Now that we are to Week 4 of the fantasy football season, we have to start finding replacements for players who have a bye week. If you are seaching for a fantasy football sleeper for Week 4, here are some good options:
QB Shaun Hill, San Francisco 49ers
With Frank Gore out this week, quarterback Shaun Hill will probably need to toss the pigskin more than usual. Add in a favorable opponent in the St. Louis Rams and Hill is definitely a sleeper in Week 4.
RB Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh Steelers
Rashard Mendenhall would definitely be a risky play but he has upside. Starter …read more

Willie Parker, the starting running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, reportedly missed a recent practice due to back spasms. Although the Steelers don’t think the injury is serious, they decided to be cautious about the situation.
In fantasy football, Willie Parker’s value seems to be on the decline. Last year, Parker only had a decent season. He rushed for 791 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games. It was the first time in three seasons that he had less than 1,200 rushing yards. Perhaps most damning is the fact that he had a yards per rush average of 3.8 yards — …read more

QB Kyle Orton, Chicago Bears
Kyle Orton pleased his fantasy football owners with a three touchdown performance in Week 4. In Week 5, Orton goes against the Detroit Lions, which makes him a nice waiver wire pickup.
RB Mewelde Moore, Pittsburgh Steelers
Willie Parker is hurt and Rashard Mendenhall is now also hurt and out for the season. That leaves the running back job in Pittsburgh to Mewelde Moore. He may be startable until Parker returns.
WR Steve Breaston, Arizona Cardinals
With Anquan Boldin getting injured in Week 4, Steve Breaston will likely move into a starting gig for as long as Boldin is out. …read more

This season, a number of rookie running backs have become fantasy football sleepers. If you can get these players on your fantasy team without using a high draft pick, you could be sitting pretty if sleepers pan out.
Kevin Smith, Detroit Lions
All indications point to Kevin Smith starting for the Lions at running back. Smith doesn’t have much competition — considering that Tatum Bell is his backup. He could be a big factor if he can stay healthy.
Matt Forte, Chicago Bears
Like Smith, Forte is also expected to be the starter. While Forte is arguably the more talented …read more

Going into the 2008 NFL draft, many draft experts thought that Rashard Mendenhall would be the second running back taken. However, Mendenhall fell in the draft and wasn’t selected until the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him with the 23rd pick.

Not many experts expected Pittsburgh to select a running back – then again, not many experts thought Mendenhall would drop that far. Since the Steelers don’t have many holes on their roster, they decided to go with the best player available. Mendenhall at 23 was great value.
Willie Parker has been the Steelers’ main running back for a few years …read more

The Houston Texans have quietly built a strong, young core. While they haven’t yet translated their talent into victories, the wins appear to be on the way.
In the 2008 NFL Draft, the Texans have the 18th pick in the first round. While their roster on the whole is strong, there is one major weakness – running back. Ahman Green was brought in last year but he didn’t solve the problem. Ron Dayne isn’t the long-term answer.
At running back, the best player in the 2008 draft is no doubt Darren McFadden, however he’ll long be off the board for the …read more

The Chicago Bears entered the 2007 season as a team with a questionable offense and a world class defense. By the end of the 2007 season, the Bears’ offense was even more questionable and their defense wasn’t as dominant as it had been in the past.
Heading into the 2008 NFL Draft, the Bears have a lot of holes in their roster. Offensively, they still have Rex Grossman at quarterback. Cedric Benson was a disappointment at running back and he’s returning as the likely starter. Muhsin Muhammad and Bernard Berrian were lost to free agency – thinning …read more

1) Miami Dolphins – Glenn Dorsey
Although the Dolphins need a lot of help, Bill Parcells will look at Glenn Dorsey and see a guy who can anchor his defensive line for the next decade.
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2) St. Louis Rams – Jake Long
The biggest problem for the Rams in 2007 was their offensive line. Jake Long can step right in and start right away for St. Louis in 2008.
3) Atlanta Falcons – Matt Ryan
The Atlanta Falcons need a quarterback and Matt Ryan is the best quarterback in the draft. While he won’t start …read more

Darren McFadden – 2008 NFL Draft
Out of the Arkansas, Darren McFadden will be a top ten pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Rashard Mendenhall – 2008 NFL Draft
After a successful college career, Rashard Mendenhall will likely be drafted in the middle of the first round.
Jonathan Stewart – 2008 NFL Draft
Jonathan Stewart is currently the third running back on most NFL teams’ boards and should go in the first round.
Felix Jones – 2008 NFL Draft
Darren McFadden’s backup at Arkansas, Felix Jones will be a late first rounder or an early second rounder.
Chris Johnson – 2008 NFL Draft
After a nice career at East …read more

Which college prospects who will be drafted in the 2008 NFL Draft will be worth the most in fantasy football in 2008? Here’s an early look.
5. Matt Ryan, Quarterback
Rookie quarterbacks aren’t usually highly valued in fantasy football but there is a chance that Ryan plays right away at the NFL level. It depends on which team takes him. If he plays right away, Ryan is smart enough to be a decent fantasy option right away.
4. Jonathan Stewart, Running Back
Currently ranked as the third best running back on the board, Stewart has pretty good size and pretty good …read more