Dynasty Film Review: Week 4 (Fantasy Football)
We are back in Week four with Borg, Betz, and the Baller, Mike Wright! Borg and Mike celebrate Saints QB Tyler Shough‘s fantasy surge despite all the things that could have gone wrong. Shough ranks as the overall QB3 in total fantasy points through Week 3 despite New Orleans’ 1-2 record. Betz alludes to an upcoming episode evaluating and ranking the NFL’s top offensive play-callers. Kellen Moore‘s system and Ben Johnson‘s Week 3 game plan featuring backup Case Keenum look to be featured examples.
Borg previewed the “Trending or Ending” segment, then announced an upgraded Dynasty Startup Rankings tool, soon to be available at jointhefoot.com. Mike added that static startup ranks don’t reflect team context. The tool features an interactive slider that dynamically adjusts player valuations along a spectrum from Win Now to Rebuild by blending dynasty base values with Rest of Season (ROS) projections.
Weekly Rewind / Film Review
Drake Maye
Betz rewatched Patriots tape and highlighted Maye’s dismal numbers since last year’s playoffs: 7.1 yards per pass attempt, nine fumbles, seven TDs, and 10 interceptions. Losing A.J. Brown (injury) and Kayshon Boutte (trade) stripped New England of explosive downfield threats. Furthermore, the ground game is non-existent, ranking 32nd in rush success rate, 26th in run block win rate, and 29th in yards before contact per attempt.
Betz believes Maye is experiencing the “yips” under heavy pressure. Maye is an ideal buy-low trade target for rebuilding rosters, but Betz recommends contenders seek a stable veteran replacement in Superflex lineups. Mike is particularly frustrated that New England refuses to use TreVeyon Henderson in the passing game to generate easy YAC.
Colston Loveland
Mike notes that despite disappointing box scores, film reveals Ben Johnson is lining Loveland up everywhere (in-line, slot, out wide). The Bears’ offense has endured extreme variance—a high-scoring opener, a severe rain game, and Case Keenum taking over for an injured Caleb Williams. Keenum operated on a quick-release script, limiting Loveland to an 8% target share.
Mike and Betz maintain faith in Loveland’s underlying talent. While his Year 2 elite TE1 ceiling is capped by Chicago’s QB instability, they remain dynasty buyers.
Michael Wilson
Borg highlights that Cardinals WR Michael Wilson logged 10 motion routes in Week 3 (second-most in the NFL behind Josh Downs). Wilson earned 17 targets in Week 3 and boasts a 35% first-read target share on the season (ranking in the top 10), while TE Trey McBride leads the team at a 41% first-read share.
Borg is buying Wilson’s transformation into a reliable, matchup-proof WR2/Flex option with a complete route tree. Betz compares Wilson to modern versatile WRs (like Parker Washington) who excel by navigating two-high safety shells over the middle of the field. While Mike sees Wilson as an outlier, there are some outliers on whom managers should take a shot.
Trending or Ending?
Brock Purdy — TRENDING
Purdy currently holds a 10.8% TD rate and over 9 YPA through three weeks, placing his hot start in elite company alongside 2015 Carson Palmer, 2018 Patrick Mahomes, and 2025 Lamar Jackson. Purdy is clearly trending. He remains the cleanest fit for Kyle Shanahan’s scheme and carries high-end SuperFlex value, though his TD rate will naturally regress. Mike is confident in Purdy, quoting Betz trifecta: the perfect player for the perfect play-caller in the perfect scheme fit.
Tyler Shough — TRENDING
Shough ranks as QB3/QB4 overall due to pass attempts and completions under Kellen Moore. Mike is extremely high (pantsless!) on Shough’s environment, pointing to the upcoming return of rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson to complement Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson. Betz notes that while Shough’s high pressure-to-sack ratio and left tackle Kelvin Banks’ high-ankle sprain are mild concerns, his fantasy floor remains locked in. With that said, the buying window may temporarily slam shut after MNF with an excellent matchup against the Falcons.
Tyler Shough early-season highlights
Saints' offense has been fun, and Shough is 2nd in passing yards pic.twitter.com/nlIyFYAwus
— Between The Lines (@BTLNFL) September 30, 2026
Chase Brown — BUY / WIN-NOW HOLD
Brown commands heavy volume—ranking ninth in total opportunities and eighth in targets among RBs—despite registering fantasy finishes of RB14, RB22, and RB28. He holds 62 opportunities to Samaje Perine‘s 17. Mike and Borg recommend buying the dip. Betz sees Brown as an asset that works in rebuilding or contending situations. Rebuilding teams should sell him for a first-round pick, while contenders should buy his high-volume floor in Cincinnati’s offense.
Emeka Egbuka — ENDING (Short-Term)
Egbuka has posted three straight flat fantasy lines (8.8, 8.8, and 8.7 half-PPR points). Borg and Mike consider his short-term trend as ending. With Baker Mayfield banged up and Tampa Bay’s offense lacking easy screen/layup targets, Egbuka functions as a volatile WR2/WR3 rather than an immediate Year 2 breakout alpha.
Rashee Rice — WIN-NOW TRENDING
After a 7% target-per-route rate in Week 1, Rice jumped to a 50% rate in Week 3, finishing as WR23. Borg views him as a volatile, win-now WR3, but Betz and Mike are not as bullish. The issue is the unknown nature of what Rice is outside of the Chiefs franchise. Plus, the addition of Kenneth Walker and the resurgence of Travis Kelce have impacted his overall offensive involvement. Rebuilders should look to trade him due to long-term contract ambiguity and off-field risk.
