Fantasy RB PPR Rankings Week 4: Who to begin, sit at operating again in fantasy soccer

When the consensus No. 1 operating again in fantasy soccer will get harm, the consequences are felt all all through the RB rankings. Sadly, fantasy house owners are getting used to not seeing Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) within the rankings, as he missed 13 video games final yr on account of three totally different accidents, and now he is out once more due to one more ailment. Final yr, his backup, Mike Davis, was a routine top-10 play, so first order of enterprise: Simply how excessive is that this season’s handcuff, Chuba Hubbard, within the Week 4 fantasy RB PPR rankings?

As a result of the Panthers did not change their offense final yr (or on Thursday evening) when McCaffrey went down, we predict Hubbard (@ Cowboys) will see loads of targets and nonetheless have at the very least RB2 worth in PPR leagues. He seemingly will not be in that elite tier of pass-catching backs (Austin Ekeler, Alvin Kamara, Najee Harris, D’Andre Swift), however round 4 catches every week is doable. There aren’t many backs getting considerably greater than that, so we do not have many huge inflations among the many prime couple tiers in comparison with the usual rankings. 

WEEK 4 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Extensive receiver | Tight finish | D/ST | Kicker

We did see some constructive developments from just a few key backs final week, as Saquon Barkley caught six-of-seven targets, James Robinson caught all six of his targets, Alexander Mattison was used closely within the receiving sport (six catches, eight targets), Nyheim Hines bounced again (11 touches, 79 yards, TD), and Chase Edmonds truly bought a goal-line carry along with eight seems to be. This bodes nicely for all going ahead in PPR leagues (so long as Mattison is beginning, that’s.)

WEEK 4 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Working again | Extensive receiver | Tight finish | D/ST | Kicker

Cordarrelle Patterson (six catches, 82 receiving yards) proved Week 2 was no fluke, and this week, each him and Mike Davis might be flex choices towards Washington. Myles Gaskin (vs. Colts) was taken out close to the objective line a number of instances final week, however he nonetheless had 16 complete touches and 6 targets, so he’ll stay in play as an RB2/flex in PPR codecs. Even Sony Michel (vs. Cardinals) confirmed some receiving chops with three catches on 4 targets, so if he stays L.A.’s starter subsequent week, he’ll have extra PPR worth than you may suppose.

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In fact, catches and targets alone cannot make up for poor play or unhealthy matchups. Damien Harris (vs. Bucs) and Mark Ingram (@ Payments) do not get targets and have unhealthy matchups, placing them in very robust spots. All of Baltimore’s backs (@ Broncos) are in the identical boat. The Jets’ committee typically will get just a few targets every in rubbish time, however that scenario is a stayaway, even towards Tennessee.

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James White (vs. Bucs) is a PPR favourite who would seemingly see plenty of targets towards the Bucs, however he harm his hip final week, so his standing is doubtful. Giovani Bernard will do his finest to play the White position for Tom Brady in New England, although clearly will probably be for a distinct group. Bernard has PPR upside, however do not count on one other 9 catches and a TD. The Bucs do not determine to have garbage-time alternatives this time round. (Replace: Bernard has been dominated out due to a knee harm.)

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One of many hardest PPR conditions is in Denver, the place each Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon (vs. Ravens) get related utilization, together with solely average targets. Each paid off final week, however who’s the higher guess towards the Ravens? Contemplate each flexes till we see one get away or set up himself because the “receiving again.”

There are extra choices in PPR leagues to make sure, however they don’t seem to be essentially high-ceiling choices. That may typically make a WR extra engaging in your flex spot, as they’ve extra upside most weeks. Nonetheless, do not overlook the worth of a excessive ground. Stabilizing your lineup with just a few constant scorers like Edmonds and Patterson is good irrespective of your projected matchup scoring. 

Observe: We’ll be updating these RB PPR rankings as wanted all through the week. so verify again for the newest modifications. For particular person evaluation of key RBs, click on right here.

Fantasy RB PPR Rankings Week 4: Who to begin at operating again

Rankings are based mostly on full-point PPR scoring.