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Fantasy football rankings for Week 4: Starters, sleepers, injury updates and more

steve gardner, usa today
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The running game still seems to be ahead of the passing game for many NFL teams as workhorse backs such as Saquon Barkley and Alvin Kamara lead all fantasy scorers through the first three games of the season. Could this be the week that quarterbacks and receivers step up their games?

Fantasy football rankings for Week 4 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.

Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com. 

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Fantasy football Week 4 quarterback rankings

The Cowboys' Dak Prescott threw for a league-high 379 yards in Week 3, while the Ravens' Lamar Jackson ran for a league-best 87 yards and a touchdown in Baltimore's 28-25 win. Both QBs finished in the top four in fantasy points for the week.
The Cowboys' Dak Prescott threw for a league-high 379 yards in Week 3, while the Ravens' Lamar Jackson ran for a league-best 87 yards and a touchdown in Baltimore's 28-25 win. Both QBs finished in the top four in fantasy points for the week.

  • Jordan Love (knee) has been a limited participant in practice, a little more than two weeks after suffering a sprained MCL in the season opener. It appears possible he could return to action on the early end of his projected timeline. He's trending toward playing.

  • Brock Purdy is dealing with back soreness, but it doesn't appear it will impact his availability for Sunday.

  • Tyler Huntley will start for Miami in place of Skylar Thompson (ribs).

  • X-rays on Justin Herbert's ankle were negative after he was forced out of Sunday's game. He is expected to play on Sunday. Taylor Heinicke is waiting in the wings.

Fantasy football Week 4 running back rankings

Colts running back Jonathan Taylor had a pair of rushing touchdowns, including this 29-yarder, as he racked up 110 yards on 23 carries in Week 3.
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor had a pair of rushing touchdowns, including this 29-yarder, as he racked up 110 yards on 23 carries in Week 3.

  • Joe Mixon (ankle) is inactive.

  • Kenneth Walker (oblique) made it back to practice at the end of the week and has been removed from the injury report. He will play on Monday night.

  • Austin Ekeler (concussion) is out for Washington. Brian Robinson will likely see even more touches with Jeremy McNichols as his backup.

  • Bucky Irving missed Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury, but he expects to play on Sunday. Starter Rachaad White (illness) is also questionable.

  • Jaylen Warren (knee) was forced out of last Sunday's game early. He's out this week, leaving Najee Harris with a workhorse role.

Fantasy football Week 4 wide receiver rankings

Even with a new quarterback in Sam Darnold this season, the Vikings' Justin Jefferson has still been one of the most productive wide receivers in the game.
Even with a new quarterback in Sam Darnold this season, the Vikings' Justin Jefferson has still been one of the most productive wide receivers in the game.

  • Davante Adams (hamstring) is out.

  • Keenan Allen, who missed the past two games with a heel injury, is active.

  • Deebo Samuel (calf) is planning to play, but how much is still in question -- especially after a big game from Jauan Jennings last Sunday.

  • Chris Olave (hamstring) was added to the injury report on Friday as questionable, but is expected to play.

  • Tank Dell (chest) missed practice all week and will not play on Sunday.

  • A.J. Brown (hamstring) and Eagles teammate DeVonta Smith (concussion) are both out. Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson and Parris Campbell will try to fill in.

Fantasy football Week 4 tight end rankings

Though he's yet to find the end zone, Raiders rookie Brock Bowers leads all tight ends through three games with 21 targets and 18 receptions.
Though he's yet to find the end zone, Raiders rookie Brock Bowers leads all tight ends through three games with 21 targets and 18 receptions.

  • Sam LaPorta was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain, but was a full practice participant on Friday and is set to play on Monday night.

  • Trey McBride did not clear the concussion protocol and is out this week vs. the Commanders.

  • Evan Engram (hamstring) will miss his third consecutive game.

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Fantasy football Week 4 kicker rankings

The Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey has not missed a field goal or extra point attempt yet this season. Not surprisingly, he leads the NFL in scoring.
The Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey has not missed a field goal or extra point attempt yet this season. Not surprisingly, he leads the NFL in scoring.

Fantasy football Week 4 defense/special teams rankings

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy football Week 4: PPR rankings for every position