It’s finally here- Week 4 of the 2022 season, and our fourth DraftKings main slate. This week, we have started to see some injuries bite some teams and offer us some cheap plays. They obviously come with risk, but that’s just more opportunity!
This season, we are back offering you DFS advice to try and help you navigate your way to victories throughout the season. The players selected here are based on their price, their ability to hit value and likely ownership. The selections are leaning more towards GPP slates, rather than cash (50/50) slates. But let’s get into it
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Josh Allen @BAL ($8,400)
Allen is in another high-scoring game (highest on the slate), and is still in play despite his large price tag. The Buffalo offense is showing it’s ability to move the ball, and the Ravens secondary has struggled this season. A nice piece to build your lineups around.
Derek Carr v DEN ($5,800)
The Raiders pass-heavy offense has been effective enough, but the team haven’t been able to win any games yet. Davante Adams has stepped into being the primary receiver with ease, but we are yet to see a big game from Darren Waller. The Denver secondary again has struggled, so this is a decent option to save some salary.
Marcus Mariota v CLE ($5,600)
Mariota is my favorite cheaper option at QB on the slate. The Falcons offense has been able to have some fantasy relevance, and Mariota has a decent floor with his rushing ability. This game is also expected to be one of the more higher scoring on the slate too.
Also consider Jared Goff v SEA ($5,900) & Matt Ryan v TEN ($5,600)
Jamaal Williams v SEA ($6,100)
Williams is going to be a chalky play on the slate. The injury to D’Andre Swift is going to mean Williams is going to have a bigger role in the offense. Williams was already being used at the goal-line, and pass-catching back and should get more carries now.
Khalil Herbert @NYG ($5,700)
Last week it was a case of right analysis, wrong player. David Montgomery was forced to the sidelines through injury and Herbert did everything that we hoped Montgomery would do. As long as Montgomery sits, Herbert is worth slotting into your lineups. The Giants have struggled to stop the run, and the Chicago run the ball often- it doesn’t need to be hard.
Dameon Pierce v LAC ($5,600)
Pierce has had a roller coaster start to the season. Moving from the hot draft selection in draft season, to flaming out in Week 1, to then become the lead back for Week 2 and 3. Pierce is the early down carrier, pass-catcher and goal-line back. The Houston offense isn’t great, but the Chargers have struggled against the run. Pierce allows for savings to be used elsewhere.
Rhamondre Stevenson @GB ($5,200)
Stevenson (and Damien Harris) are going to get through alot of work this week. The Patriots offense is set to be without Mac Jones, meaning the team is going to need to run the ball more than it did previously (and it already ran it alot). Stevenson has been used as the pass-catcher out of the backfield, and been on the field more often than Harris. With the Packers struggling against the run, this should be a safe play.
Also consider Josh Jacobs v DEN ($5,500), Breece Hall @PIT ($5,400), Rashaad Penny @DET ($4,900)
Stefon Diggs @BAL ($8,400)
Diggs is an expensive piece, and he is going to be a popular addition, but it’s clear to see why. The Buffalo offense is cooking nicely, and the Ravens secondary has struggled- giving up a league high 59.4 DKPts on average to the position. Stacking Diggs and Allen is expensive, but it’s giving you majority exposure to this game.
Amari Cooper @ATL ($6,300)
The Browns and Falcons game could be low-key game that blows up. It has one of the highest O/U on the slate, and Cooper has been getting a number of targets in this run-first offense. Coming off the back of a good showing against the Steelers, Cooper now matches up against a poor Atlanta secondary.
Curtis Samuel @DAL ($5,700)
Samuel has been a great fantasy receiver to start the season. The Washington offense has significantly shifted towards him, with team highs in targets and receptions, while also having 8 carries. He has been enjoying his role as a target close to the line, and making defenders miss. The Dallas defense has the talent upfront to force pressure, which plays into Samuel’s hands as a dump-off option.
DJ Moore v ARI ($5,300)
Moore is a great pass-catcher, one of the best in the league. The issue is that the Panthers offense has moved away from Moore, as he has only caught 7 passes for 88 yards over 3 weeks!
Normally, I wouldn’t be interested in Moore, but Christian McCaffrey as a late addition to the injury report isn’t a good sign for him. Instead, we could see Moore lap up some targets.
NOTE: Only considering Moore if McCaffrey is set to miss/ on a snap count.
Richie James v CHI ($4,000)
James becomes a cheap play here due to the horrible injury that Sterling Shepard suffered this past week. With alot of the starting receivers for the team also out injured, James is potentially the primary receiver on the team this week. He is going to be a popular play due to the situation and price, but you still can’t overlook him.
Also consider Tyler Lockett @DET ($5,900), Brandin Cooks v LAC ($5,800), Garrett Wilson @PIT ($5,400), Treylon Burks @IND ($4,700), Romeo Doubs v NE ($4,500) & Alec Pierce v TEN ($3,900)
David Njoku @ATL ($3,700)
Njoku finally had a decent fantsay performance last week, with a 9 reception game he converted to 89 yards and a TD. Now, he is set to face one of the easiest teams against the position. With how Njoku has been used in the redzone, he has great upside this week.
Robert Tonyan v NE ($3,500)
Tonyan is still on his recovery, but is looking better- with his involvement in the Packers games against the Buccaneers. The Patriots have struggled to limit production to the TE position, despite only really facing one TE of note. Tonyan is one of just a few receivers that has chemistry with Aaron Rodgers, and should be considered at the price.
Also consider T.J. Hockenson v SEA ($4,100), Tyler Conklin @PIT ($3,600)
New York Giants v CHI ($3,100)
The volume of running the ball for the Bears doesn’t lead to that many offensive plays (naturally). With the weakness of the offensive line too, the Giants are worth considering as an alternative to the Titans.
Chicago Bears @NYG ($2,700)
Staying in the same game, with a cheaper tag, the Bears defense should be able to bring some pressure here. The Giants offense has lost its primary receiving weapon, while it’s QB Daniel Jones is always primed to turn the ball over.
Tennessee Titans @IND ($2,500)
The Titans are going to be a popular DST this week. The Colts offense has struggled to find it’s feet at the start of the season, allowing multiple turnovers and sacks. With the price-tag, the Titans are a strong option.
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