Fantasy Football Week 4: Budding Stars Who Will Continue to Emerge

With three weeks of the 2013 NFL regular season nearly in the books, more than a handful of sleepers have turned into viable fantasy football options. Week 4 will produce more of the same.

While some of the biggest fantasy performers thus far will turn out to be flukes, these guys will continue to show off their immense potential and make their fantasy owners proud.

Let's take a look at the budding star players who will have another huge performance next weekend.

Jordan Cameron, TE, Cleveland Browns

No tight end made more headlines in Week 3 than Jordan Cameron, who has emerged into a big-time target for a Browns offense that sorely needs help. 

Cameron grabbed three touchdowns on six catches for 66 yards, showcasing dominance in the end zone in Brian Hoyer's debut as a starter.

Given Hoyer's big day through the air—322 passing yards and three touchdowns—Cameron should continue to get looks around the red zone as Cleveland establishes him as a valuable commodity in the passing game.

The Browns face a stiff divisional test against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4, but don't expect Cleveland to stop throwing early and often at their budding star. Cincy ranks in the middle of the pack at 14th in pass defense, so there's potential for Hoyer to have another productive day. That means more touches for Cameron. 

Plus, with little to no danger to speak of in the backfield without Trent Richardson, the Browns threw 55 passes compared to 17 rushes. The more Cleveland airs it out, the more stats Cameron will accumulate. 

Kenbrell Thompkins, WR, New England Patriots

Pegged to be one of New England's best wideouts this season, rookie Kenbrell Thompkins finally showcased some of that firepower in Week 3.

After a combined 89 yards receiving and no scores through the first two weeks, Thompkins caught two touchdowns along with 41 yards to make his fantasy GMs proud.

Thompkins has been targeted 28 times in three games—not too shabby for a rookie. And given the Patriots' uncharacteristic struggles despite their 3-0 record, his production should only increase when the Pats actually get going offensively. 

That will likely happen in Week 4 when they travel to face the Atlanta Falcons, who have sputtered to a 1-2 record and boast one of the NFL's worst passing defenses. 

Thompkins is only owned in 32.4 percent of ESPN leagues, so it would be a good call to try your luck in the waiver wire this week. 

Stephen Hill, WR, New York Jets

After emerging as a starter late last season, Stephen Hill never enjoyed enough of a fantasy impact due to the Jets' putrid offense. However, as their passing attack has come along, so has Hill's stats. 

Hill had his coming-out party in Week 3, notching 108 yards and a touchdown on three catches. That included a 51-yard scoring strike from Geno Smith. 

Smith is averaging more than 260 passing yards through his first three games, and Hill is one of his favorite targets. Sunday wasn't the first time they've connected on a deep ball, and it won't be the last time. 

The second-year pro is available in more than 97 percent of ESPN leagues, so there's never been a better time to grab him and hope the Jets offense continues to surge in the right direction.

The Jets go on the road to face the Tennessee Titans in Week 4, which boast a secondary that has been off and on this season. Considering things may be tough on Smith and company, expect him to throw to one of his trusted targets plenty of times.