Week 4 Fantasy Football Projections: Flex, PPR Stat Predictions for Top 100

Injuries are a major part of the NFL, and if they're starting to wreak havoc on your fantasy team, you can make up some ground at the flex positions. 

These early rankings will certainly change as various injury situations get sorted out, but the following rankings, broken down by position, give you a starting point for setting up your lineup for Week 4.

Rank	Player/Team	Opponent	Projected Stats
1	Le'Veon Bell, PIT	BAL	125 rush yards, 50 rec yards, TD
2	Eddie Lacy, GB	SF	90 yards, 2 TD
3	Latavius Murray, OAK	CHI	125 yards, TD
4	Jamaal Charles, KC	CIN	100 rush yards, 20 rec yards, TD
5	Matt Forte, CHI	OAK	90 yards, TD
6	Devonta Freeman, ATL	HOU	90 yards, TD
7	Adrian Peterson, MIN	DEN	85 yards, TD
8	Marshawn Lynch, SEA	DET	75 yards, TD
9	Joseph Randle, DAL	NO	75 yards, TD
10	Karlos Williams, BUF	NYG	75 yards, TD
11	T.J. Yeldon, JAC	IND	70 yards, TD
12	Frank Gore, IND	JAC	70 yards, TD
13	Jeremy Hill, CIN	KC	70 yards, TD
14	Justin Forsett, BAL	PIT	80 rush yards, 50 rec yards
15	Mark Ingram, NO	DAL	60 yards, TD
16	Demarco Murray, PHI	WSH	50 yards, TD
17	Jonathan Stewart, CAR	TB	90 yards
18	Chris Ivory, NYJ	MIA	85 yards
19	Chris Johnson, ARZ	STL	75 yards
20	Carlos Hyde, SF	GB	75 yards
21	C.J. Anderson, DEN	MIN	60 yards
22	Giovani Bernard, CIN	KC	30 rush yards, 30 rec yards
23	Rashad Jennings, NYG	BUF	60 yards
24	Isaiah Crowell, CLE	SD	60 yards
25	Lamar Miller, MIA	NYJ	50 yards
26	Melvin Gordon, SD	CLE	50 yards
27	Alfred Blue, HOU	ATL	50 yards
28	Doug Martin, TB	CAR	50 yards
29	Alfred Morris, WSH	PHI	50 yards
30	Danny Woodhead, SD	CLE	15 rush yards, 30 rec yards
31	Lance Dunbar, DAL	NO	50 rec yards
32	Darren Sproles, PHI	WSH	20 rush yards, 30 rec yards
33	Matt Jones, WSH	PHI	45 yards
34	Thomas Rawls, SEA	DET	45 yards
35	Todd Gurley, STL	ARZ	40 yards
36	Tre Mason, STL	ARZ	40 yards
37	Duke Johnson, CLE	SD	15 rush yards, 25 rec yards
38	Joique Bell, DET	SEA	40 yards
39	Ameer Abdullah, DET	SEA	35 yards
40	James Starks, GB	KC	35 yards

1. Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger's injury is devastating for Steelers fans but good news for Bell's fantasy owners. 

Ranking him No. 1 is a somewhat risky play against the Ravens defense, but this feels like the perfect storm for a monster game from Bell. 

"

Final touch count in PIT backfield: Le'Veon Bell 26, DeAngelo Williams 1.

— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) September 27, 2015"

With Roethlisberger out, the Steelers should feature Bell heavily both in the running game and as a receiver out of the backfield as a check-down option for Michael Vick. 

Bell has some built up frustration to take out on the Ravens after they held him to just 79 yards on 21 carries in two games last season. But this clearly isn't the same Ravens team, and Bell and the Steelers will be fired up about kicking them while they're down.

10. Karlos Williams, Buffalo Bills

According to Tyler Dunne of the Buffalo News, LeSean McCoy may sit out this week due to a hamstring injury. 

This will open the door for Karlos Williams, who has already been a sneaky fantasy play this season with a touchdown in all three games of his pro career. 

The Giants have yet to allow a 100-yard rusher yet this season, but if McCoy sits out, Williams seems like a safe bet to reach the end zone at least once. 

34. Thomas Rawls, Seattle Seahawks

Closely monitor the Marshawn Lynch situation this week, because Rawls will be a great play (especially in DFS, given his cheap price tag) if he gets the start against the Lions defense. 

"

Carroll said Thomas Rawls "was one of my guys" during draft process. Said he was a personal favorite b/c of his style. #Seahawks

— Stephen Cohen (@scohenPI) September 28, 2015"

The Lions have allowed 294 rushing yards in two road games this season (against San Diego and Minnesota), and Rawls would be a safe bet to rack up some yardage and potentially sneak into the end zone if he's getting the bulk of the carries. 

According to ESPN's Sheil Kapadia, Pete Carroll said, "We'll just have to wait and see" in regards to Lynch's hamstring injury, so this is a situation to monitor throughout the week. 

