Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings | Start/Sit QB, RB, WR & TE

Welcome to our Week 4 Fantasy Football Player Rankings Tiers and Start/Sit Advice. Below you’ll find rankings for every relevant QB, RB, WR and TE, along with our confidence rating and advanced metrics for every matchup powered by Fantasy Points Data Suite.

Updated: Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00 AM EST

If you want to learn more about the advanced stats used with these Week 4 Start/Sit Rankings, check out Advanced Stats to Know for 2026.

Confidence Meter: Dynasty Nerds confidence in the player’s weekly ranking and expected fantasy role. It is not a projected probability of hitting a specific statistical outcome.

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Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings Start/Sit

Quick Start/Sit Rankings

Use the tables below to find every Week 4 QB, RB, WR and TE ranked by tier. Click/tap any position to jump directly to its rankings.

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Week 4 Quarterback Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite QB1

Josh Allen has been under 260 passing yards in 7 of his last 8 games against the Patriots, and New England has kept passers under 200 yards in every game this year.

Lamar Jackson should thrive in the passing game, as the Titans allow the 3rd-highest Adj. Comp%. This means Jackson is facing a Titans pass defense that gives up a lot of catchable throws.

Tier 2 | Strong QB1

Bryce Young has a plus matchup in Week 4 against a Lions team that has allowed 3 passing touchdowns in each game this year.

Despite the loss of weapons, Brock Purdy has a good matchup against the Broncos, who run the 4th-highest rate of man coverage. Purdy ranks in the top 5 in QB rating vs. man coverage.

Tier 3 | Matchup-Driven QB1/High-End QB2 Options

Dak Prescott sees a bump against the Texans, who allow the 3rd-highest CPOE, meaning Houston allows opposing QBs to complete more difficult throws. Prescott also has a high CPOE of 5.0.

If you like taking betting odds, expect Joe Burrow’s chances of throwing a pick to be high, as the Jaguars have forced an interception in every game this year.

Tier 4 | Volatile QB2 Starters

Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	Fantasy Points P/G	Total Yards/G	QB Rate vs Man	QB Rate vs Zone	CPOE	Deep Throw %	ADJ Comp %	EZ Atts
Kyler Murray	MIA	82%	6.0	106.0	—	85.0	2.7	17.6	74.1	0
CJ Stroud	DAL	82%	17.1	282.7	79.8	92.9	2.1	12.5	72.2	7
Bo Nix	SF	82%	15.9	206.7	41.4	93.4	0.2	9.7	76.3	6
Geno Smith	CHI	80%	19.6	273.0	131.6	105.3	7.6	10.8	83.2	3
Daniel Jones	WAS	79%	11.4	210.0	76.5	71.7	-4.3	5.1	72.0	1
Marcus Mariota	IND	77%	18.6	154.0	45.8	101.9	-2.3	14.9	69.6	4
Michael Penix Jr.	NO	77%	14.0	254.0	158.3	76.9	6.1	8.0	81.8	1.0
Sam Darnold	LAC	77%	18.1	198.5	42.4	100.4	2.3	6.4	77.3	5

Let’s see if Kyler Murray can take advantage of a good matchup, as Miami has allowed 2 passing touchdowns in all 3 games this season.

I have some concerns with Michael Penix repeating his Week 3 performance against the Saints on the road, as they run the 3rd-highest rate of zone coverage in the league, and Penix struggled against zone last week.

Tier 5 | Desperation Superflex

Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	Fantasy Points P/G	Total Yards/G	QB Rate vs Man	QB Rate vs Zone	CPOE	Deep Throw %	ADJ Comp %	EZ Atts
Jacoby Brissett	NYG	75%	18.9	225.7	135.4	80.4	7.1	6.0	83.7	6
Kirk Cousins	KC	75%	24.7	219.7	119.6	90.6	4.2	6.5	76.7	9
Drake Maye	BUF	72%	7.9	222.3	24.1	63.3	6.7	13.8	79.2	4
Justin Herbert	SEA	70%	13.3	225.0	64.6	63.7	3.7	11.4	73.4	3
Jameis Winston	ARI	70%	2.2	71.0	28.0	66.2	-12.1	12.2	61.7	1

Superman Kirk Cousins could be in for a trap game, as the Chiefs have kept opposing QBs under 210 passing yards in each game and have forced a pick in every game.

Tier 6 | QBs to Avoid if Possible

Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	Fantasy Points P/G	Total Yards/G	QB Rate vs Man	QB Rate vs Zone	CPOE	Deep Throw %	ADJ Comp %	EZ Atts
Malik Willis	MIN	64%	13.7	242.7	63.3	84.9	-8.5	9.7	63.7	9
Tyson Bagent	NYJ	64%	2.2	54.0	39.6	118.8	1.2	11.1	71.4	2
Case Keenum	NYJ	66%	28.5	253.0	149.3	98.1	—	—	—	—
Jalon Daniels	GB	58%	-1.1	9.0	—	39.6	-44.0	66.7	—	0
Cam Ward	BAL	58%	15.1	178.0	76.4	84.7	-0.6	3.4	75.9	6

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Week 4 Running Back Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite RB Starts/Sits

Add a touchdown to Bijan Robinson in Week 4, as he faces the Saints, who have allowed a rushing touchdown in every game this year.

