Week 4 showcased a clutch mix of former Minnesota Vikings in NFL action across multiple teams. Daniel Jones threw for 262 yards with a TD and two interceptions for the Colts, while Chase McLaughlin drilled a career-long 65-yard field goal and went 3-for-3 on FGs with 2 extra points. Stefon Diggs surpassed 100 receiving yards for New England, and Sam Darnold posted 242 yards and a TD for Seattle. Danielle Hunter flashed pressure with two sacks for Houston; Nahshon Wright and Cam Bynum chipped in solid tackles, though Jones didn’t play for Carolina.

The spread of performances underscores the fantasy value volatility among Vikings alumni: some deliver immediate counting stats, others offer spotty returns, and a few rotate in limited roles. With Week 5 on the horizon and UK/London setups looming, fantasy managers should balance upside against matchup risk when considering these players for rosters.

Bottom line: Week 4 reinforced that former Vikings remain fantasy factors in diverse formats, from reliable yardage and targets to big-play defensive impact, so monitoring roles and game scripts will be crucial for Week 5 decisions.

The Dallas Cowboys fell to 1-2 in a 31-14 loss to the Chicago Bears, battling through injuries to CeeDee Lamb and Trevon Diggs as big plays and turnovers doomed the offense and exposed defensive gaps. Dak Prescott leaned on the underneath game and Jake Ferguson, but four turnovers and a lack of sustained offense sealed the defeat. Chicago rode Caleb Williams and a stretch of explosive plays to control the game, while Dallas’ defense struggled to corral big plays and communication issues persisted.

With Lamb sidelined, the Cowboys’ ceiling dipped as George Pickens stepped up for Dallas, and Dallas’ pass defense allowed multiple long strikes. The Bears exploited quick strike opportunities and long drives, including a 19-play, 76-yard third-quarter march that bled clock. Dallas heads home to host a looming Micah Parsons-revenge narrative and must regroup quickly on both sides of the ball.

Caleb Williams dazzled at Soldier Field, piling up 298 yards with 4 touchdowns and delivering a turnover-free performance that quiets critics about his fit in a structured system. Ben Johnson’s bold play-calling, including a flea-flicker, kept Chicago ahead and showcased Williams’ poise in the pocket as the Bears grabbed a decisive win.

Rome Odunze broke out with 3 catches for 62 yards and a score, injecting a credible WR1 vibe beside DJ Moore. Tremaine Edmunds patrolled the middle with a game-high 15 tackles and two late interceptions that thwarted Dallas drive momentum. Nahshon Wright had a rough first half, Tyrique Stevenson sparked the opener with a fumble recovery, and D’Andre Swift’s 2.5 YPC raised questions about the backfield mix while Monangai looms as a potential spark.

The victory cements Chicago’s offensive identity around Williams, Odunze, and a creative coaching staff, while the defense flexes with big plays from Edmunds. Fantasy managers should monitor Williams’ efficiency, Odunze’s target share, and the evolving RB usage as the Bears position themselves for a late-season push.

Week 1’s NFL All-Star offense and defense deliver a blueprint for fantasy success: Josh Allen powers the Bills’ 41-40 comeback with 394 passing yards and dual threat scores, while Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley anchor the backfield. Puka Nacua, Zay Flowers and Jaxon Smith-Njigba headline the receivers, Brock Bowers shines at TE amid a Week 1 injury, and the O-line trio Alt-Membou-Vorhees-Goncalves with Erik McCoy paves the way. Defenders Myles Garrett, Nnamdi Madubuike, Ed Oliver and Nick Bosa pace the line, with Roquan Smith, Devin White and Harold Landry at LB and a sturdy secondary led by Adebo, Wright, Love and Curl. Special teams shine in Boswell, Cooke and Dike’s performances.