Building winning daily fantasy football rosters requires combining a reliable floor for cash games with high-ceiling, low-owned stacks for GPP tournaments. Navigating our NFL DFS Week 4 Example Lineups becomes much easier when you are leveraging key takeaways from earlier slates. Our Week 3 Playbook and example lineups delivered an absolute clinic across formats, headlined by core differential plays like Jahmyr Gibbs (who exploded for a receiving touchdown and massive scrimmage yardage) and Kenneth Walker. 

Even better, our value stacks paved the way to top-tier tournament finishes with none bigger than the New York Jets triple-stack of Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson (10 catches, 107 yards, TD), and athletic rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq. Week 4 presents fresh-pricing soft spots and crucial injury pivots across DraftKings and FanDuel, making precise construction essential. 

NFL DFS Week 4 Example Lineup Preview

When reviewing our NFL DFS Week 4 Example Lineups, balancing salary distribution across positions is paramount. Squeezing high-priced anchors like Derrick Henry, Josh Allen, or Ja'Marr Chase into your roster requires finding high-value punt plays like Braelon Allen or Dontayvion Wicks. 

Our DraftKings cash game template focuses on maximum volume, full-PPR target floors, and secure goal-line touches. For GPP tournaments, our example lineups prioritize game stacks such as a high-total Jacksonville/Cincinnati secondary clash or a Geno Smith Jets stack again, paired with opposing run-game bring-backs like D’Andre Swift.

NFL Week 4 Sunday Morning Notes

Bears QB Tyson Bagent will start in Week 4 against the Jets

Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin) may be on “stricter snap count than usual” in Week 4 against the Eagles, reports the Ringer’s Tom Pelissero.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Mike Evans (ribs) will be a game-time decision for Week 4 against the Broncos.Panthers elevated

WR Ja’Seem Reed from the practice squad.

Saints TE Noah Fant (abdominal) is questionable for Week 4 against the Falcons.

Eagles elevated TE Zach Ertz and TE Josiah Deguara for Sunday’s game vs. the Rams.

Ravens placed two centers, Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic, on Injured Reserve.

Players out for Sunday include Jayden Daniels, Rachaad White, Caleb Williams, Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, Zach Baun, Terrance Ferguson, Aaron Donald, Azeez Al-Shaair, Cobie Durant, DeMarvion Overshown, Aaron Banks, Rueben Bain, Baker Mayfield, Justin Jefferson, Jadarian Price, Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Josh Simmons, Xavier Legette, Damien Lewis.

Weather Report for Sunday, 10/4

Weather can quickly alter offensive volume and efficiency, impacting both short-passing PPR floors and kicking output. Keep these forecasts in mind when finalizing your own NFL DFS Week 4 Example Lineups:

  • Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles: Temperatures in the 60s with rain showers in area throughout the game. There is a 50-percent chance of rain at the start, with more coming in as the afternoon continues.
  • Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants: The rain seems to be moving in later in the day, so the game should play without any or much precipitation. Keep an eye on this throughout the weekend, though.
  • Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Typical Florida weather here. Scattered thunderstorms in the area. Maybe even another delay if lightning persists again. The start of the game should be clear, however, with higher chances of storms developing as the game goes on.
  • Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens: More rain here, with a 60-75-percent chance of rain at the stadium during this game.

NFL Week 4 GPP Stacks

Chalk Stacks (Expect High Ownership):

Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, Parker Washington, Brenton Strange or Jakobi Meyers 

Bills: Josh Allen, Dalton Kincaid, DJ Moore or Khalil Shakir

Bengals: Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins or Mike Gesicki 

Texans: C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson or Dalton Schultz 

Vikings: Kyler Murray, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson or Jauan Jennings

Cardinals: Jacoby Brissett, Michael Wilson, Trey McBride 

Possible Lower-Owned Stacks:

Seahawks: Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed or Cooper Kupp 

Cowboys: Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens or Jake Ferguson 

Bears: Tyson Bagent, Luther Burden, Rome Odunze or Kalif Raymond or Colston Loveland 

Patriots: Drake Maye, Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins or Hunter Henry

Ravens: Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers, Mark Andrews or Derrick Henry

Broncos: Bo Nix, Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton or Pat Bryant

Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice or Xavier Worthy or Kenneth Walker

Dart Throw Stacks:

Rams: Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams

Jets: Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson, Kenyan Sadiq

Buccaneers: Jalon Daniels, Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin or Tez Johnson or Cade Otton

Giants: Jameis Winston, Malik Nabers, Isaiah Likely 

Packers: Jordan Love, Christian Watson, Matthew Golden or Tucker Kraft

49ers: Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle or Christian McCaffrey

Raiders: Kirk Cousins, Brock Bowers, Tre Tucker or Jalen Nailor

Eagles: Jalen Hurts, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon or Saquon Barkley or Zach Ertz

Titans: Cam Ward, Wan’Dale Robinson, Carnell Tate

Dolphins: Malik Willis, Malik Washington, Chris Bell or Greg Dulcich or Jaylen Wright

Chargers: Justin Herbert, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston or Tre Harris or Oronde Gadsden

Top Picks for Week 4 at DraftKings

As you look through these top picks for my NFL DFS Week 4 Example Lineups, you’ll notice some players actually make all of my lineups. Maybe three or four typically, who I build around. They are my foundation. For my NFL DFS Week 4 Example Lineups on Draft Kings, my lineups begin with:

Top Picks for Week 4 at FanDuel

My NFL DFS Week 4 Example Lineups for FanDuel contests are built in the same fashion as those on DraftKings. I start with my foundation and build up from there. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise considering it’s only Week 4, but my FanDuel lineups are starting with:

Most of the time the foundation will probably be the same, but considering the nuances between half-point and full-point scoring, you’ll notice that my flex on DraftKings is typically a receiver or tight end, while on FanDuel, it’s usually a running back.

Now here are my NFL DFS Week 3 Example Lineups:

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