While Christian McCaffrey’s receiving work has been good, his rushing is another story. He faces the Broncos, who rank top 2 in MTF/ATT and YACO allowed, meaning McCaffrey should have opportunities to gain extra yards and make defenders miss.

Tier 2 | Near-Elite, Matchup-Proof-ish RB1

While touchdowns and James Cook haven’t mixed this year, he has scored a touchdown against the Patriots in 3 of his last 4 games.

Kyren Williams could see less work in the passing game, as he faces an Eagles team that has allowed the 2nd-fewest receptions to running backs.

Tier 3 | Borderline RB1s With Minor Concerns

Expect the Buccaneers to lean on Bucky Irving, who has a great matchup against the Packers, who have allowed a rushing touchdown in every game.

Look for Aaron Jones to see an uptick in receiving work, as Miami allows the highest YPRR to running backs, meaning there should be opportunities for him to make plays in the receiving game.

Tier 4 | Volume-Driven RB2s

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i20%	TGT %	Route %	YPRR	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT
NYG	Cam Skattebo	ARI	85%	11.0	55	66	64.3	9.6	48.9	1.28	0.20	2.20	1.40
CAR	Chuba Hubbard	DET	83%	18.2	61	73	50.0	7.4	56.4	1.03	0.12	2.30	2.20
CIN	Chase Brown	JAX	81%	11.3	72	71	50.0	10.7	51.3	0.55	0.12	2.40	1.70
DAL	Javonte Williams	HOU	81%	15.2	62	76	64.7	10.5	47.9	1.00	0.09	2.10	1.90
JAX	Bhayshul Tuten	CIN	80%	12.8	50	49	50.0	6.2	33.3	1.24	0.23	2.60	2.20

I have some concerns with Chase Brown this week, as he’ll need to be used in the passing game because the Jaguars have not allowed a running back to rush for over 40 yards in a game.

This could be a good matchup for Chuba Hubbard, as the Lions allow the 3rd-most YBCO, meaning Hubbard should have open running lanes. He’ll need to take advantage because the Lions don’t allow many yards after contact.

Tier 5 | Risk/Reward Running Back Flex Plays

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i20%	TGT %	Route %	YPRR	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT
HOU	David Montgomery	DAL	78%	12.2	52	55	70.0	5.8	41.2	0.86	0.14	1.60	1.20
NYJ	Braelon Allen	CHI	75%	5.1	22	41	23.1	4.9	31.9	0.29	0.16	1.90	1.30
LAC	Omarion Hampton	SEA	75%	10.1	62	54	55.6	3.4	23.1	0.88	0.14	2.60	1.30
NE	Rhamondre Stevenson	BUF	74%	6.8	36	58	25.0	12.8	52.8	1.13	0.13	2.50	1.30
NE	TreVeyon Henderson	BUF	73%	8.5	28	49	25.0	1.9	32.8	0.29	0.08	1.50	2.70
WAS	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	IND	71%	7.4	49	48	29.4	3.0	22.6	0.19	0.06	1.70	1.30
SEA	Emanuel Wilson	LAC	55%	3.6	40	28	42.9	1.0	17.8	—	0.22	2.00	1.40
DEN	RJ Harvey	SF	73%	6.9	7	44	0.0	17.7	44.1	2.13	—	2.40	2.40

Omarion Hampton could be one to avoid with little passing-game value, as the Seattle Seahawks have not allowed a running back to rush for over 55 yards.

If I had to start a Patriots running back, I’m leaning Rhamondre Stevenson, as the Bills have allowed a receiving touchdown to an opposing RB in every game, and Stevenson has been the clear passing-down back.

If Washington can get the ground game going in London, the Colts have allowed two running backs to rush for over 110 yards in 2 games. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, this could be the statement game you need.

Tier 6 | Fragile Floor RB3 Options

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i20%	TGT %	Route %	YPRR	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT
TEN	Tony Pollard	BAL	71%	7.5	59	52	57.1	8.0	27.3	0.81	0.16	2.70	1.90
DEN	JK Dobbins	SF	70%	4.3	51	42	40.0	2.2	14.1	0.29	0.06	2.10	1.30
HOU	Woody Marks	DAL	68%	6.4	31	45	30.0	6.6	35.3	0.65	0.27	1.60	1.30
MIA	Ollie Gordon II	MIN	68%	2.6	26	37	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
NO	Alvin Kamara	ATL	68%	4.7	23	31	20.0	9.2	25.0	0.57	0.06	1.80	1.10
LAR	Blake Corum	PHI	68%	5.9	35	32	0.0	4.4	18.0	0.59	0.25	1.70	3.60

Alvin Kamara returns to the starting lineup, but look to sit him, as the Falcons allow the fewest YBCO, meaning they are getting into the opposing backfield quickly and often.

