Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Free Agent Adds and Stashes (2025)

Rob's Week 4 fantasy football waiver wire pickups, adds, stashes and sleepers to target for 2025. His top waiver wire adds for Week 4 at RB, WR, TE, QB, K, D/ST.

It was another difficult week for fantasy managers on the injury front. CeeDee Lamb suffered what appeared to be a high ankle sprain. Mike Evans left the game with a hamstring injury. Najee Harris appeared to have torn his Achilles, and James Conner was carted off due to an ankle injury. That was after all the quarterback injuries last week. The only way to handle all of these injuries is the waiver wire.

Unfortunately, the injuries we saw this past weekend don't appear as though they'll create a "must-add" player this week on the waiver wire. That doesn't mean that there aren't other players available who can't help cure your injury woes, but it does mean you'll need to make sure you're making the right decisions on the waiver wire this week.

Be sure to also check out our free Who Should I Pickup? tool and compare up to four free agent players at once - we'll tell you who to pick up. Please use the promo code "BOOM" to get 10% off our premium subscription tools. Now, let's get to the best waiver wire adds for Week 4.

• 2025 fantasy football rankings
• Running back (RB) fantasy football rankings
• Wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings
• Tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings
• Quarterback (QB) fantasy football rankings
• FLEX fantasy football rankings
• Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings
• Kicker (K) fantasy football rankings
• Dynasty fantasy football rankings

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

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Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals - 54.8% Rostered

Through the first two weeks of the season, Benson had made this backfield more of a committee than we saw last year. Benson had already earned more opportunities going into his second season. This trend already made him an intriguing add, but a significant injury to Conner means Benson will be Arizona's workhorse back moving forward.

The ENTIRE Cardinals sideline just emptied onto the field for James Conner as they get him on the cart. Very scary looking injury for the Cardinals running back. pic.twitter.com/OVB7P4p1qJ

— Matt Lively (@mattblively) September 21, 2025

Conner is rostered in 54.8% of leagues, taking him slightly out of our parameters, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of leagues, but with how significantly Benson's value has changed, be sure to look for him on your waiver wire. Benson will be ranked as a top-20 running back moving forward.

Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars - 48.1% Rostered

The Jaguars traded Tank Bigsby to the Eagles after Week 1. This immediately thrust Tuten into the RB2 role for the Jaguars. This is a fantasy-relevant role in Liam Coen's offense. Once Bucky Irving emerged late last season, he and Rachaad White were both top-24 running backs in half-PPR PPG.

Bhayshul Tuten starts the scoring in Jacksonville!

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— NFL (@NFL) September 21, 2025

Since Bigsby was traded, Tuten has scored touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. He continues to show his explosiveness, and due to that, fantasy managers should expect Tuten to continue to close the gap with Travis Etienne Jr. He's already on the RB3 radar and is trending upwards.

Woody Marks, Houston Texans - 8.9% Rostered

Marks' role in the Houston offense continues to grow. With Joe Mixon's return unknown and Nick Chubb not giving the offense much explosiveness, it's likely only a matter of time before the team opts to expand Marks' role. This past weekend, he had six carries to Chubb's nine. Chubb played 33 snaps, while Marks logged 30.

There are legit concerns if this offense can sustain a fantasy-relevant running back, but if there's going to be one, Marks seems to be the best bet.

Slow-Starters to Stash with Late-Season Potential

Jaydon Blue, Dallas Cowboys - 25.9% Rostered

Blue was inactive in Weeks 1-3, so he's likely off fantasy football radars. In Week 1, Miles Sanders had a crucial fumble. In Week 2, he averaged just three yards per carry. Javonte Williams has played well and has a strong hold on the team's No. 1 running back spot. Eventually, the team is likely to give Blue a shot to see if he can provide the offense more burst than Sanders.

Dallas also doesn't appear to be a true playoff contender. They lost Week 1 against the Eagles and needed overtime to beat the lowly Giants. This past weekend, they lost to the Bears. If their season continues to falter, it makes sense for them to give Blue more opportunities. If you're looking for a player to stash and hope to hit on later in the season, Blue is a good choice.

