The Sportsletter - Week 4 Fantasy Rankings

BY JEFF YODER

OCT. 3, 2021  |  SUBSCRIBE  |  BROWSER VIEW

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Welcome back, Sunday readers. Today marks Week 4 of the NFL's 17-week season. We've got the best plays in fantasy football and a look at each game on today's schedule. Plus, the final day of the MLB regular season has four teams eyeing the last two wild card spots. It's win or go home.

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Week 4 Preview: Fantasy Rankings

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Everything You Need to Know for Sunday of Week 4 in the NFL

Good morning, Sunday Sportsletter readers! Our first of many fantasy football highlights focuses on projections for today’s NFL games. Below you will find a full list of fantasy rankings by position, as well as today’s schedule. It’s the Sunday primer for the NFL fanatic. Here are our picks for the best fantasy options (if you got ‘em) in today’s games.

Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings

Quarterbacks

1. Patrick Mahomes (KC) — Opponent: Eagles

2. Josh Allen (BUF) — Opponent: Texans

3. Tom Brady (NE) — Opponent: Patriots

4. Kyler Murray (ARI) — Opponent: Rams

5. Justin Herbert (LAC) — Opponent: Raiders

Running Backs

1. Derrick Henry (TEN) — Opponent: Jets

2. Alvin Kamara (NO) — Opponent: Giants

3. Dalvin Cook (MIN) — Opponent: Browns

4. Aaron Jones (GB) — Opponent: Steelers

5. Austin Ekeler (LAC) — Opponent: Raiders

Wide Receivers

1. Davante Adams (GB) — Opponent: Steelers

2. Cooper Kupp (LAR) — Opponent: Cardinals

3. Tyreek Hill (KC) — Opponent: Eagles

4. Stefon Diggs (BUF) — Opponent: Texans

5. DK Metcalf (SEA) — Opponent: 49ers

Tight Ends

1. Travis Kelce (KC) — Opponent: Eagles

2. Darren Waller (LAC) — Opponent: Chargers

3. T.J. Hockenson (DET) — Opponent: Bears

4. Mark Andrews (BAL) — Opponent: Broncos

5. George Kittle (SF) — Opponent: Seahawks

Defenses

1. Bills — Opponent: Texans

2. Buccaneers — Opponent: Patriots

3. Titans — Opponent: Jets

4. Saints — Opponent: Giants

5. Broncos — Opponent: Ravens

Today’s Games

Titans (2-1) @ Jets (0-3)

1:00 pm ET (CBS)

Odds: Titans (-6) | O/U: 44.5

Chiefs (1-2) @ Eagles (1-2)

1:00 pm ET (CBS)

Odds: Chiefs (-6.5) | O/U: 54.5

Panthers (3-0) @ Cowboys (2-1)

1:00 pm ET (FOX)

Odds: Cowboys (-4) | O/U: 51.5

Giants (0-3) @ Saints (2-1)

1:00 pm ET (FOX)
Odds: Saints (-7) | O/U: 42

Browns (2-1) @ Vikings (1-2)

1:00 pm ET (CBS)

Odds: Browns (-2) | O/U: 51.5

Lions (0-3) @ Bears (1-2)

1:00 pm ET (FOX)

Odds: Bears (-3) | O/U: 41.5

Texans (1-2) @ Bills (2-1)

1:00 pm ET (CBS)

Odds: Bills (-17) | O/U: 47

Colts (0-3) @ Dolphins (1-2)

1:00 pm ET (CBS)

Odds: Dolphins (-2.5) | O/U: 42.5

Washington (1-2) @ Falcons (1-2)

1:00 pm ET (FOX)

Odds: Washington (-1.5) | O/U: 47.5

Seahawks (1-2) @ 49ers (2-1)

4:05 pm ET (FOX)

Odds: 49ers (-2.5) | O/U: 52

Cardinals (3-0) @ Rams (3-0)

4:05 pm ET (FOX)
Odds: Rams (-4) | O/U: 54.5

Steelers (1-2) @ Packers (2-1)

4:25 pm ET (CBS)

Odds: Packers (-6.5) | O/U: 45.5

Ravens (2-1) @ Broncos (3-0)

4:25 pm ET (CBS)

Odds: PICK | O/U: 44.5

Buccaneers (2-1) @ Patriots (1-2)

8:20 pm ET (NBC)
Odds: Buccaneers (-7) | O/U: 49.5

Monday Night Football

Raiders (3-0) @ Chargers (2-1)

8:15 pm ET (ESPN)

Odds: Chargers (-3) | O/U: 51.5

Additional NFL Week 4 Storylines

ESPN: NFL Week 4 Injury Updates: Rob Gronkowski, Lamar Jackson, George Kittle & More

CBS Sports: Week 4 Fantasy Football Starts, Sits, Sleepers & Busts

Yahoo! Sports: Watch ‘Fantasy Football Live’ for Last-Minute Week 4 Advice

NFL: Week 4 Game Picks: Rams Top Cardinals in Battle of Unbeatens, Brady Bests Belichick

MLB

The MLB Regular Season Finale

Eight MLB teams have clinched playoff spots, but four American League teams are still vying for the two remaining Wild Card spots entering the final day of the regular season. All four teams throw out the first pitch shortly after 3:00 pm ET today. Buckle up!

AL Wild Card Race

Red Sox (91-70)

Yankees (91-70)

Blue Jays (90-71)

Mariners (89-71)

Today’s Schedule

Red Sox at Nationals (3:05 pm ET)

Rays at Yankees (3:05 pm ET)
Orioles at Blue Jays (3:07 pm ET)

Angels at Mariners (3:10 pm ET)

Here’s What’s At Stake on MLB Season’s Final Day

COLLEGE FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS

#1 Alabama def. #12 Ole Miss (42-21)

#2 Georgia def. #8 Arkansas (37-0)

Stanford def. #3 Oregon (31-24, OT)

#7 Cincinnati def. #9 Notre Dame (24-13)

Kentucky def. #10 Florida (20-13)

Mississippi State def. #15 Texas A&M (26-22)

#19 Oklahoma State def. #21 Baylor (24-14)

📰 THE HEADLINES

San Diego Padres Fire Manager Jayce Tingler After Disappointing 2021 Season

(CBS Sports)

Bucs Tight End Rob Gronkowski Could Miss Weeks With Fractured Ribs

(ESPN)

Bears to Start QB Justin Fields in Week 4 Matchup Against 0-3 Lions

(Yahoo! Sports)

Golden Knights’ Goaltender Robin Lehner Accuses NHL Teams of Giving Out Prescription Drugs

(Bleacher Report)

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