Tier 7 | Running Back Deep League Dice Roll

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i20%	TGT %	Route %	YPRR	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT
CHI	Kyle Monangai	NYJ	66%	9.1	29	39	21.4	4.1	26.1	1.17	0.17	4.00	2.00
KC	Emmett Johnson	LV	66%	4.7	17	27	4.8	4.1	19.3	3.05	0.25	2.50	1.00
GB	Kaleb Johnson	TB	66%	2.7	25	32	0.0	1.6	12.9	0.59	0.33	2.40	0.80
SEA	George Holani	LAC	58%	4.4	19	36	28.6	7.3	29.7	1.67	—	1.60	1.90
LAC	Keaton Mitchell	SEA	66%	5.8	20	31	16.7	4.5	31.7	0.30	0.35	2.70	2.40
ARI	Tyler Allgeier	NYG	66%	4.6	31	53	25.0	6.8	41.9	0.54	0.08	2.30	0.60
GB	MarShawn Lloyd	TB	64%	4.7	48	31	54.5	4.8	18.9	0.52	0.17	1.40	1.50
NO	Kendre Miller	ATL	64%	6.0	16	24	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SF	Kaelon Black	DEN	64%	3.9	31	30	30.8	2.4	21.3	0.26	0.08	1.70	2.60
ATL	Brian Robinson Jr.	NO	64%	7.3	29	33	8.3	2.5	18.9	0.94	0.10	3.20	1.20
LV	Mike Washington Jr.	KC	63%	5.4	16	18	11.8	1.1	11.0	—	0.07	3.90	2.90
TEN	Tyjae Spears	BAL	62%	4.0	20	50	7.1	6.8	37.4	1.11	0.15	3.20	1.30
BUF	Ty Johnson	NE	62%	7.0	0	23	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Ty Johnson looks to be a dart throw in PPR leagues after seeing 4 receptions in Week 3.

Keaton Mitchell has thrived at picking up yardage one way or another, so if you need a dart throw, he can be your guy.

Tier 8 | Super Deep Running Back Start/Sit

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i20%	TGT %	Route %	YPRR	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT
MIA	Jaylen Wright	MIN	60%	0.5	4	6	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
JAX	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	CIN	60%	4.4	23	28	41.7	0.0	14.9	—	0.10	2.20	1.50
TB	Kenny Gainwell	GB	58%	2.4	15	42	11.1	10.1	31.1	0.58	0.20	2.10	0.00
NYJ	Isaiah Davis	CHI	58%	0.0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
WAS	Austin Ekeler	WAS	58%	0.0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
NYG	Najee Harris	ARI	55%	2.9	14	18	37.5	0.0	8.3	—	0.08	2.20	2.30
BAL	Justice Hill	TEN	55%	3.1	13	42	0.0	3.9	48.9	0.50	0.15	1.40	3.00
CIN	Samaje Perine	JAX	52%	3.7	15	33	16.7	6.8	30.1	1.50	—	1.60	1.90
CLE	Raheim Sanders	PIT	52%	4.3	5	32	0.0	10.8	35.0	1.83	—	1.80	3.80
CAR	AJ Dillon	DET	52%	1.5	18	11	0.0	0.8	4.5	-0.33	0.25	2.50	0.90
DET	Sione Vaki	CAR	52%	2.3	8	26	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

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Week 4 Wide Receiver Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite WR1s

Expect Jaxon Smith-Njigba to continue to dominate, as he is seeing a big target share and a 1st Read% of 44.3, meaning Sam Darnold is looking his way often on his first read.

Look for CeeDee Lamb to find the end zone in Week 4, as he faces the Texans, who he has scored the 2nd-most touchdowns against in his career.

Tier 2 | High-End WR1 Anchors

Chris Olave has 50 or more receiving yards in 5 straight games against the Falcons.

Drake London has 60 or more receiving yards in 6 of his last 7 games against the Saints.

Tier 3 | Strong WR1/2 Options

Parker Washington should be downgraded a bit, as the Bengals have not allowed an opposing receiver to surpass 65 yards and allow the 3rd-fewest TPRR in the league.

Christian Watson should continue to thrive against the Buccaneers, who allow the 2nd-most yards after catch per reception. Watson has a solid 6.29 YAC/REC.

Tier 4 | Reliable Volume WR2.

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	MAN WIN RATE	ZONE WIN RATE	YAC/REC	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	XFP
CIN	Tee Higgins	JAX	88%	12.5	82.3	22.3	0.25	2.60	21.4	2.6	5.0	26.0	10.8	13.1
NYG	Malik Nabers	ARI	87%	5.2	75.5	22.9	0.27	1.35	9.5	4.1	3.25	27.7	22.5	11.7
DEN	Jaylen Waddle	SF	85%	7.3	75.8	21.5	0.27	2.00	20.0	7.7	3.7	29.4	52.0	11.0
GB	Matthew Golden	TB	85%	12.9	82.6	22.6	0.26	2.30	31.3	9.5	6.7	27.4	14.7	19.4
MIN	Jordan Addison	MIA	85%	6.9	88.6	21.9	0.21	1.40	16.7	15.4	2.9	25.5	24.4	9.5
BUF	DJ Moore	NE	85%	9.4	55.4	19.8	0.30	3.00	36.4	7.0	4.9	20.0	28.6	13.0
KC	Rashee Rice	LV	84%	10.5	74.3	16.3	0.20	2.35	19.0	1.8	9.23	20.3	44.4	9.0
ARI	Michael Wilson	NYG	84%	10.4	95.2	25.6	0.25	1.40	33.3	12.9	2.3	35.1	22.0	18.9

Malik Nabers could also be a fade once again despite his talent and upside. It’s supposed to rain in New Jersey on Sunday, and the Cardinals play the 4th-most zone coverage, which Nabers has struggled against.

