The Detroit Lions (2-1) will host the Cleveland Browns (1-2) in Week 4. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Jared Goff.
Is Jared Goff Playing in Week 4?
Goff is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Lions’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jared Goff in Week 4?
It’s hard to quantify just how good Jared Goff has been, but I’m going to try. Since he had that nationally televised five-pick game in Houston last season, he’s played in 11 regular season games:
- 74% complete
- 3,310 passing yards
- 28 TD
- 4 INT
- 22.1 fantasy PPG (QB4)
Yeah, that’ll work. He’s completed over 71% of his passes in six straight and typically thrives at home on the fast track.
Typically.
This will be an interesting spot against a Browns defense that wants to grind the clock to a stop. Cleveland’s defense is top five in yards per play, rush yards allowed, and pass yards allowed through three weeks and gets more time to prepare for Goff than Goff does for them.
If you start Goff weekly, you’re not adding someone from the wire, but I would lower expectations a touch.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Goff’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Goff is projected to score 15.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Goff to throw for 222 yards and 1.5 passing touchdowns with 0.5 interceptions. Goff could also add 3 rushing yards on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Browns at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 4 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
