Week 4 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

It's another week and another series of breakouts and injuries for IDP managers to consider. We will first start with the biggest breakout of this season so far, Logan Wilson. Last week, the Bengals' linebacker was our IDP Streamer of the Week, and he came through with two interceptions and 14 total tackles. That production not only put him on the radar for a lot of people who weren't reading these articles, but it also exposed the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense as one to exploit in fantasy. Wilson will not be the only linebacker to put up big stats against this incredibly limited offense, so be mindful of what LB plays them each week.

On the injury front, there are several boo-boos worth noting. The biggest of those was Blake Martinez, who has been a perennial top-five fantasy linebacker for years but is now out for the season. Tae Crowder replaced Martinez's production for one week, but the former Mr. Irrelevant shouldn't yet be trusted to do so consistently on the Giants' defense. Beyond Martinez, fantasy fans should note that Jessie Bates III is unavailable this week, Justin Hollins is done for the year, and several IDP stars are questionable (T.J. Watt, Jordan Poyer, and Derwin James Jr.).

Considering this laundry list of losses and potential issues, even the worst fantasy manager in existence has to realize it may be time to start looking for a replacement or a streamer. And yes, I am thinking of someone specific when I mention the worst manager in existence. He is a person who shall remain nameless (Ryan) and whose social media profile I will not share (@RyanlovesSFaulkner2bits on Twitter). No matter how hard you ask, I won't share his Reddit handle (Ryeguyisacutiepie13), either. He is a decent man whose only crimes are not learning how to properly draft or manage a fantasy team and Burglary, okay?! So stop asking... Now, with that covered, let's get to our weekly ranks. Shall we?

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Top-30 Fantasy Defensive Linemen of the Week

Rank	Player	Team	Opponent
1	T.J. Watt (Q)	Steelers	Packers
2	Danielle Hunter	Vikings	Browns
3	Myles Garrett	Browns	Vikings
4	Nick Bosa	49ers	Seahawks
5	Haason Reddick	Panthers	Cowboys
6	Shaquil Barrett	Buccaneers	Patriots
7	Brian Burns	Panthers	Cowboys
8	Joey Bosa	Chargers	Raiders
9	Aaron Donald	Rams	Cardinals
10	Chase Young	WFT	Falcons
11	Micah Parsons	Cowboys	Panthers
12	Montez Sweat	WFT	Falcons
13	Josh Allen	Jaguars	Bengals
14	Deforest Buckner	Colts	Dolphins
15	Chandler Jones	Cardinals	Rams
16	Von Miller	Broncos	Ravens
17	Khalil Mack	Bears	Lions
18	Harold Landry III	Titans	Jets
19	Trey Hendrickson	Bengals	Jaguars
20	Sam Hubbard	Bengals	Jaguars
21	Jonathan Allen	WFT	Falcons
22	Matthew Judon	Patriots	Buccaneers
23	Cameron Jordan	Saints	Giants
24	Jeffery Simmons	Titans	Jets
25	Maxx Crosby	Raiders	Chargers
26	Leonard Floyd	Rams	Cardinals
27	Kyle Van Noy(Q)	Patriots	Buccaneers
28	Quinnen Williams	Jets	Titans
29	Romeo Okwara	Lions	Bears
30	Chris Jones	Chiefs	Eagles

DL Streamer of the Week: Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys

Parsons is our "Streamer of the Week," primarily to put you on notice that he's eligible as a fantasy DL on most platforms now. The Penn State product gained this DL eligibility when the Cowboys used him to Demarcus Lawrence as their primary edge rusher. However, once Lawrence is back, you can expect Parsons to return to his old hybrid-linebacker role. Once Parsons is back in a more dynamic spot, he will move into DL1 territory for us. There is T.J. Watt caliber upside here in dynasty leagues if this Nittany Lion keeps his DL status.

