Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season is here, and it’s time to lock in your fantasy football lineups. With early season surprises, injuries, and breakout performances shaking up the rankings for 2025 fantasy football, these tiers will help you set your roster with confidence.
Below you’ll find my updated quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end rankings for Week 4 plus my four must start players who could give you the edge in your matchup.
Tier 1
1. Josh Allen vs NO
2. Lamar Jackson @ KC
3. Jalen Hurts @ TB
Tier 2
4. Jayden Daniels @ ATL
5. Justin Herbert @ NYG
6. Patrick Mahomes vs BAL
7. Caleb Williams @ LV
8. Drake Maye vs CAR
9. Daniel Jones @ LAR
Tier 3
10. Jordan Love @ DAL
11. Baker Mayfield vs PHI
12. Justin Fields @ MIA
13. Bo Nix vs CIN
14. Kyler Murray vs SEA
Tier 4
15. Dak Prescott vs GB
16. Geno Smith vs CHI
17. Jared Goff vs CLE
18. Sam Darnold @ ARI
Tier 5
19. Michael Penix Jr. vs WAS
20. Trevor Lawrence @ SF
21. C.J. Stroud vs TEN
22. Russell Wilson vs LAC
23. Carson Wentz @ PIT
24. Matthew Stafford vs IND
Must Start: Quarterback
Jordan Love @ DAL
Jordan Love is a strong Week 4 play. Green Bay’s passing attack has shown explosive upside, and against a Dallas defense that has allowed big plays through the air, Love projects as a safe floor QB with plenty of upside.
Week 3 Tight End Rankings
Tier 1
1. Trey McBride vs SEA
2. Brock Bowers vs CHI
Tier 2
3. Jake Ferguson vs GB
4. Tyler Warren @ LAR
5. Tucker Kraft @ DAL
6. Sam LaPorta vs CLE
Tier 3
7. Dalton Kincaid vs NO
8. Hunter Henry vs CAR
9. T.J. Hockenson @ PIT
10. Juwan Johnson @ BUF
11. Zach Ertz @ ATL
12. Kyle Pitts Sr. vs WAS
13. Travis Kelce vs BAL
Tier 4
14. Dallas Goedert @ TB
15. David Njoku @ DET
16. Chig Okonkwo @ HOU
17. Mark Andrews @ KC
Tier 5
18. Brenton Strange @ SF
19. Harold Fannin Jr. @ DET
20. Ja’Tavion Sanders @ NE
21. Dalton Schultz vs TEN
22. Jonnu Smith vs MIN
23. Colston Loveland @ LV
24. Theo Johnson vs KC
Must Start: Tight End
Hunter Henry @ CAR
Henry draws a favorable matchup against Carolina, a defense that has struggled to cover tight ends. He’s a sneaky play this week with solid touchdown upside. Henry is also looking to be one of Drake Maye’s favorite targets and is coming off a two touchdown performance.
Week 3 Wide Receiver Rankings
Tier 1
1. Puka Nucua vs IND
2. Malik Nabers vs LAC
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba @ ARI
4. Amon-Ra St. Brown vs CLE
Tier 2
5. Justin Jefferson @ PIT
6. Nico Collins vs TEN
7. Ja’Marr Chase @ DEN
8. Drake London vs WAS
9. Rome Odunze @ LV
Tier 3
10. Garrett Wilson @ MIA
11. Zay Flowers @ KC
12. A.J. Brown @ TB
13. Devante Adams vs IND
14. Emeka Egbuka vs PHI
15. Tetairoa McMillan @ NE
16. Courtland Sutton vs CIN
Tier 4
17. Jakobi Meyers vs CHI
18. Marvin Harrison Jr vs SEA
19. Keenan Allen @ NYG
20. Ladd McConkey @ NYG
21. Tyreek Hill vs NYJ
22. Ricky Pearsall vs JAC
23. George Pickens vs GB
Tier 5
24. Brian Thomas Jr. @ SF
25. DK Metcalf vs MIN
26. Deebo Samuel Sr. @ ATL
27. DeVonta Smith @ TB
28. Terry McLaurin @ ATL
29. Jameson Williams vs CLE
Tier 6
30. Tee Higgins @ DEN
31. Chris Olave @ BUF
32. Michael Pittman Jr. @ LAR
33. Quentin Johnston. @ NYG
34. DJ Moore @ LV
35. Khalil Shakir vs NO
36. Jordan Addison @ PIT
Must Start: Wide Receiver
Courtland Sutton vs CIN
Courtland Sutton had a bad week two but recovered in week 3 with 6 receptions and 118 receiving yards and a touchdown against a good Chargers defense. Now he plays a weak Bengals defense where he has high red zone upside and plenty of volume.
Week 3 Running Back Rankings
Tier 1
1. Bijan Robinson vs WAS
2. Christian McCaffrey vs JAC
Tier 2
3. Jonathon Taylor @ LAR
4. Saquon Barkley @ TB
5. James Cook vs NO
6. Jahmyr Gibbs vs CLE
7. Derrick Henry @ KC
Tier 3
8. Josh Jacobs @ DAL
9. De’Von Achane vs NYJ
10. Bucky Irving vs PHI
11. Kyren Williams vs IND
12. Chuba Hubbard @ NE
13. Kenneth Walker III @ ARI
14. Jordan Mason @ PIT
15. Omarion Hampton @ NYG
Tier 4
16. Chase Brown @ DEN
17. Travis Etienne Jr. @ SF
18. Ashton Jeanty vs CHI
19. Javonte Williams vs GB
20. Alvin Kamara @ BUF
Tier 5
21. J.K. Dobbins vs CIN
22. Breece Hall @ MIA
23. Quinshon Judkins @ DET
24. Trey Benson vs SEA
25. Cam Skattebo vs LAC
26. D’Andre Swift @ LV
27. Tony Pollard @ HOU
Tier 6
28. Jaylen Warren vs MIN
29. TreVeyon Henderson vs CAR
30. Rhamondre Stevenson vs CAR
31. Isiah Pacheco vs BAL
32. David Montgomery vs CLE
33. Nick Chubb vs TEN
34. Jacory Croskey-Merritt @ ATL
35. Bhayshul Tuten @ SF
36. Ollie Gordon II vs NYJ
Must Start: Running Back
Ashton Jeanty vs CHI
To put a plain and simple Ashton Jeanty hasn’t played up to his high expectations. In week 4 he plays a Bears defense who has been notorious to giving up a lot of rushing yards. Week 4 is Jeanty’s week where I think he will produce just like Omarion Hampton did in week 3.
Conclusion
That wraps up the 2025 Fantasy Football Week 4 Rankings. This week must start players are Jordan Love against the Cowboys, Ashton Jeanty versus the Bears, Courtland Sutton at home against Cincinnati, and Hunter Henry in a favorable matchup with Carolina.
Each of these players combines matchup advantage with opportunity, giving them a strong chance to outperform their usual expectations.