QBWAS vs INDQB917.3 projected (9.8–20.1)PPR

Should I start Marcus Mariota in Week 4?

Start Marcus Mariota in Week 4. Mariota projects 17.3 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 16.6.

Measured against the QB12 start line: Jalen Hurts, QB13 at 16.6 projected PPR points, the first quarterback below it.

Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET

Why Marcus Mariota

Start Marcus Mariota — projects 17.3, an even matchup vs IND, but the role is cooling.

Marcus Mariota projects 17.3 points on a 9.8–20.1 range. The matchup grades as neutral against IND. Usage: pass attempts / game at 22.7. Net: Marcus Mariota is start this week.

Working for Mariota: Rushing floor (5.0 rush att/g).

Working against Mariota: Shaky floor (9.8 floor).

Matchup

Marcus Mariota (WAS) faces IND, kickoff Sun 9:30 AM ET. The matchup is rated neutral. Betting line: implied team total 22.0, spread +3.5.

Recent form

Marcus Mariota's last 4 games: PPR points 3.7, 8.7, 14.7, 20.4 (low to high; the card does not say which came first).

What flips it

Mariota's edge is 0.7 points (17.3 to 16.6). Hurts's ceiling (24.1) clears Mariota's projection, so a big game from Hurts flips it. Mariota's floor (9.8) sits under Hurts's projection, so a quiet game from Mariota flips it too. Confidence in the call: moderate.

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