Tier 5 | Boom-Bust Upside WR3s

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	MAN WIN RATE	ZONE WIN RATE	YAC/REC	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	XFP
LAC	Ladd McConkey	SEA	80%	10.1	67.3	17.0	0.21	2.60	28.6	10.7	2.6	18.6	45.7	11.1
IND	Josh Downs	WAS	80%	8.5	83.3	24.5	0.27	2.10	44.0	12.9	5.7	31.5	74.4	12.6
SF	Mike Evans	DEN	79%	10.6	59.6	19.3	0.30	2.60	50.0	13.2	8.2	22.8	20.8	9.5
MIN	Jordan Addison	MIA	79%	6.9	88.6	21.9	0.21	1.40	16.7	15.4	2.9	25.5	24.4	9.5
WAS	Terry McLaurin	IND	79%	8.4	87.8	22.0	0.22	1.40	46.7	11.4	5.1	28.4	26.7	15.1
CAR	Jalen Coker	JAX	79%	14.4	63.9	18.0	0.30	2.60	16.7	19.6	3.4	23.9	44.7	13.5
NO	Devaughn Vele	ATL	77%	10.2	89.8	16.7	0.17	1.30	10.3	5.7	3.1	20.4	51.5	13.9
WAS	Stefon Diggs	IND	77%	12.7	64.3	22.0	0.30	1.80	25.0	12.7	3.4	25.4	63.5	13.0
IND	Keenan Allen	WAS	77%	7.5	67.6	20.4	0.27	1.40	14.3	14.0	2.4	26.0	32.9	11.8
SF	Deebo Samuel Sr.	DEN	76%	11.8	62.9	13.3	0.20	2.80	25.0	4.8	4.9	14.0	46.4	8.3

Keenan Allen offers a solid FLEX play in Week 4 against the Commanders in London, as they allow the 5th-highest TPRR, meaning receivers are getting targeted at a high rate. Allen should get his opportunity to produce against a team that allows the most fantasy points to receivers.

Terry McLaurin should be a start if Marcus Mariota plays. In their last 6 games together, McLaurin has averaged 12.5 fantasy points per game.

Tier 6 | Volatile Flex Plays

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	MAN WIN RATE	ZONE WIN RATE	YAC/REC	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	XFP
CHI	Luther Burden	NYJ	74%	9.3	69.6	23.5	0.29	2.00	42.9	4.6	4.2	32.8	55.0	13.7
TB	Emeka Egbuka	GB	74%	8.9	77.9	20.2	0.21	1.50	39.4	5.6	3.1	24.6	34.7	11.6
DET	Jameson Williams	CAR	74%	5.9	87.6	14.7	0.15	1.20	18.2	11.5	0.3	22.1	21.7	8.6
NE	Romeo Doubs	BUF	72%	5.8	69.8	12.8	0.15	2.00	37.5	18.5	6.7	12.7	13.5	7.1
CHI	Kalif Raymond	NYJ	72%	12.3	65.2	20.4	0.27	2.90	14.3	8.5	5.1	23.0	44.0	10.8
JAX	Jakobi Meyers	CIN	72%	10.1	80.5	13.6	0.20	1.90	19.0	9.5	3.0	17.2	28.6	6.2
TEN	Carnell Tate	BAL	70%	6.3	84.8	22.7	0.24	1.46	29.4	8.3	2.08	31.0	27.4	10.1
TEN	Wan’Dale Robinson	BAL	70%	7.6	78.8	20.5	0.23	1.30	14.3	1.8	3.9	27.6	78.2	11.7
MIA	Malik Washington	MIN	68%	6.7	86.0	26.7	0.25	1.70	0.0	10.1	7.8	26.7	48.9	14.5
PHI	Dontayvion Wicks	LAR	67%	9.5	73.6	17.0	0.20	2.30	42.9	12.5	4.1	23.2	30.8	10.9
PHI	Makai Lemon	LAR	67%	2.3	80.2	10.2	0.10	0.50	21.4	4.8	2.9	12.5	61.2	4.5

Hopefully Jalon Daniels can continue to target Emeka Egbuka at his 20% target share, as the Packers have allowed WR1s to score 12 or more fantasy points in every game.

Tier 7 | Deep-League/ Break-Glass Options

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	MAN WIN RATE	ZONE WIN RATE	YAC/REC	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	XFP
TB	Chris Godwin Jr.	GB	66%	5.5	79.5	11.1	0.11	1.10	20.0	7.1	7.1	14.5	48.5	7.1
BAL	Rashod Bateman	TEN	66%	7.7	61.4	12.5	0.19	0.90	20.0	2.4	6.2	14.3	29.0	7.5
CHI	Rome Odunze	NYJ	66%	6.0	70.4	13.3	0.16	1.70	11.1	17.2	0.6	13.1	25.9	9.2
KC	Xavier Worthy	LV	65%	5.8	81.7	15.3	0.17	0.70	12.5	4.9	4.2	20.3	32.6	9.0
BUF	Khalil Shakir	NE	65%	4.5	60.4	17.4	0.25	1.50	18.2	6.1	6.3	20.0	59.0	10.2
NE	Mack Hollins	BUF	65%	7.2	61.3	18.6	0.25	2.40	18.2	5.9	3.0	23.6	21.5	8.9
LV	Tre Tucker	KC	65%	10.1	75.0	16.3	0.20	2.50	10.0	12.1	1.6	20.0	14.7	8.4
PIT	Michael Pittman Jr.	CLE	65%	5.0	77.5	10.7	0.13	1.20	15.8	18.4	6.2	9.1	21.0	7.3
DEN	Courtland Sutton	SF	63%	4.1	79.8	16.1	0.19	1.00	9.5	7.5	3.4	21.6	25.3	11.0
ARI	Marvin Harrison Jr.	NYG	63%	3.1	84.7	6.8	0.08	0.70	9.1	5.6	2.3	9.1	19.0	4.3
JAX	Brian Thomas Jr.	CIN	63%	4.1	55.2	13.6	0.23	1.80	35.7	3.2	0.9	15.5	22.9	6.2
MIA	Chris Bell	MIN	60%	3.9	53.3	11.6	0.18	1.60	50.0	13.0	8.0	11.7	21.1	5.1
HOU	Kayshon Boutte	DAL	60%	3.6	71.3	7.4	0.09	0.80	17.6	12.0	2.5	11.1	23.7	7.1

