The first-quarter PFF snapshot shows Philadelphia’s offense mixing solid line play with uneven pass-game usage. Landon Dickerson, Tyler Steen and Cam Jurgens pace the run-blocking grades, while Grant Calcaterra’s 34.02 stands out as a clear low. Kylen Granson and Darius Cooper post mid-range numbers with modest snap counts, and the receiving group isn’t pulling away despite multiple targets. Saquon Barkley remains the clearest fantasy standout outside Philly, with three rushing TDs in four games as the Giants lean on his production. Jahan Dotson also posts a usable mid-grade while the Eagles’ receivers chip in at various levels. Buffalo stays undefeated and Denver looms, creating a tense divisional stretch for Philadelphia.

Joe Jurevicius returns to Penn State as honorary captain for the Oregon game, set amid a high-stakes recruiting weekend and College GameDay.

Jurevicius finished his PSU career with 1,894 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns (1994-1997), part of the Rose Bowl undefeated run; his daughter Caroline starred for PSU volleyball in 2024. NFL angles round out the piece as the Buccaneers visit the Eagles in a 3-0 backdrop, with Chris Godwin questionable and Barkley/Dotson under the fantasy spotlight.

Week 4 fantasy RBs hinge on touches over talent. Ollie Gordon II and Tahj Brooks rise behind Miami and Cincinnati, delivering clear upside in PPR as the backfields trend toward split duties. Downturns hit RJ Harvey and Dont'e Thornton Jr., while a wide swath of honorable mentions across JAX, WAS, DAL, MIN, GB, IND, BAL, NO, CLE, NYG, PHI, and WAS offer swing options as utilization shifts unfold.

Key takeaway: opportunities drive fantasy value more than name recognition. If Week 4 snaps solidify roles, Gordon II, Brooks, and a handful of sleepers become must-stash or DFS plays. The underlying message remains simple—track touches, targets, and snap counts, then act fast on changes.

In short, the season’s leverage point remains workload. The players gaining or losing where they’ll be used most will dictate who finishes as fantasy stars or roster anchors in the weeks ahead.