Rotoworld Football Show – Fantasy Football Week 4 Start/Sit Q&A: Ricky Pearsall, Tre Tucker headline tough decisions
Sep 26, 2025
Denny Carter tackles tricky start/sit decisions for Week 4, highlighting key players like Trey Tucker, Ricky Pearsall, and Jalen Warren. He dives into yards-before-contact metrics, analyzing running back matchups for optimal picks. Injury substitutes come into play as he discusses Bengals' availability, while trade advice leans toward keeping star Ja'Marr Chase. Denny also weighs quarterback options and highlights vulnerable defenses for slot receivers, providing valuable insights for fantasy managers navigating tough roster choices.
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Yards-Before-Contact Predicts RB Matchups
- Yards-before-contact metrics reveal repeatable run-matchup opportunities each week.
- Teams like the Bears and Titans consistently allow more rushing yards before contact, creating RB starts even on poor usage players.
Play Matchup Over Recent Form
- Start Ashton Gentry this week despite his poor season because the Bears are a top matchup for rushing.
- Play matchup, not narrative, when yards-before-contact strongly favors your RB.
Kamara's PPR Role Has Shrunk
- Alvin Kamara's usage has cratered with low target and route-target shares.
- Even in a favorable run matchup versus Buffalo, Kamara's PPR value is diminished without consistent pass-game involvement.