Week 4 QB Start/Sit Advice: Shough and Young Among Strong Plays
This Week 4 quarterback start/sit column from Derek Brown highlights Tyler Shough and Bryce Young among strong starts. Shough ranks third in fantasy points per game among quarterbacks but faces an Atlanta defense that generates pressure and limits passing efficiency, though he has performed well under pressure. Young regressed to QB22 last week, and his underlying accuracy and catchable-target metrics remain troubling.
Derek Brown’s Week 4 quarterback advice lists Tyler Shough and Bryce Young as strong starts. Shough ranks behind only Josh Allen and Brock Purdy in fantasy points per game, and while Atlanta creates pressure and limits passing efficiency, he has performed well when pressured.
Young dropped to QB22 last week. His deep-ball upside comes with troubling accuracy and catchable-target numbers. Detroit has struggled against downfield passing, giving Young a possible rebound chance. Marcus Mariota also received strong-start mention after throwing three scores.
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