Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Receivers Who Will Build on Strong Starts

The 2013 fantasy football campaign has gotten off to a rousing start, as it seems that we've been presented with a season's worth of upsets, injuries and breakout stars only three weeks in. 

As has been the case at both the quarterback and running back positions, there have been a number of surprisingly effective wide receivers thus far, as 18 wideouts have over 240 yards receiving heading into Week 4 of the season. 

Now, with a very intriguing slate of games ahead of us, here's a look at which receivers will continue to shine and build on their impressive starts to the season. 

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings 

Player	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving Touchdowns	Total Points
DeSean Jackson, Phi	19	359	2	47
Jordy Nelson, GB	18	289	3	46
Julio Jones, Atl	27	373	2	46
Eddie Royal, SD	12	148	5	44
Calvin Johnson, Det	17	268	3	43
Antonio Brown, Pit	20	324	2	43
Demaryius Thomas, Den	20	307	2	42
Victor Cruz, NYG	16	261	3	42
A.J. Green, Cin	19	249	3	42
Wes Welker, Den	19	190	4	39
Randall Cobb, GB	21	290	2	39
Brandon Marshall, Chi	20	269	2	38
Steve Johnson, Buf	17	236	2	36
Pierre Garcon, Wsh	23	280	1	34
Brian Hartline, Mia	18	238	2	34

*via ESPN.com

Brian Hartline

After posting over 1,000 yards receiving in 2012, Brian Hartline has been very solid for the surging Miami Dolphins thus far this season. 

Heading into Week 4, the former Ohio State target is on pace to shatter his career-high mark, as Hartline's hauled in 18 receptions for 238 yards through Miami's first three games. 

Despite Mike Wallace's struggles, the Dolphins passing game has managed to remain effective, and that's thanks in large part to Hartline, so going forward, the 26-year-old has to be considered a high-end wideout. 

Even after posting a whopping 114 yards on nine catches in Week 1 against the reeling Browns, Hartline's remained effective, as he's averaged over 60 yards a game in the Dolphins' two subsequent tilts. 

Though he may not burn the house down in Week 4 against New Orleans, Hartline is a safe bet to put up his second consecutive 1,000-yard receiving performance in 2013. 

DeSean Jackson

Before Chip Kelly came to town, DeSean Jackson had long since established himself as one of the game's best receivers. 

That being said, Jackson has been on fire in Kelly's fast-paced offense, as the Los Angeles native currently leads all wideouts in fantasy points. 

During the Eagles' first two games of 2013, Jackson posted a combined 297 yards with two touchdowns, and though he dropped down to 62 yards in Week 3, there's no reason to think that Michael Vick and Jackson will stop putting up huge numbers anytime soon. 

At this stage, Jackson is a virtual lock to register the third 1,000-yard campaign of his career, and with the Eagles set to take on a mediocre Denver pass defense in Week 4, the California product will continue to haul in passes for big yardage. 

Antonio Brown

Given that the Pittsburgh Steelers have virtually nothing going for them other than their 10th-ranked passing offense, it seems logical that No. 1 target Antonio Brown is a safe bet to keep piling up receptions. 

Despite the fact that the Steelers fell to 0-3 after losing at home to Chicago, Brown was on fire, reeling in 196 yards on nine catches and securing two touchdown receptions in the process. 

Thus far, Brown has been good for at least 57 yards in each of the three struggling Steelers' tilts, and that's why he sits fourth in the league with 324 receiving yards. 

No, it's not likely that he'll approach 200 yards again this season, but Brown is clearly the Steelers' best scoring threat, so expect Mike Tomlin to continue to look to him to deliver the goods down the stretch.