With Week 5’s byes (Bears, Steelers, Packers, Falcons) here, tracking usage trends and identifying waiver options will help enhance roster construction moving forward. Week 4 fantasy football usage brought new lead running backs, re-emerging receivers, and solid production from multiple tight ends. Here are the essential usage takeaways from week 4.
Running Backs
- Played nearly 90% of the Chargers’ offensive snaps in the first game without Najee Harris.
- His 88.9% snap rate was the most for a running back among the first nine games of the week. Only five RBs have played a higher percentage of snaps in a game this season.
- 88% snap, 100% rushing attempts — Hampton season has arrived.
- Back-to-back games with 24+ fantasy points.
- Caught all five of his targets for 37 yards (11 receptions for 96 yards over the past two games).
- Secured RB1 role for Week 5 versus the Commanders.
- Positive matchup versus the Bears: rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.
- Added two receptions for 17 yards, both going for scores.
- Displayed high-end contact balance and explosiveness; potential bump in pass game usage.
- Faces Colts in Week 5 as a lower-tier RB1.
- Saw 25 carries in his first start of the season without Tyrone Tracy.
- Led the NFL in touches in Week 4.
- 25 rushes for 79 yards, plus 2 catches for 11 yards and a 2-point conversion.
- With Malik Nabers out and Jaxson Dart starting, extra targets could flow Skattebo’s way.
- Played 55% of snaps, lost third-down role to Emari Demercado.
- Still earned 72% of backfield opportunities, including a 12.2% target share.
- Demercado used in a two-minute drill and scored, but Benson is the back getting targets.
- Snap shares rising: 11.1%, 26.5%, 47.6% → 56.3% in Week 4.
- Led backfield with 59.5% of opportunities, including a 17.9% target share.
- With Chubb declining and Mixon uncertain, Marks could play a huge role.
- Posted 119 total yards, 2 scores, and 4 receptions for 50 yards and a TD.
- Snap share up to 31.3% (hadn’t topped 27.4% before).
- Earned 35.5% of backfield opportunities.
- Nearly matched Kamara in carries (11 vs. 15), rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown.
- Four straight weeks of increased usage; Kamara at season-low 73% snaps.
- Double-digit carries for the first time in Week 4.
- Workhorse role: 21 carries, 82 yards, and a touchdown.
- Best receiving game yet: 4 receptions on 4 targets for 33 yards.
- With increased pass-game involvement, profiles as RB2 moving forward.
- Converted WR with athleticism and strong receiving skills.
- Played 26% of snaps, saw 8 opportunities (4 targets = 25% of RB opportunities).
- Emerging as a potential receiving weapon for Mahomes.
- Chiefs’ backfield workload now split three ways (Pacheco, Hunt, Smith).
Wide Receivers
- Saw 11 of 38 team targets, stepping into CeeDee Lamb’s WR1 role.
- Finished with 8 catches, 134 yards, and 2 TDs.
- Played 81% of snaps in return from 2024 ankle injury.
- Targeted 10 times, but only caught 3 passes.
- Still displayed strong chemistry with Mayfield; second in snaps only to Emeka Egbuka.
- With Mike Evans sidelined, Godwin is critical to the offense.
- Leads Eagles in target share (27.7% on season); 37.5% in Week 4 (9 targets).
- Caught just 2 passes; another dud week.
- Playing 93.1% of snaps, but usage minimized with run-heavy Eagles offense (61% rush rate with lead).
- Low-end WR2 based on talent alone.
- Posted second 20+ point game of season (23.9).
- Caught 8 of 13 targets for 98 yards and a touchdown.
- Has scored in 3 of 4 games.
- Ladd McConkey’s role is fading — reduced to blocking in single-WR sets.
- Logged 13 receptions for the third time in four games.
- Returned from suspension, played 96% of snaps in Ireland.
- Saw 8 targets, catching 4 for 114 yards.
- Jefferson and Addison on the field could have the Vikings’ offense take off.
Tight Ends
- Most consistent pass catcher for the Jaguars.
- Played 82.5% of snaps, ran 88.7% of routes.
- Holds 16% target share, 6 targets per game, leading team in receiving yards.
- Third straight game under 10 fantasy points (6 targets).
- Still seeing 22% target share (4th-best among TEs).
- Volume suggests rebound potential; still could top-3 talent at season’s end.
- Strong candidate for breakout game versus injury-riddled Ravens defense in Week 5.
- Averaging 30 receiving yards a game
- Week 4 – 87.5% route share and 21.4% target share
- Steady floor that just needs a score for TE1 status.
- Scored twice on 4 receptions (37 yards).
- Now has an 18% target share, 86% snap share.
- Outproducing Brown and Smith whenever healthy; trending upward.
- Modest yard totals with high scoring upside
- Hovering around 50% target share weekly
- Highest utilization and touches amongst Buffalo tight ends
- TD in three of our games this season
Week 4 Usage Report
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