As we enter Week 4, we're getting a clearer picture of what constitutes a good or bad matchup for wide receivers. Even more important, we're starting to get a better idea of which wideouts will get consistent target shares. Our Week 4 fantasy WR PPR fantasy rankings help pinpoint those WRs in the best situations to thrive, boosting your odds of outscoring your opponent this week.
Right now, any half-way decent WR facing the league's poorest pass defenses, like the Chargers, Raiders, Colts, and Bears, are essentially "must-starts." Conversely, it might be wise to avoid most WRs facing the league's toughest pass defenses, like the 49ers, Browns, Chiefs, and Cowboys (although Dallas allowed plenty of yards in Week 3).
Good/bad matchups will continue to define themselves over the next several weeks, but all we can go off is what we've seen so far, so let's break down our latest set of WR rankings.
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Who are the best fantasy WRs Week 4?
Last season's receiving leader and consensus fantasy WR1, Justin Jefferson (@ Panthers), has lived up to the hype, most recently popping off for seven catches, 149 yards, and a score in Sunday's shootout against the Chargers.
WEEK 4 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Tyreek Hill (@ Bills) makes a resounding claim for the top spot in our Week 4 WR PPR rankings after his nine-catch, 157-yard, one-TD effort in the Dolphins 70-20 shellacking of the Broncos. Unfortunately, Hill doesn't face a Swiss-cheese defense in Week 4, as a divisional test against the Bills could result in a fantasy showing similar to his Week 2 output against the Patriots.
Stefon Diggs (vs. Dolphins) didn't reach paydirt in Week 3 but still posted 20-plus PPR points in an eight-catch, 111-yard display versus the Commanders. Davante Adams (@ Chargers) could continue to thrive against a porous Chargers' secondary. Ditto for A.J. Brown (vs. Commanders), who rounds out our top five.
WEEK 4 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Who are the best fantasy WR sleepers, waiver pickups Week 4?
This week's crop of PPR sleepers and waiver wire adds include Tank Dell (vs. Steelers), Adam Thielen (vs. Vikings), Joshua Palmer (vs. Raiders), Marvin Mims (@ Bears), Josh Downs (vs. Rams), and K.J. Osborn (@ Panthers).
Dell's fresh off of setting the Texans rookie record for receiving yards in a single game (145 yards) and will see his ownership rate rise exponentially. Thielen's about the only Panthers WR who can consistently create separation, and his high target share makes him a prime sleeper against his former team. Palmer's a formidable injury fill-in for fellow Charger Mike Williams (knee) and could feast against an underwhelming Raiders' secondary.
Mims and Downs are two other underrated rookies logging a high snap share for their squads, warranting pickups ahead of Week 4, though both should only be considered as flexes in deep leagues. Mims is better suited for standard leagues thanks to his big-play ability, while Downs is more a PPR threat. Osborn may seem like an ancillary piece in the Vikings' offense, but there's enough volume for him to warrant flex appeal in favorable matchups.
WEEK 4 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em
Who are the biggest potential WR busts Week 4?
Garrett Wilson (vs. Chiefs), Marquise Brown (@ 49ers), Elijah Moore (vs. Ravens), and Romeo Doubs (vs. Lions) have dropped a bit due to tough Week 4 matchups, potentially resulting in "bust" performances. There's only so much Garrett Wilson can do running routes for Zach Wilson, but a matchup against sound Chiefs secondary doesn't exude much confidence in his Week 4 fantasy outlook.
We'll be surprised if Brown replicates his Week 3 effort against the 49ers, as he's probably on the wrong side of the start/sit bubble. The same goes for Moore and Doubs, as both wideouts look more like sits than starts. Of course, each fantasy owner is in a completely different situation, but if you have a wideout with a seemingly better matchup, it's wise to roll with him instead.
WEEK 4 DFS:
DK lineup | FD lineup | Best values | Best stacks
What are the biggest WR injuries Week 4?
Leading into Week 3, Jaylen Waddle (concussion), Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder), Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle), Christian Watson (hamstring), and Zay Jones (knee) didn't suit up with nagging injuries. In our initial set of Week 4 rankings, we have Waddle, Aiyuk, and Watson included but not Beckham Jr. and Jones.
