Tuesday 4 October 2016 07:37, UK
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 48-33, as their top players also rewarded fantasy owners in week four.
Quarterback - Matt Ryan
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback threw for 500 yards and four touchdowns to lead all passers in fantasy points this week. Ryan has been in the top six QBs in three of the first four weeks of the season. The performance was all the more impressive because the Carolina Panthers' defence is widely regarded as one of the best in the league.
Credit to Steelers passer Ben Roethlisberger who had five touchdown passes and 300 yards without interception, leading Pittsburgh to a 43-14 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Likelihood is that if you had one of these two, they also led you to fantasy victory.
Running back - DeMarco Murray
The Tennessee Titans power-back has rediscovered some of the form that won him the 2014 rushing title. A disappointing season in Philadelphia last year is fast becoming a distant memory as Murray ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns in the Titans' 27-20 loss to divisional rivals Houston Texans.
Wide receiver - Julio Jones
For the first time in 50 years, the NFL saw a quarterback and wide receiver combine for 500 passing yards and 300 receiving. Jones only had one touchdown but it was for a 75-yard touchdown, and the six-year veteran averaged 25 yards per reception.
Michael Crabtree scored three touchdowns in the Oakland Raiders' 287-27 road win over the Baltimore Ravens. Crabtree had 12 catches for 88 yards and was a popular redzone target for quarterback Derek Carr.
Tight end - Jordan Reed
The Redskins got back to 2-2 for the season as Reed provided two first quarter scores to give Washington a 14-0 lead. Reed was the only tight end to get two touchdowns this week.
Kicker - Mike Nugent
With five field goals, including three from beyond the 40-yard line, Nugent tops this week's kicker rankings. The Cincinnati kicker has 12 FGs, but is yet to score from 50+ yards.
Defence - Los Angeles Rams
After a slow start to life in Hollywood, the Rams are beginning to deliver on the promise of becoming a top NFL defence. Three sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries was enough to contain the Arizona Cardinals to just 13 points.
Special commendation to the Buffalo Bills who shut out the New England Patriots on the road, the first time New England have failed to score at home since 1993.
