X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 4

Tight ends to add or target off the waiver wire for Week 4 of the 2019 fantasy football season. Craig Rondinone lists the TE pickups you should be looking to add to your roster.

There are millions of fantasy football owners who probably need a tight end this week, one that can somehow replace one of the best tight ends in the NFL.

The first bye week is upon us, and many fantasy owners will take a J.J. Watt-like hit at the tight end position because San Francisco’s George Kittle, the guy who set the all-time single-season record for receiving yards for a tight end last year, is off. Luckily it is early enough in the season that there should be several available options on your league’s free-agent list.

Without further ado, here are my tight end waiver wire picks for Week 4!

Editor's Note: Discover RotoBaller’s top Fantasy Football Sleepers to gain an edge in your drafts. Our free who to draft tool and expert picks spotlight undervalued players, breakout candidates, and late-round gems for all league formats.

 

TE Waiver Wire Options for Week 4

Will Dissly, Seattle Seahawks – 45% owned

Dissly is no flash in the pan after following his two-TD Week 2 performance with six receptions for 62 yards and a TD against the Drew Brees-less New Orleans Saints. Considering he is available in more than half of the leagues out there, Dissly is undoubtedly the best tight end on the fantasy waiver wire. Those he shied away from Dissly during their drafts and auctions because of the season-ending knee injury he suffered last season are probably pulling a Gardner Minshew and hitting themselves with a hammer.

Dissly will be running routes against an Arizona Cardinals secondary that has allowed tight ends to tear them up. After allowing both Detroit’s T.J. Hockenson and Baltimore’s Mark Andrews to hang 100-yard receiving games on them, the Cards watched Carolina’s Greg Olsen rack up 75 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3. Penciling Dissly in for 75 yards and a score is definitely reasonable, and 100 yards and a pair of end zone visits is certainly not out of the question.

Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills – 11% owned

Buffalo spent several million in the offseason on former Cincinnati Bengal Tyler Kroft in an effort to upgrade its tight end position. Unfortunately, the oft-injured Kroft has yet to get his feet on the field yet due to another injury. The good news is that the door has been opened for Knox to barrel through and lay claim to being Buffalo’s MVTE -- most valuable tight end.

Knox was virtually invisible the opening two weeks, but he had a breakthrough this past Sunday in his breakout game versus Cincinnati, snagging three passes for 67 yards and a touchdown. The TD is especially noteworthy because Knox never scored one during his collegiate career.  Fantasy players can only hope Knox develops into an above-average tight end like another Ole Miss standout, New York Giant Evan Engram. His stock in dynasty and keeper leagues is already climbing and will go through the roof if Kroft continues to suffer setbacks and allow Knox more opportunities to produce.

Jack Doyle, Indianapolis Colts – 32% owned

Maybe Andrew Luck’s retirement wasn’t the death knell for Indianapolis’ offense after all. All Jacoby Brissett did this past weekend was complete 28 of his 37 passes for 310 yards and two touchdowns, and the Colts offense looked like the same juggernaut it was when Luck and Peyton Manning were the starting signal callers in past years.

With No. 1 WR T.Y. Hilton dealing with an injured quad, Doyle should be the one counted on the most to move the chains when Indy needs a first down. Doyle has successfully caught seven of the nine Brissett passes thrown his way, and the pair had no trouble hooking up in 2017 when Doyle set career-highs with 80 receptions for 690 yards when Luck was sidelined. Doyle will have to fight fellow tight end Eric Ebron for looks, but if Hilton is out for a couple weeks I would pick up Doyle in PPR leagues and expect some six-catch outings in Hilton’s absence.

 

Other Tight End Options

Irv Smith Jr., Minnesota Vikings – 19% owned

Kyle Rudolph might be the veteran tight end on the team who signed a multimillion dollar contract in the offseason, but Smith is becoming the better fantasy play as the season wears on. The 2019 second-rounder caught three passes for 60 yards in this past week’s victory over the Oakland Raiders, while Rudolph managed just one receptions for 11 yards. Smith’s stock will rise even higher if Rudolph gets injured and/or Kirk Cousins starts throwing the ball 30 times per game instead of the 21 times per game he has through the first three weeks.

James O'Shaughnessy, Jacksonville Jaguars – 4% owned

Jacksonville has some receiving depth these days, but the Jags do not have a bonafide No. 1 WR and certainly do not have a receiver who is a master inside the red zone. O’Shaughnessy will not win any track meets (9.4 career yards per catch) but could evolve into one of the Jaguars’ top targets down by the end zone thanks to his wide body. He is a better bet in touchdown leagues than PPR leagues.

Jordan Akins, Houston Texans – 4% owned

It is too early to tell whether the best game of Akins’ career (3-73-2) this past Sunday against the L.A. Chargers was a one-week wonder or a precursor of things to come. Akins had never reached the end zone before this performance, and is probably the fifth or sixth-best option in Houston’s pass offense. Feel free to grab him if you are desperate in a deep league for a TE, but you would probably be better off waiting another week to see if this was an aberration.

