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The season is a fourth of the way complete, and by now, you probably know what your fantasy team is, and is not. Make adjustments, make moves, and make a plan. With that advice said, here’s the players from this weekend who deserve game balls.

QB
Tom Brady, NE, 22-36, 340 yards 3 TDs, 1 rush TD – This is why you drafted Tom Brady early. It was Brady-like in that he was relentless and marvelous for all fantasy owners. Pity those who went against him this week (which I did in two different leagues).

Ryan Tannehill, MIA, 26-41 431 yards, 1 TD – Where did this come from and against what LOOKED like an elite defense in Arizona. Tannehill goes off for 431 yards passing. Sure his TDs should’ve been more, but you didn’t start him anyway, did you? But he at least showed promise.

Honorable mention: Peyton Manning – so much for the arm strength concerns as Peyton was Peyton-like with 3 TDs, 300+ yards and laser-like accuracy.


RB
Marshawn Lynch, SEA, 118 rushes, 1 TD, 4 catches for 37 yards – Beast mode is back for Lynch owners. He showed his value as an early-round pick amassing 155 total yards from scrimmage and a score.

Stevan Ridley, NE, 106 yards, 2 TDs – Ridley is a quiet, unsexy fantasy running back. All he does is run and score. He’s averaged 4.6 yards per carry and 3 TDs. And he’s doing all of this with Brandon Bolden stealing touches and action from him too.

Honorable mention: Alfred Morris, WAS – I’ve not been shy about dislike of Mike Shanahan when it comes to fantasy football, but you can’t deny Morris’ numbers this week.


WR
Brian Hartline, MIA, 12 catches 253 yards 1 TD – Are you kidding me with this performance? If you started him, you’re either omniscient or were desperate. Hartline, paired up against two of the best DBs in football, assaulted the Cardinals, and maybe exposed them as frauds. Either way, nobody is more deserving a game ball this week, than the Dolphins #1 receiver.

Marques Colston, NO, 9 catches 153 yards 1 TD – Well look decided to finally show up to fantasy relevancy (albeit three weeks late). Colston finally put up WR1-type numbers, which is what his owners had been expecting of him. Either way, to encourage him to do more of the same, here’s a game ball.

Honorable mention: Desean Jackson, PHI, 6 catches 99 yards and a TD – Again, here’s honorable mention for another underperforming receiver who finally showed up with a big performance.

TE
Scott Chandler, BUF, 4 catches 62 yards, 2 TDs – Chandler is this week’s Dante Rosario. Likely on your waiver wire, he got two junk time TDs for Buffalo. He still has little fantasy value, but that doesn’t stop him from getting a game ball this week.

Owen Daniels, HOU, 6 catches 72 yards, 1 TD – Daniels is one of the many weapons on the Texans, but is second on the team in targets. He is a must-start every week at this point, and easily earns himself a game ball for this stud-like performance.

Honorable mention: Greg Olsen, 6 catches 89 yards 1 TD ¬– Someone here at GSI predicted this breakout recently. Just sayin’.

GAME-USED SOCK AWARD
Ryan Matthews, SD, 61 rushing yards, 2 catches for 21 yards – There were worse RB performances from RB1-type of guys (I’m talking to you Doug Martin), but allow me to hand this stinky, rancid, fungus-filled game-used sock to Matthews and graciously ask him to share it with Norv Turner too. Due to his fumbling problems, Turner gave the real action to Jackie freaking Battle who vultured catches and a TD from Matthews, who didn’t even start and only racked up his yards in junk time. Is it time to cut bait with Matthews? Either way, enjoy the sock pal, and here’s a second one for your overrated head coach too (how many championships has Turner won? Exactly).

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Here’s a quick look at some injuries that could impact your fantasy lineup this week…

QB
Matthew Stafford (hip) – Made it thru practice all week w/out incident; will start vs. MIN
Matt Schaub (elbow) – considered problem after dealing with minor elbow issue
Christian Ponder (neck) – Practiced in full on Friday and should start at DET
Mark Sanchez (back) – Missed no practice time and set to go vs. SF

