Week 4 Power Rankings

We are now one third of the way through our fantasy regular season boys, and it's time to see how the waiver wire prowling and trading block has changed the competitive landscape of the Equalizer. Who is a contender in 2014, and who are the pretenders?

Week 4 Power Rankings:
1. The Fat Cats
2. Roc City Super Dudes
3. Ants in my Eyes Collins
4. Touch my TD's
5. PB Pandemonium
6. Tie - Las Vegas Outlaws and The Old Man's Club
8. Dark Force
9. Saskatchewan Rough Riders
10. Redwood Chipalopes
11. Ethan's Mom's Panties
12. SGF Dirtdogs

The Fat Cats - The 2014 of the Cats is all business. We know what Graham, Jordy, and Calvin Johnson bring to the field (how exactly did we let him snag all three), but the reemergence of Steve Smith Sr. this season has been a godsend for the Cats. Can't argue with 547 points through four weeks.

Roc City Super Dudes - While I think there might potentially be a more talented roster ranked below the Dudes, there is no denying a 4-0 start to the season. Rashad Jennings has exceeded I think most people's expectations of his performance this season, and concerns of Andre Williams eating into his touches seem to be subsided (a lot of garbage work in the Skins game but that was a result of game flow and the short week). Look out for the Dudes once Legault sees some more consistent production out of Pierre Garcon.

Ants in my Eyes Collins - Boasting what I believe the best passing attack in the league, the Ants are in need of some production from the running back position. Travaris Cadet ate into some of Pierre Thomas's touches this past week, and Shane Vereen just can't seem to get it going. If he can get the production from those two spots, this is a pretty complete team.

Touch my TD's - So the Arian Foster trade has not quite panned out yet, but I still love this roster and minus two losses by a combined 9 points, I'd have the TD's ranked even higher. Andrew Luck is playing out of his mind right now, and Jeremy Maclin has been better than I ever expected coming into the season (that catch on Sunday). Andre Ellington figures to see more work as his foot heals and I expect Cordarelle Patterson to get the ball in his hands more as he familiarizes with Teddy Bridgewater (who I really like).

PB Pandemonium - Riding the Demarco Murray train as far as it will take me, this is a man possessed right now. Only problem, he has 18 more carries than anyone else in the league and for a man with an injury history that is concerning. Larry Donnell has been a more than pleasant surprise off the waiver wire, and I think Chris Ivory is finally solidifying his position as the best back on the Jets.

Las Vegas Outlaws - I know, I know, this was a total cop-out, but in 15 minutes I could not decide which roster I liked better out of the outlaws and the champ Old Guy's Club. The Black and Gold tandem of Antonio Brown and Leveon Bell is money right now, number 1 and 2 at their positions respectively. I expect better results from V-Jax now that the move to Glennon has been made and Kelvin Benjamin is my favorite rookie wide receiver this season next to Brandin Cooks.

The Old Guy's Club - Could Jamaal Charles have looked any better in his return from a sprained ankle? Certainly exhibited why he was the fantasy MVP from a year ago. Gio Bernard is a PPR monster and I love Deandre Hopkins (who will be the number one receiver in Houston easily this year). Emmanuel Sanders is getting plenty of love in Denver and I think this Sunday is Bishop Sankey's coming out party.

Dark Force - So this one I might catch some flack on, but bear with me here. Ben Roethlisberger is playing some good QB. I expect Eddie Lacy to get on the right track in week 5 and Forte has still yet to find the end zone in 2014, that'll be changing. Has picked up a couple flyers for WR2 in Terrance Williams and John Brown, but I expect both to have very good seasons. I like Brown's play making ability, and Dez Bryant controls coverage opening up opportunities for Williams. Broncos reliant for production again this year, but as long as they keep rolling I think the Force will at least be in the discussion in the coming weeks.

Saskatchewan Rough Riders - True to their name, the Riders are rough on the ground with two of the most bruising backs in the league. But I am concerned about the finesse game through the air on this team. Keenan Allen has only had one game of relevance this year and Torrey Smith would have zero minus a touchdown in a blowout. The best receiver on this team right now is Delanie Walker on a struggling Titan team.

Redwood Chipalopes - McCoy continues to struggle as the heart and soul of the Chipalopes. Matthew Stafford has really shown to be hit or miss over his career, and Percy Harvin is a walking injury. If the Chipalopes can stick around long enough for Josh Gordon to get on the field, I expect a late push.

Ethan's Mom's Panties - I like what I believe we will see out of Jerrick McKinnon. But other than the QB play, there just isn't the excitement outside of Michael Floyd. But losing Adrian Peterson will do that to a team, and you can't lay that at the Panties front office.

SGF Dirtdogs - It pains me a little because Kaier wasn't able to draft his own squad, but then I remembered he got to go to Alaska so not all is bad in Seattle for the Kai guy. One thing I do believe is you don't want to be playing a winless team because one week they'll get their due. I am just hoping it isn't this week.