3 Bold NFL Predictions for Week 4
Mike Evans Won't Be a Top-24 Wide Receiver
Why This Is Bold: Mike Evans is one of the league's premier receivers, was a consensus first-round pick in most drafts this summer, and is currently fifth in points per game among wide receivers in PPR leagues.
Why This Will Happen: Evans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the New York Giants and cornerback Janoris Jenkins this week, who have limited Dez Bryant, Golden Tate, Marvin Jones, and Alshon Jeffery to fewer than 10 fantasy points in their respective games against New York.
Despite Jenkins' lockdown coverage ability, the Giants rank just 16th in Adjusted Defensive Passing NEP per play, indicating that there have been favorable matchups elsewhere on the field. Evans has seen a healthy 21 targets through his first two games, but Jameis Winston has a talented enough supporting cast to spread the ball around.