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These 2009 Fantasy Football Player Projections are created by four FFX staffers and are updated throughout the week all the way up until kickoff. Our NFL player projections include projections for over 220 players, so basically we predict weekly stats for just about every single impact fantasy football QB, RB, WR and TE. Also, if you want to know who to start and who to sit each and every week, be sure to check out our weekly Start and Bench Advice. Also view our always-updated 2009 Fantasy Football Rankings & Cheat Sheets.Last Updated: 10-03 | Created by four FFX staff members
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Matthew Stafford | vs. Bears | 188 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Kevin Smith | 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Aaron Brown | 45 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 11 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Calvin Johnson | 5 recs, 75 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Bryant Johnson | 2 recs, 22 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Dennis Northcutt | 1 recs, 13 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Brandon Pettigrew | 1 recs, 9 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Lions Notes:
Kevin Smith – Smith (shoulder) is banged up. He could sit.
Aaron Brown – Not the greatest match-up, but I really like this kid. If ever forced to start for a long period of time, I think he would do well.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Jay Cutler | vs. Lions | 290 pass yds, 3 pass TDs, 0 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Matt Forte | 125 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Adrian Peterson | 12 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Earl Bennett | 6 recs, 75 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Devin Hester | 4 recs, 65 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Johnny Knox | 4 recs, 65 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Greg Olsen | 4 recs, 44 rec yds, 1 rec TDs |
Bears Notes:
Matt Forte – His value will never be lower, buy-low.
Earl Bennett – Bennett could still turn into the best long-term receiver of this bunch.
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Carson Palmer | vs. Browns | 220 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 0 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Cedric Benson | 70 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 11 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Bernard Scott | 8 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Chad Ochocinco | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Chris Henry | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Daniel Coats | 0 recs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Bengals Notes:
Carson Palmer – Palmer looks awful right now, but this match-up could help.
Cedric Benson – Good match-up, but most of us here at FFX still refuse to believe in Benson for the long-term. Long-term meaning through Week 12.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
RB Jerome Harrison | vs. Bengals | 45 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 6 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Chris Jennings | 33 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Mike Furrey | 2 recs, 22 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Mohamed Massaquoi | 3 recs, 34 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Robert Royal | 2 recs, 13 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Browns Notes:
Jerome Harrison – Harrison could see the most action this week.
Chris Jennings – James Davis is out for the season!
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB JaMarcus Russell | vs. Texans | 220 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 10 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Darren McFadden | 40 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 22 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Michael Bush | 30 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Louis Murphy | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Darrius Heyward-Bey | 3 recs, 36 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Johnnie Lee Higgins | 0 recs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Zach Miller | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 1 rec TDs |
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Matt Schaub | vs. Raiders | 275 pass yds, 2 pass TDs, 0 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Steve Slaton | 55 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 24 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Chris Brown | 15 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Andre Johnson | 5 recs, 88 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Jacoby Jones | 3 recs, 34 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Kevin Walter | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | TE Owen Daniels | 3 recs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
RB Julius Jones | vs. Colts | 55 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 14 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Justin Forsett | 33 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Deon Butler | 1 recs, 13 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE John Carlson | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Seahawks Notes:
Justin Forsett – Could get more carries moving forward.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Peyton Manning | vs. Seahawks | 300 pass yds, 2 pass TDs, 0 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Joseph Addai | 50 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 11 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Donald Brown | 55 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 11 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Reggie Wayne | 5 recs, 90 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Pierre Garcon | 4 recs, 55 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Austin Collie | 3 recs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Dallas Clark | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Colts Notes:
Donald Brown – Brown could see more action moving forward.
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Kerry Collins | vs. Jaguars | 205 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Chris Johnson | 80 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 43 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB LenDale White | 10 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Justin Gage | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Nate Washington | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Kenny Britt | 3 recs, 33 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Bo Scaife | 3 recs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB David Garrard | vs. Titans | 210 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Maurice Jones-Drew | 80 rush yds, 2 rush TDs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Rashad Jennings | 10 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Torry Holt | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Mike Sims-Walker | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Mike Thomas | 0 recs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Marcedes Lewis | 2 recs, 16 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Jaguars Notes:
Maurice Jones-Drew – MJD exploded in Week 3. MJD is easily a top 3-5 overall player moving forward.
