The season is flying by, but I’m extremely excited for yet another week of these running back and wide receiver rankings. Once again we’ll be looking at the top 36 players at each position and giving you a start of the week as well. The rankings below are based on statistical analysis, matchup data, sportsbook data, and film. Lastly, if you have any sit/start questions or want team advice, click the link below and shoot me a message!
Week 4 Wide Receiver Rankings (2024 Fantasy Football)
Tier 1
1. CeeDee Lamb @NYG
2. Justin Jefferson @ GB
3. Amon-Ra St. Brown vs SEA
4. Ja'Marr Chase @ CAR
5. Rashee Rice @ LAC
Tier 2
6. Marvin Harrison Jr vs WAS
7. Nico Collins vs JAC
8. Malik Nabers vs DAL
9. Chris Godwin vs PHI
10. Garrett Wilson vs DEN
Tier 3
11. Davante Adams vs CLE
12. Mike Evans vs PHI
13. Chris Olave @ ATL
14. DK Metcalf @ DET
15. Drake London vs NO
16. Tyreek Hill vs TEN
Tier 4
17. Brandon Aiyuk vs NE
18. DJ Moore vs LAR
19. Amari Cooper @ LV
20. Zay Flowers vs BUF
21. Diontae Johnson vs CIN
22. Jaxon Smith-Njigba @ DET
23. Stefon Diggs vs JAC
Tier 5
24. Jayden Reed vs MIN
25. Terry McLaurin @ ARI
26. Jauan Jennings vs NE
27. Tee Higgins @ CAR
Tier 6
28. Jameson Williams vs SEA
29. Rome Odunze vs LAR
30. George Pickens @ IND
31. Brian Thomas Jr @ HOU
32. Tank Dell vs JAC
33. Calvin Ridley @ MIA
34. Michael Pittman Jr vs PIT
35. Jaylen Waddle vs TEN
36. Rashid Shaheed @ ATL
Must Start: Wide Receiver
Amari Cooper @ LV
The FTR start of the week must be a player that I’m super high on yet but who isn’t ranked in the top 24 according to ESPN’s projections. After his big breakout, I’m surprised to see Amari Cooper projected as the WR29 on ESPN. Up to this point, Cooper has drawn a 20.5% team target share; it just didn’t translate into fantasy points. Now that we saw Deshaun Watson look somewhat competent, I’m treating Cooper as a WR2.
The Raiders matchup projects out very well for Cooper based on what they’ve done so far. Right now, the Raiders have allowed the 11th most fantasy points (110.9) to wide receivers in the NFL, which is fairly above average. Even though the game has a very low over/under via Vegas Insider, Cooper has shown he wins off of volume. When looking for a WR2, targets are one of the best stats you can chase.
Week 4 Running Back Rankings (2024 Fantasy Football)
Tier 1
1. Saquon Barkley @ TB
2. Breece Hall vs DEN
3. Bijan Robinson vs NO
Tier 2
4. Kyren Williams @ CHI
5. Derrick Henry vs BUF
6. Jonathan Taylor vs PIT
7. Alvin Kamara @ ATL
8. De'Von Achane vs TEN
9. Jordan Mason vs NE
10. Jahmyr Gibbs vs SEA
Tier 3
11. James Cook @ BAL
12. James Conner vs WAS
13. Aaron Jones @ GB
14. Travis Etienne @ HOU
Tier 4
15. Kenneth Walker @ DET
16. Josh Jacobs vs MIN
17. J.K. Dobbins vs KC
18. David Montgomery vs SEA
19. Rachaad White vs PHI
20. Brian Robinson Jr @ ARI
21. Rhamondre Stevenson @ SF
Tier 5
22. Tony Pollard @ MIA
23. Zack Moss @ CAR
24. Devin Singletary vs DAL
25. Najee Harris @ IND
26. Chuba Hubbard vs CIN
27. Jerome Ford @ LV
28. Zach Charbonnet @ DET
Tier 6
29. Carson Steele @ LAC
30. Cam Akers vs JAC
31. Bucky Irving vs PHI
32. Rico Dowdle @ NYG
33. D'Andre Swift vs LAR
34. Javonte Williams @ NYJ
35. Austin Ekeler @ ARI
36. Tyjae Spears @ MIA
Must Start: Running Back
Kenneth Walker @ DET
ESPN has Kenneth Walker projected as the RB25 on the week which doesn’t make sense to me. If they believed he wasn’t going to play that’s one thing but if Walker is playing for the Seahawks he should be playing for your fantasy team. Even while expecting a bit of rust, Walker had 18.9 points in week one where he looked dynamic.
The Lions game is a tough matchup as running backs have fared very poorly, and I understand that. That said, this game has an over/under of 47 points, according to Vegas Insider, which helps out Walker and his touchdown upside a ton. I’ll admit it, overall, the matchup isn’t particularly great, but when you look at the guys going in the low RB2 range, I’m betting on the talent of Walker every time.