Fantasy Football Week 4: 10 Under-the-Radar Point Machine Sleepers

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26:  Running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans rushes against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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How many of you are having a tough week in your fantasy football league and need to know who will bring you some points this week to get you in the win column?

That's what we're here to help you with. We'll go over 10 players who are fantasy sleepers this week but will give you the edge you need to get the win this week.

So, without further adieu, let's get to the players that will help you in week four of the NFL.

No. 10: John Kuhn (Green Bay Packers)

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 27:  John Kuhn #30 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 27, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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With Ryan Grant out, the Green Bay Packers have struggled to get their ground game going.

However, with the Packers back at home facing the Detroit Lions and the worst rushing defense (148.7 ypg) in the NFL, they could finally be able to move the ball on ground.

That being said, look for running back John Kuhn to have a big game against Detroit.

No. 9: Louis Murphy (Oakland Raiders)

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 26:  Wide receiver Louis Murphy #18 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the football after a 13 yarde reception past Adrian Wilson #24 of the Arizona Cardinals during the thrid quarter of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Sta
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The Oakland Raiders finally have a favorable match up this week which should be good news for wide receiver Louis Murphy.

The Houston Texans have the worst passing defense (368.7 ypg) in the NFL so Murphy should get a lot of looks from quarterback Bruce Gradkowski.

No. 8: Legedu Naanee (San Diego Chargers)

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 26:  Wide receiver Legedu Naanee #11 of the San Diego Chargers makes a catch during warmups prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on September 26, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Imag
Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

The San Diego Chargers have been just short of disappointing through their first three games.

On Sunday, they'll be back home to face the Arizona Cardinals who are not only giving up 25.7 points per game but they're also giving up 231.3 passing yards per game.

Chargers' quarterback Philip Rivers set a franchise record last weekend with 455 passing yards and could match that this week.

Look for Legedu Naanee to get a few trips to the end zone on Sunday.

No. 7: DeAngelo Williams (Carolina Panthers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 26:  DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers against the Cincinnati Bengals during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Carolina Panthers' running back DeAngelo Williams looks to reverse a trend that has his team averaging under 100 yards per game on the ground.

He'll be facing a New Orleans Saints' defense that's giving up 145 yards per game on the ground.

No. 6: Greg Jennings (Green Bay Packers)

SEATTLE - AUGUST 21:  Wide receiver Greg Jennings #85 of the Green Bay Packers runs a pass route during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on August 21, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

When you're playing the Detroit Lions and you have a quarterback like Aaron Rodgers you know you're going to put up some points on Sunday.

Look for Greg Jennings get a lot of looks from Rogers against a Lions' team that's giving up 265 yards per game through the air.

No. 5: Donovan McNabb (Washington Redskins)

ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Donavan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins passes against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on September 26, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri.  The Rams beat the Redskins 30-16.  (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

A match up that Donovan McNabb has been looking forward to since being traded to the Washington Redskins.

The quarterback will be back in Philly to face his old team and I'm sure he'll get a less than warm reception. He'll be looking to prove that they shouldn't have traded him and I think he'll do just that.

He could be a big sleeper for this weekend.

No. 4: Sam Bradford (St. Louis Rams)

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19:  Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams in action during their game against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 19, 2010 in Oakland, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Sam Bradford finally earned his first win last week and will look for his second win against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Bradford threw for 235 yards and a touchdown last week against Washington and could go for a lot more than that against a Seattle team giving up 315.7 yards per game.

No. 3: Bruce Gradkowski (Oakland Raiders)

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 26:  Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski #5 of the Oakland Raiders drops back to pass during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona.  The Cardinals defea
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It didn't take long for the Oakland Raiders to name Bruce Gradkowski their starting quarterback when Jason Campbell continued to struggle.

When you're facing the NFL's worst passing defense in the Houston Texans, you're liable to have a big day.

If you want a quarterback to start that could put up big numbers, Gradkowski might be your guy.

No. 2: Ryan Mathews (San Diego Chargers)

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 19:  Running back Ryan Mathews #24 of the San Diego Chargers carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium on September 19, 2010 in San Diego, California.  (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

The San Diego Chargers will finally get their highly touted rookie back on the field on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

He hasn't looked great through the game and a half he has played, but with the match up against the Arizona Cardinals, he could be a good play for your fantasy team.

No. 1: Arian Foster (Houston Texans)

HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26:  Running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans rushes against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Bob Levey/Getty Images

After running for over 200 yards against the Indianapolis Colts, Texans' running back Arian Foster's production has fallen off over the last two weeks, even though he had over 100 yards against the Cowboys last Sunday.

He has a favorable match up against the Oakland Raiders who are giving up 133 rushing yards per game. He's a good start in this one.

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