Fantasy Football Week 4 Rankings: Aaron Hernandez and 3 Riskiest TE Plays

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is questionable for this week's game against Darren McFadden and the Oakland Raiders, but he isn't the only tight end who is a questionable start for your fantasy football lineup. 

A lot of risky tight ends this week. 

Let's take a look. 

Aaron Hernandez

Hernandez wasn't spotted at the Patriots Wednesday practice as he's still nursing an MCL sprain he suffered in his team's win over the San Diego Chargers in Week 2. 

I wouldn't be surprised if Bill Belichick keeps him off the practice field for the entire week to give his star tight end as much time to heal as possible. 

Still, even if he Hernandez does go on Sunday against the Raiders, you have to worry how much action he'll see. 

Rob Gronkowski is still a viable option without the presence of Hernandez so you'd have to think they won't rush the former Florida Gator back.

Then again, Hernandez could play, look fantastic as usual and score a touchdown.

With the Patriots you just never know.

UPDATE: Hernandez didn't practice on Thursday, decreasing the chances he plays against Oakland.

Owen Daniels

He used to be the overwhelming favorite tight end target for Matt Schaub within the Houston Texans offense. 

Daniels is still a solid tight end in just about every fantasy league, but the emergence of James Casey could lower the amount of targets he sees. 

Casey caught five passes for 126 yards with a touchdown against the Saints, and he is a very young, athletic pass-catching tight end. 

Daniels could be in for a big game against the Steelers this week, but there's just no way of knowing. 

Antonio Gates

All Gates owners are tracking his availability in Week 4 against the Dolphins, a game in which he could put up huge numbers. 

However, Gates' foot injury is still lingering and we aren't sure if or how much of Gates we will see in his one. 

High risk, high reward.