“Get the IDP Week 4 rankings with key stats, matchups, and analysis for defensive line, linebackers, and defensive backs in fantasy football.”
NFL Week 4 arrives fast, and fantasy rosters need clarity now. We break down the top twelve at each position, with matchups and recent production that matter. Use this as a clean guide for start or sit choices. Without further ado, here are our NFL IDP Week 4 rankings!
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Defensive Line — IDP Week 4 Rankings
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The top twelve are T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett, Brian Burns, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson, Andrew Van Ginkel, Rashan Gary, Maxx Crosby, Byron Young, Dorance Armstrong, Cam Heyward, and Danielle Hunter.
Watt draws Minnesota in Dublin. Across three weeks, he has 14 tackles, two sacks, one pass deflection, four quarterback hits, four tackles for loss, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. Minnesota is allowing two and a half sacks and nine tackles per game to edge rushers.
Garrett travels to Detroit with 16 tackles, four sacks, seven tackles for loss, and six quarterback hits. Detroit has allowed one sack per game to edge rushers, but it ranks high in tackles allowed to defensive ends, boosting the floor.
Burns meets the Chargers after a blistering start. He carries 15 tackles, ten solo, plus four sacks, two pass deflections, five tackles for loss, five quarterback hits, and a forced fumble. The Chargers allow roughly a sack and about nine tackles per game to the position.
Bonitto faces Cincinnati with ten tackles, seven solo, three sacks, four tackles for loss, and nine quarterback hits, the most so far. Cincinnati allows over two sacks per game to defensive ends and the third most tackles, at eleven per game.
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Will Anderson gets Tennessee and brings 12 tackles, three sacks, five tackles for loss, and five quarterback hits. Tennessee is allowing two and a half to three sacks per game to defensive ends, and Anderson has a sack in each of the first three games.
Andrew Van Ginkel plays Pittsburgh in Dublin after only two games. He has seven tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, two pass deflections, and a quarterback hit. The matchup is tough, but his production spans sacks, tackles, and coverage plays.
Rashan Gary faces Dallas with 13 tackles, four and a half sacks, four tackles for loss, and seven quarterback hits in three weeks. Dallas offers over a sack per game to defensive ends and around ten tackles, which sustains his surge.
Max Crosby meets Chicago with 14 tackles, two sacks, four tackles for loss, four quarterback hits, and one pass deflection. Chicago generally allows about a sack and nine tackles per game, yet Crosby’s tackle floor remains strong even in grind-it-out scripts.
Byron Young hosts the Colts and arrives with 20 tackles, four sacks, six tackles for loss, five quarterback hits, and a forced fumble. It’s his toughest matchup so far, but production has continued even in unfavorable spots.
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Dorance Armstrong visits Atlanta with 15 tackles, three sacks, four tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits. The matchup is middling at roughly one sack and 9.6 tackles per game to the position. He’s handled a heavy snap share and carries a steady floor.
Cam Heyward draws Minnesota in Dublin. He has 14 tackles, one sack, three pass deflections, a tackle for loss, a quarterback hit, and a forced fumble. Minnesota allows 1.5 sacks per game to defensive tackles and double-digit tackles to the interior.
Danielle Hunter faces Tennessee with eight tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. Tennessee is giving up three sacks per game to defensive ends, creating clear boom potential.
Linebackers — IDP Week 4 Rankings
The top twelve are Foye Oluokun, Roquan Smith, Daiyan Henley, Fred Warner, Ernest Jones, Bobby Okereke, Edgerrin Cooper, Jack Campbell, Kaden Elliss, Zack Baun, Tyrel Dodson, and Mack Wilson.
Oluokun visits San Francisco with 23 tackles, a sack, an interception, a forced fumble, two pass deflections, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit. San Francisco allows 17 tackles and two pass deflections to linebackers per game, and he plays a full-time role.
Roquan Smith heads to Kansas City with 32 tackles, four tackles for loss, three quarterback hits, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. The matchup trends low on paper, but long, sustained drives should raise overall opportunity.
Daiyan Henley travels to New York with 22 tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, two pass deflections, and an interception. The Giants allow 19.6 tackles per game to linebackers, third most, and the defense’s holes can extend drives.
Fred Warner hosts Jacksonville with 30 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, three pass deflections, and two tackles for loss. Jacksonville is a bottom-five tackle matchup at about 13 per game to linebackers, but Warner adds coverage and pressure value.
Ernest Jones faces Arizona with 25 tackles, two pass deflections, an interception, and a tackle for loss. Arizona allows 16 tackles per game to linebackers and offers coverage plays against a mistake-prone quarterback.
