and he avoided a long-term or season-ending injury. He remains likely to miss upcoming games, thrusting Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine into larger roles.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught eight of 11 targets for 75 yards in Sunday night's 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers. St. Brown tied with tight end Sam LaPorta for the team lead in receptions while recording his second-highest yardage total through four games. The star receiver retains a bright fantasy outlook entering a Week 5 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton caught just one of six targets for four yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Sutton has struggled early in the 2026 season, registering only nine receptions for 86 yards and zero touchdowns on 21 targets through four games. His 0.69 yards per route run represents a career low in Denver's low-scoring, highly distributed passing attack.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 15 times for 46 yards and a touchdown while catching four of seven targets for 31 yards in a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Held to a season-low rushing output against Carolina's run defense, Gibbs still managed to score his fifth rushing touchdown of the season on a one-yard plunge in the second quarter.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught five of six targets for a team-leading 76 yards in a 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Though his three-game streak with at least eight catches, 122 yards, and a touchdown came to an end, Smith-Njigba led Seattle in receiving output from Sam Darnold as the team improved to 3-1 on the season.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers caught six of seven targets for 112 yards and a 25-yard touchdown from Jameis Winston in a 36-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The performance yielded 23.2 PPR fantasy points, marking his first 100-yard game and first TD (Sept. 14, 2025) since tearing his ACL and meniscus in Week 4 last season. Despite briefly leaving after a hard landing on his right shoulder following a 39-yard catch, Nabers returned quickly.
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith completed just 8 of 15 passes (53.3%) for 119 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions in a 23-12 loss to the Chicago Bears. Coming off an NFL-leading 75.5% completion rate, Smith and the Jets struggled as the offense ran a franchise-low 32 plays and went 0-for-7 on third down. Smith threw a 58-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter after managing only 18 passing yards in the first half as New York fell to 1-3.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix completed 25 of 42 passes for 214 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions while rushing twice for 10 yards in a 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Nix averaged 5.1 yards per attempt and connected on a late 13-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle, but Denver struggled with consistency throughout the second half as the team fell to 1-3. It marks his third finish outside QB1 range this season amid ongoing efficiency issues.
