Is your fantasy football team ready for Week 4? The following fantasy football tidbits are key items we are hearing from behind the scenes entering this weekend.
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16.57
The Philadelphia Eagles typically struggle versus tight ends, but they'll probably throw Nnamdi Asomugha or Joselio Hanson on San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, which could snuff him out. Maybe this means a better day for Delanie Walker, who could duplicate his Week 2 success when the Dallas Cowboys were focused on stifling VD. - Tim Heaney
16.54
The play of left tackle Will Beatty has been one of the bright spots of a work-in-progress New York Giants offensive line. He held off the Philadelphia Eagles' Trent Cole in Week 3. There's still work to be done, but consider this quintet on the upswing. - Tim Heaney
16.52
Don't expect the?New York Giants' Victor Cruz to do as much as he did last week with Mario Manningham (concussion) coming back. Remember, most of Cruz's Week 3 output came on a long TD that involved a fortunate catch over double coverage and a few missed tackles in the secondary. Cruz is a natural fit in the slot, where he'll play from now on, but those anticipating ample repeats of last week will be disappointed. - Tim Heaney
16.50
DeSean Jackson hasn't had much of a role in the last two games. In Week 3, the New York Giants played their safeties deep. The Philadelphia Eagles have to find more ways to get the ball in his hands sooner; they've gotten away from that. Right now, Philly favors the home-run play, but opponents are expecting it. Maybe a more efficient short passing game will open things up. - Tim Heaney
16.48
Still think Michael Vick can log 16 games with his style of play and the O-line in front of him? If the Philadelphia Eagles throw more slants, roll him out more, install more max protect, things like that, maybe they can preserve him. But they haven't shown initiative there, so Vick owners must be prepared with a competent backup. - Tim Heaney
16.47
The Chicago Bears abandoned the run again in Week 3, but they felt this instance was more justified than Week 2. They were chucking to take advantage of the Green Bay Packers' vulnerable, injury-riddled secondary. Da Bears won't ditch Mike Martz inseason if their playcalling issues persist, but after the campaign? Possible. - Tim Heaney
16.46
It's hard to judge Blaine Gabbert's Week 3 effort given the weather issues, but the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie showed good poise under such duress. The New Orleans Saints' defense should throw the QB some tricky looks, but as long as the Jags keep the offense simple for the slinger, he could be surprisingly productive. Healthy tight end Marcedes Lewis should help him there. - Tim Heaney
16.44
The last time the Carolina Panthers faced the Chicago Bears, the Midwesterners trampled them on the ground. Matt Forte's cutback ability should abuse the Panthers' injury-riddled linebacker corps. Especially ROLB Jason Williams, who'll have to stay at home to stop No. 22. - Tim Heaney
16.43
Tom Brady didn't have a valid excuse on three of his four interceptions from Week 3. He was more careless with his reads than usual, maybe because the New England Patriots owned a three-touchdown lead for awhile. Their Oakland Raiders contest in Week 4 could be closer than many think, but Brady typically has rebounded from such ugly performances. He suffered a four-INT game fives times in his career before Sunday's. In the five games following those instances, he combined to throw only one pick. - Tim Heaney
16.42
With Aaron Hernandez (knee) out in Week 3, Tom Brady leaned heavily on Wes Welker and Rob Gronkowski while ignoring Chad Ochocinco and Deion Branch. Ocho doesn't have Brady's trust yet, and Branch ... well, he isn't named Wes Welker. Expect a rebound in Week 4; Branch's Week 3 was an anomaly, not a trend. -? Tim Heaney
16.39
If you're desperate for a fantasy RB and haven't picked up Stevan Ridley yet, you're running out of time. Though the New England Patriots remain loyal to BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Ridley is the most talented back on roster, and another hot hand game or two could at least push Ridley into work that's equal with Law Firm's. Owning him will require patience, but there's plenty of upside. - Tim Heaney
16.38
Sam Baker hasn't been as bad as many have made him out to be. The left tackle held the Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Babin in check in Week 2 and kept a solid pace with the Atlanta Falcons' no-huddle attack in Week 3. Backup Will Svitek isn't the solution, either. - Tim Heaney
16.37
As if the Washington Redskins weren't already a solid fantasy play, LaRon Landry looked nearly like his normal self Monday night. The safety's return to his elite talent should open up this D for more takeaways. - Tim Heaney
16.36
Fred Davis and Chris Cooley are close to equaling their production. Cooley's knees look OK, and our Washington Redskins scribe doesn't trust Davis to hog production as long as both options are in the fold. Cooley, when at full speed, could catch five-ish passes per game, especially if he gets more looks from out of the backfield. Davis owners should lower their expectations moving forward, and maybe think about grabbing Cooley. - Tim Heaney
16.31
The Cleveland Browns seem to be adapting better to the 4-3 under Dick Jauron than they did the 3-4 under Rob Ryan. Health has helped, too. But their front four has shown good pressure, which should keep this defense relevant for most of the season. - Tim Heaney
16.23
Benjamin Watson has dropped a few passes, but Colt McCoy is having some issues connecting with him; Watson has hauled in fewer than half his targets in 2011. The Cleveland Browns will still involve their TEs frequently, but Evan Moore's presence still hinders Watson's upside. - Tim Heaney
16.22
Don't expect Peyton Hillis' recent weight loss due to strep throat to hinder his playing. He'll probably still cede some work to Montario Hardesty, but that's more toward the overall goal of keeping Hillis fresh. Expect a continued 70-30 percentage split for the Cleveland Browns' No. 40. - Tim Heaney
16.19
Though Jermichael Finley's big Week 3 reminded us of the role he'll have in the Green Bay Packers' offense, he made some mental mistakes, including a misunderstood audible which he wound up scoring on anyway. Still, Aaron Rodgers is trying to ignite Finley a little, urging the talented catcher to step up. Further mistakes shouldn't affect Finley's workload, but....? -Tim Heaney
16.19
Don't overreact to Ryan Grant's successful Week 3. He had some more favorable conditions than James Starks, and Grant was merely the hot hand for the Green Bay Packers. Especially now that Grant's bruised kidney will keep him out at least for Week 4, his momentum will come to a halt, with Starks remaining the best bet to dominate the backfield workload. - Tim Heaney
16.18
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers double-teamed Roddy White with safety help over the top last week, leaving Aqib Talib on Julio Jones. The strategy worked until the fourth quarter when the Atlanta Falcons were in comeback mode. The Bucs let the Falcons' wideouts beat them a bit, but not enough to lose the game. Bend, but don't break: the Cover 2 motto. - Tim Heaney
15.26
It sounds like Marques Colston (shoulder) may indeed suit up and play in the New Orleans Saints' tilt against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Saints will probably reserve their decision until game time, however, and he's unlikely to play a large number of snaps. He's a dicey play for fantasy players in Week 4. - Nicholas Minnix
15.25
Sean Payton is quite surprised at how effective a runner Darren Sproles has been since he joined the New Orleans Saints. At this point, the RBs in this backfield - hello, Mark Ingram and Pierre Thomas? - are risky plays, but this team loves Sproles. Sproles has been gold in PPR leagues, and that seems unlikely to change. Payton wants to run the football, but he trusts Drew Brees more than he does any other player on this team. Sproles has been a great value pick, while the other two backs aren't much more than depth for now. - Nicholas Minnix
15.13
Antonio Brown will be a regular contributor in the passing game. The wide receiver pecking order can change from week to week behind Mike Wallace, but Brown will see plenty of looks throughout the year. - Cory J. Bonini
15.10
Running back Rashard Mendenhall has struggled mightily in 2011, and while he may find a little running room this week against the Houston Texans, don't count on Mendy breaking out of his slump over the duration of the season. The Steelers' offensive line is down two starters right now; even when they are at full strength, this group isn't very good. There isn't much they can do schematically to hide lesser quality and out-of-position players. - Cory J. Bonini
15.01
Detroit Lions starting strongside linebacker Justin Durant (concussion) will miss Week 4, but that isn't necessarily a good thing for tight end Jason Witten. Durant's replacement, Bobby Carpenter, is better against the pass and can keep up with Witten in the open field. The trade-off is that Felix Jones may find more running room since Carpenter is weaker in run defense than Durant. - Cory J. Bonini
14.56
The Lions may look to tight end Brandon Pettigrew a lot again this week since the Dallas Cowboys intend to take Calvin Johnson out of the passing game. Pettigrew led Detroit in receptions last year when the two teams met, and Detroit's running game could struggle against Dallas' front seven, forcing Pettigrew to become an extension of the running game. - Cory J. Bonini
14.52
Fantasy owners concerned about Sam Bradford should remain patient. He seems to be fighting it a bit, in general, and may be having trouble seeing the entire field. He has more responsibilities, he's running a new offense (that calls for more deep stuff and takes longer to develop). But the St. Louis Rams also have a few important pieces - including Steven Jackson and Danny Amendola - who aren't 100 percent. After the bye week, this should be a regrouped offense and Bradford should be fine.?- Nicholas Minnix
14.51
The guess for Steven Jackson this weekend: Somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 touches. The estimation on his condition: about 85 to 90 percent. The St. Louis Rams seem less concerned than they were initially and think that only fatigue is likely to aggravate it, so they'll keep him on a leash. That makes him a dicey flex play against the improved Washington Redskins, but at least he's experienced quite a bit of success them. Cadillac Williams may get roughly 12 touches. - Nicholas Minnix
14.45
Danny Amendola's limited participation in practice at times this week and his status - questionable - lend to the notion that he might play against the Washington Redskins on Sunday. But he didn't do anything on Friday, and the belief is that the St. Louis Rams are just engaging in some gamesmanship. Fantasy owners shouldn't expect the PPR maven to play. - Nicholas Minnix
14.45
Rookie wideout Titus Young should be a regular contributor for the Lions this year. When he is more involved, it will likely come at tight end Tony Scheffler's expense. Young doesn't play in the slot. When the rookie is on the field, Nate Burleson shifts inside and Scheffler usually leaves the field. The tight end-slot receiver has two touchdowns on three catches this year, which makes him tough to count on for fantasy purposes, anyway. Calvin Johnson has been flexed into the slot a little more this year than in years past, but it is not a regular wrinkle in the team's game plan. - Cory J. Bonini
13.29
Veteran linebacker Gary Brackett (shoulder) may have played his last game with Indianapolis after being placed on Injured Reserve this week. He is set to make million next year and is being outplayed by Pat Angerer, his younger, cheaper replacement, who leads the NFL with 42 tackles. Brackett is a great story of an overachiever, but he hasn't played a full season in the past four years. - Cory J. Bonini
13.19
When asked about quarterback Dan Orlovsky having a chance to start this season, our Colts sage quipped, "How did he do with the winless Detroit Lions? Maybe he can help the Colts cope with losing." Joking, sort of, aside, Orlovsky doesn't know the Colts' offense very well yet. In his defense, he outplayed Curtis Painter in the 2010 preseason and wasn't far off in 2011 ... for whatever that may be worth. - Cory J. Bonini
13.12
Kerry Collins was knocked out of the Pittsburgh game with a concussion, although he did not appear to be showing any obvious side effects. Even still, the league's rules will force a team to err on the side of caution. There is a chance he was simply pulled for poor play, thus giving the Colts an excuse to see what Curtis Painter brings to the table. Collins' age, slow delivery and lack of mobility have caused him to have poor timing, often throwing the ball after the receiver makes his break. The bottom line, and this doesn't take more than a casual observer to identify: Collins just isn't getting the job done, so Painter could be given an extended look if the Colts are willing to accept the signing of Collins as a failure. - Cory J. Bonini
13.04
While fans may be hopeful that Curtis Painter will provide the offense a spark, the reality is that he is not very good. Painter completed only 45.5 percent of his passes (5-for-11) and lost a fumble. Last week, he missed a wide-open Pierre Garcon, as well. The third-year pro has has not even been the second best quarterback in training camp and preseason during his time with the Colts.? Working in his favor, aside from Bill Polian's love for him, Painter has a live arm ... but that is about it. - Cory J. Bonini
Source: http://www.kffl.com/fantasy-sports-blog/fantasy-football-insider-week-4/2011/09/30
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