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Bobby Okereke gets the Chargers at home with 34 tackles, a pass deflection, and a quarterback hit. He profiles as a pure tackler who can reach the high teens, and the Chargers are allowing 18 tackles per game to linebackers.
Edgerrin Cooper rebounds this week after a quiet game. The Chargers again present 18 tackles on average to the position, with potential rushing volume boosting stops. Sharing snaps with another full-time linebacker can swing weekly totals.
Jack Campbell steps into the best possible matchup against Cleveland. He has 25 tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. Cleveland allows over 22 tackles per game to linebackers and nearly two pass deflections in coverage.
Kaden Ellis plays Washington with 18 tackles, a sack, a pass deflection, three tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits. Washington gives more than 18 tackles per game to linebackers, and a young quarterback can create splash chances.
Zach Baun visits Tampa with 22 tackles, three pass deflections, an interception, a quarterback hit, and a tackle for loss. Tampa is stingy for linebackers in tackles and sacks, yet a pass-happy approach yields over one pass deflection per game to the position.
Tyrell Dodson hosts the Jets with 33 tackles, 23 solo, plus a sack, a pass deflection, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit. He wears the green dot, plays every snap, and holds a strong solo-tackle ratio that boosts fantasy output.
Mack Wilson closes the twelve against Seattle. He has 28 tackles, four pass deflections, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit. He’s averaging over nine tackles per game and brings hurries and coverage production into a 19-tackle matchup.
Defensive Backs — IDP Week 4 Rankings
The top twelve are Brian Branch, Derwin James, Kyle Hamilton, Jourdan Lewis, Tykee Smith, Dru Phillips, Tre’Von Moehrig, Paulson Adebo, Talanoa Hufanga, Kamren Curl, Budda Baker, and Cooper DeJean.
Branch meets Cleveland with 17 tackles, two pass deflections, two tackles for loss, a forced fumble, a sack, and a quarterback hit. It’s a top-five safety matchup at 15.6 tackles per game, with notable interception opportunities as well.
Derwin James heads to New York to face the Giants. He brings 26 tackles, a sack, five tackles for loss, two pass deflections, and three quarterback hits. The matchup trends low, but his production profile spans all phases.
Kyle Hamilton draws Kansas City with 23 tackles, a forced fumble, a tackle for loss, and two pass deflections. He plays heavy box snaps. It’s a middling safety matchup at about 13 tackles available, but long drives can elevate volume.
Jourdan Lewis surges in the slot for Jacksonville. He holds 17 tackles, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, six pass deflections, a quarterback hit, and three tackles for loss. San Francisco presents a middling cornerback matchup, but his slot usage remains robust.
Tykee Smith faces Philadelphia with 24 tackles, a sack, two pass deflections, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit. It’s a top-five strong safety matchup, offering 16 tackles and two pass deflections per game.
Defensive Backs, Continued — IDP Week 4 Rankings
Dru Phillips works the slot for the Giants against the Chargers. He brings 20 tackles, an interception, two tackles for loss, and four pass deflections. The individual matchup rates low for nickel production, but a high-snap game fuels steady returns.
Tre’Von Moehrig travels to New England with 26 tackles, a tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit. The Patriots offer a middling safety matchup of about 13 to 14 tackles on the table.
Paulson Adebo continues to deliver with 27 tackles, 23 solo, and three pass deflections. The Chargers can push volume through the air and on the ground, which raises early-game coverage and late-game tackling chances.
Talanoa Hufanga gets Cincinnati with 27 tackles, a forced fumble, and two pass deflections. The tackle matchup isn’t ideal, but a mistake-prone quarterback can create interceptions or deflections. He has not fallen below seven tackles in a game so far.
Kamren Curl enters with 26 tackles, a sack, and two tackles for loss. He faces an opponent allowing 15 tackles and two pass deflections per game to strong safeties, with heavy box usage driving opportunity.
Budda Baker lines up against Seattle with 24 tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pass deflection. The matchup trends low, but the game should swing back and forth, keeping involvement high.
Cooper DeJean visits Tampa Bay with 21 tackles, a pass deflection, and a tackle for loss. Tampa allows 15.6 tackles and two pass deflections per game to cornerbacks. Expect a high-volume passing script that keeps him active.
Final Thoughts — IDP Week 4 Rankings
Week four brings London-style chaos, stingy fronts, and exploitable lines. The edge pool offers massive upside in Tennessee, Minnesota, and Cincinnati matchups. Linebacker floors look strong in Cleveland, Los Angeles, Washington, and New York games. Defensive backs gain leverage in Cleveland and Philadelphia scripts.
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