Week 4 NFL DFS WR Breakdown: Top Cash Game and Tournament Picks

Wide receivers are the backbone of your NFL DFS lineups. It’s a spot where you’ll need massive production if you’re going to take down a GPP, but it’s also a spot where you can save money on occasion. Some of the best values in a given week are likely to be found at the receiver position.

In this piece, I highlight wide receivers who stand out in our large suite of analytical fantasy tools, most specifically, our FantasyLabs Player Models. While the models are built for DFS contests, this is an all-purpose fantasy article with actionable information for all formats.

As news breaks throughout the week and we adjust our projections (powered by Sean Koerner), player ratings in our Player Models will change as the projections change. For updates, visit the models directly.

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You can also combine them to create your own aggregate projections:

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Puka Nacua (7,900 DraftKings, $9,400 FanDuel)

Nacua is staking a claim as the top receiver in fantasy. While guys like Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson deal with quarterback issues, Nacua has been red-hot to start the year. He leads the league with 29 receptions, which he’s converted into 333 yards. He’s also added 52 yards and a touchdown on the ground, resulting in an average of 24.5 PPR points per game. That’s the top mark in fantasy, and Amon-Ra St. Brown is the only receiver within 3.5 points.

The Rams’ passing attack has been highly condensed through the first three weeks. Nacua and Davante Adams have combined for a ridiculous 70% target share, with Nacua sitting at 39%. That’s tied with Garrett Wilson for the top mark in the league.

Nacua gets a solid matchup in Week 4 vs. the Colts. Their defense has been solid through three weeks, but this game features the top total on the slate at 49.5. The Rams are listed as 3.5-point favorites, and their 26.5 implied team total is the third-highest mark on the main slate.

Nacua is simply too cheap at $7,900. It results in a 91% Bargain Rating on DraftKings, and he leads all receivers in projected Plus/Minus and projected ceiling. He’s had at least 25.8 DraftKings points in each of his first three games, and there’s no reason to expect much different on Sunday.

Jakobi Meyers ($5,400 DraftKings, $6,100 FanDuel)

The Raiders stand out as a solid offense to target in Week 4. Their offense hasn’t been great through three weeks, but they’re all extremely affordable in a solid matchup vs. the Bears. They’re implied for 24.75 points in this contest, so it’s a potential breakout spot for Las Vegas.

Meyers stands out as the leader in their passing attack. He’s coming off an uncharacteristic four targets last week, but he had at least 10 targets in his first two contests. He had a 27% target share from Week 4 on last season, so he provides some of the cheapest volume at the position.

Meyers ranks second at the position in projected Plus/Minus on both DraftKings and FanDuel, and he has some upside as well. 

Tetairoa McMillan ($5,900 DraftKings, $5,800 FanDuel)

McMillan was the first receiver taken in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he’s looked the part of a No. 1 receiver through the first three weeks. His production hasn’t been great – 14 receptions, 216 yards, zero touchdowns – but he’s had to overcome subpar play from his quarterback. Bryce Young has averaged just 4.81 adjusted yards per attempt through the first three weeks, and he ranks 26th among 31 qualified QBs in EPA + CPOE composite.

While subpar QB play is never a good thing for a receiver, the fact that Young is at least leaning on McMillan is. McMillan has seen 26% of the team’s targets, and that figure was up to 38% in Week 3. He’s also seen 39% of the team’s air yards and 33% of their end zone looks. If that kind of usage continues, it’s only a matter of time before McMillan truly breaks out.

McMillan’s salary is still way too cheap on FanDuel. He’s actually -$100 cheaper than he is on DraftKings, despite the salary cap being $10,000 higher. It results in a position-best 99% Bargain Rating, and he leads the position in projected FanDuel Plus/Minus.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown ($7,300 DraftKings, $8,800 FanDuel)

The Lions are in an interesting spot on Sunday. On one hand, they’re listed as 10-point favorites over the Browns, and they’re implied for 27.25 points. That’s the second-highest mark on the main slate, and the Lions’ offense has picked up right where they left off last year. They’re second in points per game and third in yards, so they look like a wagon once again.

However, Cleveland’s defense has been a bear to start the year. They’ve allowed the fewest yards per game through the first three weeks, and they completely shut down the Packers’ offense last week. It makes this spot not quite as appealing as it looks on paper.

Still, the Browns’ defense isn’t invincible, and they’re merely 17th in pass defense EPA so far this season. If the Lions can protect Jared Goff against Myles Garrett – admittedly a big if – he should have some opportunities against their secondary.

St. Brown has had two big performances in the first three weeks, and he’s garnered 27% of the team’s targets. That includes 75% of their end zone opportunities. It gives him one of the top ceilings at the position, trailing only Nacua and Nico Collins in our NFL Models.

