2011 NFL Fantasy Football Week 4: Quarterback (QB) Rankings and Projections

Drew Brees at Jaguars

Earning the top ranking at quarterback in any given week is saying something this year, and why shouldn’t Drew Brees be on top after three great fantasy performances to start the season?

And this week he gets the Jaguars' shaky secondary?

Brees is truly in the prime of his career and, with Marques Colston coming back in a few weeks, it could be the Saints quarterback who leads your fantasy league in points while Tom Brady walks away with another MVP trophy.

Ben Roethlisberger at Texans

Big Ben had a slow start to the season, but got things going against the Colts and should have solid numbers against the Texans this week.

Listed as the sixth-best quarterback, Roethlisberger is still a weekly option to start in fantasy leagues, as Mike Wallace is emerging as one of the elite fantasy and NFL receivers in the game.

Keep an eye on Antonio Brown as his role should expand throughout the season. If he should start making plays down the field, Roethlisberger could post over 4,000 yards and 30-plus touchdowns.

Cam Newton at Bears

While Cam Newton had his first disappointing game against the Jaguars, it’s hard to blame him—the field conditions weren’t good for passing while the rain was pouring down.

Newton makes for a fringe starter this week as the Panthers head out to Chicago to take on the Bears. Expect the Panthers to continue to put the offense on the rookie's shoulders, as the running game is struggling to get much done.

Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Bengals

The Bills are off to a great start and Ryan Fitzpatrick should be considered an option to start weekly. Running a spread offense, Buffalo's young receivers are delivering after the team showed faith in them by trading Lee Evans in August.

Expect David Nelson and Stevie Johnson to continue their start-worthy play, which will help Fitzpatrick to potentially throw three touchdowns and over 300 yards against the Bengals.

More Week 4 Rankings – QB | RB | WR | TE | K/D | DL | LB | DB | Waiver Wire | Start / Sit |

1	Drew Brees	@ Jaguars
2	Aaron Rodgers	Broncos
3	Philip Rivers	Dolphins
4	Tom Brady	@ Raiders
5	Matthew Stafford	@ Cowboys
6	Ben Roethlisberger	@ Texans
7	Ryan Fitzpatrick	@ Bengals
8	Eli Manning	@ Cardinals
9	Kevin Kolb	Giants
10	Cam Newton	@ Bears
11	Matt Ryan	@ Seahawks
12	Josh Freeman	Colts
13	Jay Cutler	Panthers
14	Rex Grossman	@ Rams
15	Jason Campbell	Patriots
16	Tony Romo (I)	Lions
17	Matt Schaub	Steelers
18	Sam Bradford	Redskins
19	Mike Kafka	49ers
20	Matt Hasselbeck	@ Browns
21	Mark Sanchez	@ Ravens
22	Joe Flacco	Jets
23	Colt McCoy	Titans

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