After 4 weeks of football in 2023, the teams have shown great potential and dedication on the field. The matches have been highly competitive and entertaining for the fans.
However, Week 4 has also brought more waves of injuries across the league, which means we’ll have to search far and dig deep to find that next impact player that will shoot our lineup to the top of the leaderboard.
Winning the MillyMaker often requires thinking outside the box, and I construct rosters with a target outcome of 214 points.
The success of this approach varies—sometimes it proves effective, while other times it doesn’t. But, I am playing for first place. If you’re curious to learn more about what I mean by this, check out further details here. “Playing For First’ in NFL.”
So let go!
Monday recap from Sunday slates will be out on Monday afternoon below:
Quarterback: Tua Tagovailoa ($7,100)
In week 4, Tua Tagovailoa had a decent performance, completing 25 out of 35 passes for 282 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Miami Dolphins’ loss to the Buffalo Bills.
However, this upcoming Sunday presents a different challenge as they face the New York Giants defense. The Giants rank 23rd in pressure rate and have only managed to record four sacks in four weeks.
Furthermore, they have missed the second-highest number of tackles (40). Given these circumstances, Tua and his team are expected to have a successful and productive game against the Giants. I predict he will have at least 30 DK points against the sorry defense of the Giants.
Running Backs: David Montgomery ($6,600) & Raheem Mostert ($6,200)
David Montgomery had an impressive performance in Thursday’s win over Green Bay, rushing for 121 yards and scoring three touchdowns. He also caught both of his targets for 20 yards. With the Carolina Panthers’ weak run defense, Montgomery is expected to continue his success.
On the other hand, Raheem Mostert struggled in the Dolphins’ loss to the Bills, rushing for only nine yards and committing two fumbles. However, he is anticipated to have a strong game against the Giants’ defense. This is a great Bounce Back spot for him.
Wide Receivers: Tyreek Hill ($9,000), Deandre Hopkins ($5,700), & Rashee Rice ($3,600)
During week 4, Tyreek Hill’s performance was not impressive as he only managed to secure three out of five targets for 58 yards and rushed once for 14 yards in the Dolphins’ loss to the Bills.
However, I believe that Hill will be motivated to prove himself as the best wide receiver in football this week. I can see him having at least 25 DK points and one TD.
On the other hand, Deandre Hopkins of the Tennessee Titans has been a target magnet for his team, he had a decent game with four receptions on six targets for 63 yards in a win over the Bengals. Despite Tennessee’s focus on their running game with Derek Henry, I anticipate a breakout game for Hopkins against Indiana. I can see him scoring at least 20 DK points.
Meanwhile, Rasheed Rice leads the Kansas City Chiefs’ receivers in various categories, but his numbers are not particularly inspiring. Nevertheless, facing the weak Minnesota secondary, this might be the week for him to shine.
Tight End: Tyler Conklin ($3,200)
In Sunday’s 23-20 loss to Kansas City, Tyler Conklin, the veteran tight end, had a productive game, catching four out of his six targets for 58 yards. Although he had fewer targets compared to top wideout Garrett Wilson’s 14, Conklin made the most of his opportunities on the field. . It is worth noting that Conklin has not been targeted in the red zone, which I expect to change in the upcoming game against Denver.
Flex: Tank Dell ($4,800)
Tank Dell of the Houston Texans is my Deep Sleeper. He had a mediocre performance last week, but in weeks 2 and 3, he displayed his fantasy potential with 28.5 and 20.3 DK points respectively. I expect similar output from him in week 5.
Defense: Miami Dolphins ($3,600)
Giants QB Daniel Jones who has more interceptions (6) than TD (2) so far this season, will have a difficult time passing the ball. The Miami defense relies on stronger teamwork and cohesion than many other defenses.
The Dolphins have faced challenges in their first season under Fangio. In terms of coverage, the Giants can expect to see a combination of Cover 6 and Cover 3.
Cover 6 is essentially Cover 4 played toward the offense’s strong side, while Cover 2 is played towards the weak side.
The popularity of Cover 6 in recent years is due to its resemblance to Cover 3. Under Fangio, the Dolphins typically employ a two-high safety look before the snap, with the back-end coverage often being either Cover 6 or Cover 3.
However, the similarities between these coverages make it difficult for quarterbacks to decipher the defense after the snap. That’s why I think Daniels will have a hard time in this game and throw a lot of Interceptions. Miami’s defense should shine.
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How I did Boom or Bust; “Monday Morning Quarterbacking”
To sum it up this lineup was a bust.
On to week 6, We Go!
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