Chris Bell has some deep sleeper potential against the Vikings as Caleb Douglas is out again this week, as Minnesota runs the most zone coverage in the league and Bell has done well against zone.

Khalil Shakir should not be considered a safe long-shot FLEX play in Week 4, as he has struggled against the Patriots in his career, with just one game over 50 yards.

Tier 8 | Only if You’re Desperate WRs

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	MAN WIN RATE	ZONE WIN RATE	YAC/REC	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	XFP
LAC	Quentin Johnston	SEA	58%	3.4	77.9	17.0	0.19	0.80	0.0	7.6	7.0	22.0	16.0	10.0
NYJ	Adonai Mitchell	CHI	58%	8.4	76.0	23.1	0.26	2.20	33.3	14.3	3.1	25.0	14.0	13.2
SEA	Cooper Kupp	LAC	58%	6.7	62.4	10.4	0.16	1.60	10.0	6.5	4.4	12.9	42.9	6.5
TB	Ted Hurst III	GB	55%	6.4	68.9	13.1	0.15	1.23	29.0	12.2	3.83	14.5	34.5	8.7
DEN	Pat Bryant	SF	55%	6.4	65.7	9.7	0.14	1.30	15.0	5.0	7.3	13.7	40.0	6.3
HOU	Xavier Hutchinson	DAL	54%	5.6	71.3	16.5	0.21	1.20	14.3	20.6	6.9	18.5	48.5	11.5
LAC	Tre’ Harris	SEA	54%	6.6	69.2	18.2	0.22	2.10	14.3	5.1	7.4	18.6	44.4	11.0
NE	DeMario Douglas	BUF	54%	3.4	72.6	15.1	0.17	0.90	22.2	3.6	4.7	18.2	89.6	7.7
PHI	Makai Lemon	LAR	50%	2.3	80.2	10.2	0.11	0.50	21.4	4.8	2.9	12.5	61.2	4.5
LAR	Konata Mumpfield	PHI	50%	6.3	59.0	9.6	0.15	1.50	18.5	4.7	6.0	9.9	36.1	7.2
NYG	Darnell Mooney	ARI	50%	4.5	75.5	9.6	0.11	1.34	31.8	4.3	3.17	10.8	64.8	4.9
SF	Jordan Watkins	DEN	50%	7.0	28.6	7.4	0.25	7.50	0.0	0.0	13.5	11.8	37.5	4.1
SEA	Rashid Shaheed	LAC	50%	2.9	61.4	12.5	0.20	0.90	20.0	2.4	6.2	14.3	29.0	7.5
WAS	Antonio Williams	IND	50%	6.9	36.5	11.0	0.30	2.50	14.3	10.0	2.8	10.4	47.6	6.3

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Week 4 Tight End Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite TE Weekly Differentiators

Tier 2 | Must Start Tight Ends

Travis Kelce has scored a touchdown just once in his last 7 matchups against the Raiders.

Tyler Warren should see a bump in upside this week against the Commanders, who have allowed a touchdown to a tight end in every game.

Tier 3 | Strong, Volatile Starting Tight Ends

Start yourself some Darren Waller in Week 4, as he faces the Lions, who have allowed 2 touchdowns to the position in all 3 games.

Juwan Johnson has been on fire this year, but in 6 career games, he has never scored against the Falcons.

Tier 4 | Usable Fantasy Football TEs

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	Inline %	XFP
NYJ	Kenyon Sadiq	CHI	80%	10.9	46.2	12.7	0.24	2.60	12.9	34.5	43.6	8.0
MIN	T.J. Hockenson	GB	78%	6.0	70.5	16.4	0.19	1.20	17.6	41.9	48.4	6.7
ATL	Kyle Pitts	NO	78%	1.0	58.9	7.6	0.11	0.38	8.3	28.3	43.4	3.0
CHI	Colston Loveland	NYJ	77%	2.0	70.4	8.2	0.10	0.42	11.5	25.9	34.6	6.4
BAL	Mark Andrews	TEN	77%	6.2	65.6	23.7	0.31	2.07	25.9	49.2	28.8	9.9
DAL	Jake Ferguson	HOU	75%	9.2	63.2	10.5	0.15	1.00	11.0	48.6	41.9	8.8
PIT	Pat Freiermuth	CLE	75%	7.5	61.9	12.2	0.18	1.40	11.4	62.8	24.4	8.5
LAR	Tyler Higbee	PHI	71%	5.5	40.2	11.4	0.27	1.50	12.3	42.9	42.9	7.0

Kyle Pitts is already hard to trust, but did you know that he has never scored against the Saints in his NFL career?

