Stefon Diggs is set for a bigger role in the Washington Commanders’ Week 4 clash against the Indianapolis Colts after posting a new season high in route participation in Week 3. Diggs ran routes on 77 percent of plays against the Seattle Seahawks, up from 52 percent in Week 2, despite having his lowest statistical output of the season with four catches for 33 yards on seven targets. This increase suggests he will be a more central figure in the Commanders’ passing attack moving forward.
The potential absence of Terry McLaurin, Washington’s current WR1, could thrust Diggs into the primary receiving role. McLaurin was listed on the injury report on October 2 with a hamstring issue, leaving his availability for the game uncertain. If McLaurin sits out, Diggs will likely face more targets against a Colts defense that has allowed the third most passing yards per game in the NFL, with 276.0 through three weeks.
The Colts’ secondary has been tough on WR2s this season. Opposing number twos such as Rashod Bateman, Xavier Worthy, and Kayshon Boutte have combined for an average of just two receptions and 23 yards per game, with only Worthy reaching the end zone. Diggs, however, is in a different class compared to those receivers and could exploit the Colts’ vulnerabilities, especially if Washington leans more heavily on the passing game. Their running back, Rachaad White, has been ruled out for the Week 4 matchup, potentially increasing the Commanders’ reliance on their receivers.
On the other side, Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen is coming off his best game of the 2026 season. With WR1 Alec Pierce on injured reserve following a heel injury in Week 2, Allen saw a season-high 73 percent snap share in Week 3 against the Texans. He caught six passes on nine targets for 63 yards and a touchdown, demonstrating his importance in the Colts’ offense. The Commanders have struggled defensively against the pass, giving up the second-most passing yards in the league at 280.3 per game. Opposing WR2s have averaged 53 yards and four receptions per game against Washington, with two of three catching touchdowns.
Despite Allen’s strong recent performance and the Commanders’ weak passing defense, fantasy experts advise starting Diggs over Allen in Week 4. Diggs’s increased route participation, combined with the possibility of McLaurin missing the game and White’s absence, positions him for a potentially larger workload and scoring opportunity. While Allen remains a solid fantasy option due to the Commanders’ defensive struggles, Diggs is expected to have the edge in this head-to-head fantasy showdown.
The latest injury update on McLaurin will be critical in determining Diggs’s role. Washington’s emphasis on the passing game in White’s absence and Diggs’s recent usage trends suggest he could be primed for a standout performance against the Colts. Meanwhile, Allen will look to build on his Week 3 momentum but may face a tougher day given the Commanders’ focus on limiting the Colts’ top threats.
The Week 4 matchup offers an intriguing fantasy narrative as two WR2s with increased snap shares look to capitalize on opposing defenses that have struggled through the opening weeks. Diggs’s expanded role and injury developments remain the latest confirmed factors shaping this contest.
According to Yahoo Sports.
