Fantasy Football Week 4 Rankings: Michael Vick and 5 Riskiest QB Plays

Having poor QB play during any week of the fantasy football season can cost you a win more often than not.

With the NFL offenses becoming so heavily reliant on throwing the football, even if your QB has an average game you can still lose.

That being said, here are five of the riskiest QB plays for fantasy football in Week 4.

Michael Vick

Injuries aside, Eagles' QB Mike Vick has not performed near the level any fantasy owner, Eagles' fans or football fans in general have expected.

After 2010, his 2011 campaign was slated to be a sensational career year, however, after three weeks it's been very disappointing.

That being said, Vick is a risky Week 4 play as not only is his health a concern, but so are the confident San Francisco 49ers.

Their rush D ranks No. 3, and despite only being No. 16 in pass defense, Philly has just as much to prove as the 49ers.

Vick may have a decent game at best, but it's not going to be anything that you're backup won't be able to accomplish.

Ben Roethlisberger

Through three games, Steelers' QB Ben Roethlisberger has thrown for almost 950 yards, but only has three TDs to four interceptions.

Although three of those four picks came against Baltimore in Week 1, he didn't really overly dominate against Seattle or Indianapolis.

On the road in Houston this week, the Texans are anxious to revive themselves after a tough road loss to the New Orleans Saints.

And if Houston was able to pick off Drew Brees twice, they should be able to limit Roethlisberger's opportunities at the very least.

The Texans are much improved defensively, while Pittsburgh looked to get exploited last week.

It's not a bad idea to start Big Ben, but don't be surprised when Houston shuts him down.

Jay Cutler

It's obviously taking Bears' QB Jay Cutler longer than anticipated to grasp offensive coordinator Mike Martz' philosophy.

Otherwise, Cutler would have more than five TDs and less than three picks.

In addition, he should be averaging more than 250 yards per game, but only scoring 30 points total in the last two games isn't very intimidating to his Week 4 opponent, Carolina.

The Panthers were able to slow Packers' QB Aaron Rodgers as best they could in Week 2, and they've only been getting better.

As Chicago is a completely vulnerable team this week, combined with a weak rushing offense, Cutler's right arm is going to be relied on more.

That not only gives Carolina the advantage, but should add some caution when deciding on whether to start Cutler in your fantasy football lineup.

Mark Sanchez

It appears that Jets' QB Mark Sanchez has gradually improved this season as opposes to the past two.

However, even though he's got six TD passes to go with an average of almost 300 yards per contest, he still has thrown four picks.

Not to mention the first three defenses he faced are nowhere near the level of his Week 4 opponent—the Baltimore Ravens.

This is a big game for Sanchez and the Jets, and his play is going to be extremely crucial for New York to win, and Baltimore knows that.

They know the Jets can't run the football, in addition, the Ravens are one of the best at stopping it.

Therefore, Rex Ryan will have to ride the right arm of Sanchez and Ed Reed and company are perfectly okay with that.

Even if Mark doesn't throw a pick, he's not going to toss for more than 150 yards.

Chad Henne

The San Diego Chargers have a top-10 pass defense, while the Miami Dolphins continue to struggle with consistency.

QB Chad Henne could be partially to blame, as he's thrown three picks and only four TDs.

After Week1, where he compiled over 400 against New England, Henne has yet to eclipse 300 since, and has not been playing with a high level of consistency.

Not to mention that the interception he threw against Cleveland was the ultimate decider in Miami's Week 3 loss.

Week 4 the Dolphins travel to San Diego, and the Bolts are known for starting off slow.

Henne may play well early on, but as the game continues, his productivity significantly drops.

If at all possible, keep Chad on the bench.

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