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Phillip Dorsett scores in win over the Dolphins.

Dorsett caught four passes for 55 yards, including a highlight nine-yard touchdown grab that ended with a somersault. The acquisition of Josh Gordon seemed to knock the former first-round pick out of the receiver rotation for New England, but Dorsett might have shown enough to get significant run on the outside with Julian Edelman returning this week. The speedster will look to make an impact against his former team on Thursday night when the Colts come to Foxborough, but it might be best to see how the wideouts rotate for the Pats with everyone in the lineup.

10/1/18 - 08:56 AM ET

Cordarrelle Patterson scores 55-yard touchdown in win over the Dolphins.

Patterson had a long catch-and-run int he second quarter to get the Patriots going offensively, and he finished with three receptions for 54 yards and the score, also adding an 11-yard rush. New England has some serious reinforcements coming at receiver, but Patterson will likely be involved on plays just to get the ball in his hands. Still, he’s a better real-life asset with unpredictable usage.

10/1/18 - 08:52 AM ET

Kenjon Barner handles three touches in win over the Dolphins.

On his first offensive touches of the season, Barner rushed three times for 11 yards. With Rex Burkhead (neck) on IR, the Oregon product is someone to keep in mind in the case of an injury to Sony Michel or James White, but he’s not a fantasy option at this point.

10/1/18 - 08:50 AM ET

James White handles 16 touches, scores twice in win over the Dolphins.

White rushed eight times for 44 yards and a touchdown, also adding an 8/68/1 receiving line. It was a very encouraging performance for the receiving back, as he produced despite Sony Michel handling 25 carries. At the season’s quarter mark, White is on pace for 88 receptions for 772 yards and 12 scores through the air, plus 440 yards and four scores on the ground. He’s a quality FLEX for Thursday night against the Colts and gets a boost in PPR leagues.

10/1/18 - 08:48 AM ET

Sony Michel operates as workhorse in 38-7 win over the Dolphins.

Michel rushed 25 times for 112 yards and a score; he wasn’t a factor in the passing game. New England clearly has big things in store for their first-round pick, and it looks like they want to create a balanced offense more so than in recent years. Michel is unlikely to be a high-volume pass-catcher this season, but he’s trending towards legitimate RB1 status in standard leagues as the lead back of an offense that’s only going to get better. Get the rookie in lineups this Thursday night against the Colts.

10/1/18 - 08:44 AM ET

Lance Kendricks catches one pass in Week 4.

Kendricks’ lone reception against the Bills went for five yards. The veteran tight end is not on the fantasy radar as long as Jimmy Graham remains on the field.

10/1/18 - 08:43 AM ET

Jimmy Graham scores against the Bills.

Graham caught a short pass in the flat for his first touchdown as a Packer, and he did a Lambeau Leap after the score. Overall, Graham had three receptions for 21 yards and a touchdown in the Week 4 win. Graham is on pace for 64 receptions, 676 yards, and four touchdowns through four games, but we expect those touchdown numbers in particular to make a jump.

10/1/18 - 08:42 AM ET