As for his Week 4 prospects, Parson's matchup with the Panthers isn't as bad as you may initially think. While Carolina's offensive line stands 14th in Adjusted Sack Ratio, Sam Darnold is still fumble-prone, and the game script in this contest should skew in Parson's favor. With the Panthers missing Christian McCaffrey and the Cowboys' offense able to score on anyone, expect Carolina to give Parsons plenty of shots at a strip-sack in an aerial contest.

DL Fade of the Week: Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals

Do not take our "fade" of Jones to mean you absolutely must bench him this week. The veteran has proven his doubters wrong before, and he is always a threat to get a sack or a turnover no matter the matchup. He should also see plenty of sack opportunities against a Rams offense that averages 31.3 pass attempts per game. The game should be a shootout, and that alone makes Jones a DL2 in most leagues.

With those good things said, there are reasons the Syracuse alum falls out of our DL1-tier this week. Primary amongst our concerns is the fact the Rams' offensive line has limited opponents' star pass rushers (Shaquil Barrett, Khalil Mack, and Deforest Buckner) to just 12 tackles, three QB hits, and zero sacks across three games so far. It also doesn't help that Matthew Stafford has averaged just 2.3 sacks per game in his career, despite playing behind some bad Detroit lines. Behind the Rams' sturdy unit, Stafford's sack rate has improved to just one sack per game.

Stafford's quick release and the Rams' solid blocking unit/scheme have already caused problems for elite pass rushers. Jones may not be any different than those stars that came before him. Start Jones as a DL2, knowing all he needs is one big play, but manage your expectations this week.

Top-30 Fantasy Linebackers of the Week

Rank	Player	Team	Opponent
1	Darius Leonard (Q)	Colts	Dolphins
2	Bobby Wagner	Seahawks	49ers
3	Roquan Smith	Bears	Saints
4	Devin White	Buccaneers	Patriots
5	Eric Kendricks	Vikings	Browns
6	Isaiah Simmons	Cardinals	Rams
7	Foyesade Oluokun	Falcons	WFT
8	Logan Wilson	Bengals	Jaguars
9	Demario Davis	Saints	Bears
10	Zach Cunningham	Texans	Bills
11	Lavonte David	Buccaneers	Patriots
12	De'Vondre Campbell	Packers	Steelers
13	Fred Warner	49ers	Seahawks
14	C.J. Mosley	Jets	Titans
15	Kenny Young	Rams	Cardinals
16	Cole Holcomb	WFT	Falcons
17	Christian Kirksey	Texans	Bills
18	Deion Jones	Falcons	WFT
19	T.J. Watt (Q)	Steelers	Packers
20	Denzel Perryman	Raiders	Chargers
21	Myles Jack	Jaguars	Bengals
22	Matt Milano	Bills	Texans
23	Shaq Thompson	Panthers	Cowboys
24	Alex Singleton	Eagles	Chiefs
25	Patrick Queen	Ravens	Broncos
26	Jaylon Smith	Cowboys	Panthers
27	Alex Anzalone	Saints	Bears
28	Jerome Baker	Dolphins	Colts
29	Jordyn Brooks	Seahawks	49ers
30	Jordan Hicks	Cardinals	Rams

LB Streamer of the Week: C.J. Mosley, New York Jets

This week's Jets v. Titans matchup is oozing with fantasy potential for those in the trenches, specifically Derrick Henry and New York's run-stoppers. The Titans are currently the seventh-most run-oriented offense in the NFL, and they have ramped that up the past two weeks by giving Henry an incredible 31.5 rush attempts per game. That kind of rushing focus should offer terrific tackle opportunities for Mosley if he can manage to bring the big back down.

For those who think the Titans' inconsistent defense could make this game more competitive than we think, remember that the Jets sport the NFL's second-worst Adjusted Sack Rate, and Pro Football Focus ranks their passing attack as the third-worst in the league. Expect the Jets offense to struggle regardless of how Tennessee's defense plays, allowing the Titans to control the pace. That script should be great for Mosley's fantasy stock.