Demetrius Harris, Cleveland Browns – 5% owned

David Njoku’s broken wrist/concussion combination has led to Harris being elevated to top tight end status in Cleveland’s offense. While the Browns passing attack centers around 90 percent of the passes going to Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry and tailback Nick Chubb, Harris could do well picking up the leftover scraps. His two targets this past Sunday night both came in the end zone, and he was able to catch one for a touchdown.

 

Don’t Forget About…

Chris Herndon IV, New York Jets – 34% owned

Fantasy owners have to wait until Week 6 for Herndon to return following his four-game suspension and New York’s bye, but he might be well worth the wait. The Jets receivers are not exactly flying down the field this season, and Herndon and franchise quarterback Sam Darnold had wonderful chemistry together last season as rookies. Herndon should be able to provide 30-50 yards per week and occasional touchdowns once he gets back on the field.

Hayden Hurst, Baltimore Ravens – 16% owned

Mark Andrews has been more lights out than David Spade during the first three weeks of the season, but do not forget that Hurst was taken two rounds ahead of Andrews when Baltimore selected both of them during the 2018 NFL draft. Hurst still has long-term appeal in dynasty leagues, but his short-term appeal in year-to-year leagues is still on the low side since Andrews and No. 3 TE Nick Boyle split the targets and catches with him.

More Waiver Wire Adds and Pickups




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Colson Montgomery

Promoted to the Major Leagues
NFL

Omar Khan, Steelers Agree to Three-Year Contract
Max Muncy

Goes on Injured List With Knee Bruise
Max Muncy

Out of Thursday's Lineup
James Wood

Joining Home Run Derby
SJ

Sharks Claim Nick Leddy Off Waivers
Max Scherzer

Cleared to Start on Saturday
SJ

Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to Two-Year, $13 Million Contract
CAR

Nikolaj Ehlers Joins Hurricanes on Six-Year Contract
Kodai Senga

Could be "in Play" to Return Before All-Star Break
Ha-Seong Kim

Rays Reinstate Ha-Seong Kim From Injured List
Christian Moore

Placed on Injured List With Thumb Sprain
Luis L. Ortiz

the Subject of Gambling Investigation
Jordan Lawlar

to Miss Multiple Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Yordan Alvarez

Receives Encouraging News on his Hand
Chau Smith-Wade

Having Stellar Offseason
Ace Bailey

Inks Rookie Contract With Jazz
Divine Deablo

Could be the Quarterback of the Defense
Isaiah Rodgers

a Likely Starter for the Vikings
Jacob Monk

Sees Plenty of Work With Starters
Avonte Maddox

has Impressed Dan Campbell
Boston Celtics

Josh Minott Inks Deal With Celtics
Chicago Bears

Ruben Hyppolite Shows Notable Improvement
Toronto Raptors

Sandro Mamukelashvili Heading to Toronto
Daron Payne

Commanders Coaches Impressed With Daron Payne
Danny Gray

Makes Impression During Offseason Workouts
Jared McCain

Not on 76ers Summer League Roster
Dane Belton

Should Have a Role in 2025
Kaiir Elam

Flashes During Offseason Workouts
Dylan Harper

Unavailable for California Classic
COL

Brent Burns Inks One-Year Deal with Avalanche
STL

Blues Land Pius Suter on Two-Year Deal
Morgan Frost

Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Flames
WPG

Gustav Nyquist Moves to Winnipeg
Cody Glass

Devils Re-Sign Cody Glass to Two-Year Deal
PIT

Anthony Mantha Joins Penguins
Riley Greene

Homers Twice, Drives in Six on Wednesday
Max Muncy

Exits With Apparent Knee Injury
Christian Moore

Exits Early with Thumb Irritation
Cleveland Cavaliers

Larry Nance Jr. Headed Back to Cavaliers
Josh Naylor

Returning to Diamondbacks Lineup
Eric Gordon

Remaining with 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers

Deandre Ayton Joining Lakers
Oronde Gadsden

an Active Pass-Catcher This Offseason
Brashard Smith

Speed Could be Put to Use
Emil Heineman

Signs Two-Year Deal with Islanders
Pat Bryant

Off to a Good Start
Simon Holmstrom

Re-Signs with Islanders for Two Years
Cody Barton

Quickly Becoming a Leader With his New Team
UTA

Nate Schmidt Signs Three-Year Deal with Mammoth
Montaric Brown

has Worked With Starters
UTA

Brandon Tanev Moves to Utah on Three-Year Contract
NJ

Evgenii Dadonov Joins Devils on One-Year Deal
BUF

Sabres Snap Up Alex Lyon on Two-Year Contract
Dallas Mavericks

Dante Exum Returning to Dallas
Ryan McLeod

Inks Four-Year Extension with Sabres
NAS

Predators Bring in Nick Perbix on Two-Year Deal
Jaren Jackson Jr.

