{
  "id": 10929821,
  "title": "Chuba Hubbard & 4 Other Fantasy Football Players Who Should Be Avoided as They Approach a Tough Week 4",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/chuba-hubbard-4-other-fantasy-football-players-who-should-be-avoided",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chuba-hubbard-4-other-fantasy-113600477.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 4 is critical for fantasy managers, as they should focus on players with structural red flags rather than reacting to single off-weeks. The article highlights four players who should be avoided in this crucial week.\n\nFirstly, Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders is cautioned due to the Kansas City Chiefs' defense, which has allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks entering Week 4. Facing this challenging defense could impact Cousins' performance.\n\nSecondly, Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is advised to be avoided due to his poor efficiency. He averages only 3.1 yards per touch, which is near the bottom of starting running backs. His workload could lead to further declines in fantasy production in Week 4, as the Detroit Lions pose a physical challenge.\n\nThirdly, Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is suggested to be avoided due to touchdown regression. With only 16 targets and zero touchdowns in three games, his touchdown-to-target ratio is unsustainable. Facing the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4, a defense that excels in red-zone conversions, will likely lead to a significant drop in fantasy points.\n\nLastly, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is questioned due to his alarming target volume collapse. Kelce's route involvement has decreased as the Chiefs manage his snaps, and his fantasy score in Week 3 masked a concerning dip in volume. Given his route participation, starting Kelce may not be justified and he should be considered a mid-tier option.",
  "summary": "Chuba Hubbard headlines a group of players who face concerning matchups, questionable workloads or usage trends that could make them risky starts this week.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kirk Cousins faces Kansas City Chiefs defense, likely hurting fantasy points",
    "Chuba Hubbard struggles with low efficiency, risking further decline",
    "Courtland Sutton shows touchdown regression, San Francisco defense poses threat"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}