The Tennessee Titans (0-3) will visit the Houston Texans (0-3) 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 TE Chig Okonkwo.
Is Chig Okonkwo Playing in Week 4?
Okonkwo is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Titans’ 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 Chig Okonkwo in Week 4?
This is the profile I want to look at for a tight end as the injuries pile up and bye weeks near.
Chig Okonkwo’s slot usage is up nearly 50% from a season ago, and while his target rate is in line with 2021, he’s getting the ball in his hands earlier and thus picking up more yardage after the catch this year than last.
In a struggling offense with an inconsistent rookie calling the shots, a big body like this that can do the heavy lifting once fed the ball stands to hold a reasonable weekly floor with some progressive upside as Cam Wards develops.
By no means am I saying that Okonkwo has to be rostered, but I will say that he needs to be on your radar when it comes to streaming the position. The Texans allowed Brenton Strange to lead the Jaguars with 61 receiving yards last weekend, and I don’t think it’s crazy to think that Okonkwo could build on a solid Week 3.
He’s on the outside looking in this week at my top 12 tight ends, but he’s taken the Uber to the front door and is ready to enter should the position across the league continue to struggle.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Okonkwo’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Okonkwo is projected to score 8.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Okonkwo to have 4 receptions for 38 yards and 0.2 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: Titans at Texans
Since the Texans 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.
