NFL DFS Projections Week 4: DraftKings Picks, Values and Sim Plays

DraftKings main slate · Sunday, October 4 · 12 games · By Chris Spags · Published · Numbers as of

Kenneth Walker III carries the highest SPAGS model projection on the Week 4 DraftKings main slate: 22.1 DraftKings points at $8,200. He holds 12% of the simulated winning-lineup credit across 10,000 simulations. Chase Brown holds the largest share at 39% for $6,100.

Behind Walker, the model's next four projections are Josh Allen (21.6, $7,700), Chase Brown (20.5, $6,100), James Cook III (20.4, $7,400) and Aaron Jones Sr. (20.4, $6,000). Aaron Jones Sr. returns the most per dollar of that group at 3.40 projected points per $1,000. Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the wide receivers at 19.7 for $9,100, Josh Allen leads the quarterbacks at 21.6 for $7,700, and Trey McBride leads the tight ends at 20.1 for $6,500.

The 12-game slate runs from a 51.5-point total in JAX at CIN down to 38.5 in MIA at MIN. Every projection below is a SPAGS model estimate from the September 29, 11:50 AM ET run of the Splash Play NFL model. Winning-lineup credit comes from 10,000 simulations of the contest, and tied winning entries share credit. A player's simulated floor is his 10th-percentile score and his ceiling is his 95th.

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Top 5 SPAGS model projections for Week 4 (DraftKings)

PlayerTeamPosSalarySPAGS model proj
Kenneth Walker IIIKCRB$8,20022.1
Josh AllenBUFQB$7,70021.6
Chase BrownCINRB$6,10020.5
James Cook IIIBUFRB$7,40020.4
Aaron Jones Sr.MINRB$6,00020.4

Quarterbacks: Week 4 DraftKings projections

Josh Allen, BUF vs NE ($7,700)

Josh Allen carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 21.6 DraftKings points at $7,700, the 2nd-highest on the entire main slate. That is 1.8 points clear of Joe Burrow. The model includes 6.6 rushing attempts. The salary works out to 2.81 projected points per $1,000, 21st of 23 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Allen averaged 21.5 points with a simulated floor of 8.3 and a ceiling of 40.0, and he holds 11% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Buffalo is a 7-point favorite at home against New England, with an implied team total of 27.75 in a game totaled at 48.5.

Joe Burrow, CIN vs JAX ($6,800)

Joe Burrow projects 2nd at the position with 19.9 DraftKings points at $6,800. The salary works out to 2.92 projected points per $1,000, 17th of 23 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Burrow averaged 19.9 points with a simulated floor of 7.9 and a ceiling of 35.9, and he holds 0% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Cincinnati is a 3-point favorite at home against Jacksonville, with an implied team total of 27.25 in a game totaled at 51.5.

Value: Jalon Daniels, TB vs GB ($4,400)

Jalon Daniels projects for 16.4 DraftKings points at $4,400, which works out to 3.72 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 23 quarterbacks the model projects for 15 or more points. The model includes 4.7 rushing attempts. Across 10,000 simulations Daniels averaged 16.4 points with a simulated floor of 6.1 and a ceiling of 29.7, and he holds 0% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Tampa Bay is a 3.5-point underdog at home against Green Bay, with an implied team total of 18 in a game totaled at 39.5.

Running backs: Week 4 DraftKings projections

Kenneth Walker III, KC at LV ($8,200)

Kenneth Walker III carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 22.1 DraftKings points at $8,200, the highest on the entire main slate. That is 1.6 points clear of Chase Brown. The model gives him 18.7 carries and 4.5 targets. The salary works out to 2.70 projected points per $1,000, 6th of 26 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Walker averaged 22.2 points with a simulated floor of 10.7 and a ceiling of 38.5, and he holds 12% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Kansas City is a 4.5-point favorite on the road against Las Vegas, with an implied team total of 26 in a game totaled at 47.5.

