Fantasy Football Week 4 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Cheat Sheet

Do you have tough lineup decisions to make on Sunday? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to your Week 4 fantasy football cheat sheet for start/sit advice. In this article, we’ll highlight players to start and sit at each position along with fantasy rankings. Find Week 4 start/sit picks at QB, WR, RB and TE below.

Week 4 Start/Sit QB Picks

Start: Bryce Young vs. Lions

Bryce Young came back down to earth against the Browns after racking up elite QB1 numbers to open the season, but he still managed 14.6 fantasy points. It was actually a decent day for Carolina’s signal caller, who racked up 291 passing yards. He only found the end zone once through the air and did toss an interception, which explains the middling fantasy output.

Young’s lack of rushing upside will force the young quarterback to rely on his arm to produce points. That shouldn’t be a problem against Detroit. The Lions are allowing by far the most fantasy points to QBs through three weeks, setting the stage for Young to bounce back into QB1 territory.

Sit: Drake Maye at Bills

Sigh. It’s time.

One offseason removed from a runner-up MVP campaign, Drake Maye just doesn’t look right. He’s not confident in any decision he makes on the field right now or in his arm, which has translated to seven turnovers through three games. Each subsequent interception or fumble only compounds his struggles.

After being drafted as a consensus top-three fantasy QB, Maye hasn’t scored 13 points in a game yet this season. He’ll likely need to throw a lot to keep pace with Josh Allen on the other side of the ball, but it’s impossible to trust his ability to do so until proven otherwise.

Find our full Week 4 QB fantasy rankings here!

Week 4 Start/Sit RB Picks

Start: Braelon Allen at Bears

Breece Hall is week-to-week with a quad injury, which is one of the most frustrating and lingering issues a running back can deal with. As a result, it’s Braelon Allen time in New York. Hall had previously struggled with efficiency on the ground through the Jets’ opening three weeks, but his departure opens up an undeniable volume opportunity for NY’s RB2.

Allen isn’t a backup stepping into an unprecedented role, he’s played a part in all three of the Jets’ 2026 matchups. Notably, in Week 1, he took 10 carries for 40 yards. In Week 4, he’ll serve as the featured back against Chicago. The Bears have a middle-of-the-pack run defense, so 15-20 touches should result in solid RB2 production for Allen.

Sit: Alvin Kamara vs. Falcons

Following Travis Etienne Jr.’s hamstring injury, Alvin Kamara is going to be a popular start in Week 4 within a productive Saints offense. I’m here to tell you to pump the brakes.

Kamara was hideously inefficient in his Week 2 season debut, which he remedied a bit against the Raiders last game. Unfortunately, the veteran and New Orleans draw arguably the toughest run defense on paper in their next matchup. Atlanta is surrendering fewer than 14 points to running backs per contest. Kamara could prove useful returning to his featured role down the line, but I doubt that will end up being the case in Week 4.

Check out the rest of our Week 4 RB start/sit picks here!

Week 4 Start/Sit WR Picks

Start: Josh Downs at Commanders

We’re dealing with production by elimination in Indianapolis, and Josh Downs appears to be the last man standing.

Following Alec Pierce’s latest injury, Downs was left as the clear No. 1 receiver for Daniel Jones. The 25-year-old has flashed immense talent at times but struggled to stay on the field due to injuries. Now healthy, Downs has a few contests as the top target under his belt and the production fits the bill of a fantasy WR2.

Across Weeks 2 and 3, Downs saw 20 targets, hauling in 12 of them for 149 yards. He’s failed to find the end zone so far this year, but that could easily change against the Commanders. Washington has allowed by far the most fantasy points to receivers in 2026, putting Downs firmly in must-start territory.

Sit: Ladd McConkey at Seahawks

The first start of the week at WR highlighted a fantastic matchup for Josh Downs to take on. The exact opposite is the case for a struggling Ladd McConkey entering Week 4.

McConkey draws the Seahawks, who surrender the third-fewest fantasy points to receivers per contest. After a strong season debut, the third-year receiver failed to get anything going against the Raiders or Bills, amassing a combined 17.1 points over those contests. The 0-3 Chargers are floundering without an end in sight, and their issues will likely persist against Seattle. Keep McConkey on your bench until he, Justin Herbert and company bounce back.

Check out the rest of our Week 4 WR start/sit picks here!

Week 4 Start/Sit TE Picks

Start: Darren Waller vs. Lions

It should come as no surprise that my QB start of the week’s emerging target earns the nod at tight end. Darren Waller is throwing the “washed” accusations to the side early into the 2026 campaign. The veteran caught a pair of touchdowns against the Falcons and carved out a more established role against Cleveland in his next outing, hauling in five of eight targets for 51 yards.

The Lions have been incredibly vulnerable to tight ends this year, allowing by far the most fantasy points per game to the position. That bodes well for Waller, who immediately jumps into TE1 territory for this matchup.

Sit: Dalton Kincaid vs. Patriots

Don’t be fooled by New England’s recent demoralizing defeat at the hands of Jacksonville, this is a top-five defensive unit in the NFL. Drake Maye still clearly has to figure it out, but the Patriots are going to compete every week because of their defense.

New England has been incredibly stingy to tight ends through three contests, giving up just 6.2 fantasy points per game to the position. That should remain the case against Kincaid, who came back down to earth last week after a hot start to the season. Trust what the matchup data says and look elsewhere at TE in Week 4.

Find our full Week 4 TE fantasy rankings here!

That’s our Week 4 fantasy football start/sit cheat sheet! Stay tuned for more fantasy advice and start/sit picks next week.