New England Patriots · Pittsburgh Steelers · 2026 week 4

New England Patriots or Pittsburgh Steelers?

Wondering who you should start this week — New England Patriots or Pittsburgh Steelers? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers projects 3 PPR points clear of New England Patriots in week 4. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 4Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
New England Patriots @ BUF 5.7 – 9.3 – healthy
Pittsburgh Steelers START @ CLE 8.7 – 11.7 – healthy

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.