Mark Andrews’ name value may put him in lineups, but that could be a mistake, as the Titans have not allowed a TE to produce over 25 receiving yards.

Tier 5 | Deep League TE Streamers

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	Inline %	XFP
JAX	Brenton Strange	CIN	70%	5.6	71.3	12.3	0.16	1.20	12.1	41.9	41.9	6.4
NE	Hunter Henry	BUF	70%	3.5	62.3	10.5	0.14	1.10	12.7	40.9	43.9	4.5
SEA	AJ Barner	LAC	68%	6.4	67.3	12.5	0.18	1.30	12.9	13.2	73.5	8.8
LAC	Oronde Gadsden	SEA	65%	4.3	42.3	8.0	0.16	1.10	8.5	34.1	43.2	4.1
CIN	Mike Gesicki	JAX	63%	9.2	51.3	9.7	0.17	2.00	11.0	86.2	—	6.6
DEN	Evan Engram	SF	63%	4.8	55.6	7.5	0.13	1.10	7.8	12.7	61.8	4.9
TB	Cade Otton	MIN	60%	6.2	80.3	17.2	0.17	1.20	20.3	41.8	40.8	8.9
LV	Michael Mayer	KC	60%	6.9	76.0	15.2	0.18	1.10	10.0	15.8	81.6	7.9
PHI	Zach Ertz	LAR	60%	1.4	35.5	7.7	0.18	0.80	11.8	36.4	63.6	2.6

Week 4 FLEX Rankings & Start/Sit

Week 4 Flex Rankings (click here)

