The New England Patriots (1-2) will host the Carolina Panthers (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 WR Stefon Diggs.
Is Stefon Diggs Playing in Week 4?
Diggs is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Patriots’ 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 Stefon Diggs in Week 4?
There’s no one in this Patriots offense I feel great about weekly, and a 31-year-old Stefon Diggs is no exception.
The veteran receiver has seen his target, catch, and yard count decline each week this season (57 yards in Week 1, 55 yards since), and I’m not sure of the path back to fantasy relevancy.
Hunter Henry and Kayshon Boutte are the only every-down pass catchers in this offense, with Diggs fighting with Mack Hollins, Demario Douglas, and Austin Hooper for opportunities. Toss in the likely increase in usage for the versatile TreVeyon Henderson, and it’s hard to project Diggs for five targets, and even more difficult to project him to do much with the looks he does earn.
I’m not stopping you if you want to cut your losses now and build the backend of your roster in a more strategic manner.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Diggs’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Diggs is projected to score 9.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Diggs to have 4 receptions for 43 yards and 0.3 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: Panthers at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 76 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