Chase Brown, CIN vs JAX ($6,100)

Chase Brown projects 2nd at the position with 20.5 DraftKings points at $6,100, 3rd on the main slate overall. The model gives him 17.9 carries and 4.5 targets. The salary works out to 3.36 projected points per $1,000, 2nd of 26 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Brown averaged 20.6 points with a simulated floor of 9.2 and a ceiling of 36.9, and he holds 39% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Cincinnati is a 3-point favorite at home against Jacksonville, with an implied team total of 27.25 in a game totaled at 51.5.

James Cook III, BUF vs NE ($7,400)

James Cook III projects 3rd at the position with 20.4 DraftKings points at $7,400, 4th on the main slate overall. The model gives him 20.0 carries and 2.5 targets. The salary works out to 2.76 projected points per $1,000, 3rd of 26 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Cook averaged 20.4 points with a simulated floor of 9.0 and a ceiling of 37.3, and he holds 20% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Buffalo is a 7-point favorite at home against New England, with an implied team total of 27.75 in a game totaled at 48.5.

Value: Kyren Williams, LAR at PHI ($5,900)

Kyren Williams projects for 16.1 DraftKings points at $5,900, which works out to 2.72 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 26 running backs the model projects for 9 or more points. The model gives him 15.1 carries and 3.4 targets. Across 10,000 simulations Williams averaged 16.1 points with a simulated floor of 6.3 and a ceiling of 30.3, and he holds 11% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. The Rams are a 2.5-point favorite on the road against Philadelphia, with an implied team total of 24 in a game totaled at 45.5.

Wide receivers: Week 4 DraftKings projections

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA vs LAC ($9,100)

Jaxon Smith-Njigba carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 19.7 DraftKings points at $9,100. That is 2.8 points clear of Tee Higgins. The model gives him 8.8 targets on 25.2 routes. The salary works out to 2.16 projected points per $1,000, 16th of 32 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Smith-Njigba averaged 19.6 points with a simulated floor of 8.1 and a ceiling of 39.3, and he holds 16% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Seattle is a 6.5-point favorite at home against the Chargers, with an implied team total of 25 in a game totaled at 43.5.

Tee Higgins, CIN vs JAX ($6,100)

Tee Higgins projects 2nd at the position with 16.9 DraftKings points at $6,100. The model gives him 8.7 targets on 36.3 routes. The salary works out to 2.77 projected points per $1,000, 4th of 32 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Higgins averaged 16.9 points with a simulated floor of 5.6 and a ceiling of 36.3, and he holds 16% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Cincinnati is a 3-point favorite at home against Jacksonville, with an implied team total of 27.25 in a game totaled at 51.5.

Ja'Marr Chase, CIN vs JAX ($8,100)

Ja'Marr Chase projects 3rd at the position with 16.8 DraftKings points at $8,100. The model gives him 8.7 targets on 36.3 routes. The salary works out to 2.08 projected points per $1,000, 20th of 32 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Chase averaged 17.0 points with a simulated floor of 5.5 and a ceiling of 37.4, and he holds 13% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Cincinnati is a 3-point favorite at home against Jacksonville, with an implied team total of 27.25 in a game totaled at 51.5.

Value: Michael Wilson, ARI at NYG ($5,500)

Michael Wilson projects for 16.0 DraftKings points at $5,500, which works out to 2.91 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 32 wide receivers the model projects for 9 or more points. The model gives him 9.6 targets on 37.8 routes. Across 10,000 simulations Wilson averaged 16.0 points with a simulated floor of 4.9 and a ceiling of 36.1, and he holds 15% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Arizona is a 1.5-point favorite on the road against the Giants, with an implied team total of 23 in a game totaled at 44.5.

Tight ends: Week 4 DraftKings projections

Trey McBride, ARI at NYG ($6,500)

Trey McBride carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 20.1 DraftKings points at $6,500. That is 8.1 points clear of Dalton Schultz. The model gives him 11.0 targets on 33.9 routes. The salary works out to 3.09 projected points per $1,000, 1st of 14 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations McBride averaged 20.1 points with a simulated floor of 7.9 and a ceiling of 40.3, and he holds 28% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Arizona is a 1.5-point favorite on the road against the Giants, with an implied team total of 23 in a game totaled at 44.5.

