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Fantasy Football, Week 4: High value plays for FanDuel

By Dylan Broady

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 23: Houston Texans Wide Receiver Will Fuller V (15) hauls in an apparent touchdown pass but is ruled out of bounds as New York Giants Cornerback B.W. Webb (23) defends during the football game between the New York Gians and the Houston Texans on September 23, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 23: Houston Texans Wide Receiver Will Fuller V (15) hauls in an apparent touchdown pass but is ruled out of bounds as New York Giants Cornerback B.W. Webb (23) defends during the football game between the New York Gians and the Houston Texans on September 23, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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BEREA, OH – MAY 30, 2018: Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 and running back Carlos Hyde #34 of the Cleveland Browns high five as they stretch during an OTA practice on May 30, 2018 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by: 2018 Diamond Images/Getty Images)
BEREA, OH – MAY 30, 2018: Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 and running back Carlos Hyde #34 of the Cleveland Browns high five as they stretch during an OTA practice on May 30, 2018 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by: 2018 Diamond Images/Getty Images) /

Carlos Hyde, Cleveland Browns – $6,800

Carlos Hyde came to Cleveland from the 49ers in the offseason. Hyde’s fantasy value was in question when the Browns drafted Nick Chubb in the 2018 NFL draft. Calling Hyde a surprise thus far on this offense is an understatement. Through three games this season Hyde has averaged 67.7 rushing yards a game.

In Week 4, Hyde brings his 20.3 carries a game to Oakland to face a Raiders defense that ranks 22nd against the run. Hyde ranks seventh in rushing yards with 203, first in rushing touchdowns (4) and second in carries with 61.

Last week on Thursday Night Football against the eighth-ranked New York Jets defense, Hyde rushed 23 times for 98 yards and two scores. This was Hyde’s first game in a Browns uniform where he scored multiple times. Hyde will have another big game against an Oakland Raiders team who have no sense of football direction.

The Raiders defense seems lost without All-Pro linebacker Khalil Mack. Hyde and Co. should have a really good day on the ground. Thus far, Chubb is picking up Hyde’s scraps, and that trend looks to continue as Hyde is the one with the hot hand. With Baker Mayfield being named the starting quarterback, this offense looks to have a lot of potential going forward.

Prediction: 120 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns

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