Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top Players, Sleepers and Positional Guide

Jake RillSeptember 24, 2024

Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top Players, Sleepers and Positional Guide

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    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 22: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)
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    Whether you're a fantasy manager of a team that's 3-0, 0-3 or somewhere in between, there's a lot of time still to go in the NFL season. Anything can happen before the fantasy playoffs arrive much further down the line.

    Successful fantasy teams must continue to stay on top of things. And for those that have struggled so far, there's plenty of time to turn it around.

    With Week 4 just around the corner, here are some positional rankings and sleeper players to consider for the upcoming week.

Quarterback

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    MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills scrambles out of the pocket during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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    1. Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (at BAL)

    2. Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (vs. BUF)

    3. Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (vs. WAS)

    4. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (at TB)

    5. Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (at LAC)

    6. Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (at CAR)

    7. Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (at NYG)

    8. Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud (vs. JAC)

    9. Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (at ARI)

    10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (vs. PHI)


    Sleeper to consider: New York Giants QB Daniel Jones (vs. DAL)

    Jones may not be the flashiest fantasy quarterback, but he's been solid so far this season. Even though the 27-year-old isn't running too much, his passing stats have made him a sleeper fantasy option, having passed for 414 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions over the past two weeks.

    The Cowboys are giving up 372.7 total yards per game, the fourth most in the NFL. So there's the potential for Jones and the Giants to put up some strong numbers on Thursday night.

    If you're in need of a QB for Week 4, then Jones isn't a bad option to consider.

Running Back

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    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on September 22, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images)
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    1. Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley (at TB)

    2. Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (vs. NO)

    3. Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (vs. PIT)

    4. San Francisco 49ers RB Jordan Mason (vs. NE)

    5. New York Jets RB Breece Hall (vs. DEN)

    6. New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (at ATL)

    7. Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (vs. TEN)

    8. Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry (vs. BUF)

    9. Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs (vs. SEA)

    10. Buffalo Bills RB James Cook (at BAL)


    Sleeper to consider: Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (vs. CIN)

    The Panthers' offense was rejuvenated in Week 3, when Andy Dalton replaced Bryce Young at quarterback. That change even helped the running game, as Hubbard rushed for 114 yards while also notching five catches for 55 yards and a receiving touchdown.

    In Week 4, Carolina could keep it going as Dalton faces the Cincinnati Bengals, one of his former teams. They're also a team that has struggled to stop the run this season, meaning Hubbard could capitalize on a favorable matchup.

Wide Receiver

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    ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 22: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys looks towards the sideline after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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    1. Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (at NYG)

    2. Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (at GB)

    3. Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase (at CAR)

    4. Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (vs. SEA)

    5. Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (vs. TEN)

    6. New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (vs. DAL)

    7. Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (vs. WAS)

    8. Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams (vs. CLE)

    9. Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (vs. JAC)

    10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (vs. PHI)


    Sleeper to consider: Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (vs. MIN)

    The Vikings' defense has been strong over the first three weeks of the season. However, the Packers' offense should be getting back quarterback Jordan Love, and that could make things a bit difficult for Minnesota on Sunday.

    Watson has started a bit slow, but the 25-year-old scored his lone touchdown in Week 1, when Love was under center. Perhaps the QB's return will lead to a breakout showing for Watson, who has the potential to be a problem for the Vikings' secondary.

Tight End

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    GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 22: Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    1. Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride (vs. WAS)

    2. Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta (vs. SEA)

    3. San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (vs. NE)

    4. Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers (vs. CLE)

    5. Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (vs. NO)

    6. Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson (at NYG)

    7. Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (at LAC)

    8. Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (at BAL)

    9. Jacksonville Jaguars TE Evan Engram (at HOU)

    10. Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews (vs. BUF)


    Sleeper to consider: New York Jets TE Tyler Conklin (vs. DEN)

    Conklin hasn't gotten into the end zone yet in 2024, but the 29-year-old is coming off an impressive showing. In Week 3, he recorded five catches for 93 yards in the Jets' win over the New England Patriots.

    Although the Broncos' pass defense has been strong so far, perhaps Conklin could have some success, as much of Denver's secondary will likely be keyed in on stopping New York's wide receivers. It's worth taking a flier on Conklin, who could score his first touchdown of the year on Sunday.

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