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Eli Manning | vs. Chiefs | 240 pass yds, 2 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Brandon Jacobs | 62 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 15 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Ahmad Bradshaw | 55 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Mario Manningham | 5 recs, 75 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Steve Smith | 4 recs, 49 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Domenik Hixon | 1 recs, 8 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Kevin Boss | 2 recs, 12 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Giants Notes:
Brandon Jacobs – A great buy-low candidate. If you try investing next week, it could be too late.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Matt Cassel | vs. Giants | 175 pass yds, 0 pass TDs, 2 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Jamaal Charles | 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Dwayne Bowe | 0 recs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Mark Bradley | 2 recs, 14 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Bobby Engram | 2 recs, 11 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Sean Ryan | 2 recs, 13 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Chiefs Notes:
Dwayne Bowe – Very questionable to play.
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Joe Flacco | vs. Patriots | 205 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 0 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Ray Rice | 80 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 11 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Willis McGahee | 45 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 6 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Derrick Mason | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Mark Clayton | 3 recs, 25 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Kelley Washington | 2 recs, 14 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Todd Heap | 2 recs, 16 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Ravens Notes:
Willis McGahee – Tough to put faith in McGahee, even after two solid back-to-back games.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Tom Brady | vs. Ravens | 245 pass yds, 3 pass TDs, 0 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Fred Taylor | 30 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Laurence Maroney | 32 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 5 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Randy Moss | 6 recs, 110 rec yds, 2 rec TDs | WR Wes Welker | 5 recs, 65 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Julian Edelman | 3 recs, 32 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Benjamin Watson | 3 recs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Patriots Notes:
Tom Brady – We do not care if it takes two more weeks, we know Brady will soon get back on track and stay on track. Even if the yardage totals are low in this one, Brady should throw for 2-3 scores.
Wes Welker – Welker may sit again, just monitor his health all week.
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Josh Johnson | vs. Redskins | 205 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Cadillac Williams | 40 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 6 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Derrick Ward | 40 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 25 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Michael Clayton | 3 recs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Maurice Stovall | 1 recs, 10 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Kellen Winslow | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Buccaneers Notes:
Josh Johnson – Worth a look in the deepest of dynasty leagues.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Jason Campbell | vs. Buccaneers | 200 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Clinton Portis | 55 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 8 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Ladell Betts | 35 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 10 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Santana Moss | 6 recs, 89 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Antwaan Randle El | 3 recs, 37 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Malcolm Kelly | 2 recs, 15 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Chris Cooley | 3 recs, 28 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Redskins Notes:
Clinton Portis – Portis is very questionable to play in this one. Betts would be a good start if Portis sits.
Santana Moss – Moss knows how to follow up a big game with a bad game, but it might be time to trust him again.
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Trent Edwards | vs. Dolphins | 205 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Marshawn Lynch | 70 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 22 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Fred Jackson | 40 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Terrell Owens | 5 recs, 70 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Lee Evans | 3 recs, 39 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Josh Reed | 0 recs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Derek Schouman | 1 recs, 9 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Bills Notes:
Marshawn Lynch – Could be eased into action, but Lynch should be a solid RB2 in Week 4.
Fred Jackson – Jackson will still be used often, especially as Lynch gets eased back into action.
Terrell Owens – Good buy-low candidate.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Chad Henne | vs. Bills | 200 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Ronnie Brown | 110 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 25 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Ricky Williams | 49 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 7 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Ted Ginn | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Greg Camarillo | 3 recs, 32 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Davone Bess | 2 recs, 25 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Anthony Fasano | 1 recs, 9 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Dolphins Notes:
Chad Henne – Henne might surprise. He can throw, he just needs to learn how to play the game.
Ronnie Brown – With Pennington out, we could see even more Wildcat.