Rank	Team	Name	Position	Opp
1	DET	Jahmyr Gibbs	RB	@ CAR
2	SEA	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	WR	vs LAC
3	ATL	Bijan Robinson	RB	@ NO
4	CIN	Ja’Marr Chase	WR	vs JAC
5	BAL	Derrick Henry	RB	vs TEN
6	DAL	CeeDee Lamb	WR	@ HOU
7	SF	Christian McCaffrey	RB	vs DEN
8	KC	Kenneth Walker III	RB	@ LV
9	BUF	James Cook III	RB	vs NE
10	LAR	Puka Nacua	WR	@ PHI
11	NO	Chris Olave	WR	vs ATL
12	IND	Jonathan Taylor	RB	@ WAS
13	ATL	Drake London	WR	@ NO
14	ARI	Jeremiyah Love	RB	@ NYG
15	DET	Amon-Ra St. Brown	WR	@ CAR
16	NYJ	Garrett Wilson	WR	@ CHI
17	LAR	Davante Adams	WR	@ PHI
18	ARI	Trey McBride	TE	@ NYG
19	LAR	Kyren Williams	RB	@ PHI
20	LV	Ashton Jeanty	RB	vs KC
21	LV	Brock Bowers	TE	vs KC
22	CHI	D’Andre Swift	RB	vs NYJ
23	JAC	Parker Washington	WR	@ CIN
24	DAL	George Pickens	WR	@ HOU
25	HOU	Nico Collins	WR	vs DAL
26	GB	Christian Watson	WR	@ TB
27	CAR	Tetairoa McMillan	WR	vs DET
28	PHI	Saquon Barkley	RB	vs LAR
29	BAL	Zay Flowers	WR	vs TEN
30	CIN	Tee Higgins	WR	vs JAC
31	MIN	Aaron Jones Sr.	RB	vs MIA
32	TB	Bucky Irving	RB	vs GB
33	NYG	Malik Nabers	WR	vs ARI
34	SF	George Kittle	TE	vs DEN
35	PIT	Jaylen Warren	RB	@ CLE
36	NYG	Cam Skattebo	RB	vs ARI
37	CAR	Chuba Hubbard	RB	vs DET
38	DEN	Jaylen Waddle	WR	@ SF
39	CIN	Chase Brown	RB	vs JAC
40	DAL	Javonte Williams	RB	@ HOU
41	GB	Matthew Golden	WR	@ TB
42	MIN	Jordan Addison	WR	vs MIA
43	BUF	DJ Moore	WR	vs NE
44	KC	Rashee Rice	WR	@ LV
45	JAC	Bhayshul Tuten	RB	@ CIN
46	ARI	Michael Wilson	WR	@ NYG
47	LAC	Ladd McConkey	WR	@ SEA
48	CLE	Quinshon Judkins	RB	vs PIT
49	IND	Josh Downs	WR	@ WAS
50	SF	Mike Evans	WR	vs DEN
51	HOU	David Montgomery	RB	vs DAL
52	KC	Travis Kelce	TE	@ LV
53	IND	Tyler Warren	TE	@ WAS
54	WAS	Terry McLaurin	WR	vs IND
55	BUF	Dalton Kincaid	TE	vs NE
56	CAR	Jalen Coker	WR	vs DET
57	NYJ	Braelon Allen	RB	@ CHI
58	NO	Devaughn Vele	WR	vs ATL
59	DET	Sam LaPorta	TE	@ CAR
60	WAS	Stefon Diggs	WR	vs IND
61	PIT	DK Metcalf	WR	@ CLE
62	IND	Keenan Allen	WR	@ WAS
63	LAC	Omarion Hampton	RB	@ SEA
64	NO	Juwan Johnson	TE	vs ATL
65	NYG	Isaiah Likely	TE	vs ARI
66	CAR	Darren Waller	TE	vs DET
67	NE	TreVeyon Henderson	RB	@ BUF
68	NE	Rhamondre Stevenson	RB	@ BUF
69	GB	Tucker Kraft	TE	@ TB
70	SF	Deebo Samuel Sr.	WR	vs DEN
71	CHI	Luther Burden III	WR	vs NYJ
72	TB	Emeka Egbuka	WR	vs GB
73	DET	Jameson Williams	WR	@ CAR
74	NE	Romeo Doubs	WR	@ BUF
75	HOU	Dalton Schultz	TE	vs DAL
76	CLE	Harold Fannin Jr.	TE	vs PIT
77	NYJ	Kenyon Sadiq	TE	@ CHI
78	CHI	Kalif Raymond	WR	vs NYJ
79	CLE	Denzel Boston	WR	vs PIT
80	WAS	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	RB	vs IND
81	SEA	Emanuel Wilson	RB	vs LAC
82	JAC	Jakobi Meyers	WR	@ CIN
83	TEN	Carnell Tate	WR	@ BAL
84	TEN	Wan’Dale Robinson	WR	@ BAL
85	MIN	T.J. Hockenson	TE	vs MIA
86	DEN	RJ Harvey	RB	@ SF
87	ATL	Kyle Pitts Sr.	TE	@ NO
88	MIA	Malik Washington	WR	@ MIN
89	PHI	Makai Lemon	WR	vs LAR
90	PIT	Roman Wilson	WR	@ CLE
91	PHI	Dontayvion Wicks	WR	vs LAR
92	TB	Chris Godwin Jr.	WR	vs GB
93	TEN	Tony Pollard	RB	@ BAL
94	DEN	J.K. Dobbins	RB	@ SF
95	HOU	Woody Marks	RB	vs DAL
96	CHI	Colston Loveland	TE	vs NYJ
97	CLE	KC Concepcion Jr.	WR	vs PIT
98	BAL	Rashod Bateman	WR	vs TEN
99	CHI	Rome Odunze	WR	vs NYJ
100	BAL	Mark Andrews	TE	vs TEN
101	DAL	Jake Ferguson	TE	@ HOU
102	KC	Xavier Worthy	WR	@ LV
103	BUF	Khalil Shakir	WR	vs NE
104	NE	Mack Hollins	WR	@ BUF
105	PIT	Pat Freiermuth	TE	@ CLE
106	LV	Tre Tucker	WR	vs KC
107	DEN	Courtland Sutton	WR	@ SF
108	MIA	Ollie Gordon II	RB	@ MIN
109	NO	Alvin Kamara	RB	vs ATL
110	LAR	Blake Corum	RB	@ PHI
111	CHI	Kyle Monangai	RB	vs NYJ
112	KC	Emmett Johnson	RB	@ LV
113	LAR	Tyler Higbee	TE	@ PHI
114	ARI	Marvin Harrison Jr.	WR	@ NYG
115	JAC	Brian Thomas Jr.	WR	@ CIN
116	MIA	Chris Bell	WR	@ MIN
117	HOU	Kayshon Boutte	WR	vs DAL
118	JAC	Brenton Strange	TE	@ CIN
119	GB	Kaleb Johnson	RB	@ TB
120	NE	Hunter Henry	TE	@ BUF
121	SEA	George Holani	RB	vs LAC
122	LAC	Keaton Mitchell	RB	@ SEA
123	LAC	Quentin Johnston	WR	@ SEA
124	SEA	AJ Barner	TE	vs LAC
125	LAC	Oronde Gadsden II	TE	@ SEA
126	SEA	Cooper Kupp	WR	vs LAC
127	ARI	Tyler Allgeier	RB	@ NYG
128	GB	MarShawn Lloyd	RB	@ TB
129	TB	Ted Hurst III	WR	vs GB
130	PIT	Michael Pittman Jr.	WR	@ CLE
131	NO	Kendre Miller	RB	vs ATL
132	CIN	Mike Gesicki	TE	vs JAC
133	DEN	Evan Engram	TE	@ SF
134	DEN	Pat Bryant	WR	@ SF
135	HOU	Xavier Hutchinson	WR	vs DAL
136	LAC	Tre’ Harris	WR	@ SEA
137	NE	DeMario Douglas	WR	@ BUF
138	SF	Kaelon Black	RB	vs DEN
139	MIN	Jauan Jennings	WR	vs MIA
140	TB	Cade Otton	TE	vs GB
141	LAR	Konata Mumpfield	WR	@ PHI
142	NYG	Darnell Mooney	WR	vs ARI
143	LV	Michael Mayer	TE	vs KC
144	ATL	Brian Robinson Jr.	RB	@ NO
145	SF	Jordan Watkins	WR	vs DEN
146	LV	Mike Washington Jr.	RB	vs KC
147	SEA	Rashid Shaheed	WR	vs LAC
148	TEN	Tyjae Spears	RB	@ BAL
149	BUF	Ty Johnson	RB	vs NE
150	NYG	Malachi Fields	WR	vs ARI
151	MIA	Jaylen Wright	RB	@ MIN
152	PHI	Zach Ertz	TE	vs LAR
153	WAS	Antonio Williams	WR	vs IND
154	ARI	Kendrick Bourne	WR	@ NYG
155	JAC	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	RB	@ CIN
156	PIT	Darnell Washington	TE	@ CLE
157	DAL	Ryan Flournoy	WR	@ HOU
158	TB	Kenny Gainwell	RB	vs GB
159	MIA	Greg Dulcich	TE	@ MIN
160	NYJ	Isaiah Davis	RB	@ CHI
161	CAR	Brycen Tremayne	WR	vs DET
162	NYG	Najee Harris	RB	vs ARI
163	HOU	Jaylin Noel	WR	vs DAL

Defensive Team Stats

Below, in each drop down, are the full Week 3 Team Stats powered by Fantasy Points Data Suite. Use these metrics to make informed Start/Sit decisions, place prop bets, or make DFS lineup calls.

