With Week 4 on the horizon, let’s take a look at some underrated and risky fantasy football wide receiver options for this week. You can also check out my full fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 4.
Jordan Addison:
Addison had his best game of the season in Week 3 against the Buccaneers, hauling in five catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. At the moment, Justin Jefferson is questionable to play against the Dolphins this Sunday. Even if Jefferson suits up, the Vikings’ matchup versus the reeling 0-3 Dolphins squad is very favorable. I’m expecting the Vikings to find success on both sides of the ball on Sunday, and Jordan Addison should be a top underrated option to start after showing a strong connection with Kyler Murray last week.
Nico Collins:
At the moment, Nico Collins is questionable for the Texans’ Week 4 home game versus the Dallas Cowboys. Collins was a limited participant at Texans practice Wednesday and is aiming to come back in Week 4 from his hamstring strain. Despite coming back from injury, I still think Collins could find success and get back to his best against a Cowboys defense that has been unreliable to start the season. Stroud and the Texans are hunting for their first win of the season, and if Collins makes his return, he could be in for a strong performance at home.
Matthew Golden:
Matthew Golden has been one of the more underrated fantasy football receivers through the first three weeks of the season. Despite the Packers’ 1-2 start, Golden and Christian Watson have had strong fantasy campaigns, and that could continue in the Packers’ Week 4 road matchup against the Buccaneers.
The Buccaneers are 0-3 to start the year, and to make matters worse, they’ve lost starting quarterback Baker Mayfield to a thumb injury that should sideline him for a few weeks. Jalon Daniels will be leading the Buccaneers, and the Packers have a prime chance to get back into the win column after an underwhelming performance against the Falcons in Week 3. Golden could be in store for another strong fantasy week against a struggling Buccaneers squad in Week 4.
DeVonta Smith:
The Eagles had a rough outing on Monday Night Football in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears on the road. Case Keenum and company dominated the contest and handed the Eagles their first loss of the season, 27-7. Despite Hurts and Barkley having quiet days, Smith carried a large chunk of the Eagles’ passing game, catching six passes for 65 yards.
Smith could have a tougher time against the Rams and their strong secondary, led by Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. With the Eagles coming off a tough offensive performance and Smith also dealing with a hamstring issue, he may be considered a risky start in Week 4.
Malik Nabers:
Malik Nabers has been relatively quiet through the first three weeks of the season. Much of it isn’t his fault, as his QB1 Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury and Jameis Winston has been under center since. Nabers has struggled to find his connection with Winston, and although the Giants are at home versus a 1-2 Cardinals team, Nabers may be a risky fantasy option until he proves otherwise.
The Giants also recently traded for J.J. McCarthy, adding even more uncertainty to their quarterback situation entering Week 4 and the future.
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