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Mark Sanchez | vs. Saints | 220 pass yds, 2 pass TDs, 0 Ints, 15 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Leon Washington | 49 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Jerricho Cotchery | 5 recs, 65 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Brad Smith | 2 recs, 22 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Dustin Keller | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 1 rec TDs |
Jets Notes:
Mark Sanchez – This guy knows how to win.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Drew Brees | vs. Jets | 240 pass yds, 2 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Pierre Thomas | 85 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 10 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Reggie Bush | 33 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Marques Colston | 5 recs, 70 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Devery Henderson | 4 recs, 65 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Robert Meachem | 3 recs, 33 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Jeremy Shockey | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Tony Romo | vs. Broncos | 230 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Marion Barber | 55 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Tashard Choice | 40 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 24 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Roy Williams | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Patrick Crayton | 3 recs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Miles Austin | 2 recs, 14 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Jason Witten | 3 recs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Cowboys Notes:
Marion Barber – Will ease into action in Week 4, but is still a good play unless you have excellent alternatives.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Kyle Orton | vs. Cowboys | 205 pass yds, 2 pass TDs, 2 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Knowshon Moreno | 90 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 16 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Correll Buckhalter | 40 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 12 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Brandon Marshall | 4 recs, 65 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Eddie Royal | 5 recs, 55 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Jabar Gaffney | 2 recs, 12 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Daniel Graham | 1 recs, 8 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Broncos Notes:
Knowshon Moreno – Moreno could really turn it on from here on out.
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Kyle Boller | vs. 49ers | 190 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Steven Jackson | 90 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Kenneth Darby | 10 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Donnie Avery | 5 recs, 60 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Keenan Burton | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Ruvell Martin | 0 recs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Randy McMichael | 1 recs, 9 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Rams Notes:
Kyle Boller – Bulger is banged up.
Donnie Avery – We still believe, but sometimes breakout WRs take some time, and this is only his second year. He could get going later on, or he could start in Week 3. It is hard to predict.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Shaun Hill | vs. Rams | 205 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Frank Gore | 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Glen Coffee | 55 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 11 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Isaac Bruce | 3 recs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Josh Morgan | 3 recs, 29 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Arnaz Battle | 0 recs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Vernon Davis | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 1 rec TDs |
49ers Notes:
Frank Gore – Out.
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Philip Rivers | vs. Steelers | 230 pass yds, 1 pass TDs, 1 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Darren Sproles | 40 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 55 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Vincent Jackson | 5 recs, 65 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Malcom Floyd | 1 recs, 14 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Antonio Gates | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Ben Roethlisberger | vs. Chargers | 240 pass yds, 2 pass TDs, 0 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Rashard Mendenhall | 80 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 11 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Willie Parker | 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Santonio Holmes | 5 recs, 70 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Hines Ward | 4 recs, 50 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Mike Wallace | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Heath Miller | 1 recs, 7 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Steelers Notes:
Rashard Mendenhall – Should start with FWP banged up.
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Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Aaron Rodgers | vs. Vikings | 265 pass yds, 2 pass TDs, 0 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Ryan Grant | 40 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | RB Brandon Jackson | 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs, 0 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Greg Jennings | 5 recs, 78 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Donald Driver | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Jordy Nelson | 3 recs, 30 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Jermichael Finley | 2 recs, 20 rec yds, 0 rec TDs |
Packers Notes:
Ryan Grant – Not a good start.
Player | Match-Up | Week 4 Projections |
QB Brett Favre | vs. Packers | 210 pass yds, 2 pass TDs, 0 Ints, 0 rush yds, 0 rush TDs | RB Adrian Peterson | 110 rush yds, 1 rush TDs, 25 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Bernard Berrian | 4 recs, 40 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | WR Percy Harvin | 4 recs, 45 rec yds, 1 rec TDs | WR Sidney Rice | 2 recs, 22 rec yds, 0 rec TDs | TE Visanthe Shiancoe | 2 recs, 15 rec yds, 1 rec TDs |
Vikings Notes:
Brett Favre – Favre is perfect in this Minny offense. He should have a solid fantasy game and lead his team to victory in this one against his old team.
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