Oct 1, 2026 · 31 min
Fantasy analysts question shaky starts and chase Week 4 volume
Is it Time to Avoid these Week 4 Players?! đź‘€ | ESPN Fantasy
The episode separates temporary quarterback and receiver disappointments from role changes that should reshape fantasy lineups.
- 1Trevor Lawrence and Ladd McConkey face scrutiny, while Michael Wilson’s target volume makes him increasingly difficult to ignore.
- 2Jared Goff’s production surprises, but Philadelphia’s game scripts could limit Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley’s fantasy ceilings.
- 3Streaming options, superflex damage, flex calls, and Zay Flowers’ hold value dominate the listener-driven advice.
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Michael Wilson’s massive target share emerges as the strongest volume-based case in the episode’s debate over struggling receivers.
The brief
Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp open with Trevor Lawrence’s frustrating fantasy start, then ask whether Ladd McConkey and the Chargers offense deserve patience against difficult expectations.
Michael Wilson’s massive target share makes him the episode’s clearest volume signal, while Marvin Harrison Jr.’s declining involvement raises questions about Arizona’s receiving hierarchy.
The hosts test surprising quarterback results, including Jared Goff’s strong production, while examining regression for Jalen Hurts and the game scripts affecting Saquon Barkley.
Tight-end uncertainty pushes Darren Waller onto the streaming radar, as Detroit’s matchup environment competes with the unreliable appeal of players such as Isaiah Likely.
Fantasy Therapy turns roster anxiety into decisions about Kirk Cousins, Justin Herbert, superflex damage, flex options, and whether Zay Flowers should be held.
The episode closes with a late Denver defensive touchdown deciding Daniel’s rivalry game, followed by a lighter update on Lions fans Jess and Luke’s matchmaking story.