RB
CJ Spiller (shoulder) – Has a shot to play after limited practice vs. NE – GTD (1PM)
Fred Jackson (knee) – Working his way back; listed as questionable vs. NE – GTD (1PM)
Matt Forte (ankle) – Trying to work his way back for MNF vs. DAL – GTD (MON – 8PM)
Reggie Bush (knee) – Limited participant on THU/FRI; should start vs. ARZ – GTD (4PM)
Steven Jackson (groin) – Decision will come down to wire vs. SEA – GTD (1PM)
Willis McGahee (ribs) – upgraded to probable and expected to start vs. OAK
Mikel Leshoure (groin) – Has dealt with soreness following return should start – GTD (1PM)
Ahmad Bradshaw (neck) – Expected to return after missing Week 3; role still in question
Jonathan Stewart (toe) – Listed as probable and expected to return vs. ATL
Peyton Hillis (ankle) – Not expected to play after being listed as doubtful
Beanie Wells (toe) – Placed in IR earlier this week; Ryan Williams to shoulder worklaod
Rashad Jennings (knee) – Will return to action vs. CIN after missing last two weeks
Roy Helu (toe) – After not being able to get to 100 percent all year Helu put on IR
Mike Goodson (hamstring) – Limited again all week with nagging injury – GTD (4PM)

WR
Hakeem Nicks (foot, knee) – Downgraded to doubtful w/soreness in knee; likely out
Dwayne Bowe (groin) – Added to injury report on Thursday and is limited – GTD (1PM)
Pierre Garcon (foot) – Limited all week, listed questionable rather than doubtful – GTD (1PM)
Kenny Britt (ankle) – Did not practice all week and in serious risk of missing Week 4 – GTD (1PM)
Darrius Heyward-Bey (concussion) – Doubtful and not expected to return vs. DEN
Stephen Hill (hamstring) – Likely to sit out this week with nagging hammy – doubtful vs. SF
Julian Edelman (hand) – Has been ruled out for Week 4’s matchup vs BUF

TE
Rob Gronkowski (hip) – A late addition to practice report on Friday - GTD (1PM)
Aaron Hernandez (ankle) – Ruled out for Week 4 vs. BUF with lingering ankle injury
Jared Cook (shoulder) – Been a limited participant the past two days; questionable – GTD (1PM)
Dustin Keller (hamstring) – Hasn’t been able to get on field and 50/50 shot this week – GTD (1PM)
Brandon Myers (concussion) – Expected to play vs. DEN despite questionable tag

PK
Nate Kaeding (groin) – In danger of missing this week with right leg injury; Nick Novak signed

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QUARTERBACKS
Stud – Aaron Rodgers (GB):  It seems silly to not include him as an automatic, but some owners are starting to show signs of concern. However, the Saints are just what the doctor ordered. Look for Rodgers to go for over 300 yards and double his current TD total (3) with at least three scoring strikes on Sunday.

Dud – Jay Cutler (CHI): After turning out back-to-back below 200-yard performances it’s hard to get excited about Cutler as he heads to Dallas on Monday to face a Cowboys’ secondary that is allowing 1 TD pass per contest to this point of the season. While I’m holding out hope Cutler gets things going, this isn’t the week I expect it to happen.

Sleeper – Ryan Fitzpatrick (BUF):  The Bills signal caller has been one of fantasy top scoring QB’s through three weeks, averaging over 19 points per contest. He matched that total in each of last year’s two matchups with the Patriots in 2011. It’s hard to put him as a top 10 QB any week, but the signs certainly point to finishing as one here.

RUNNING BACKS
Stud – Marshawn Lynch (SEA):  Though Lynch typically plays better at home than on the road, owners should start him confidently this week as the Seahawks make the trip to St. Louis. The Rams have ceded four touchdowns to running backs through three weeks and Lynch had 80+ total yards and a score in each of two matchups with the Rams a year ago.

Dud – Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG):  The good news for fantasy owners is that Ahmad Bradshaw is expected to return after missing Week 3’s action with a neck injury. The bad news is that in his absence Andre Brown shined and now the team is leaning towards playing the “hot hand” moving forward. Bradshaw is a flex play at best until something resolves itself in this situation.

Sleeper – Ben Tate (HOU): Tate is a great insurance policy for owners of Arian Foster, but also has some weeks where he produces even if with Foster in the lineup. This matchup could be one of them.  He ran for 90+ yards in each game vs. Tennessee last season and scored and Foster played in one of those contests. With the Texans likely to build a nice lead, look for Tate to get garbage time numbers.

WIDE RECEIVERS
Stud – Demaryius Thomas (DEN): The Raiders’ secondary is a mess right now and after watching Pittsburgh throw all over them a week ago I’m excited about all pieces of the Broncos’ passing attack heading into Week 4. No player has me more excited in the matchup than Thomas. The wideout has reached 90 yards and/or the endzone in 7 of his last 10 games and owners should look for him to hit both of those milestones this week.

Dud – Sidney Rice (SEA): It’s simply too hard to endorse a player that has yet to crack 40 yards in receiving in a game yet this year and the Rams’ much improved secondary has been stingy. Rice needs to be benched in all formats until he proves worthy.

