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Donnie Avery (St. Louis Rams) @ San Francisco

Donnie Avery is again the #1 receiver in St. Louis, so people believe he could perform like he did last season? With WR Laurent Robinson out for the year, it is essential for the Rams to find someone to pass to other than Steven Jackson. Perhaps Donnie Avery could step up and be that player. It probably won’t happen this week with CB Nate Clements covering him all game, though. Clements has given up 189 receiving yards and a TD (to Larry Fitzgerald), but Donnie Avery isn’t exactly as good as Fitz. With a QB dilemma in STL (Bulger or Boller…Does it really matter?), Avery could struggle against the Niners solid defense.

Ted Ginn Jr. (Miami Dolphins) vs. Buffalo

While Miami is attempting to get out of their 0-3 start, the will do so without their starting QB, who went down for the season (career ending?) in week 3. While QB Chad Henne has a stronger arm than Chad Pennington, it is expected that Coach Tony Sparano will run the ball to avoid Henne making too many plays. Ginn has not been allowed to be a playmaker so far this season as he only has 134 receiving yards on 13 receptions. While some would think Henne’s arm equates to more value for Ginn (we do), Henne’s first start of his career is probably not when the relationship brings success.

TIGHT ENDS – SIT ‘EM

Jeremy Shockey (New Orleans Saints) vs. New York Jets

He’s not exactly an elite option, and while his overall numbers look/are impressive (128 yards and 2 TDs), in his last two games he has posted just 97 yards combined. Don’t let his week 1 leave you jaded, he is not that valuable of a commodity in the world of TEs anymore. If you have someone like Celek or Gonzalez (TEs on a bye this week), Shockey is a decent replacement, but 4-5 points is more his regularity than the 15 he posted in week 1.

KICKERS – SIT ‘EM

Kris Brown (Houston Texans) vs. Oakland

Typically, it is recommended that a kicker playing a mediocre team is a good start. However, there are the times when an offensive juggernaut (Houston) could score at will and leave a FG kicker like Brown in the dust. While he could definitely post 7 points (FG and 4 XP), it would not surprise us if he doesn’t get the opportunities for field goals.

DEFENSES – SIT ‘EM

New York Jets D/ST @ New Orleans

The breakout D/ST so far this season has undoubtedly been the Jets. They have forced 7 turnovers and have only allowed 11 points per game. Rex Ryan has transformed this defense into a match-up problem for anyone playing them. But, this is no ordinary game. The Saints are the best offensive team in the NFL averaging 40 points a game, and while the Jets will NOT allow that many points, this is not the match-up you want for your fantasy defense. Words of advice: Bench ANY defense going against the New Orleans Saints until otherwise noted.

Week 4 Rankings:  QB | RB | WR | TE | K | DEF  (click to read)

Week 4 Start & Sit: START ‘EM  |  SIT ‘EM  (click to read)

Week 4 Waiver Wire Advice:  PICK THEM UP  |  CUT THEM LOOSE  (click to read)

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