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Week 4 highlights include Drake Maye’s efficient Patriots debut, Parker Washington’s 87-yard punt-return TD for Jacksonville, and a high-scoring Cowboys–Packers slog that ended in a 40-40 tie. Mahomes exploded for four TDs as KC overwhelmed Baltimore, while Seattle won a tight chess match after a late Seahawks drive sparked by Darnold.

Fantasy angles: varied offensive unlocks across offenses, the emergence of playmakers like Washington and Atwell, and how the new stats framework sharpens snap-based projections, player participation, and game-flow context for rosters and DFS lineups.

Rams pivot to a defense-first identity as staff churn looms. Chris Shula appears set to depart, with Aubrey Pleasant targeting DC jobs and internal coaches lined up for potential promotions. The defense has powered wins since last season, forcing hard cap decisions around core pieces—Lake, Landman, Williams, Curl, and Young—while Turner and Nacua push for new deals amid 2025 payroll questions.

Lake’s joker-role versatility and Landman’s leadership bind the unit, but both are on expiring deals. Darious Williams’ hefty cap hit could trigger his exit, while Curl’s prime age makes him a highly valued asset. Young remains a rising piece; Turner and Nacua must be weighed against the payroll. The Rams must decide which extensions solidify the long-term base and which talents to replace, shaping both present defensive performance and future fantasy upside.

Front-office decisions will determine whether the Rams sustain momentum or reconfigure their core. With Speights under a rookie deal and the 2023-24 draft class as leverage points, the team will balance cost, production, and youth. The outcome will set the ceiling for Rams defenders and redefine fantasy projections for next season.

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.

PFF marks 20 years of grading with a fresh Commanders all-time look, led by Jayden Daniels as the 2024 franchise QB and a cast of Washington icons across offense and defense. The list spotlights Alfred Morris, Terry McLaurin, Pierre Garcon, Antwaan Randle El, Jordan Reed, and a line anchored by Trent Williams and Morgan Moses, plus elite pass rush from Chase Young and Montez Sweat. Jonathan Allen and Kamren Curl anchor inside/outside, with Sean Taylor, LaRon Landry and Kendall Fuller adding late-round star power. A victory lap for Washington’s positional diversity and a hint at dynasty upside for fantasy managers who chase elite grading and durability.

Daniels’ 90.6 in 2024 underscores the value of a clean, dynamic offense—great for fantasy managers eyeing a quarterback with high per-play efficiency. The offensive line stars, WRs McLaurin and Garcon, plus Reed at tight end, map out a multi-layer target tree, while the defensive front and backfield pieces offer intriguing IDP angles. Washington’s 12-5 surge and NFC Championship run in 2024 act as a fantasy narrative pivot: sustained pass protection, elevated run game, and opportunistic defense could translate into steady weekly points if the system remains intact.