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Mitchell Trubisky torches Bucs with six scores in 48-10 victory.

Shutting up the critics that basically called him a bust after a slow start to the season, Trubisky went 19/26 for 354 yards, six touchdowns, and zero interceptions, also adding three carries for 53 yards. Had the Bucs been able to keep up, it might have been an even bigger day with five of his scores coming in the first half. Through four games, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft is completing 70.0% of his passes and is on pace for 3,780 passing yards, a 32:12 touchdown-interception ratio, 468 rushing yards, and four rushing touchdowns. Trubisky should have his confidence at an all-time high when Chicago returns from their Week 5 bye to face the Dolphins, but he probably remains a QB2 option.

10/1/18 - 11:10 AM ET

Tyler Boyd hits 100 yards in Week 4 win.

The Falcons are susceptible to slot receivers, and Boyd did damage throughout the game. He was targeted a team-high 15 times, catching 11 passes for 100 yards. This makes two straight games hitting the century mark for Boyd, who continues his great start to his third NFL season. Boyd is on pace for a 104/1,396/8 line through four games, and he might be tasked with having another big game if top corner Xavien Howard follows A.J. Green around during next weeks’ game against the Dolphins.

10/1/18 - 11:08 AM ET

Alex Erickson gets two touches in Week 4.

Erickson had a rush for eight yards and a reception for eight yards against the Falcons. He’s a real-life contributor for the Bengals but is not a recommended fantasy option at the moment.

10/1/18 - 11:05 AM ET

Mark Walton gets seven touches in Bengals’ win.

Walton had five carries for nine yards and two receptions for 28 yards against the Falcons. The rookie running back from Miami left briefly to be evaluated for a possible concussion, but he returned to the game. These were the first touches of Walton’s NFL career, and he should receive more work if Joe Mixon (knee) remains out next week against Miami.

10/1/18 - 11:04 AM ET

Chris Godwin held in check as Bucs get blown out by the Bears.

Godwin caught two passes for 22 yards in the loss. The Penn State product found the end zone in each of the first three games to start the season, so we’ll have to see how he plays with Jameis Winston taking over for Ryan Fitzpatrick. Godwin is on pace for 60 receptions, 772 yards, and 12 touchdowns heading into the bye, and he gets a great matchup with Atlanta in Week 6.

10/1/18 - 11:03 AM ET

Cameron Brate scores in loss to the Bears.

Brate caught three passes for 29 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. It’s worth noting that Jameis Winston replaced Ryan Fitzpatrick and is expected to remain the starter, so Brate’s stock gets a boost with a quarterback that he’s shown excellent chemistry with back in the lineup. Plus, O.J. Howard is dealing with a knee injury (though the hope is that it’s not serious), which makes Brate a possible TE1 option when Tampa Bay returns from their bye to face the Falcons in Week 6.

10/1/18 - 11:00 AM ET

Giovani Bernard scores twice against the Falcons.

Again filling in for Joe Mixon (knee), Bernard had another sizable workload, getting 19 touches in the Week 4 win. Bernard had 15 carries for 69 yards and two touchdowns along with four receptions for 27 yards. Both scores came in the red zone. Mixon might be back for Week 5, but Bernard would remain a very good option in fantasy lineups if he starts against the Dolphins.

10/1/18 - 10:59 AM ET