Dalton Schultz, HOU vs DAL ($4,800)

Dalton Schultz projects 2nd at the position with 12.0 DraftKings points at $4,800. The model gives him 6.8 targets on 26.8 routes. The salary works out to 2.50 projected points per $1,000, 4th of 14 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Schultz averaged 12.1 points with a simulated floor of 3.6 and a ceiling of 27.6, and he holds 15% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Houston is a 2.5-point favorite at home against Dallas, with an implied team total of 25 in a game totaled at 47.5.

Value: T.J. Hockenson, MIN vs MIA ($3,300)

T.J. Hockenson projects for 10.2 DraftKings points at $3,300, which works out to 3.08 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 14 tight ends the model projects for 7 or more points. The model gives him 5.7 targets on 25.8 routes. Across 10,000 simulations Hockenson averaged 10.2 points with a simulated floor of 2.0 and a ceiling of 25.5, and he holds 9% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Minnesota is a 10.5-point favorite at home against Miami, with an implied team total of 24.5 in a game totaled at 38.5.

Defenses: Week 4 DraftKings projections

Vikings, MIN vs MIA ($4,000)

Vikings carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 8.8 DraftKings points at $4,000. That is 0.6 points clear of Seahawks. The salary works out to 2.20 projected points per $1,000, 6th of 11 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Vikings averaged 8.9 points with a simulated floor of 0.0 and a ceiling of 15.1, and it holds 0% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Minnesota is a 10.5-point favorite at home against Miami, with an implied team total of 24.5 in a game totaled at 38.5.

Value: Bears, CHI vs NYJ ($3,000)

Bears projects for 8.0 DraftKings points at $3,000, which works out to 2.65 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 11 defenses the model projects for 6 or more points. Across 10,000 simulations Bears averaged 7.9 points with a simulated floor of 0.0 and a ceiling of 15.5, and it holds 2% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Chicago is a 3-point favorite at home against the Jets, with an implied team total of 23.25 in a game totaled at 43.5.

The sim's favorite plays

The main slate was simulated 10,000 times against a modeled DraftKings field. These five players hold the most winning-lineup credit.

PlayerTeamPosSalaryWinning-lineup credit
Chase BrownCINRB$6,10039%
Christian McCaffreySFRB$7,70030%
Trey McBrideARITE$6,50028%
Ashton JeantyLVRB$7,10024%
James Cook IIIBUFRB$7,40020%

Week 4 game totals, spreads and implied points

JAX at CIN carries the highest total on the slate at 51.5. Baltimore is the biggest favorite, laying 11.5 against Tennessee. The three highest implied team totals belong to BUF (27.75), BAL (27.5) and CIN (27.25). Lines are as of September 29, 11:50 AM ET and move before lock.

GameTotalFavoriteImplied points
JAX @ CIN51.5CIN -3JAX 24.25 · CIN 27.25
NE @ BUF48.5BUF -7NE 20.75 · BUF 27.75
DAL @ HOU47.5HOU -2.5DAL 22.5 · HOU 25
KC @ LV47.5KC -4.5KC 26 · LV 21.5
DEN @ SF46.5SF -3DEN 21.75 · SF 24.75
LAR @ PHI45.5LAR -2.5LAR 24 · PHI 21.5
ARI @ NYG44.5ARI -1.5ARI 23 · NYG 21.5
TEN @ BAL43.5BAL -11.5TEN 16 · BAL 27.5
NYJ @ CHI43.5CHI -3NYJ 20.25 · CHI 23.25
LAC @ SEA43.5SEA -6.5LAC 18.5 · SEA 25
GB @ TB39.5GB -3.5GB 21.5 · TB 18
MIA @ MIN38.5MIN -10.5MIA 14 · MIN 24.5

Full Week 4 NFL DFS projections by position (DraftKings)

Every SPAGS model projection at each position for the Week 4 DraftKings main slate, ranked by projected points, from the September 29, 11:50 AM ET run.

