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 tournament, 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 the award-winning expert ranker, 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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Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($9,100 DraftKings, $9,500 FanDuel)

There’s not much left to be said about Smith-Njigba at this point. It hasn’t mattered if Sam Darnold or Drew Lock has been at quarterback this season; JSN has been unstoppable. He’s racked up three consecutive 100-yard games to start the year, and he’s added six total touchdowns in those contests. He’s racked up 104.1 PPR points, and no other receiver is above 75.8.

No receiver in football has better usage. He’s racked up a 38% target share, 53% air yards share, and 56% end zone share, so he dominates in every area. Ultimately, he combines volume and efficiency in a way no other receiver in football is doing.

The Seahawks are coming off a tough loss last week to the Commanders, but they’re expected to right the ship vs. the Chargers. They’re listed as seven-point home favorites, and the Chargers are 20th in EPA per pass defensively.

The only question with JSN is if you can afford him. That’s much easier on FanDuel, where his $9,500 salary comes with a 98% Bargain Rating. He leads all receivers in projected Plus/Minus on that site, so he’s an elite starting point. He’s more of a luxury option on DraftKings, but I fault no one for paying up for him in any format.

Michael Wilson ($5,500 DraftKings, $6,200 FanDuel)

How the targets would shake out in Arizona was one of the biggest questions this offseason. Wilson emerged down the stretch last year, but Marvin Harrison Jr. has the pedigree. He was selected No. 4 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, and while he hasn’t had nearly the same level of NFL success, he still could have overtaken Wilson in the pecking order.

It took until Week 3, but Wilson finally won out. His target shares in the first two weeks were solid (20% and 17%), but he jumped all the way to 35% in Week 3. He responded with his best game of the season, finishing with 11 receptions, 89 yards, and a touchdown.

It’s impossible to watch him and Harrison and not think that Wilson is the better player. He should be the team’s clear-cut No. 1 receiver moving forward, and if that’s the case, he’s simply too cheap at his current prices across the industry. He ranks second in projected Plus/Minus on both DraftKings and FanDuel.

Garrett Wilson ($6,800 DraftKings, $7,600 FanDuel)

The Jets continue to show a lot of fight. They couldn’t get past the Lions in Week 3, but they tied it up at 24 apiece with roughly four minutes to go. Their defense couldn’t stop the Lions from scoring again late, but it was an encouraging showing nonetheless.

The offense continues to perform at a higher level than expected. Geno Smith looked like a shell of himself in his lone year with the Raiders, but he has been revitalized with the Jets this season. His average of 8.5 adjusted yards per attempt would be a new career high, and he completed 31-of-37 passes for 321 yards and three scores last week.

Unsurprisingly, a lot of that production went to Wilson. The Jets were without Adonai Mitchell in that contest, and Wilson responded with his biggest workload of the season. He had a 35% target share and a 41% air yards share, finishing with 10 catches for 107 yards and a score. His 29.7 DraftKings points made him the third-highest-scoring receiver of the week.

The Jets are expected to be without Mitchell once again this week, while Breece Hall has already been ruled out. That should mean another heavy workload for Wilson. He’s a nice combination of value and upside at a midrange salary.

Kalif Raymond ($3,600 DraftKings, $5,200 FanDuel)

Raymond stands out as the clear-cut top “punt” play at receiver this week. He’s just $3,600 on DraftKings, even though he continues to prove he’s a big part of the Bears’ offense. He had another seven targets in Week 3, converting them into six catches, 90 yards, and a touchdown. He finished with 21.0 DraftKings points, his third straight game with a positive Plus/Minus.

Luther Burden finally surpassed Raymond in terms of target share last week, but Raymond’s 18% mark is still nothing to scoff at. It was tied with Rome Odunze and ahead of Colston Loveland (12%), both of whom were expected to be much larger parts of the passing attack. Ben Johnson previously worked with Raymond in Detroit, and he clearly had a vision for him when he brought him into Chicago this season.

Until Raymond’s price tag adjusts, he’s worth considering. He leads all receivers in projected DraftKings Plus/Minus.

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Puka Nacua ($7,500 DraftKings, $9,000 FanDuel)

Nacua is tentatively expected to return to the lineup this week. He’s missed the past two games, and Davante Adams has gone off in his absence. That said, Nacua is the team’s top option when healthy. He was targeted on a ridiculous 45% of his routes run before getting hurt in Week 1, and Matthew Stafford has always loved peppering his No. 1 option with targets.

If Nacua is back, getting him at $7,500 on DraftKings is a steal. He’s $1,600 cheaper than JSN on that site, even though Nacua outscored JSN on a points-per-game basis last season.

The Rams do have a tough matchup on paper vs. the Eagles, but their defense hasn’t looked nearly as formidable as in previous years. They’re currently just 22nd in EPA per pass defensively, so Nacua can do some damage if he’s back in the lineup. He’s No. 4 at the position in projected DraftKings Plus/Minus and No. 1 among receivers priced above $5,500.

