Key Week 4 Fantasy Numbers for Start/Sit Calls
FantasyPros assembled Week 4 statistical notes across quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end to help with lineup decisions. The piece points to Tyler Shough as a surprising QB3 through three games, leading the league in dropbacks and expected fantasy points per game, and suggests New Orleans may throw even more with Travis Etienne Jr. dealing with a hamstring injury. It also revisits Geno Smith after a top-five QB finish in Week 3.
Through three games, Tyler Shough sits third among quarterbacks with 75.4 fantasy points, trailing only Brock Purdy and Josh Allen. His 147 dropbacks lead the NFL by 12, producing 917 passing yards, eight touchdowns, three interceptions, and a rushing score. His 29.6 expected fantasy points per game tops all quarterbacks, with Dak Prescott second at 24.0. With Travis Etienne Jr. hurt, New Orleans may pass even more.
Geno Smith followed a strong Week 2 with a top-five Week 3, throwing for 321 yards and three scores while completing 83.8% of 37 attempts. Chicago’s injury-hit defense has allowed 17.6 quarterback fantasy points per game, or 23.2 when excluding a rainy Week 2. Blake Corum remains a low-end flex with 10.3 touches per game and no red-zone carries.
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