Week 4 quarterback projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Josh AllenBUF vs NE$7,70021.62.81
2Joe BurrowCIN vs JAX$6,80019.92.92
3Patrick MahomesKC at LV$6,50019.83.05
4Lamar JacksonBAL vs TEN$7,30019.32.64
5Drake MayeNE at BUF$6,00018.93.15
6Brock PurdySF vs DEN$6,70018.82.81
7Trevor LawrenceJAX at CIN$5,90018.83.18
8Jalen HurtsPHI vs LAR$6,60018.62.82
9C.J. StroudHOU vs DAL$5,70018.63.26
10Jacoby BrissettARI at NYG$5,00018.43.67
11Dak PrescottDAL at HOU$6,40018.32.87
12Matthew StaffordLAR at PHI$6,20018.22.93
13Bo NixDEN at SF$5,60018.03.21
14Tyson BagentCHI vs NYJ$4,80017.73.68
15Justin HerbertLAC at SEA$5,40016.93.14
16Kyler MurrayMIN vs MIA$5,30016.93.19

Week 4 running back projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Kenneth Walker IIIKC at LV$8,20022.12.70
2Chase BrownCIN vs JAX$6,10020.53.36
3James Cook IIIBUF vs NE$7,40020.42.76
4Aaron Jones Sr.MIN vs MIA$6,00020.43.40
5Derrick HenryBAL vs TEN$8,40020.32.42
6Ashton JeantyLV vs KC$7,10019.22.71
7Christian McCaffreySF vs DEN$7,70018.92.46
8Javonte WilliamsDAL at HOU$6,60017.42.64
9Kyren WilliamsLAR at PHI$5,90016.12.72
10Bucky IrvingTB vs GB$6,00015.42.57
11D'Andre SwiftCHI vs NYJ$6,40015.32.39
12Breece HallNYJ at CHI$6,20015.22.45
13Cam SkatteboNYG vs ARI$6,10014.92.44
14David MontgomeryHOU vs DAL$5,70012.82.24
15Jeremiyah LoveARI at NYG$5,80012.62.18
16J.K. DobbinsDEN at SF$5,30012.42.33
17Rhamondre StevensonNE at BUF$5,10011.82.32
18Saquon BarkleyPHI vs LAR$6,80011.41.68
19Ollie Gordon IIMIA at MIN$5,50011.32.05
20Bhayshul TutenJAX at CIN$5,60011.22.01
21Tony PollardTEN at BAL$5,40010.92.01
22Omarion HamptonLAC at SEA$6,30010.81.72
23MarShawn LloydGB at TB$4,80010.62.20
24Jadarian PriceSEA vs LAC$5,1009.51.86
25Woody MarksHOU vs DAL$4,7009.31.99
26Blake CorumLAR at PHI$4,9009.11.86
27Kyle MonangaiCHI vs NYJ$4,9008.81.79
28Emanuel WilsonSEA vs LAC$4,7008.61.83
29TreVeyon HendersonNE at BUF$5,2008.61.65
30RJ HarveyDEN at SF$5,0008.41.68
31Kenny GainwellTB vs GB$4,7008.21.75
32Tyler AllgeierARI at NYG$4,8007.61.59

