Week 4 Recap

Trash Pandas vs Xandar Guardians

This was a big win for the Trash Pandas, not only did it get me back to .500 after a couple tough losses, it was a division win, moving me to 2-0 in my division.

I had Brock Bowers as my #1 key this past week, saying I needed him to resemble his form from last season. It didn’t happen this week, and I have to say I’m a little concerned. The Raiders passing game is a mess right now.

I also listed TreVeyon Henderson & Marvin Harrison Jr as keys, and both came through with touchdowns. For Henderson, it was the first of his career.

My final key was team defense. I went with Philadelphia and it paid off. Philly scored a special teams touchdown & I only lost the defense matchup by 4 points.

Of course, not everything was roses this week. I cost myself 40 points by starting Daniel Carlson over Cairo Santos at kicker and Justin Herbert had his worst game of the season, thus far.

At least Herbert was able to find Quentin Johnston for a TD. Johnston continues to be one of the pleasant surprises of fantasy football this season. He’s been putting up WR1 numbers every week.

Speaking of WR1, Rome Odunze is firmly in that category now. He’s the only WR that’s scored a TD in every game so far.

Jahmyr Gibbs had 91 yards & a TD against a very tough Cleveland defense, looking like the franchise RB I drafted him to be.

Herbert was my top scorer, but my week 4 MVP goes to Quentin Johnston.

This was a solid win, and it could have been bigger, had I played Santos. I won every positional matchup except team defense, which I only lost by 4. Bye weeks are starting, but I think I’m set up okay.

Week 5 Preview

Trash Pandas vs Lanc Lanc Underdawgs

I’m heavily favored in this matchup and I can see why. I feel that I have the advantage at every position, even RB where I’m seldom comfortable.

It is never wise to be overconfident in fantasy football, but it’s a struggle this week. Even without the services of Rome Odunze, I am in a solid position to win a second straight.

My keys to the week:

1. Justin Herbert: Herbert needs to bounce back from his worst outing of 2025 and be more like Justin Herbert.
2. Quentin Johnston: Johnston just needs to continue his breakout season. He’s been one of the biggest wildcards in fantasy football this season.
3. Brock Bowers: A monster week from Bowers shouldn’t be required, but it would be nice to see him get back to form.
4. Jahmyr Gibbs: Simply put, if my players live up to expectations, I’ll easily win this week. None are more important than Gibbs. He has a very favorable matchup versus Cincinnati. Hitting his projected total would be huge.