Brashard Smith, Kansas City Chiefs - 0.7% Rostered

Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt have played poorly through the first two weeks of the season. Pacheco has yet to rush for more than 25 yards in a game this season. He's averaging 3.1 yards per carry. Hunt has been slightly better, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. Hunt rushed for 31 yards this past weekend, which is the most any Chiefs' running back has this season. Neither of these two veterans is a great pass-catcher.

If their running game continues to falter, don't be surprised if Smith starts to get more opportunities. The running game has been putrid through two weeks. They've leaned on Patrick Mahomes' arm and legs. If they lean into their passing game, Smith might already be their best pass-catching running back they have.

Smith only needs Andy Reid to give him a chance. If Pacheco and Hunt continue playing the way they have, that'll come eventually.

RB4's with High Contingency Value

Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams - 11.7% Rostered

Corum's role has grown in recent weeks. He had five carries for 44 yards and a touchdown in Week 2. This past weekend, he had eight carries for 53 yards. His total touch has increased in recent weeks this year. He's also been very productive with his opportunities. He's averaging over seven yards per carry. This is an explosive offense, and Corum has been granted some red zone work.

As long as he continues to handle 7-10 touches with some scoring opportunities, Corum will remain on the RB4 radar. His value, however, is on the climb, and he could soon find himself valued as an RB3. He carries immense contingency value if Kyren Williams were to miss any time.

Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans - 27.6% Rostered

Spears is currently on IR, but he's an excellent stash candidate. Throughout training camp, head coach Brian Callahan discussed increasing Spears' role so that Tony Pollard wouldn't have to carry the majority of the load. Spears is an excellent pass-catcher and would provide fantasy managers with RB4 value in that role.

If Cameron Ward is better than expected, Spears could provide a touch more value than that. He could also earn more work than he did last year. Spears is out with a high-ankle sprain, which is a tough one for running backs. They can linger or be reinjured, but given his pass-catching profile and the high praise he earned throughout training camp, he's someone fantasy managers should want to add and stash on IR.

Once he's healthy, if Pollard were to miss time, he'd become a top-24 running back. Surprisingly, Spears' value has decreased a bit without even playing. That's because Ward has so rarely targeted his running backs. Maybe that'll increase once Spears is back, but it's a concern for his future fantasy value.

Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs - 31.6% Rostered

Hunt had the same number of rush attempts, targets, and receptions that Pacheco had in Week 1. This week, Pacheco had a slight lead in these categories: rush attempts (10 to 8) and targets (2 to 1). They each had one reception, but Pacheco did run more routes (21 to 14). This backfield is a full-blown committee. Pacheco is handling 45% of the work and opportunities, Hunt is at 40% and Smith is at 5%.

Neither Hunt nor Pacheco has been productive. Due to how ineffective they've both been, it's possible that if either one of them could start playing better, their role would increase. That includes Hunt. Pacheco has also struggled with injuries in the past, and if he were to miss time, Hunt's value would increase.

RB5's with High Contingency Value

Ollie Gordon II, Miami Dolphins - 23.3% Rostered

Gordon received nine carries in their Week 3 loss to the Bills. He finished with 38 yards, but most importantly, received a carry inside the five-yard line, which he took in from two yards out for a touchdown. He's a much bigger back than De'Von Achane, and that size could lead to more work near the goal line. He's a touchdown-dependent RB5 who should be ranked higher in games Miami is likely to keep close, or where they're outright favored.

The fact that Miami isn't very good is not ideal for Gordon's value because he isn't used in the passing game. He does have RB5 value because he very well might become Miami's goal-line back of choice. He also carries significant contingency value if Achane misses time.

Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons - 37.7% Rostered

Allgeier has some RB4 appeal when the matchup is right. Against the Vikings last Sunday Night, that didn't seem to be the case, but Atlanta cruised comfortably. That allowed Allgeier to finish with 16 carries, 74 yards, and one touchdown. He has just one target this season. Most of the red zone work will go to Bijan Robinson.

The touchdown he scored in Week 2 was because Minnesota let him score so that they could get the ball back.

This week, however, Atlanta was dominated, and Allgeier had just one carry. He's an RB4 when the matchup is right, but otherwise needs to be ignored entirely. His primary fantasy value for fantasy managers is his contingency value if Robinson were to miss time.

Braelon Allen, New York Jets - 28.9% Rostered

The Jets aim to be a football team that prioritizes running the ball. The problem is their team isn't good enough for this to be the case. They'll often get behind on the scoreboard, negatively affecting the running game. Allen is the No. 2 running back for the Jets.