George Kittle & Kenyon Sadiq
George Kittle (TRENDING): Kittle’s snap share surged from 46% in Week 1 to 89% in Week 3, while his route share spiked from 47% to 89%. San Francisco’s depleted WR corps leaves Kittle as a force-fed top target. Pair this with Purdy’s efficiency and TD rate, and Kittle rebounds to a valuable fantasy asset after last season’s Achilles injury.
Kenyon Sadiq (TRENDING WITH CAUTION): Sadiq logged an athletic breakout week for the Jets. While Betz warns his low route-share makes his production unsustainable, Mike is encouraged by Geno Smith‘s efficient play and Sadiq’s elite athletic profile.
Kenyon Sadiq showed EVERYONE why he was the TE1 in the 2026 NFL Draft today:
• 8 targets (2nd on team)
• 7 receptions (2nd on team)
• 105 yards (most by Jets TE since 2019)
• 1 receiving TD (T-1st on team)The Jets haven’t seen an elite TE talent like this in MULTIPLE… pic.twitter.com/dAkExnPVTq
— Rookie Watch (@RookieWatxh) September 27, 2026
Week 3 Film Deep Dive
Matthew Golden
Turning to the Week 3 tape, Matthew Golden shows off top-tier WR traits. Golden played as the X for most of the night, and he handled the isolated receiver duties well, catching five of 11 targets for 100 yards and a score. The catch percentage (45.5%) would normally raise questions, but when you see how often he was targeted deep, it makes sense. Golden was pretty close on a lot of those targets where he could have had a 170-yd, two-TD night!
I wasn't a believer in Matthew Golden, but I'm coming around after this Atlanta game. Lined up as an isolated X most of the night, he turned in a nice performance. pic.twitter.com/BoKmboTJvD
— Vernon Meighan (@FFB_Vern) September 29, 2026
On his first highlight rep, Golden exhibits explosive line-of-scrimmage burst on a simple Nine route against man coverage. The aggressive inside stem enables him to stack the Man CB instantly. As he is flying down the field, the deep safety inexplicably bites on an underneath Dig route, while Golden blows by and cleanly tracks the deep ball over his left, then right, shoulder for a 43-yd bomb!
On the second play, aligned as the isolated X-WR to the right, he attacks the defender’s leverage with an inside stem, snapping off a sharp Out route after pressing vertically. Golden demonstrated WR professionalism by working back toward the LOS to deny any undercut attempt.
Green Bay also got creative with his alignment on play three. Positioned in the backfield, Golden leaks out on a quick arrow route toward the sideline. An out-leveraged LB in space will result in a win for Golden every single time. Finally, my favorite rep of the day came against a Cover 4 shell. Isolated as the X, Golden makes an impressive adjustment to a throw behind his body on a Post route, showing complete fearlessness with another defender closing in.
This versatile route tree and alpha traits should give you ultimate confidence in Golden’s ceiling. Keep in mind, defenses will have to pick their poison. They must account for Christian Watson as a mobile Z-WR and the beast of a TE that is Tucker Kraft in the intermediate areas of the field.
For interested parties, what is Golden going to cost? Interestingly enough, it seems this Week 3 performance hasn’t moved the needle much. Two trades I saw for him as of Sunday are:
- Golden for Rhamondre Stevenson
- Golden for J.K. Dobbins and Quentin Johnston
These are the definition of “smash accept,” and if you can get that kind of deal on Golden, make it happen.
Roman Wilson vs. Cincinnati
Roman Wilson turned six targets into three receptions for 60 yards and a TD in Week 3. Operating alongside Michael Pittman, Wilson demonstrated strong processing IQ and high-level scramble-drill instincts for Aaron Rodgers.
If you are in a deeper #dynasty league, may I interest you in Roman Wilson? With similar per-game production and 1 more TD than Pittman, is there upside in being a checkdown outlet with ability downfield? Keep an eye on him; he could become a worthwhile depth player. pic.twitter.com/XTiL1TcRmx
— Vernon Meighan (@FFB_Vern) September 30, 2026
On the first play, Wilson aligned inside a backside bunch formation. Pat Freiermuth‘s release and Pittman’s drag route generated natural traffic, giving Wilson a free release. He exploded downfield, blew past the DB assigned to him, and tracked Rodgers’ 38-yard TD bomb perfectly.
On play two, Wilson ran a 12-yard Dig over the deep middle. He displayed impressive tempo control against off coverage—lulling the DB into a flat-footed posture before accelerating violently through his stem to the break to create easy separation.
The final two plays highlighted Wilson’s chemistry despite the negative result of these plays. On play three, he spotted Rodgers struggling in the pocket and pivoted into his scramble responsibilities, breaking free downfield before a pass sailed just out of reach. On the final play, Wilson adjusted off a short stop route to slide into an open middle field. Rodgers fired a fastball that proved too hot to handle, deflecting for an INT.
Without those two missed scramble connections, Wilson was inches away from a massive stat line. With that said, I think it is important to track his hands as we get deeper into the season. Those two plays that didn’t hit could be indicators of grip strength and catch radius issues. Either will limit his upside if they are real challenges. Wilson isn’t an explosive player, but his ability to earn Rodgers’ looks when he is in trouble makes him an ideal, cheap dynasty target with solid WR depth upside. For acquisitions, Wilson’s value is as a “pot sweetener” in a larger trade.