The Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0) 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 WR A.J. Brown.
Is A.J. Brown Playing in Week 4?
Brown is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Eagles’ 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 A.J. Brown in Week 4?
A.J. Brown reminded us all of what he is capable of last weekend against the Rams, turning his 10 targets into 109 yards and a touchdown where he just appeared to be unguardable.
That’s who he is and that’s why we get so angry when he sees nine targets for 35 yards through the first two weeks.
That’s the yin and yang, though. The Eagles weren’t playing their desired script and that was what fueled the big game from their WR1. If they, the Super Bowl champions who have won 19 of their past 20 games, dictate tempo, Brown’s stock is volatile in our game.
I tend to shy away from players like this. NFL teams don’t care about fantasy, but when their desires for a certain player trend out of our favor, I don’t usually invest. In a perfect world, I think the Eagles want an 80/20 rush/pass split and that naturally would put all of their pass catchers in a tough spot.
But you can’t sell now. You can’t sell a fringe WR1 after one big week. The Bucs could push the Eagles this week, and that could result in consecutive big games for Brown.
Then you pounce.
After this week, Philadelphia could very well control four straight games entering their Week 9 bye. If there is going to be a window to sell, it starts Sunday afternoon on the heels of two big games and vibes riding high after the slow start.
I wouldn’t force such a trade, we are still talking about a physically imposing player capable of taking over any game at a moment’s notice, but I’m planting the seed.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Brown’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Brown is projected to score 16.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Brown to have 6 receptions for 83 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Eagles at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 92 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. Hot conditions may lead to fatigue in the second half.
