Jeremiyah Love Must-Start RB in Week 4 After 49ers Breakout — SkimNews
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- Jeremiyah Love broke out in Week 3 at San Francisco with 21 carries for 90 yards and five receptions for 19 yards and a touchdown on five targets, playing a season-high 64 percent of snaps
- Love is now a must-start running back in all fantasy leagues for Week 4 against the Giants following his breakout performance
- The New York Giants defense has already allowed three running backs — Javonte Williams, Kyren Williams, and Tony Pollard — to score at least 13.6 PPR points this season, setting up a favorable matchup
- Tyler Allgeier is expected to remain in a backup role behind Love, preserving Love's featured workload going forward
- Love projects to produce at least 13.6 PPR points or higher in Week 4 based on the Giants' track record against opposing running backs
- Fantasy managers should view Love as a season-long asset in a featured role after his Week 3 usage spike
Why it matters: Love's jump to a 64 percent snap share and his dual-threat usage (21 carries plus five targets) signals a true featured back role rather than a committee split, which directly upgrades his fantasy value. With the Giants having allowed three different RBs to hit at least 13.6 PPR points, Love has both the workload and the matchup to deliver a top-tier Week 4 score for managers who plug him into their lineups.
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