NFL DFS Example Lineups: Week 4

Welcome to the DFS Example Lineups for NFL Week 4!

Are we ready for another big week for the #FAmily? OK, I know I continuously say to pump the brakes and not get too worked up about the prospect of a big pay day but it's tough not to get excited after seeing Millionaire Mike take down the big prize on FanDuel. Especially when we've had great reads on the games through the first three weeks and I'm feeling pretty darn good about the Playbook. But we'll remain sensible, right? Cash games and single-entry GPP are where we live. If you want to throw one or two of your favorite lineups in the big contests, by all means, but that should not be your primary contest and you should always leave it that your potential cash winnings will cover your potential GPP losses. That's how you grind, baby, so let's get to it!  

Just a few notes here about the lineups below...

The cash lineups were built solely off the players I put in the Playbook. These are the guys who, unless I have indicated otherwise, offer up the higher floor and will help you cash in your Double-Ups and 50/50s. For GPP tournaments, particularly the large-field ones, you need to find alternative routes to the cash line. I will utilize players from the Playbook and the DFS Dart Board to fill in the gaps, but what I am looking for are some lower-owned stacks that make sense based on expected game flow and other news. You may also see in the GPP lineups, there may be some names I haven't discussed this week on the site, but have talked about during the week on the Fantasy Alarm Show on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio. You will also notice, though, that others on the site have mentioned some of these players in places such as the position coaches, so it's not like we're trying to hide anything from you. The only time, and I mean the only time you will see a player in a GPP lineup who hasn't been discussed is if we are using a stack and need a player from the other team coming back. But it's rare when that happens.

Again, these lineups are meant to serve as examples for you. A sounding board if you will. They are not meant for you to plug in as your own. That's the lazy way and we don't condone it. We are trying to teach you how to be a better DFS player; we aren't lineup-sellers. You should be creating your own lineups using all the information we provide you throughout the week and then coming here to see if there is anything you may have missed or simply for an alternative perspective.

Best of luck to you this week and let's make some money!

SUNDAY MORNING NOTES:

Bears announced Justin Fields as the starting quarterback for Week 4 against Detroit.

According to Adam Schefter, 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (shoulder - questionable) will not play in Week 4 against the Seahawks.

Eagles activated G/OT Jack Driscoll from injured reserve -- Offensive line gets a boost today vs Kansas City

Ravens promoted RB Le'Veon Bell to the active roster -- this backfield just got crazy crowded.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (core muscle surgery, IR) won't play in Week 4 against the Broncos.

Chase Claypool (questionable, hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Week 4 against the Packers.

Giants activated WR John Ross (hamstring) from injured reserve -- Kenny Golladay, Collin Johnson and Kadarius Toney should still see snaps ahead of him.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said TE Gerald Everett (COVID) is unlikely to play in Week 4 against the 49ers.

Seahawks listed Tyler Lockett (hip) as questionable against the 49ers but is expected to play.

The Seahawks listed D'Wayne Eskridge (concussion) as doubtful for Week 4 against the 49ers.

Ravens listed QB Lamar Jackson (back) questionable for Week 4 against the Broncos but did get a full practice in Friday and is expected to play.

49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) is questionable for Week 4 against the Seahawks.

George Kittle (calf) is questionable for Week 4 against the Seahawks but is expected to play.

Melvin Gordon (ribs, lower leg) is questionable for Week 4 against the Ravens but did get in limited practice sessions all week and is expected to play.

Washington Football Team RB Antonio Gibson (shin) is listed as questionable but is expected to play.

Darnell Mooney (core) is listed as questionable for Week 4 against the Lions.

Jamison Crowder (questionable, core) is expected to play in Week 4 against the Titans.

Texans WR Danny Amendola (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 4 against Buffalo.

MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW

GPP STACKS:

As a reminder, when you're stacking in GPP, you always want to run someone back from the opposing team. One-sided games often turn to a running back seeing higher-than-usual volume or the back-ups start to play. For a stack to really pop, the other team needs to keep things competitive. 

Chalk Stacks (Expect High Ownership):

**Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill or CEH or Mecole Hardman (DeVonta Smith, Miles Sanders or Dallas Goedert coming back)

**Rams: Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods or Tyler Higbee (Christian Kirk or Rondale Moore coming back)

Cardinals: Kyler Murray, Christian Kirk, DeAndre Hopkins or Rondale Moore (Kupp, Woods or Higbee coming back)

**Packers: Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Aaron Jones or Robert Tonyan (Najee Harris or JuJu Smith-Schuster coming back)

Cowboys: Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb or Ezekiel Elliott (Robby Anderson or Terrace Marshall coming back)

^Seahawks: Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett or Chris Carson or Freddie Swain (Deebo Samuel or Trey Sermon coming back)

**Vikings: Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson or Adam Thielen (Nick Chubb or Kareem Hunt or Odell Beckham coming back)

Possible Lower-Owned Stacks:

Eagles: Jalen Hurts, Miles Sanders, DeVonta Smith or Dallas Goedert (Travis Kelce coming back)

Bills: Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Zack Moss or Devin Singletary (Brandin Cooks coming back)

Ravens: Lamar Jackson, Marquise Brown, Mark Andrews (Sutton or Fant coming back)

Broncos: Teddy Bridgewater, Courtland Sutton, Noah Fant (Brown or Andrews coming back)

49ers: Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Sermon, Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk (DK Metcalf or Freddie Swain coming back)

**Panthers: Sam Darnold, Robby Anderson, Chuba Hubbard or Terrace Marshall Jr. (Cooper, Zeke or Lamb coming back)

Browns: Baker Mayfield, Odell Beckham, Nick Chubb or Kareem Hunt (Jefferson or Thielen or Cook coming back)

**Washington Football Team: Taylor Heinicke, Terry McLaurin, Logan Thomas or Antonio Gibson (Calvin Ridley coming back)

Titans: Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry, Chester Rogers or Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (Corey Davis coming back)

Dart Throw Stacks:

Steelers: Ben Roethlisberger. Najee Harris, JuJu Smith-Schuster (Adams or Jones coming back)

Falcons: Matt Ryan, Calvin Ridley, Kyle Pitts (Terry McLaurin coming back)

Jets: Zach Wilson, Corey Davis, Jamison Crowder or Michael Carter (Derrick Henry coming back)

**denotes favorite