Sleeper – Jerome Simpson (MIN): His snaps could be limited in his debut with the Vikings after serving a three-game suspension, but Simpson is a sneaky play as a flex option for owners that are dealing with injuries and/or byes. He comes with a certain amount of risk, but definitely offers some upside.

TIGHT END
Stud – Kyle Rudolph (MIN): There were few players I pimped out in the preseason more than the Vikings’ young tight end and thus far I’ve not been disappointed. Rudolph has three TD’s over the past two games and the Lions have allowed three touchdowns to TE’s during that same span. Expect the trend to continue on Sunday.

Dud – Jason Witten (DAL): The scoreless streak has now reached nine games with Witten and the Bears have yet to allow a score to the position this season. Throw in the fact that Witten has failed to reach 70 yards receiving in his last five outings and it’s time to bench the veteran.

Sleeper – Brandon Myers (OAK): After shaking off his mild concussion symptoms Myers appears to be a sneaky play this week against a Broncos’ defense that has allowed a TE to score in each week of the young season. Myers has 55+ yards in each game this year and seemingly gets more involved each week.

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Here's a look at some great fantasy reads from around the web for Week 4:

Weekly Average Cheatsheet (FantasySportsCentral.com) - average weekly cheatsheet with many sites included.

Weekly Projections (FOXSports.com) - Weekly stat projections, projected fantasy points and rankings by position. Powered by WhatIfSports.

Fantasy Trade Value Chart - (CBSSports.com) Dave Richard unveils his Trade Value Chart to help owners make the best deal possible.

Sit 'Em (FFToolbox.com) - These usually solid players are not worth starting this week due to match-up, injury, or other circumstances.

Ten Most Intriguing Players This Week (ProFootballWeekly.com) - Ten players that you should be thinking about this week good or bad.

Player History (FFToday.com) - Game-by-game lifetime player fantasy points against the team they are playing this week including all game logs

Trendspotting (ESPN.com) - Ken Daube looks at the trends that portend future productivity.

Team Defense Matchups (FantasyFootballJungle.com) - An in-depth breakdown of each team defensive matchup for the upcoming week.

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A wild and wacky week 3 is concluded and now bye weeks start in the NFL. Pittsburgh and Indianapolis are off this week, so keep that in mind. Bye weeks usually leave fantasy owners with holes in their lineup. That's where the waiver wire comes into play big time. Here are some good options for your squad:

QB
Shaun Hill, DET - Matt Stafford's status is unknown at this point. It's a muscle pull, so he could be the old game time decision. If you have the room, and especially if you have Stafford, grab Hill, who has proven to be a solid fantasy performer when he goes under center for the Lions.

Christian Ponder, MIN - I've always thought Ponder had the potential to be a relevant fantasy QB, and last week he proved me right. Ponder is in a good offensive system that mixes runs with passes and doesn't ask him to do more than he can handle. And he's got a great repoir with Percy Harvin and Kyle Rudolph. Ponder has a friendly matchup this week at Detroit, which could be a shootout.

RB
Ryan Williams, ARIZ - Williams is the best running option for the undefeated Arizona Cardinals. Now, he's not going to put up gawdy numbers for you, but he's worth a grab off the wire and could be a bye week fill-in easily.

Tashard Choice, BUF - Buffalo is down to their third string running back now with CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson out with injuries. Choice had 20 carries for 91 yards last week filling in. Choice makes for that great one-week grab. Don't go crazy bidding on him, or dropping someone like Chris Johnson for him, but don't let your competition get him either.

WR
Andrew Hawkins, CIN - You've heard me sing his praises already, and personally, I'm a huge Baby Hawk fan. Jay Gruden is using Hawkins perfectly for the Bengals offensive schemes, and he's now  scored a TD two weeks in a row. In PPR leagues, Hawkins has even more value. Go grab, and consider starting, Baby Hawk.

Jerome Simpson, MIN - The former Bengal is back off suspension and steps into a Minnesota offense that knows how to move the ball. The question remains what his role will be. Both Harvin and Rudolph have established roles and Simpson might be the odd man out, or take some time to find his place in the offense. Either way, Simpson is too athletic and too talented to be left on the waiver wire. Grab and stash away.

TE
Greg Olsen, CAR - Olsen is a hit or miss guy, and thus, very frustrating. But, if your league mandates you start a TE, consider grabbing Olsen, who is coming off 7 for 69 yards performance. Maybe soon he finds the end zone too.

Heath Miller, PIT - He's coming off a 2 TD performance last week, and heads to a bye this week. I'm a big fan of grabbing someone you covet while they're on a bye. An owner will likely wait until after the bye to grab him, and you can swoop in and do it now. Miller is a fringe starter in TE-league formats. He's certainly a favorite target of Roethlisberger in what is now a pass-oriented Steeler offense.

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