Week 4 Fantasy Football Projections: Players That Will Shine as Replacements

Victor Cruz blew up the Philadelphia Eagles as a result of the playing time he received due to the injuries to Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham.

In Week 4, there are players that will have similar opportunities. Here are the players I believe will have an impact with increased playing time. These are not likely to be No. 1 option types of performances but could be ideal for your flex positions.

Dane Sanzenbacher
The "DS Lite" is slowly but surely turning himself into a poor man's Wes Welker. Right now, that is one of the best things that could happen to the Bears offense, behind a better O-Line of course. Sanzenbacher has displayed a knack for getting open against the zone and has good hands.

The Panthers will blitz the Bears and the short quick routes should lead to good opportunities for Sanzenbacher in place of the injured Earl Bennett and reluctant Johnny Knox.

LaVell Hawkins
This is the time for Hawkins. Kenny Britt is done for the season with an ACL and MCL tear in his knee. Hawkins was highly thought of out of Cal now he gets an opportunity to shine.

He'll likely get good opportunities as "Super" Joe Haden will likely be blanketing Nate Washington. Hawkins should have a nice game.

Jesse Holley
The Cowboys receivers are very banged up. Miles Austin is definitely out and Dez Bryant is questionable. In Holley's only action this season he produced three catches for 96 yards. two of those catches were for first downs.

Holley has the size that Romo covets and after a week of practice with Romo's unit, I expect Holley to get at least six targets against the Lions. He should have a nice game.