2011 Fantasy Football: Week 4 Sleepers to Start or Consider

So everyone knows to start Adrian Peterson and Calvin Johnson every week, but where the rubber meets the road is deciding on the middle-grade guys to start, and guys you can find on the waiver wire to fill in holes.

For Week 4, let's focus on some players on the waiver wire or on your bench that you should consider starting:

Nate Washington: Consider Washington against Cleveland with star Kenny Britt now done for the season with a torn ACL and MCL  I'm ready to project him as the best waiver target of week 4.

One of my favorite pickups of the week, and more so a must-have in big leagues, as Washington snagged eight passes for 92 yards and a score (before Britt's injury) last weekend and will certainly continue to rack up targets in Titans' pass offense that's gained legitimacy again with Matt Hasselbeck's arrival.

Daniel Thomas: Reggie Bush has fumblitis and Thomas is going to continue to be the workhorse in Miami. While the Dolphins will more than likely be playing from behind the entire game, Thomas is still good for 20 touches.

Torrey Smith: Smith exploded onto the scene last weekend in his first NFL start with a dazzling three-touchdown performance.  Can he go two games in a row finding the end zone?  I believe he will, with Flacco shooting it over the top for Smith on a couple bombs. Worse case is he gets one catch for 60 yards and at TD.

Denarius Moore: Moore, another burner, is one who will be getting a ton of targets even with fellow speedster Jacoby Ford set to return as the Raiders host the Patriots. I will certainly be keeping an eye on Ford, but still expect the rookie Moore to gets his targets in week 4.

Willis McGahee: Willis McGahee has lost a step in his old age but Moreno isn't getting much action.  If you need someone that will get 15-20 touches in Week 4 then go McGahee and keep your fingers crossed.

Ryan Grant: Ryan Grant is getting more work and that won't stop in week 4.  If you have been stashing him or have an underperforming RB on your team, give Grant a go for week 4.

Chad Henne: Dolphins are going to be playing from behind all game against the Chargers in Week 4.  However, Henne will be throwing like a madman. While I hope you have better QB options available as your starter, if you are in a tight spot then Henne is a sleeper for Week 4.

Hope these sleepers help increase your chances of winning in Week 4.

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