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Antonio Brown scores in win over the Ravens.

Brown caught five passes for 62 yards, including a nice 26-yard grab in the second quarter. Unfortunately, Big ben locked onto AB far too often, and the superstar wideout’s pouting this season could cost the Steelers more than Le’Veon Bell’s holdout, secondary issues, or anything else. Plus, whether Brown knows it or not, having everyone else go off will only open things up for him as the season progresses. Through four games of his age-30 campaign, Brown is on pace for a 116/1,088/12 line. He’s obviously an elite WR1 option next Sunday against the Falcons, and we can expect a bunch of talk about him and Julio Jones leading up to and following the game.

10/1/18 - 02:07 PM ET

De’Lance Turner gets two touches in Ravens’ win.

Turner had one carry for four yards and one reception for ten yards in the Sunday night victory over the Steelers. The undrafted rookie continues to play well when given opportunities, but he’s not a fantasy option at the moment.

10/1/18 - 02:03 PM ET

Ryan Switzer handles eight touches in Week 4 loss.

Switzer caught seven passes for 32 yards and added a one-yard rush. The North Carolina product also operated as the team’s kick and punt returner. Switzer is a better real-life asset than fantasy option, but perhaps he will have a big day in a potential shootout next Sunday against Atlanta.

10/1/18 - 02:03 PM ET

Lamar Jackson gets four carries in Week 4.

Allen gained 17 yards on his four attempts against the Steelers, as he had a handful of opportunities throughout the game. The Ravens went to a sweep type of play a few times, and one time it looked like it would’ve went for a score if not for the play being blown dead. If you’re in an extremely deep two-quarterback league, perhaps Jackson will pay off with a score or two one of these weeks.

10/1/18 - 02:02 PM ET

James Conner bottled up on 12 touches as Steelers fall to the Ravens on Sunday Night Football.

Conner rushed nine times for 19 yards, also adding three receptions for 25 yards and catching a two-point conversion. Baltimore’s front is obviously tough to run on, but Pittsburgh probably made a mistake in airing it out nearly 50 times. Through four weeks, Conner is on pace for 928 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground and 72 receptions for 656 yards through the air. Plus, as the weeks pass, it seems more and more likely that Conner will be the starter for the entire season, so he’s a high-floor RB1 until further notice. The Steelers probably need to do a better job establishing a consistent running game in Week 5 against the Falcons.

10/1/18 - 02:01 PM ET

Javorius Allen gets 12 touches against the Steelers.

Allen again mixed in the backfield with Alex Collins, rushing ten times for 30 yards along with two receptions (on two targets) for 17 yards. Collins was in the game for a play-action pass to the flat for a score, but the workload was split right down the middle in the game. Through four games, Allen is on pace for 104 carries, 248 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, 60 receptions, 348 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns.

10/1/18 - 02:00 PM ET

Alex Collins scores in Week 4.

Collins caught a touchdown in the flat off a play-action fake for three yards to give the Ravens a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Collins had 11 carries for 42 yards and one reception for three yards and a touchdown in the Sunday night win, but he also had a fumble lost on a carry at the goal line. The good news is it didn’t lead to a benching, as he was back out on the field in his usual role. Javorius Allen continues to take work from Collins, but the latter is the preferred option in standard leagues for now. Collins is on pace for 180 carries, 632 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 32 receptions, 280 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns through four games.

10/1/18 - 01:57 PM ET