Hitting on three out of five in Week 3 was fitting. (Though Dalvin Cook's fourth-quarter exit after rushing for 96 still stings. Soooo close!)
Let's build on that momentum and go for 4+ in Week 4! Utilizing ESPN's metrics database and some assistance from stats ace Kyle Soppe, I'm here to help you win in fantasy and at the books.
Minnesota Vikings (-3, 41.5) at New Orleans SaintsSunday, 9:30 a.m. ET, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Pick: Kirk Cousins longest completion UNDER 37.5 yards
The NFL is rarely predictable. Across the pond the variables only increase. A lone constant, however, has been the dominance of favorites. Since 2005, favorites have been 25-14-1 ATS in international games. The under also tends to do well, going 10-5 since 2017. I don't normally like to adjust for British Summer Time, but taking the under on a Cousins prop when the Vikings are giving three makes for a fun exercise.
Rankings: • Week 4 ESPN Fantasy staff rankings •Karabell's Week 4 superflex ranks • Karabell: Fantasy trade value index
Advice: •The Playbook: Start/sit analysis •Field Pass: Values of Saquon, TB12 • Waiver-wire pickups for Week 4 •Week 4 streamers to add • Nation FAQ: Jefferson, Doubs, Herbert
Playing the matchups: •Film Room: Players to upgrade, downgrade •Key Week 4 WR/CB matchups •Week 4 mismatches to exploit •Best, worst matchups by position •DFS advice for Week 4
Cousins rebounded from his prime-time meltdown last Sunday, finishing as the QB9 in Week 4. The Lions defense, obviously, helped facilitate the bounce-back. But Cousins didn't exactly air it out, averaging 6.3 yards per attempt. His YPA for the year is down from 2021. Even then, though, he wasn't exactly slinging the ball. In fact, Cousins has recorded just
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