Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 10 Players at Each Position

The hardest part of fantasy football is choosing the right player to start every week.

Even with the best roster in your league, owners can lose when the players on the bench end up with a great game while starters flop. 

Fortunately, this can be used as a cheat sheet as you debate which NFL players to keep in your lineup for Week 4 of the regular season.

Quarterbacks

It is time to start giving respect to Matt Ryan and Robert Griffin III. The lowest fantasy output for either of these players this year was 17 points, and it seems like the beginning of the year has not been a fluke.

Griffin has the ability to rack up points with his legs as well as his arm, which prevents him from having a bad game.

Both he and Ryan are facing poor defenses this week and should be started in almost all leagues.

Meanwhile, be careful with usual elite quarterbacks Drew Brees and Eli Manning. They are facing tough defenses that know how to bring pressure and force opponents into mistakes.

No.	Player	Team	Opponent
1	Aaron Rodgers	Packers	Saints
2	Matt Ryan	Falcons	Panthers
3	Robert Griffin III	Redskins	Buccaneers
4	Tom Brady	Patriots	Bills
5	Peyton Manning	Broncos	Raiders
6	Drew Brees	Saints	Packers
7	Eli Manning	Giants	Eagles
8	Philip Rivers	Chargers	Kansas City
9	Matt Schaub	Texans	Titans
10	Michael Vick	Eagles	Giants

Running Backs

Frank Gore only had 12 carries as the San Francisco 49ers lost to the Minnesota Vikings. Watch for Jim Harbaugh to get back to the power running game and for Gore to have a big day.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Cedric Benson also sneak into the top 10 due to great matchups. Both players have been getting consistent carries and have solid matchups against two of the three worst run defenses in the NFL.

Owners should also temper expectations for Jamaal Charles after a career day last week. The San Diego Chargers are only allowing 67.3 rushing yards per game and are much tougher up front than the Saints. 

No.	Player	Team	Opponent
1	Arian Foster	Texans	Titans
2	Maurice Jones-Drew	Jaguars	Bengals
3	Adrian Peterson	Vikings	Lions
4	Frank Gore	49ers	Jets
5	LeSean McCoy	Eagles	Giants
6	Darren McFadden	Raiders	Broncos
7	Marshawn Lynch	Seahawks	Rams
8	BenJarvus Green-Ellis	Bengals	Jaguars
9	Jamaal Charles	Chiefs	Chargers
10	Cedric Benson	Packers	Saints

Wide Receivers

After seeing what Ramses Barden was able to do to the Carolina Panthers' defense, it is hard to imagine what kind of numbers Julio Jones and Roddy White would be able to provide.

Eric Decker is a bit of a sleeper this week after emerging as Peyton Manning's go-to target in Week 3 with 136 receiving yards. 

Finally, the Washington Redskins have allowed the second-most passing yards in the NFL this season. Vincent Jackson was stymied by the Dallas Cowboys last week, but he should redeem himself in this favorable matchup.

No.	Player	Team	Opponent
1	Calvin Johnson	Lions	Vikings
2	Andre Johnson	Texas	Titans
3	A.J. Green	Bengals	Jaguars
4	Julio Jones	Falcons	Panthers
5	Roddy White	Falcons	Panthers
6	Larry Fitzgerald	Cardinals	Dolphins
7	Eric Decker	Broncos	Raiders
8	Greg Jennings	Packers	Saints
9	Vincent Jackson	Buccaneers	Redskins
10	Victor Cruz	Giants	Eagles

Tight Ends

It does not matter what the matchup is or how they did last week, Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski will remain at the top of the list until otherwise noted.

Antonio Gates has not done much this season, but a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs is a great way to break out offensively.

A sleeper candidate at the position is Fred Davis, who is facing the worst pass defense in the NFL. The Washington Redskins have a moving rotation of receivers, but Davis should be a consistent target for Robert Griffin.

No.	Player	Team	Opponent
1	Jimmy Graham	Saints	Packers
2	Rob Gronkowski	Patriots	Bills
3	Vernon Davis	49ers	Jets
4	Tony Gonzalez	Falcons	Panthers
5	Martellus Bennett	Giants	Eagles
6	Antonio Gates	Chargers	Chiefs
7	Jermichael Finley	Packers	Saints
8	Fred Davis	Redskins	Buccaneers
9	Owen Daniels	Texans	Titans
10	Brandon Pettigrew	Lions	Vikings

Defense/Special Teams

After scoring 21 points last week, the Arizona Cardinals move to the top of the list. The defense is very tough, especially at home, and it should fare well against the rookie Ryan Tannehill.

An interesting strategy could also be to follow the Philadelphia Eagles as an opponent. After turning the ball over 12 times in three games, it is not hard to imagine this trend continuing. They face the New York Giants this week and could be in trouble early.

The Atlanta Falcons might be a risky play against the quick-striking offense of the Carolina Panthers, but recent trends indicate this being a good play.

No.	Team	Opponent
1	Cardinals	Dolphins
2	49ers	Jets
3	Texans	Titans
4	Seahawks	Rams
5	Falcons	Panthers
6	Cowboys	Bears
7	Giants	Eagles
8	Patriots	Bills
9	Packers	Saints
10	Bears	Cowboys

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