Bengals face Detroit on a short week with injuries to Shemar Stewart (ankle) and a questionable Charlie Jones (Achilles). If Jones cannot go, Mitchell Tinsley is poised to handle punt returns again, while Noah Fant returns from a concussion to bolster Cincinnati’s offense. Zac Taylor emphasizes adversity and urgency as Cincinnati aims for its third win and to move above .500. Kickoff is 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, with fantasy angles centering on Fant, Tinsley’s return role, and the offense reboot.

Denver’s Parker Gabriel breaks down a Monday night blueprint: the Broncos found a productive balance by letting the run game breathe, with J.K. Dobbins supplying burst and RJ Harvey easing in as a complementary piece. The approach shows that efficiency in the ground game opens up passing concepts without forcing carries early. Denver faces a tougher test in Philadelphia, but the blueprint could drive continued success if Payton sticks with patient, situational rushing and keeps Dobbins fresh. The tight end group—Engram, Trautman, and Adkins—has begun to contribute more consistently, while medical and depth questions linger behind a strong front. In the wings, Caleb Lohner’s versatility and Harvey’s development offer future leash for the backfield under Payton’s scheme. The trade-era players like Fant, Harris, and Lock still influence the broader NFL landscape, but Denver’s focus remains on a sustainable run-first plan that can adapt to week-to-week game flow and deeper playoff aspirations.

Former Hawkeyes shine in Week 4 of the NFL. Cooper DeJean has become the Eagles’ tackling engine, piling up 31 tackles in four games and nearly snagging a flea-flicker interception. Tory Taylor pinned the Raiders with a 62-yard punt, shifting field position and helping Chicago pull out a win. Riley Moss locked down Bengals’ receivers on MNF, boosting Denver’s defense while trade chatter swirled. Kittle and Fant deal with injuries, but Iowa’s NFL pipeline remains loud and productive for fantasy.

Darren Waller scored twice in his Miami debut, anchoring a tight-end rotation as Tyreek Hill’s fate looms with a dislocated knee potentially ending his season. Jets shuffled Week 4 backfield after Braelon Allen’s injury, with Isaiah Davis stepping in and Josh Reynolds returning amid a rotating receiver corps. Denver’s Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin mixed in behind Sutton and Mims, while Engram’s role stayed limited for Denver. Cincinnati rotated tight ends with Fant sidelined by concussion, elevating Grandy and Gesicki. Waiver targets: Waller, Davis, Bryant.