Jalen Carter appears set to play Sunday for the Eagles, a boost to Philadelphia’s defense and fantasy upside. Even limited work can restore interior disruption and run defense, lifting DT/IDP flows. If he sits, Za’Darius Smith likely absorbs more snaps and boosts edge pressure. Denver's offense could be stressed by a healthy Carter, keeping the Eagles DST in a favorable fantasy spot.

Cooper DeJean’s 15-yard taunt on Rachaad White and the ensuing drive-change fueled by fines and review headlines Week 4’s Eagles–Buccaneers clash, underscoring the NFL’s taunting crackdown and its fantasy implications. A near 33-yard Mayfield flea-flicker return was wiped on review, highlighting upside tempered by discipline risk for Philly’s secondary.

Jalen Carter’s taunt-related fine sits alongside prior incidents as Philadelphia’s defense navigates penalties, while Dak Prescott’s spit-era backdrop colors the league’s stance. Fantasy managers should weigh discipline risk against upside when rostering defensive backs and players in high-variance games.

Philadelphia hosts Denver in a Sunday showdown that doubles as a litmus test for both offenses and defenses. Philly’s defense has been stingy, allowing roughly 22 points per game, while the offense has been efficient but prone to the occasional misfire in the passing game, keeping Hurts from monster aerial totals but still contributing on the ground. Denver’s defense has tightened the screws, surrendering about 16.8 points per game, with Bo Nix trying to spark an improving attack led by J.K. Dobbins. The scene is set for a physical, grind-it-out affair with turnovers and field position likely deciding the outcome.

Denver’s offense sits at about 22 points per game, leaning on Nix’s growing command and a running back mix headlined by Dobbins after his 100-yard breakout last week. The Broncos throttled Cincinnati 28-3 in their last outing, while Philadelphia cruised past Tampa Bay 31-25. Injuries loom for Philly (Johnson, Carter) and the clash will hinge on who controls the line of scrimmage and minimizes mistakes in a tight Lincoln Financial Field setting.

Fantasy takeaway: expect a defensive battle with limited big-play chances. The Eagles’ peak fantasy value leans on Hurts’ rushing floor and the run game, while Denver buyers should monitor Dobbins and Nix for opportunistic plays. Keep an eye on game tempo and which unit blinks first when the clock tightens, as this one may hinge on one or two explosive drives in the red zone.