Week 4 wide receiver projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA vs LAC$9,10019.72.16
2Tee HigginsCIN vs JAX$6,10016.92.77
3Ja'Marr ChaseCIN vs JAX$8,10016.82.08
4CeeDee LambDAL at HOU$7,80016.72.14
5DeVonta SmithPHI vs LAR$7,10016.62.34
6Michael WilsonARI at NYG$5,50016.02.91
7George PickensDAL at HOU$6,30015.42.45
8Christian WatsonGB at TB$6,70015.32.29
9Davante AdamsLAR at PHI$7,00015.32.18
10Matthew GoldenGB at TB$5,40014.42.67
11Garrett WilsonNYJ at CHI$6,80013.41.98
12Parker WashingtonJAX at CIN$6,50013.42.07
13Malik WashingtonMIA at MIN$4,40012.32.80
14Carnell TateTEN at BAL$4,80012.02.50
15Rashee RiceKC at LV$6,40012.01.87
16Jaylen WaddleDEN at SF$6,20011.61.88
17Wan'Dale RobinsonTEN at BAL$4,60011.32.46
18Tre TuckerLV vs KC$5,10011.12.17
19Emeka EgbukaTB vs GB$5,90010.61.80
20Malik NabersNYG vs ARI$6,00010.61.76
21Kalif RaymondCHI vs NYJ$3,60010.52.91
22Mike EvansSF vs DEN$6,60010.41.58
23Ryan FlournoyDAL at HOU$3,80010.32.72
24Deebo Samuel Sr.SF vs DEN$5,60010.21.83
25Quentin JohnstonLAC at SEA$4,80010.22.13
26Luther Burden IIICHI vs NYJ$5,2009.81.89
27Courtland SuttonDEN at SF$4,9009.71.99
28Mack HollinsNE at BUF$4,0009.72.43
29Xavier HutchinsonHOU vs DAL$4,3009.52.22
30Justin JeffersonMIN vs MIA$7,3009.31.28
31Ladd McConkeyLAC at SEA$5,8009.31.61
32Dontayvion WicksPHI vs LAR$4,3009.22.14
33Jordan AddisonMIN vs MIA$5,3008.91.69
34DJ MooreBUF vs NE$5,7008.91.56
35DeMario DouglasNE at BUF$3,5008.82.52
36Jakobi MeyersJAX at CIN$5,0008.71.74
37Tre' HarrisLAC at SEA$4,1008.72.12
38Xavier WorthyKC at LV$4,6008.51.86
39Romeo DoubsNE at BUF$4,7008.41.80
40Khalil ShakirBUF vs NE$4,7008.41.78

Week 4 tight end projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Trey McBrideARI at NYG$6,50020.13.09
2Dalton SchultzHOU vs DAL$4,80012.02.50
3Travis KelceKC at LV$5,00011.32.25
4George KittleSF vs DEN$5,10011.02.16
5Isaiah LikelyNYG vs ARI$4,50010.92.42
6T.J. HockensonMIN vs MIA$3,30010.23.08
7Dalton KincaidBUF vs NE$5,30010.11.91
8Mark AndrewsBAL vs TEN$4,2009.92.35
9Tucker KraftGB at TB$4,4009.32.10
10Cade OttonTB vs GB$3,4008.42.46
11Michael MayerLV vs KC$3,4008.22.42
12Greg DulcichMIA at MIN$3,2008.02.51
13Brenton StrangeJAX at CIN$3,2007.82.45
14Hunter HenryNE at BUF$3,5007.72.21
15AJ BarnerSEA vs LAC$3,0006.82.26
16Brock BowersLV vs KC$6,9006.70.97

Week 4 defense projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1VikingsMIN vs MIA$4,0008.82.20
2SeahawksSEA vs LAC$3,5008.32.36
3RavensBAL vs TEN$3,8008.02.10
4BearsCHI vs NYJ$3,0008.02.65
5PackersGB at TB$3,2007.22.26
6BillsBUF vs NE$3,3006.92.10
7RamsLAR at PHI$2,6006.42.46
8TexansHOU vs DAL$2,9006.42.20
9ChiefsKC at LV$3,4006.31.85
10CardinalsARI at NYG$2,5006.22.49
11GiantsNYG vs ARI$3,1006.22.00
12BuccaneersTB vs GB$2,8006.02.13

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NFL DFS Week 4 projections FAQ

Who has the highest NFL DFS projection for Week 4?

Kenneth Walker III (KC, RB) has the highest SPAGS model projection on the Week 4 DraftKings main slate at 22.1 points for $8,200, as of September 29, 11:50 AM ET.

Who is the top quarterback projection for Week 4 on DraftKings?

Josh Allen leads the Week 4 quarterbacks at 21.6 projected DraftKings points for $7,700, vs NE.

What is the best NFL DFS value play for Week 4?

Among players projected for at least 10 points, Jalon Daniels (QB, $4,400) returns the most projected points per $1,000 of salary at 3.72, projected for 16.4.

Which game has the highest total in NFL Week 4?

JAX at CIN has the highest total on the Week 4 DraftKings main slate at 51.5 points, as of September 29, 11:50 AM ET. Lines move before lock.

How are the SPAGS NFL DFS projections made?

SPAGS projections come from the Splash Play NFL model, built by Chris Spags from player workload, efficiency and game environment. The slate is then simulated 10,000 times against a modeled DraftKings field to measure winning-lineup credit.

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