Gridiron Experts Fantasy Rookie Watch: Week Four

Chris "Beanie" Wells didn't even sniff the field in week three, while both he and LeSean McCoy are sitting on byes heading into week four.

Here's a look at the top 10 rookies for fantasy players this week.

Mark Sanchez, QB, New York Jets

Last Week: 17-30, 171 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT, 4 rush, 10 yds, 1 TD

Sanchez and the Jets keep proving everyone wrong, and it's no longer just about winning games. With three scores in his last game and at least 160 yards and a score in his previous two, Sanchez is quickly becoming a safe bye week fill-in.

He's gearing up for what looks to be a shootout in New Orleans on Sunday, and with improved confidence and chemistry with Jerricho Cotchery, he could be in for a big fantasy day.

Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions

Last Week: 21-36, 241 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT, 2 rush, 23 yds, 0 TD

He may not be on his way to even producing Joe Flacco-type numbers (of last season), but Stafford is definitely making strides. He threw his second touchdown pass of the season, avoided throwing interceptions, and threw for a career-high 241 yards.

However, even with the obvious improvement, Stafford isn't a safe play against a sound Chicago defense that should rattle him early.

Knowshon Moreno, RB, Denver Broncos

Last Week: 21 rush, 90 yds, 1 TD

Moreno wasn't a completely safe play before last week for several reasons: He's in a RBBC, he's a rookie, he was questionable, and he only had one decent game to his name.

However, with two solid outings in a row (as well as his first career TD), we're putting the stamp of approval on using Moreno as a RB2. That is, as long as he keeps off of Josh McDaniels' injury report.

If you have good depth and carry a Flex on your roster, Moreno is the ideal candidate.

Donald Brown, RB, Indianapolis Colts

Last Week: 14 rush, 40 yds, 0 TD, 1 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD

While it's still clear that the Colts are running with Joseph Addai as their "starter," Brown's dynamic play and versatility keep getting him touches, and he keeps producing.

He only caught one pass against Arizona last week and almost took it the distance, as he rumbled 72 yards before being taken down. He took 14 more touches to push himself over 110 total yards—a solid number for any back and a heck of a line for a time-share fiend.

Use Brown as a strong Flex option going forward until advised otherwise.

Glen Coffee, RB, San Francisco 49ers

Last Week: 25 rush, 54 yds, 0 TD

Frank Gore is out for at least two weeks, so sit down and have yourself a hefty cup of Coffee. Really, folks, if you're a sad and desperate Gore owner, hopefully you already knew to turn to the one guy who can replicate Gore's value (kind of), and that's our main man Coffee.

Coffee rushed hard against a tough Minnesota run defense and found 50-plus yards on 20-plus carries, showing us that Mike Singletary is committed to running the ball, and that as hard as those yards were to come by, Coffee has it in him to get results. Start him with confidence against the lowly Rams.

Percy Harvin, WR, Minnesota Vikings

Last Week: 4 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD, 4 kr, 180 yds, 1 TD

While Harvin still offered marginal numbers as a WR3 in week three, he broke out with insane kick return yardage and a score. While not all leagues reward such performances, it's important to note Harvin's value if yours does.

Even without the return points, Harvin is still a safe WR3 going forward, as he has increased his receiving yardage in all three games and has scored in two of his three games this season.

With a matchup at home on Monday night against a vulnerable Packers pass defense, Harvin could shine again.

Johnny Knox, WR, Chicago Bears

Last Week: 1 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD

Earl Bennett stepping up in week three was the biggest reason why we didn't see too much of Knox against the Seahawks. But have no fear, as Knox turned his lone reception into a touchdown, keeping his value at an even keel.

We could see Knox's value rise back to where it was following week two, as Jay Cutler and the Bears get a friendly matchup with a Lions defense that gave up 350 yards and two scores to Jason Campbell.

Mike Wallace, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

Last Week: 7 rec, 102 yds, 0 TD

After only totaling five receptions through the first two games, Wallace had a huge game last week, topping 100 yards receiving for the first time in his career, while firmly cementing his role as the team's third receiver.

He is officially above Limas Sweed going forward and offers decent value on a Pittsburgh offense that has struggled to run the ball consistently through the first three weeks of the season.

Kenny Britt, WR, Tennessee Titans

Last Week: 4 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD

Britt still hasn't caught a touchdown, but as a third option in a Kerry Collins-led passing attack, he's posting solid numbers.

With a tasty matchup against a vulnerable Jacksonville secondary, Britt could see his finest numbers of the year.

Julian Edelman, WR, New England Patriots

Last Week: 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD, 1 rush, 5 yds, 0 TD

After blowing everyone away with eight grabs for 98 yards two weeks ago while filling in for an injured Wes Welker, Edelman came crashing down to earth with a very "rookie-like" performance.

Give the ex-quarterback a break. If Welker is once again a no-go this week, as he's questionable for what seems to be the 11th week in a row, then Edelman should be able to find some numbers somewhere between his career high and what he showed us last week, making him a decent WR3 in most leagues.