St. Brown also grades out well in Sim Labs. He has the fifth-best optimal lineup rate at the position on DraftKings, where his $7,300 salary comes with a 91% Bargain Rating.

Rome Odunze ($6,300 DraftKings, $7,200 FanDuel)

The Bears’ offense is coming off their best showing in Week 3, albeit against an abysmal Cowboys’ defense. However, Odunze has been a consistent force all season. He’s already caught four touchdowns this season, which is tied for the top mark in the league.

Odunze has clearly stepped into the No. 1 receiver role for the Bears. He’s racked up 28% of their targets through three weeks, and he’s also garnered 40% of their air yards and 60% of their end zone targets. It’s some of the best utilization in the league, and Odunze has responded with at least 15.2 DraftKings points in all three contests.

He draws another favorable matchup this week vs. the Raiders, who are merely 27th in pass defense EPA so far this season. They’ve allowed the fourth-most PPR points per game to opposing receivers, so Odunze stands out as an excellent option once again.

A.J. Brown ($6,400 DraftKings, $8,000 FanDuel)

There is no denying Brown’s ability. He’s one of the most talented receivers in football, combining a massive frame with excellent athleticism. If he were in a different system that got him 10+ targets per game, he’d be in the conversation for one of the best receivers in fantasy.

Unfortunately, that’s not where Brown is at the moment. He’s playing for one of the most run-heavy offenses in football, which means his targets can fluctuate on a week-to-week basis. He had just one target in Week 1, and he finished with just 7.7 DraftKings points in Week 2.

However, when the Eagles do throw the ball, it tends to head in Brown’s direction. He has a 27% target share for the year, and he’s been at 33% or higher in back-to-back weeks. Brown put together his best game of the year last week vs. the Rams, racking up 10 targets, six catches, 109 yards, and a score.

The Eagles might not need to throw the ball quite as much vs. the Chiefs, especially since Kansas City has been dreadful against the run so far this season. Still, Brown’s ceiling is significantly higher than his $6,400 salary suggests. He has the sixth-highest optimal lineup rate at the position on DraftKings.

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Deebo Samuel ($6,000 DraftKings, $6,400 FanDuel)

The Commanders are going to be without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels for the second straight week, but Marcus Mariota has proven capable of filling in for him in the past. He more than held his own as the starting QB last week, leading the team to 41 points in a win over the Raiders.

Samuel should be Mariota’s clear go-to option this week vs. the Falcons. The team is going to be without Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown, while backup TE John Bates is also sidelined. It leaves Samuel and Zach Ertz as their top two targets.

Samuel wasn’t really needed last week vs. the Raiders, playing on just 48% of their offensive snaps. However, he was targeted 27% of the time when on the field. That’s a very respectable figure, and it could only increase without McLaurin.

Samuel is currently projected for just 6.4% ownership, but his optimal lineup rate is above 13% on DraftKings. It’s one of the largest discrepancies at the position in Sim Labs.

Zay Flowers ($6,700 DraftKings, $7,300 FanDuel)

The Ravens will take on the Chiefs on Sunday in a potential AFC Championship preview. That’s weird to say about two 1-2 squads, but they remain two of the betting favorites in the conference.

Flowers is coming off a down performance in Week 3, but he has been the clear focal point of the Ravens’ passing attack. He’s racked up a 30% target share overall, and he’s been at 37% or higher in two of the first three weeks.

Flowers stands out as particularly undervalued on FanDuel. His salary comes with a 79% Bargain Rating, and he owns the fifth-highest optimal lineup rate on that site.

Emeka Egbuka ($6,800 DraftKings, $7,000 FanDuel)

Egbuka entered the season with plenty of fanfare, and he’s stepped right into a meaningful role as a rookie. He’s handled 23% of the team’s targets through three weeks, and he’s currently WR10 in terms of PPR points.

Egbuka has a chance to take things up another level moving forward. Mike Evans went down with an injury in Week 3, and he leads the team with a 29% target share. Those targets are going to have to go somewhere, and Egbuka figures to benefit.

The Buccaneers are expected to have Chris Godwin active for the first time in Week 4, but how much he’ll actually play remains to be seen. Todd Bowles said Godwin could be on a “pitch count” if the weather is a factor, with the current forecast calling for temperatures near 100 degrees. It sets the stage for a big potential performance from Egbuka.

Tre Tucker ($4,200 DraftKings, $6,000 FanDuel)

Tucker was a legit slate-breaker last week, going for more than 100 yards and three touchdowns. It’s easy to write that performance off as a fluke, but Tucker has been a solid part of the Raiders’ passing attack all season. He owns a 20% target share overall, and he’s had at least eight targets in back-to-back games.

Tucker remains extremely affordable on DraftKings, and he’s an interesting pivot off the much chalkier Meyers for tournaments. You could even pair both players with Geno Smith in a Raiders’ double stack.

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