Parker Washington ($6,500 DraftKings, $7,100 FanDuel)

The Jaguars-Bengals game could be the best of the week for fantasy purposes. It leads the main slate with a 51.5-point total, the highest mark by three full points. The Bengals are also just 2.5-point home favorites, so both sides should contribute.

The Bengals’ defense has looked a bit better to start the year. Adding Dexter Lawrence has helped with their pass rush, but they still have some vulnerability in the secondary. Aaron Rodgers just lit them up for 30 points and 273 passing yards last week, so the Jaguars can definitely follow suit.

Washington is coming off a quiet game in Week 3, finishing with his lowest target share and fantasy output of the season. Still, his target share sits at a very healthy 30% for the year. That’s the fifth-best mark in the NFL at receiver, trailing only JSN, Amon-Ra St. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Nacua.

If he’s going to remain the clear focal point of the team’s passing attack, he’s too cheap across the industry. That’s especially true on FanDuel, where his $7,100 salary results in an 81% Bargain Rating. He ranks third on that site in projected Plus/Minus, so he’s viable in all formats.

Tee Higgins ($6,100 DraftKings, $6,900 FanDuel)

Higgins is the Robin to Ja’Marr Chase’s Batman. He can occasionally be overlooked in Cincinnati, but the gap between the two players isn’t nearly as wide as you might think. Higgins has a 23% target share so far this season, while Chase is at 26%. Higgins also has Chase crushed in terms of air yards and average depth of target (aDOT): 47% and 15.0 for Higgins and 31% and 8.7 for Chase.

Chase still has more upside, but not nearly as much as their current price tags suggest. Higgins is a full $2,000 cheaper than Chase on DraftKings, which just shouldn’t be the case.

He stands out as the Bengals’ receiver to target in Week 4. He has a better optimal lineup rate in Sim Labs and a better projected Plus/Minus in our NFL Models. 

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Justin Jefferson ($7,300 DraftKings, $8,000 FanDuel)

Jefferson went down with an injury last week and hasn’t been able to practice so far this week. That said, the talk around Minnesota remains optimistic that he’ll be in the lineup on Sunday.

If that’s the case, Jefferson has the potential for a monster performance. Minnesota is taking on Miami, who has been the worst team in the league so far this season. They’re dead last in EPA per pass defensively, and the Vikings are implied for a very healthy 24.5 points in this matchup.

Jefferson posted a monster 37% target share through the first two weeks before getting hurt in Week 3. He also gobbled up 53% of the team’s air yards and 67% of their end zone targets. With that type of utilization in this matchup, Jefferson has the potential to be the highest-scoring player at the position.

Rashee Rice ($6,400 DraftKings, $7,500 FanDuel)

The Chiefs are rolling, with their offense looking as dangerous as it has in years. It’s been a more balanced attack, with Kenneth Walker posting huge numbers on the ground and Patrick Mahomes spreading things out through the air.

Rice was utilized much less than expected across the team’s first two games, but he went back to being a featured part in Week 3. He had a 39% target share in that contest, which is much closer to his marks from previous seasons.

Rice stands out as an intriguing tournament target using Sim Labs. His optimal lineup rate exceeds his projected ownership by +1.5%, which is one of the top marks at receiver.

Matthew Golden ($5,400 DraftKings, $6,300 FanDuel)

The Packers have basically been a disaster so far this season. Their defense is in shambles, while they have arguably the worst group of running backs in football. Jordan Love’s efficiency has also taken a clear hit, down to just 7.0 adjusted yards per attempt after sitting at 8.1 and 8.0 over the past two seasons.

The emergence of Golden has been one of the lone bright spots. He was the team’s first-round pick in 2025, but he struggled as a rookie. With Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks departing this offseason, the team was going to need him to take a step forward. He’s done exactly that, posting his first 100-yard game of the season last week vs. the Falcons.

For the year, Golden leads the team with a 25% target share. Christian Watson has benefited more from touchdowns, but Golden has been the most consistent target-earner week to week. With Jayden Reed now down for the rest of the year, Golden looks like a potential league-winner. His price tag has yet to reflect his increased production, so you can definitely go back to the well with Golden vs. the Buccaneers.

D.J. Moore ($5,700 DraftKings, $6,700 FanDuel)

Moore was brought in this offseason to serve as Josh Allen’s No. 1 receiver, and so far, he’s been exactly that. He’s posted a 29% target share through the first three weeks, including a 38% mark in Week 3. That hasn’t led to a ton of fantasy production yet, but the potential is definitely there.

Moore is currently dealing with an injury, and he’s been limited at practice so far this week. Still, it seems as though he’ll be in the lineup. The bigger injury concerns are with the Bills’ opponent. They’re taking on the Patriots, who are tentatively expected to be without top cornerback Christian Gonzalez. New England has already been a mess this season, and without Gonzalez, their defense is going to struggle to get stops vs. an elite Bills offense.

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