Has Surgery to Repair a Turf Toe Injury
LA

Cody Ceci Moves to Los Angeles
DET

James van Riemsdyk Joins Red Wings on One-Year Contract
Viktor Arvidsson

Traded to Boston
Charlotte Hornets

Spencer Dinwiddie Lands With Charlotte
Josh Jung

Sent to Triple-A
Jurickson Profar

Officially Reinstated and Hitting in Five-Hole on Wednesday
Spencer Schwellenbach

Going on Injured List With Fractured Elbow
Maxwell Hairston

Facing Sexual-Assault Lawsuit
Tai Felton

Rookie Season Likely to be Spent on Special Teams
LeQuint Allen Jr.

to Have Receiving Role for Jaguars?
Justin Walley

Turning Heads Going into Rookie Season
Bud Cauley

in Great Form Ahead of John Deere Classic
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

a Player to Avoid at John Deere Classic
Jake Knapp

Riding Momentum Ahead of John Deere Classic
Jamari Thrash

Establishing Himself as Reliable Option
PGA

Sungjae Im Looking for Consistency at John Deere Classic
Ryan Gerard

a Solid Option at John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler

Looking to Rebound at John Deere Classic
Cameron Champ

a Volatile Option at John Deere Classic
Brandon Woodruff

Likely to Pitch on Sunday in Miami
Jackson Suber

Staying Below 70 is Key to Success for Jackson Suber
Kevin Roy

Playing Better Heading into John Deere Classic
Justin Lower

Hoping for Something Positive in Illinois
Ben Kohles

a Long Shot at John Deere Classic
Stephan Jaeger

Attempts to Stop Roller-Coaster Ride
Beau Hossler

Needs a Challenge in Illinois
Harry Higgs

Has Potential at John Deere Classic
Nick Dunlap

Keeps Plugging Through Tough 2025 Season
PHI

Dan Vladar Links Up With Flyers on Two-Year Deal
Zac Gallen

Fans 10 in Tuesday's Win
Hunter Goodman

Hits Two More Homers Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks

Taurean Prince Staying in Milwaukee
Jeff Green

Signs One-Year Deal to Remain in Houston
Los Angeles Lakers

Jake LaRavia Lands with Lakers
Orlando Magic

Tyus Jones Signs One-Year Deal With Magic
Golden State Warriors

Kevon Looney Heads to New Orleans
Milwaukee Bucks

Jericho Sims Staying in Milwaukee
Denver Nuggets

Tim Hardaway Jr. Joins Nuggets
Detroit Pistons

Duncan Robinson Lands With Detroit
Charlotte Hornets

Tre Mann Remaining in Charlotte
Kevin Yu

a Near Must-Play at TPC Deere Run
PGA

J.T. Poston Returns to John Deere Classic Looking for Another High Finish
Thriston Lawrence

a Decent Fit For John Deere Classic
Tom Kim

Not Finding Much to be Happy About Ahead of John Deere Classic
Milwaukee Bucks

Gary Harris Inks Deal With Bucks
Si Woo Kim

is a Prohibitive Fade at John Deere Classic
Ben Griffin

is the Appropriate Favorite at TPC Deere Run
Daniel Suarez

and Trackhouse Racing Parting Ways After 2025 Season
Ilia Topuria

Becomes The New Lightweight Champion
Charles Oliveira

Knocked Out At UFC 317
Kai Kara-France

Alexandre Pantoja Submits Kai Kara-France
Kai Kara-France

Submitted At UFC 317
Joshua Van

Extends His Win Streak
Brandon Royval

Drops Decision
Renato Moicano

Loses Back-To-Back Fights
Beneil Dariush

Gets Back In The Win Column
Felipe Lima

Suffers His First UFC Loss
Payton Talbott

Bounces Back
Alex Bowman

Competitive Run Ends With Third-Place Finish at Atlanta
Erik Jones

Secures A Top-Five Finish After Adversity In Atlanta
Tyler Reddick

Collects A New Career-Best Finish At Atlanta
Chase Elliott

Ends Winless Skid With Atlanta Victory
Brad Keselowski

Falls Short of Atlanta Victory
Carson Hocevar

Recovers From Big One to Finish 10th at Atlanta
William Byron

Caught up in Atlanta Big One but Retains Points Lead
Denny Hamlin

Top In-Season Challenge Seed Denny Hamlin Eliminated in Lap 70 Crash
Ty Dillon

Bottom Seed Ty Dillon Upsets Denny Hamlin to Advance in In-Season Challenge
Kyle Larson

Don't Expect Kyle Larson to Win First Drafting Track Race on Saturday
Christopher Bell

Unlikely to Complete Atlanta Sweep
Brad Keselowski

Seeks Another Clutch Win for Hail-Mary Playoff Bid
Chris Buescher

Unlikely to Lead Enough to Have Much DFS Value
Alex Bowman

Qualifies Best Among Non-Fords but Unlikely to Contend at Atlanta
Ryan Preece

Will Probably Run Better Than Usual at Atlanta
Austin Dillon

Consistently Mediocre at Atlanta
Ty Gibbs

Slightly Faster Lately but Unlikely to be a Factor at Atlanta
Erik Jones

a Low-Key Strong DFS Option
Noah Gragson

Could Have DFS Value as One of the Lowest-Qualifying Fords
Riley Herbst

Unlikely to Replicate February Atlanta Finish
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF