Week 4 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings & Tiers: Studs, Sleepers, and Must-Starts (Ep. 1730)

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Sep 24, 2025

Chris and Pat dive into the wide receiver rankings for Week 4, debating key differences and must-start options. They explore Jamar Chase's viability amidst offensive concerns and advocate for Jaxon Smith-Njigba's rising stock against the Cardinals. The duo assesses George Pickens' potential without CeeDee Lamb and highlights Ricky Pearsall's breakout after injuries in the 49ers' lineup. Meanwhile, they discuss Marvin Harrison Jr.'s struggles and Keon Coleman's upside in the Bills' offense, providing insights to aid your fantasy lineup.

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ADVICE

Start Chase But Lower Your Ceiling

Start Ja'Marr Chase but temper expectations after the Bengals' offensive line struggles limited downfield plays.
Consider Tee Higgins a weekly borderline start due to reduced pass protection and Browning's quick reads.

INSIGHT

JSN Is Earning Top-Tier Status

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's high target share and efficiency make him a top-two fantasy option despite sample size.
A weakened Cardinals secondary and missing corners amplify his upside on Thursday night.

INSIGHT

Odunze's Scoring Pace Masks Volume Limits

Rome Odunze's early touchdowns inflate his WR3 ranking but his target volume is only just outside top-10.
He faces consecutive favorable matchups that support his current placement just outside WR1 territory.

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Chris Welsh and Pat Fitzmaurice are breaking down Week 4’s biggest wide receiver ranking differences, engaging in debates, and highlighting the expert consensus for Week 4

Don't miss our deep-dive into this week's rankings, must-start options, and value plays to dominate your fantasy matchup!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Week 3 Rankings Recap - 0:01:13

Signed Ja’Marr Chase Jersey Giveaway - 0:05:25

WRs 1-12 - 0:06:24

Ja’Marr Chase - 0:07:11

Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 0:10:04

Rome Odunze - 0:13:24

WRs 13-24 - 0:15:55

George Pickens - 0:16:17

Ricky Pearsall - 0:18:57

Brian Thomas Jr. - 0:22:16

Tyreek Hill - 0:25:27

Hard Rock Bet - 0:26:52

WRs 25-36 - 0:28:26

Marvin Harrison Jr. - 0:28:48

Quentin Johnston - 0:32:07

Michael Pittman Jr. - 0:35:59

WRs Not in Top 36 That Should Be - 0:36:44

Jordan Addison - 0:37:01

Xavier Worthy - 0:38:08

Keon Coleman - 0:39:06

Outro - 0:39:41

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