In games, the Jets are favored or expected to be in a close matchup where they can stay committed to the run. Allen is a touchdown-dependent RB3.

He is a matchup-dependent, touchdown-dependent RB5. His contingency value is high if Breece Hall were to miss any time. However, if that would happen, Allen would likely be the early-down and goal-line back, while Isaiah Davis operates as the pass-catching back, which would leave Allen in a committee.

Brian Robinson Jr., San Francisco 49ers - 45.9% Rostered

Robinson has gotten around eight touches a game since joining the 49ers. Unfortunately, he does not receive any pass-catching or red zone work. That significantly limits his fantasy value. He's someone fantasy managers could look at when the 49ers are overwhelming favorites, where Robinson might see more garbage time touches. He's a boring RB5 whose value almost exclusively comes from being Christian McCaffrey's handcuff.

Pure Running Back Handcuffs

• D.J. Giddens, Indianapolis Colts - 2.5% Rostered
• Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills - 16.2% Rostered
• Tahj Brooks, Cincinnati Bengals - 0.4% Rostered
• Rico Dowdle, Carolina Panthers - 5.5% Rostered
• Tank Bigsby, Philadelphia Eagles - 41.2% Rostered
• Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears - 7.6% Rostered
• Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints - 5.5% Rostered
• MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers - 3.0% Rostered

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

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Elic Ayomanor, Tennessee Titans - 21.1% Rostered

Ayomanor has found the end zone now in back-to-back weeks. He also has consecutive weeks of four receptions and double-digit fantasy points. He's emerged as a trusted target for the rookie QB and is someone fantasy managers should prioritize adding. Rookies tend to get better as the season rolls along, and Ayomanor is already a productive fantasy player in Week 3.

By Week 12, we could be looking at a must-start WR3 or better.

Troy Franklin, Denver Broncos - 49.5% Rostered

Franklin has emerged and secured the No. 2 role in the Denver offense. In Week 2, he played 85% of the snaps and ran a team-high 27 routes. This week, he and Courtland Sutton were the clear leaders in the receiver room. Both of them played over 40 snaps and ran over 30 routes. No other receiver had 25 snaps or more than 20 routes.

Franklin had out-produced Sutton in Weeks 1-2, but this past weekend, Sutton finally had his breakout game of the 2025 season. That, along with the Chargers' tough defense, meant a week to forget for Franklin. He finished with just two catches and eight yards. No matter, his role is excellent and has plenty of potential involved.

With Evan Engram on the mend and no other receiver of note, Franklin will have plenty of good performances in the future.

Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns - 44.1% Rostered

The Browns are the most pass-heavy offense in the NFL. Despite a 13-10 win this past weekend, they still managed to throw the ball 36 times, which was a season-low for them. That immense passing volume led to Tillman having seven targets in back-to-back weeks to start the season. He only had three this weekend against the Packers, but they've proven to be one of the best defenses in the NFL.

Tillman scored over 9.0 half-PPR points in the first two weeks of the season. Fantasy managers shouldn't hold it against him that he struggled against a stingy defense and a game that was played periodically in the rain. Tillman is still on the WR4 radar.

Christian Kirk, Houston Texans - 21.9% Rostered

Houston traded for Kirk this offseason to be Stefon Diggs' replacement in the slot. In 2024, when Diggs was healthy with Houston, he was a top-30 receiver in half-PPR PPG. Kirk had been a WR2/3 when he was in Jacksonville. Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins, and Jaylin Noel failed to make any noise in Weeks 1 and 2 when Kirk was out of the lineup.

This past weekend, Kirk returned to the lineup and immediately earned eight targets. While he was inefficient with them, finishing with three receptions and 25 yards, the sheer volume should be intriguing to fantasy managers. Houston needs another dependable receiver opposite Nico Collins. In the past, their slot receiver has been relevant for fantasy.

This was his first game back from the injury and his first game with Houston. Assuming Kirk gets better as he gets back to being 100% and being more comfortable with C.J. Stroud, Kirk could emerge as a solid WR4 starter.