Rank	Player	Opponent	Proj. Stats
1	Julio Jones, ATL	HOU	130 yards, TD
2	DeAndre Hopkins, HOU	ATL	125 yards, TD
3	Amari Cooper, OAK	CHI	110 yards, TD
4	A.J. Green, CIN	KC	100 yards, TD
5	Randall Cobb, GB	SF	100 yards, TD
6	Demaryius Thomas, DEN	MIN	90 yards, TD
7	Antonio Brown, PIT	BAL	130 yards
8	Jordan Matthews, PHI	WSH	125 yards
9	T.Y. Hilton, IND	JAC	60 yards, TD
10	Brandin Cooks, NO	DAL	110 yards
11	Odell Beckham, NYG	BUF	110 yards
12	Larry Fitzgerald, ARZ	STL	50 yards, TD
13	Mike Evans, TB	CAR	50 yards, TD
14	Emmanuel Sanders, DEN	MIN	100 yards
15	Brandon Marshall, NYJ	MIA	100 yards
16	Steve Smith, BAL	PIT	100 yards
17	Calvin Johnson, DET	SEA	40 yards, TD
18	Keenan Allen, SD	CLE	90 yards
19	Allen Robinson, JAC	IND	90 yards
20	Terrance Williams, DAL	NO	30 yards, TD
21	Donte Moncrief, IND	JAC	25 yards, TD
22	Alshon Jeffery, CHI	OAK	85 yards
23	Jeremy Maclin, KC	CIN	75 yards
24	Ted Ginn Jr., CAR	TB	75 yards
25	Eric Decker, NYJ	MIA	70 yards
26	Devante Adams, GB	SF	70 yards
27	Michael Crabtree, OAK	CHI	70 yards
28	Pierre Garcon, WSH	PHI	70 yards
29	John Brown, ARZ	STL	65 yards
30	Jarvis Landry, MIA	NYJ	65 yards
31	Nate Washington, HOU	ATL	65 yards
32	Stevie Johnson, SD	CLE	60 yards
33	Vincent Jackson, TB	CAR	60 yards
34	Golden Tate, DET	SEA	70 yards
35	Anquan Boldin, SF	GB	55 yards
36	Leonard Hankerson, ATL	HOU	50 yards
37	Marques Colston, NO	DAL	50 yards
38	Andre Johnson, IND	JAC	50 yards
39	Percy Harvin, BUF	NYG	50 yards
40	Mike Wallace, MIN	DEN	50 yards

2. DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans

According to Pro Football Focus, Hopkins has received double-digit targets in every game this season, making him a strong fantasy play regardless of the competition. But this matchup makes him an elite option this week.

The Falcons should produce strong fantasy numbers for opponents all season, as their defense can give up points and their offense can keep them in shootouts. 

After watching Brandon Weeden lead the Cowboys to 28 points against Atlanta in Week 3, concerns about Ryan Mallett's ability to get the ball to Hopkins should be minimal. 

According to OddsShark, this game has one of the highest over/unders of the week at 46.5, and Hopkins is a key component to the expected high score.

8. Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia Eagles

Sam Bradford didn't play well on Sunday, but the Eagles offense appears to be getting closer to hitting its stride. 

For all those who panicked about the Eagles offense early, remember: Bradford missed an entire season and is playing in a brand-new offense. A learning curve should have been expected, and eventually he'll break out. 

It's only Week 4, but the wheels are already coming off for the Redskins, making this a great opportunity for the Eagles to open things up on offense and flex their muscles against a division opponent. 

This could be a breakout game for both Matthews and Bradford.

27. Michael Crabtree, Oakland Raiders

Crabtree is one of the top sleeper plays this week and could far exceed his projections in Week 4. 

While Amari Cooper is getting the attention (and rightfully so, given his production), Crabtree actually leads the Raiders in targets. 

According to Pro Football Focus, Crabtree is one of 12 receivers with at least 30 targets through three weeks, and Derek Carr should have no problem finding him throughout the game against Chicago. 

The Bears have allowed a league-worst eight passing touchdowns this season, and Carr is sure to add to that total on Sunday. Given his target numbers, there's a decent chance Crabtree will catch at least one.

Rank	Player	Opponent	Proj. Stats
1	Jimmy Graham, SEA	DET	75 yards, TD
2	Jordan Reed, WSH	PHI	65 yards, TD
3	Tyler Eifert, CIN	KC	50 yards, TD
4	Travis Kelce, KC	CIN	45 yards, TD
5	Dwayne Allen, IND	JAC	40 yards, TD
6	Greg Olsen, CAR	TB	65 yards
7	Jason Witten, DAL	NO	65 yards
8	Eric Ebron, DET	SEA	55 yards
9	Ladarius Green, SD	CLE	50 yards
10	Charles Clay, BUF	NYG	40 yards
11	Coby Fleener, IND	JAC	40 yards
12	Kyle Rudolph, MIN	DEN	40
13	Jared Cook, STL	ARZ	35 yards
14	Jordan Cameron, MIA	NYJ	35 yards
15	Heath Miller, PIT	BAL	35 yards
16	Zach Ertz, PHI	WSH	30 yards
17	Martellus Bennett, CHI	OAK	30 yards
18	Gary Barnidge, CLE	SD	30 yards
19	Gavin Escobar, DAL	NO	30 yards
20	Virgil Green, DEN	MIN	30 yards

1. Jimmy Graham, Seattle Seahawks

Despite the quiet start to the season, Graham already has two touchdowns and will continue to be a red-zone weapon for Russell Wilson. 

The Lions have allowed touchdowns to tight ends in all three games this season, and the streak is a good bet to be kept alive by Seattle. 

7. Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys

It's tough to trust Brandon Weeden to put up huge numbers, but Witten should be a very safe play at tight end this week. 

Witten leads the Cowboys in targets this season and should continue to be heavily featured in the passing game as long as Weeden is at the helm. 

Greg Olsen lit up the Saints defense for 134 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3. And while Witten won't match those numbers, it's clear the Saints defense is vulnerable to a receiver with Witten's tools.