Fantasy Football Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football WR rankings and projections for Week 4.
“After three full weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football WR rankings are reflecting that.”
2024 Fantasy Football WR Rankings
*As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of 4for4’s Fantasy Football Half-PPR WR rankings!
# | Player | FF Pts |
1 | CeeDee Lamb | 15.2 |
2 | Justin Jefferson | 15.2 |
3 | Ja’Marr Chase | 14.8 |
4 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | 14.8 |
5 | Rashee Rice | 14.6 |
6 | DK Metcalf | 14.3 |
7 | Malik Nabers | 14.1 |
8 | Nico Collins | 13.8 |
9 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 13.8 |
10 | Brandon Aiyuk | 13.7 |
11 | Chris Godwin | 13.4 |
12 | A.J. Brown | 13.1 |
13 | Garrett Wilson | 12.5 |
14 | Jayden Reed | 12.2 |
15 | Mike Evans | 11.8 |
16 | Diontae Johnson | 11.7 |
17 | D.J. Moore | 11.6 |
18 | Jameson Williams | 11.5 |
19 | Chris Olave | 11.5 |
20 | Amari Cooper | 11.4 |
21 | Davante Adams | 11.3 |
22 | Tyreek Hill | 11.1 |
23 | Stefon Diggs | 10.9 |
24 | Drake London | 10.6 |
25 | Jauan Jennings | 10.6 |
26 | George Pickens | 10.5 |
27 | Terry McLaurin | 10.4 |
28 | Calvin Ridley | 10.3 |
29 | Zay Flowers | 10 |
30 | Tank Dell | 9.7 |
31 | Khalil Shakir | 9.7 |
32 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 9.7 |
33 | Brian Thomas Jr. | 9.6 |
34 | Tee Higgins | 9.4 |
35 | Rome Odunze | 9.2 |
36 | Rashid Shaheed | 9.2 |
Fantasy Football WR Rankings, Who Should I Add Off Waiver Wires:
DeAndre Hopkins (Titans), was the highest recommended WR waiver wire pickup this week.
Analysis
It’s kind of wild to write DeAndre Hopkins into a waiver wire article, but at 56% rostership and following a breakout Week 3, here we are. First keynote: Hopkins suffered a knee injury in July and has been eased gingerly into action at the start of the season, playing fewer than 50% of offensive snaps in all three games.
But after garnering just three targets through the first two, Hopkins snagged six catches on seven targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in Week 3. There were some comments from OC Nick Holz during the week that suggested things would start to come together for Hopkins and come together they did.
While we’ve heard a lot about Calvin Ridley “benefiting” from Will Levis’ willingness to chuck the ball downfield, it’s possible that Hopkins — the big-bodied, mile-wide-catch-radius All-Pro stud with previous chemistry — is an even better fit for Levis as he continues to develop. This could be your last chance to roster Hopkins (if he’s on your waivers at all) and you should do it if you can.
Read Matt Okada’s full Week 4 Waiver Wire Watch
Who are the best stashes from the Fantasy Football WR Rankings?
Noah Brown (Commanders) and Ja’Lynn Polk (Patriots) are two of the best wide receiver stashes ahead of Week 4.
Analysis
Noah Brown – Looks are mildly deceiving here as Noah Brown has just three targets in each of the last two games but drew the start after just joining the Commanders right before the season. Jayden Daniels had this offense humming against the Bengals in Week 3 and without a true WR2, Brown could step in and be that guy.
It also doesn’t hurt that their next four opponents have allowed an average of 26.6 half-PPR points per contest to enemy WRs. Luke McCaffrey is also a viable stash as he’s seen three targets in two of his three games, as well.
Ja’Lynn Polk – The rookie has the second most catches among Patriot WRs (5) and has the only score in the room, but it hasn’t amounted to much from a fantasy perspective for Ja’Lynn Polk. He’s averaged just 3.9 half-PPR points per tilt but things could turn around as he acclimates more to the league and if they make a QB change, Polk could be valuable for the second part of the 2024 season.
*Read Jennifer Eakins’ full 16 Fantasy Football Stash Candidates Ahead of Week 4*
Who are some Week 4 Fantasy WRs to avoid?
Some players who have fallen out of the top-36 Fantasy Football WR Rankings include: Christian Kirk (Jaguars), Jakobi Meyers (Raiders), and Jalen Nailor (Vikings).
For more advice on who to start check out 4for4’s who should I start tool.