Scott Engel is in his 14th year as the official Fantasy Football writer and analyst for Seahawks.com. He is an inaugural member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association's Hall of Fame. Scott is a four-time FSWA award winner and a 13-time nominee. You can find more of his fantasy football analysis and weekly fantasy football rankings at RotoBaller.com and he also is a host on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio.

Scott finished as a top 10 player ranker in Fantasy Football Week 2 on FantasyPros.com.

The Seahawks started off Fantasy Football Week 4 on Thursday Night Football by beating the Arizona Cardinals in a thriller. Jaxon Smith-Njigba totaled 79 yards on four receptions, showing that even in weeks where he doesn't hit a high statistical ceiling, he can still post respectable fantasy totals.

Kenneth Walker III rushed for 81 yards on 19 carries and Zach Charbonnet registered his second rushing TD of the season. Both Seahawks RBs should be considered as flex plays going forward.

Of course, the results of one NFL game on Thursday night do not offer a clear indication of how your fantasy matchup will play out. The Seahawks simply played earlier than the rest of the league, and there are way too many games left on the Week 4 schedule to project any sort of solid overall results for your lineup.

We feature the best players to start when dealing with close lineup decisions. The analysis leans to PPR formats and players are listed in order of starting preference at their respective positions.

NFL Week 4: Running Backs To Start

START J.K. Dobbins: The Bengals have been a prime team to target for fantasy football lineup picks over the first three weeks of the season. Cincinnati has allowed the second-most Fantasy Points Per Game to opposing RBs so far this season. Dobbins is functioning as the lead RB for Denver right now and he should be locked in for this week as a fantasy RB2.

START Ashon Jeanty: The highly touted rookie's first season has started slowly from a statistical perspective (144 rushing yards, one TD). It's just a matter of time before he starts to get rolling, though, and the first signs of a breakout might be witnessed this week. Chicago and Las Vegas may trade offensive punches throughout the day. The Bears have allowed the most rushing yards among NFC teams over the first three weeks . The Raiders need to get Jeanty established for better offensive balance.

START Breece Hall: The Jets are still seeking their first win in 2025, and we could see a higher-scoring game at Miami that benefits fantasy players. Hall is a key to the New York offense, so it can control the ball as much as possible. Miami also ranks 28th in FFPG allowed to opposing RBs.

START TreVeyon Henderson: Last week, this rookie led the Patriots RBs in snaps for the first time this season. He worked on 46 percent of the snaps. Henderson may start to clearly take over as the lead RB for New England this week. Carolina ranks 29th in rushing yards allowed to RBs over the first three weeks. Henderson should at least be considered as a flex option.

NFL Week 4: Wide Receivers To Start

START Tetairoa McMillan: He has drawn eight-plus targets in each of the first weeks. Bryce Young is immediately taking to his new No. 1 WR as a frequent playmaking option. McMillan logged his first NFL career 100-yard game two weeks ago. The Patriots rank 26th in FFPG allowed to WRs.

START Drake London: Maintain faith in London, as this may come through with his best performance of the season to this point. Washington is dealing with major injury issues, and its defense may spend a lot of time on the field this week. The Falcons are coming off a blowout loss to Carolina and must get London involved in the flow of the offense again to bounce back.

START Quentin Johnston: New York has allowed the second-most FFPG to WRs. Only Dallas allowed more over the first three weeks. Johnston appears to be building a case that he will be a breakthrough performer in 2025. In the past two games, he caught three TD passes, and Johnston was targeted seven-plus times in every game this season.

START Romeo Doubs: The Green Bay WR is a good streaming play if you are without regular starters such as CeeDee Lamb and Terry McLaurin. The Dallas pass defense has been the league's worst unit over the first three weeks of the season. Doubs can be a top TD target for Jordan Love, as illustrated by his eight TD receptions in 2023.

Dallas allowed more over the first three weeks. Johnston appears to be building a case that he will be a breakthrough performer in 2025. In the past two games, he caught three TD passes, and Johnston was targeted seven-plus times in every game this season.

NFL Week 4: Quarterbacks To Start

START Caleb Williams: Last week, it certainly appeared that the new-look Chicago offense was taking on new life. Williams led the way in a convincing win over Dallas, passing for 298 yards and four TDs. Expect another good performance against Las Vegas, which ranks 21st in FFPG allowed to opposing QBs.

START Jordan Love: The stout Cleveland defense held Love to 183 passing yards and one TD last week. Now, he gets a much more exploitable matchup vs. Dallas. Expect at least two TD passes from Love, who should also finish between 275 to 300 passing yards. Micah Parson and the Green Bay defense will help the Packers enjoy favorable field position to convert some scores.

NFL Week 4: Tight Ends To Start

START Harold Fannin Jr: This first-year TE has already flashed a lot of promise early in the season. Detroit has already allowed three receiving TDs to TEs in three games. If Fannin is still on the waiver wire in your league, add him now before the production starts to rise more.

START T.J. Hockenson: The Steelers have allowed the most FFPG to TEs over the first three weeks of the season. Keep Hockenson in the lineup unless you roster another prime alternative at the position.

NFL Week 4: Defenses to Stream

Houston (vs. Tennessee), Los Angeles Chargers (vs. New York Giants), Detroit (vs. Cleveland), Pittsburgh (vs. Minesota), New York Jets (vs. Miami).