Fantasy Football Week 4 Sleepers: Devin Hester At It Again
By Erik Lambert
Sep 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Devin Hester (17) returns a punt for a touchdown past Tampa Bay Buccaneers punter Michael Koenen (9) during the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
On the lookout for sleepers in a topsy turvy fantasy football world for week 4? Here are some key names to keep an eye on.
Bishop Sankey vs. Indianapolis Colts
It’s hard to believe Ken Whisenhunt will let something like inadequate footwork keep rookie running back Bishop Sankey from getting more touches in the Titans offense, especially since Jake Locker is hurt now. Sankey is averaging 4.9 yards per carry and had his best game against a really good Bengals team in week 3. He faces an Indianapolis Colts team that boasts the 17th ranked defense against the run.
Devin Hester vs. Minnesota Vikings
His human highlight reel antics against Tampa Bay proved Devin Hester still has plenty of ways to make opponents pay for not giving him more respect. One team he has especially tortured over the years is the Minnesota Vikings. It never seems to matter if they’re covering punts well or shaving coverage his way. He finds a way to burn them. In his career he has four return touchdowns and five receiving touchdowns against them.
Mike Glennon vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Yes, there is no doubting the Buccaneers were horrific on Thursday Night, but Lovie Smith has always had a way of getting his team up after a bad week which is why fantasy football owners can expect a bounce back effort against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Surprisingly it will be second-year quarterback Mike Glennon who leads the charge. He faces a Steelers defense that just lost its best corner in Ike Taylor and one of its best pass rushers in Jarvis Jones in the same week.
San Diego Chargers Defense vs. Blake Bortles
Offense usually draws the attention for the San Diego Chargers but lately it has been the unsung play of their revitalized defense that has them 2-1 and rolling. They return home against a Jacksonville Jaguars team in the midst of change. Their offense is the worst in football and now will be starting a rookie quarterback in Blake Bortle. Talent is not his issue. Experience is. The well-coached Chargers defense should be able to confuse him most of the afternoon and take advantage with some takeaways and sacks.