LB Fade of the Week: Jayon Brown, Tennessee Titans

While C.J. Mosley has a great matchup in this game, the same cannot be said of his contemporary on the Titans (Jayon Brown). The UCLA product is struggling with a hamstring injury that limited him to just 16% of the Titans' snaps last week, and now Mike Vrabel is calling Brown's backup (David Long Jr.) a "starter" who has earned more opportunities. The Titans are treating Long like a starter, too, playing him on 100% of the snaps last week while rotating Brown with Rashaan Evans.

As long as the Titans refer to Long as a starter and continue to limit Brown's snaps, you cannot trust this veteran in fantasy. Bench the former Bruin until you see him get starter caliber snaps multiple games in a row.

Top-30 Fantasy Defensive Backs of the Week

Rank	Player	Team	Opponent
1	Budda Baker	Cardinals	Rams
2	Jamal Adams	Seahawks	49ers
3	Vonn Bell	Bengals	Jaguars
4	Jordan Poyer (Q)	Bills	Texans
5	Jeremy Chinn	Panthers	Cowboys
6	Logan Ryan	Giants	Saints
7	Derwin James (Q)	Chargers	Raiders
8	Taylor Rapp	Rams	Cardinals
9	Harrison Smith	Vikings	Browns
10	Trevon Diggs	Cowboys	Panthers
11	Khari Willis (Q)	Colts	Dolphins
12	Taron Johnson	Bills	Texans
13	Daniel Sorensen	Chiefs	Eagles
14	Antoine Winfield Jr.	Buccaneers	Patriots
15	Justin Simmons	Broncos	Ravens
16	Justin Reid (Q)	Texans	Bills
17	Marlon Humphrey	Ravens	Broncos
18	Malcolm Jenkins	Saints	Giants
19	Tracy Walker	Lions	Bears
20	Kenny Moore II	Colts	Dolphins
21	Chuck Clark	Ravens	Broncos
22	Johnathan Abram	Raiders	Chargers
23	Carlton Davis	Buccaneers	Patriots
24	Quandre Diggs	Seahawks	49ers
25	Landon Collins	WFT	Falcons
26	Adrian Amos	Packers	Steelers
27	Rayshawn Jenkins	Jaguars	Bengals
28	Emmanuel Moseley	49ers	Seahawks
29	John Johnson III	Browns	Vikings
30	Jordan Fuller	Rams	Cardinals

DB Streamer of the Week: Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys

Our love for Diggs this week has little to do with his hot start to the season, during which he's secured an interception in each game. In all honesty, with how fluky interceptions are and how mercurial quarterbacks can be, Diggs' hot streak is actually a reason to worry about him in fantasy. As his star shines, quarterbacks will begin to avoid Diggs and give him fewer fantasy opportunities.  However, it will be hard for the Panthers to avoid Diggs if he shadows D.J. Moore as is expected.

Sam Darnold has had eyes only for Moore to start the year, targeting the Maryland product on 28.97% of his passes for a total of 31 total looks in three games. That total has come in three contests where the Panthers either controlled the entire pace of the game or remained competitive. We should expect Moore to match or exceed his average targets this week in what should be a shootout in Dallas, and we know Darnold has forced throws into blanket coverage in the past. While the odds seem against Diggs securing an interception for a fourth straight contest, this game is set up to feed the former Alabama standout with several prime fantasy opportunities.

DB Fade of the Week: John Johnson III, Cleveland Browns

This past spring, we tabbed Johnson III as a player whose change in scenery (moving from Los Angeles to Cleveland) could hurt his fantasy stock. Key amongst our concerns was the fact that Sean McVay's Rams defenses have routinely created fantasy stars out of no-name safeties and linebackers, and the worry that Johnson III may not thrive once outside of such a fantasy-friendly scheme.

Through three games, our concerns appear founded. Johnson III has zero sacks, zero turnovers, zero tackles for a loss, just one pass deflection, and only ten total tackles. To make matters even worse, Johnson now finds himself matched up against one of the more efficient offenses in the NFL. Kirk Cousins has zero turnovers through three games, and he's had only two "turnover worthy plays," according to Pro Football Focus. This Vikings offense offers a struggling Johnson III little hope of a big play, and he needs one badly.

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