The Las Vegas Raiders will look to bounce back in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns after an embarrassing 36-22 defeat to the Carolina Panthers last Sunday. The team was completely outplayed and outcoached for all 60 minutes and dropped to 1-2 as a result.
After an impressive showing against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2, Gardner Minshew and the passing attack took a step back in Week 3, though Jakobi Meyers still had a solid day with 61 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the other hand, Davante Adams was mostly held in check, hauling in four passes for just 40 yards on nine targets.
Heading into Week 4 versus the Browns, should Adams and/or Meyers be in your lineups as the Raiders conclude their two-game home stretch?
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Week 4: Davante Adams
Outside of a monster game against the Ravens, Adams has been pretty quiet on the fantasy front. The 31-year-old is also dealing with a hamstring injury and was a limited participant during Thursday’s practice.
Despite a slow start for his standards and an injury, it would be foolish not to start Davante Adams in your lineup, assuming he plays. The six-time Pro Bowler is one of the best wide receivers in football and is still a bona fide WR1.
Adams does have a difficult matchup on Sunday, as Denzel Ward and the Browns’ secondary is one of the best in the NFL. But Davante is a matchup nightmare for every defense, and if he plays on Sunday, he should be in your lineup as the WR1 or WR2.
Verdict: Start ‘Em
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Week 4: Jakobi Meyers
After a bit of a slow start, Meyers posted a fantastic game against the Panthers, hauling in seven catches for 61 yards and one touchdown. The 27-year-old will always be a viable flex option, but with the uncertainty surrounding Davante Adams due to his injury, Meyers could be a low-level WR2 in Week 4.
If Adams does play, Meyers should still be in your lineup as a flex. But if the future Hall of Famer misses Sunday’s contest, Meyers is a great start at flex, or even as a WR2.
Verdict: Start ‘Em
