7 Deep Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 4

Theo Riddick, RB, Detroit Lions

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The running back options are limited when we dive this deep into the wire. If you don't need a home run, but are looking for safe play, you could do worse than reliable Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick.

While Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount have seen all the carries the last two weeks, Riddick has remained productive through the air, turning 15 targets into 12 catches for 83 yards. It may not seem like much, but that translates into over 10 PPR points per game, useful production from someone available in 75% of leagues.

While Riddick is working as strictly a passing down back, he may be the running back of choice in Week 4 with the Lions underdogs to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. If Detroit is chasing points, as Vegas believes they will be, Riddick should see substantial work. Also working in his favor, Dallas also has shown a weakness to pass catchers out of the backfield as they have allowed 24 receptions to running backs, the sixth-most of any team through three weeks.