Week 3 of the 2025 fantasy football season was not one for the faint of heart.
All of these players suffered game-ending (or more significant) injuries: Terry McLaurin (quad), CeeDee Lamb (ankle), Mike Evans (hamstring), Najee Harris (Achilles), James Conner (ankle), Tyrone Tracy (shoulder), and Colston Loveland (hip).
With Monday Night Football pending, the top eight at quarterback includes Geno Smith, Marcus Mariota and Tyrod Taylor. At WR, the top 10 includes Tre Tucker, Luther Burden III and Tory Horton. Best of all, the top two scorers of the week are Tucker and the Vikings defense.
Week 4 is mercifully upon us now.
Here’s an early look at Week 4 fantasy football rankings. Toggle between standard, half PPR (point per reception) and full PPR to see where players rank in your league’s format. Scroll to the bottom to view the complete rankings.
Our team at USA TODAY Sports has you covered with plenty of content to help with your Week 4 waiver wire and roster decisions. Wondering who the best waiver-wire claims are? We have that covered, so you can make your pickups. Need to know what players you can drop? We have that as well. We also have a list of the nine best buy low/sell high candidates and our biggest winners and losers from Week 3.
Please note: These rankings will change significantly as the week goes on. Check back on Sunday morning for final updates.
(The risers and sleepers sections will focus on players available in at least 40% of Yahoo leagues. All snap and target data from PFF.)
Week 4 fantasy football quarterback rankings: Risers and sleepers
Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders (28%) – Geno is the current QB3 in Week 3 after dropping 294 yards and three scores on the Commanders. He’ll be a top streaming option in Week 4 against a Bears defense that’s allowed massive performances to J.J. McCarthy and Jared Goff.
Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers (19% rostered) – Young has ranked as a top-eight fantasy quarterback in four of his last nine games, and his upcoming schedule is juicy. Over the next four weeks, the Panthers will face the Patriots, Dolphins, Cowboys, and Jets.
Week 4 fantasy football running back rankings: Risers and sleepers
Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (52%) – With James Conner reportedly out for the season, Benson instantly becomes the best waiver claim of the young season. Benson played 75% of the snaps after the veteran went down, and he’s worth unloading the rest of your FAB if he’s indeed available in your league.
Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (17%) – Corum has carved out enough of a role in the Rams offense to potentially be useful during bye weeks, but his real value is as a handcuff. As we saw with Benson, Corum would immediately vault to top-15 status if Kyren Williams went down.
Ollie Gordon II, Miami Dolphins (19%) – The rookie played just 15 snaps on Thursday, but he did get a carry on nine of them. He’s worth adding in case his role continues to expand.
Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans (30%) – While this isn’t an add for Week 4, Spears is a player who should be rostered in more than 30% of leagues. Tony Pollard has struggled with his efficiency to start the season, and he’s essentially been a zero as a pass-catcher. Spears could be an immediate asset in PPR leagues when he returns.
Week 4 fantasy football wide receiver rankings: Risers and sleepers
Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons (45%) – The Falcons offense was an utter disaster in Week 3, but Mooney’s role could have been a sign of positive things to come. The 27-year-old led the team in snaps and targets, and he ran just four fewer routes than Drake London. Mooney now has a 24% target share in two games since returning from injury.
Elic Ayomanor, Tennessee Titans (21%) – Ayomanor continues to be the most productive wideout in Tennessee. In Week 3, he finished second on the team in snaps (52), routes (34) and targets (5), while catching the lone touchdown from Cam Ward for a second consecutive game. He needs to be rostered in most 12-teamers.
Tyquan Thornton, Kansas City Chiefs (3%) – On Sunday night, Thornton led Kansas City in snaps (55), routes (33), targets (9), receptions (5), yards (71) and touchdowns (1). He’ll be an intriguing flex option as long as Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice remain out of the lineup.
Luther Burden III, Chicago Bears (11%) – Burden played just 17 snaps and managed only three targets, but he turned those looks into 101 yards and a score. While he shouldn’t sniff starting lineups yet, he’s worth adding and stashing while his role continues to grow.
Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders (4%) – Tucker was the Raiders’ WR1 in Week 3, leading the team in snaps (64) and targets (9), while running just one fewer route than Jakobi Meyers. Tucker turned his usage into eight receptions for 145 yards and three tuddies, and he’s worth adding in deeper leagues in case his chemistry with Geno Smith is real.
Tory Horton, Seattle Seahawks (2%) – Like Burden, Horton isn’t a player to add if you need help now. The rookie has racked up exactly 32 yards and a touchdown in back-to-back games, and he added a punt return TD in Week 3 for good measure. Seattle has a mini-bye after Week 4 by playing on Thursday night, and it’s possible Horton will get an early post-bye rookie bump.
Week 4 fantasy football tight end rankings: Risers and sleepers
Hunter Henry, New England Patriots (60%) – In Week 3, Henry led all New England skill position players in snaps (60), routes (35), targets (10), receptions (8), yards (90), and touchdowns (2). He currently ranks as the TE1 on the week by a hair short of double-digit half-PPR points. Finding production at tight end is harder than finding water in a desert, so it’s worth adding Henry and living with his down weeks.
Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars (25%) – Jacksonville’s offense is hot poopoo on a stick right now, but Strange has a full-time role, and he’s led the team in receiving in two of their three games. The 24-year-old is a high-end TE2 in PPR leagues.