Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Calvin Johnson and 3 Best Week 4 WRs

There are going to be some big passing numbers this week. The following three receivers are going to be the biggest recipients of these large numbers.

If you have any of the following three WRs, congratulations. You are ready for a big week.

Detroit Lions' WR Calvin Johnson

If there was any doubt that Calvin Johnson would destroy a banged up Cowboys' secondary, Rob Ryan erased it with this comment to the press, as quoted by aol.sportingnews.com:

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"We work against better receivers with Miles Austin and Dez Bryant. They are probably two of the premier receivers in football, but this guy is right there. He's almost that good. He's excellent.”

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Johnson is going to be out to shut up Ryan. And he will get plenty of chances to do just that. Dallas is second in the NFL in rushing yards allowed and the Lions are struggling to run it. They are going to take to the air often in this game.

  New England Patriots' WR Wes Welker

The Raiders pass defense is getting shredded this season. They are 28th in the NFL in passing yards allowed, and the majority of this damage is coming on quick pass to the inside of the field, or Wes Welker routes.

Welker is sure to get plenty of work in this one. Patriots' TE Aaron Hernandez will be out for this game and he missed most of the Pats game last week. That meant extra work for Welker.

Welker had a whopping 20 targets against the Bills. He caught 16 of them for 217 yards and two touchdowns. The Raiders are going to have a hard time stopping similar production.

Starting corner Chris Johnson is out for the game, and starting free safety and nickel corner Michael Huff is questionable.

San Diego Chargers Vincent Jackson

Vincent Jackson is listed as questionable, but—according to NFL.com—he had a full practice on Friday. I would expect him to play. And if he does play he is going to produce.

The Dolphins are giving up 311 passing yards per game. This has them ranked 30th in the NFL. Philip Rivers is going to feast on this weak passing defense, and the main benefactor is going to be Vincent Jackson.

Jackson has 26 targets this season. That is 11 more than the next closest receiver. Adding to his workload this week will also be the fact that the Chargers will likely be without Antonio Gates, who is listed as doubtful.