As for in-game injuries sustained in Week 3, we saw Mike Williams (knee), Rashod Bateman (hamstring), and Jonathan Mingo (head) exit their respective contests, complicating their statuses for Week 4. Should Williams, Bateman, and Mingo miss Week 4, look for Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston (vs. Raiders), Nelson Agholor (@ Browns), and Thielen and DJ Chark (vs. Vikings) to fill their voids.
We'll be updating these WR PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for the latest player movement and analysis.
Fantasy WR PPR Rankings Week 4: Who to start, sit at wide receiver
Rankings based on PPR scoring formats
Rank Player
1 Justin Jefferson, Vikings @ Panthers
2 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Bills
3 Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Dolphins
4 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Chargers
5 Keenan Allen, Chargers vs. Raiders
6 A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. Commanders
7 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. Patriots
8 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Packers
9 Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals @ Titans
10 Deebo Samuel, 49ers vs. Cardinals
11 Chris Olave, Saints vs. Buccaneers
12 DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. Commanders
13 Puka Nacua, Rams @ Colts
14 DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Giants
15 Mike Evans, Buccaneers @ Saints
16 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Bills
17 Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Titans
18 Calvin Ridley, Jaguars vs. Falcons
19 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Giants
20 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers vs. Cardinals
21 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Rams
22 Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Ravens
23 Jerry Jeudy, Broncos @ Bears
24 George Pickens, Steelers @ Texans
25 DJ Moore, Bears vs. Broncos
26 DeAndre Hopkins, Titans vs. Bengals
27 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers @ Saints
28 Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Chiefs
29 Zay Flowers, Ravens @ Browns
30 Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Eagles
31 Nico Collins, Texans vs. Steelers
32 Christian Watson, Packers vs. Lions
33 Jakobi Meyers, Raiders @ Chargers
34 Joshua Palmer, Chargers vs. Raiders
35 Jordan Addison, Vikings @ Panthers
36 Gabe Davis, Bills vs. Dolphins
37 Tank Dell, Texans vs. Steelers
38 Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Falcons
39 Drake London, Falcons vs. Jaguars
40 Courtland Sutton, Broncos @ Bears
41 Michael Thomas, Saints vs. Buccaneers
42 Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ 49ers
43 Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Eagles
44 Tutu Atwell, Rams @ Colts
45 Adam Thielen, Panthers vs. Vikings
46 Elijah Moore, Browns vs. Ravens
47 Josh Reynolds, Lions @ Packers
48 Skyy Moore, Chiefs @ Jets
49 Kadarius Toney, Chiefs @ Jets
50 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks @ Giants
51 Kendrick Bourne, Patriots @ Cowboys
52 Romeo Doubs, Packers vs. Lions
53 Brandin Cooks, Cowboys vs. Patriots
54 Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Eagles
55 Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Titans
56 Jayden Reed, Packers vs. Lions
57 Michael Gallup, Cowboys vs. Patriots
58 Rashid Shaheed, Saints vs. Buccaneers
59 Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Broncos
60 K.J. Osborn, Vikings @ Panthers
61 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans vs. Bengals
62 DJ Chark, Panthers vs. Vikings
63 Robert Woods, Texans vs. Steelers
64 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ Jets
65 Isaiah Hodgins, Giants vs. Seahawks
66 Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ 49ers
67 Quentin Johnston, Chargers vs. Raiders
68 Mack Hollins, Falcons vs. Jaguars
69 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns vs. Ravens
70 Josh Downs, Colts vs. Rams
71 Allen Lazard, Jets vs. Chiefs
72 Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos @ Bears
73 Van Jefferson, Rams @ Colts
74 Rashee Rice, Chiefs @ Jets
75 Allen Robinson II, Steelers @ Texans
76 Alec Pierce, Colts vs. Rams
77 Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers vs. Vikings
78 JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots @ Cowboys
79 Darius Slayton, Giants vs. Seahawks
80 Chris Moore, Titans vs. Bengals
81 Calvin Austin III, Steelers @ Texans
82 Brandon Johnson, Broncos @ Bears
83 Braxton Berrios, Dolphins @ Bills
84 Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants vs. Seahawks
85 DeVante Parker, Patriots @ Cowboys
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