Defensive Stats Table (click here)

Team	Def. Rank Vs. QBs	Def. Rank Vs. RBs	Def. Rank Vs. WRs	Def. Rank Vs. TEs
Cardinals	29	13	31	29
Falcons	22	1	25	26
Ravens	15	16	20	17
Bills	25	28	27	9
Panthers	23	30	2	22
Bears	16	18	7	5
Bengals	18	10	17	21
Browns	19	9	29	19
Cowboys	30	25	12	27
Broncos	14	27	11	20
Lions	32	14	28	32
Packers	12	31	21	16
Texans	26	3	30	15
Colts	28	29	26	24
Jaguars	3	8	14	8
Chiefs	1	15	1	18
Raiders	11	11	4	30
Chargers	20	17	19	14
Rams	13	5	18	7
Dolphins	24	32	5	25
Vikings	7	4	23	11
Patriots	6	19	16	1
Saints	21	26	13	28
Giants	17	23	22	12
Jets	10	24	8	3
Eagles	27	12	24	2
Steelers	4	21	9	10
49ers	8	20	10	6
Seahawks	5	7	3	13
Buccaneers	9	6	6	23
Titans	2	22	15	4
Commanders	31	2	32	31

QB | RB | WR |TE | Table of Statistics | Team Stats

Table of Statistics

Click below to see the full table of statistics used in the Weekly Start/Sit Rankings:

Table of Statistics (Tap to expand)

Title	Description
Lineup Decision	How we view the player in fantasy lineups
Confidence	How confident we are that the player can perform
FPPG	Player’s fantasy points per game
Total Yards/G	Total yards per game
QB Rate vs. Man	QB passer rating against man coverage
QB Rate vs. Zone	QB passer rating against zone coverage
QB Rate vs. 2-High	QB passer rating against two-high safety looks
QB Rate vs. 1-High	QB passer rating against one-high safety looks
CPOE	Completion percentage over expectation based on depth of throw
Deep Throw %	Percentage of throws traveling 20+ yards
ADJ Comp %	Completion percentage adjusted for drops, spikes, throwaways, hit-as-thrown passes and batted passes
EZ Atts	Passing attempts into the end zone
XFP	Expected fantasy points
Att %	Percentage of the team’s rushing attempts
Off Snaps %	Percentage of the team’s offensive snaps played
i20%	Percentage of the team’s carries from inside the 20-yard line
TGT %	Team target share
Route %	Routes run per team dropback
YPRR	Yards per route run
EXP Run %	Percentage of rushing attempts that result in explosive runs
MTF/ATT	Missed tackles forced per rushing attempt
YACO/ATT	Yards after contact per rushing attempt
YBCO/ATT	Yards before contact per rushing attempt
TPRR	Targets per route run
Man Win Rate	Percentage of routes with a positive separation score against man coverage
Zone Win Rate	Percentage of routes with a positive separation score against zone coverage
YAC/Rec	Yards after the catch per reception
1st Read %	Percentage of the team’s first-read and designed targets
Slot RTE %	Percentage of routes run from the slot
Inline %	Percentage of routes run inline

Week 4 Start/Sit Rankings FAQ

Who are the top quarterbacks to start in Week 4?
Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are the top three quarterbacks in our Week 4 fantasy football rankings. Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, Tyler Shough, Brock Purdy and Bryce Young round out our top two QB tiers.

Who are the top running backs to start in Week 4?
Jahmyr Gibbs is our RB1 for Week 4, followed by Bijan Robinson, Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey and Kenneth Walker III. James Cook III, Jonathan Taylor, Jeremiyah Love and Kyren Williams are also ranked as high-end RB1 options.

Who are the top wide receivers to start in Week 4?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is our WR1 for Week 4. Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb and Puka Nacua join him in our elite WR1 tier, followed by Chris Olave, Drake London, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Garrett Wilson.

Who are the top tight ends to start in Week 4?
Trey McBride and Brock Bowers are our top two Week 4 tight ends. George Kittle, Travis Kelce, Tyler Warren and Dalton Kincaid are also ranked as must-start options.

Who are some risky Week 4 fantasy football starts?
Our lower-confidence options include players such as Drake Maye and Justin Herbert at quarterback, Alvin Kamara and J.K. Dobbins at running back, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Brian Thomas Jr. at wide receiver, and several tight ends outside the top four tiers. Check the position rankings above for each player’s tier and confidence rating.

What do the Week 4 Start/Sit confidence ratings mean?
The Confidence Meter represents Dynasty Nerds’ confidence in a player’s weekly ranking and expected fantasy role. It is not the projected probability that the player reaches a particular fantasy-point or statistical threshold.

When were these Week 4 fantasy football rankings last updated?
These Week 4 fantasy football rankings were updated Saturday, October 3, at 9:00 AM EST. Continue checking back through Sunday for the latest rankings and Start/Sit adjustments.

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