Wan'Dale Robinson, New York Giants - 29.9% Rostered

In two games this season, Robinson has a 25% target share and is the clear No. 2 receiver behind Malik Nabers. He had eight targets in Week 1 and 10 this past weekend. He finished with six catches, 55 yards, and 8.5 half-PPR points in Week 1. This past weekend, he exploded, finishing with eight receptions, 142 yards, and one touchdown en route to 24.2 half-PPR points.

Robinson had 139 targets last year, but couldn't even muster 700 yards. However, through the first two weeks of the season, Robinson's average depth of target is at 10.4. Last year, that number was at 4.8. With Russell Wilson at quarterback, Robinson has gotten more targets down the field. If that holds, Robinson could be a waiver wire steal.

High Upside Stashes

Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers - 37.3% Rostered

He tore his MCL and ACL early last season and will need some time to shake off the rust. However, he’s an IR candidate and someone you can stash for free. From 2023-2024, he had 2,357 yards and 15 touchdowns. He finished as the WR22 in 2022 and the WR12 in 2023. He’s absolutely worth taking a shot on.

He’s the receiver with the most chemistry with Brock Purdy and could be a second-half weekly WR2 starter.

Luther Burden III, Chicago Bears - 9.3% Rostered

Burden profiles as a slot receiver and was a tackle-breaking machine in college. He won't provide much value early in the year, as he's undoubtedly going to play behind D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, and the veteran Olamide Zaccheaus. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Zaccheaus to be able to hold Burden off for long.

Burden flashed the potential that makes him such a good stash this past weekend. To some extent, Moore has been an afterthought in the offense. If Burden can become a full-time player, it's not out of the question that he becomes Williams' No. 2 target-earner alongside emerging star Odunze.

Jalen Coker, Carolina Panthers - 7.5% Rostered

Coker is currently on the IR with a "significant" quad injury and will miss between four and six weeks. However, with Adam Thielen traded, the runway has been cleared for Coker’s breakout season if he can get healthy. Tetairoa McMillan will be the team’s undisputed No. 1 receiver, but after that, the pecking order is highly questionable.

65% of Carolina’s targets last year went to wide receivers. Dave Canales’ offense has utilized the slot receiver heavily. This includes Chris Godwin in Tampa Bay and Thielen in Carolina. Before the injury, Canales said Coker was going to be their slot receiver.

This past weekend, current slot receiver Hunter Renfrow scored 20.3 half-PPR points. If, when Coker comes back, he takes back the role he was expected to handle, he could be a solid WR4.

Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans - 36.1% Rostered

Kirk returned in Week 3 and finished with eight targets. Hutchinson also continues to play ahead of him. However, none of these players has been effective or efficient. Kirk caught less than 50% of his targets in his return and finished with just 25 yards. Hutchinson hasn't done anything all year.

As long as that continues, Higgins, the former second-round pick, will eventually be given a shot. Given his draft pedigree and collegiate production, he's worth stashing for this possibility.

Kyle Williams, New England Patriots - 2.6%

Diggs doesn't look like himself. DeMario Douglas has seen his role and snaps significantly reduced. Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins are X-receivers who garner very few targets. The most consistent pass-catcher for New England has been tight end Hunter Henry.

If Diggs, Douglas, Boutte, and Hollins can't find a way to be more consistent and productive, it's only a matter of time before Williams, a third-round rookie, gets his chance.

Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers - 2.3% Rostered

Watson is still on the PUP and won't be ready until midseason. However, Jayden Reed (collarbone) is slated to miss a majority of the season, Matthew Golden has yet to make a splash, and Doubs is who he is at this point. He's dependable, but unexciting. Wicks is an enigma. There's upside, but his consistency is all over the board.

This offense is strong. Jordan Love is playing great. If Watson can get healthy, with Reed's injury and the inconsistencies shown from Doubs and Wicks, he could enjoy a productive second half. He is a solid stash candidate.

Potential WR4/5's

Calvin Austin III, Pittsburgh Steelers - 10.7% Rostered

In deeper leagues, fantasy managers want to target players who are regularly on the field. None of these players is an elite talent, but they're on the field enough where they'll pop every once in a while. Austin has now found the end zone in two out of three weeks. He's the clear No. 2 target for Aaron Rodgers behind D.K. Metcalf.

He's scored double-digit points in two out of three contests and has established himself as a bye-week or injury-replacement receiver for fantasy managers.

Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers - 33.8% Rostered

He scored 7.8 and 10.3 half-PPR points in the first two weeks of the season. He is one player that Jordan Love trusts on third-downs and near the end zone. Doubs is a decent bet for a touchdown most weeks. With Reed on IR, Doubs could see a slight uptick in target volume.

That didn't come to fruition this past weekend, but the Cleveland defense has been a problem for Joe Burrow in Week 1, too. It's a formidable unit. Doubs is best viewed as a touchdown-dependent WR4, but his role near the end zone is secure, and he plays on an offense that will score plenty of points.

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kansas City Chiefs - 9.9% Rostered

Smith-Schuster has two games with 55 yards on the dot. He also has two games with four or more catches, resulting in two contests with 7.5 half-PPR or more points. Smith-Schuster doesn't have a high ceiling, but he's attached to Andy Reid and Mahomes. His snap share is solid, and he has two out of three games with five targets.

Until Xavier Worthy (shoulder) returns, Smith-Schuster can be used as a WR5.

Hunter Renfrow, Carolina Panthers - 7.2% Rostered

Renfrow had nine targets, seven receptions, 48 yards, and two touchdowns en route to 20.3 half-PPR points in Week 2. Coker is currently on IR and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Renfrow will maintain his role as the team's starting receiver until that time. If he can continue to be productive, he may keep that role even once Coker is back.

Renfrow had a very quiet Week 3, but Carolina steamrolled Atlanta, which meant they didn't need much from their passing game. Renfrow still figures to be Bryce Young's No. 2 target behind McMillan until Coker returns.

Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay Packers - 3.9% Rostered

Reed is on IR and will likely miss more than just four games. Doubs is decent, but unspectacular, and tends to disappear at times. To be fair, that is true for Wicks, as well. However, with Reed and Watson unavailable for the foreseeable future, Wicks has an opportunity to be a full-time starter. That was true this past weekend, although it didn't result in any fantasy prosperity.

While Wicks is not going to become a must-start player or even a WR3, he has flashed in the past, is connected to a high-scoring offense, and has a good quarterback. If you play in deeper leagues, Wicks is worth stashing.

KaVontae Turpin, Dallas Cowboys - 2.4% Rostered

Lamb appeared to have suffered an ankle sprain, potentially a high-ankle sprain. Lamb said he'll play next week, but if he's held out, Turpin would be the biggest beneficiary. Adding Turpin is tough because Lamb's status is unknown. Dallas has tried different ways to get the ball into his hands, so if Lamb is out, they may try to manufacture offense with Turpin even more against a tough Green Bay defense.

Boom or Bust, Touchdown Dependent WR5/6's

Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens - 27.2% Rostered

Tory Horton, Seattle Seahawks - 1.1% Rostered

Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots - 23.4% Rostered

Tyquan Thornton, Kansas City Chiefs - 2.2% Rostered

Dont'e Thornton Jr., Las Vegas Raiders - 8.2% Rostered

Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals - 5.6% Rostered

Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders - 2.0% Rostered

Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts - 1.5% Rostered

All of these players are starters on their respective teams. Horton is the team's No. 3 receiver behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp. Thornton's role is dependent on the health of Worthy. The other players here are the top two receivers on their team. However, none of them are target-earners. All of these receivers are nothing more than touchdown-dependent WR5/6's.

They're likely only to see 1-5 targets on any given week. The floor for all of these players is zero. On the flip side, they only need one target to make them a worthwhile start. Any of these players, based on their skill set and their utilization, is capable of taking their one target 75 yards to the house. If you're in a pinch and desperate, and find yourself as a large underdog, rolling the dice on one of these players could pay off.

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

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Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens - 11.9% Rostered

Likely still hasn't played this season, but Mark Andrews sure has. Through two weeks, Andrews has four targets, two catches, and seven yards. He has scored 1.9 half-PPR points. He also has a dropped touchdown. Andrews has been a complete non-factor. Likely is expected to return next week. He's absolutely worth stashing, given just how ineffective Andrews has been.

I'm prioritizing Likely over Fannin. Bateman has also been very quiet through the first two weeks. Zay Flowers is a good player, but the Baltimore offense could use another dependable pass-catcher. Lamar Jackson has always loved targeting the tight end position. If Andrews is no longer up to that task, Likely has shown in the past that he's plenty capable.

Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns - 39.4% Rostered

Fannin's playing time has continued to increase, and this past weekend, he almost drew even with David Njoku in terms of snaps played and routes run. He now has 18 targets through three games and has at least three receptions in every game this season. He's clearly an integral part of their passing game and will continue to be so.

Despite not yet scoring a touchdown, Fannin has provided fantasy managers with two games with 7.0 or more half-PPR points. Fannin should be valued as a high-end TE2 with potential. The upside is that Fannin's role continues to grow, or that Njoku is traded at the deadline.

Safe TE2's with Some Upside

Hunter Henry, New England Patriots - 48.9% Rostered

Henry's role and utilization have been elite. His snap and route share have been excellent. That, along with the subpar play from the New England receivers, has resulted in Henry having two games with eight or more targets. He has two games with more than 65 yards and is fresh off a performance where he finished with 25.0 half-PPR points.

Henry's target share through three games gives him the potential to finish as a top-12 tight end. However, given the up-and-down nature of the New England offense, there's still some risk in starting him, as evidenced by his 1.4 half-PPR performance in Week 2. That risk exists with almost every tight end. Henry is close to becoming a must-start tight end.

Sleepers Worth Stashing

Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans - 15.1% Rostered

Okonkwo has yet to find the end zone, but he's coming off back-to-back positive performances. He's earned six targets in back-to-back weeks. He's four and five of those targets, respectively. This past weekend, he finished with five catches and 66 yards, his best performance this season.

He's scored 5.5 half-PPR points or more in consecutive weeks. His role, based on his snap and route share, is strong and indicates this kind of target-earning potential is something that could continue.

Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars - 21.3% Rostered

Trevor Lawrence cannot seem to get on the same page with Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter; however, he's had no such problem connecting with Strange. His target volume has increased each game this season, from four in the opener to seven this past weekend. He's caught three or more balls in every game this season, and he's fresh off his best game of the season.

He finished with six receptions and 61 yards. This is the second game that Strange has finished with more than 55 yards. Until Lawrence shows some consistency with Hunter and Thomas, Strange should be viewed as a safe mid-range TE2.

Deep, Deep Sleepers

• Ja'Tavion Sanders, Carolina Panthers - 4.0% Rostered
• Theo Johnson, New York Giants - 1.9% Rostered
• Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 13.1% Rostered
• Oronde Gadsden, Los Angeles Chargers - 0.1% Rostered

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

QB2's

Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders - 10.0% Rostered

Smith now has two games scoring 17 or more points, including his 26-point explosion this past weekend. He needs to cut down on the turnovers, but the volume and yardage are there. He has 285 passing yards in two out of three games. Smith has two excellent pass-catchers in Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers.

The Raiders struggle to run the ball, resulting in a high volume of passing attempts. He has an elite matchup in Week 4 against the Bears.

Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams - 37.3% Rostered

Stafford doesn't have a high ceiling, but he is consistent and comes with a nice floor. He has scored over 13 points in all three games this season. Stafford doesn't provide any points with his legs, but is coming off back-to-back games with two passing touchdowns. He also has two games now with 240 or more passing yards.

With Puka Nacua and Davante Adams catching the ball, and Sean McVay calling the plays, Stafford is a solid, but unspectacular QB2.

Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins - 23.1% Rostered

Tagovailoa is throwing the ball to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. It could be worse! His defense is also atrocious, so he'll continue to have plenty of passing volume, and there could be plenty of garbage time points to be had. Tagovailoa has five turnovers through three weeks, which is somewhat abnormal for him.

If he's able to cut down on the turnovers, he'll be a decent QB2.

QB2 Options for Deeper or Superflex Leagues

• Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers - 9.7% Rostered
• Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks - 7.8% Rostered
• Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons - 31.2% Rostered
• Russell Wilson, New York Giants - 20.6% Rostered
• Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals - 0.1% Rostered
• Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers - 21.0% Rostered

Stash in Superflex or 2-QB Leagues

• J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings - 44.1% Rostered
• Jaxson Dart, New York Giants - 4.5% Rostered

Team Defenses (D/ST) - Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 4

• Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns
• Los Angeles Chargers at New York Giants
• San Francisco 49ers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Waiver Wire Parameters for This Article

A few rules and notes about this weekly waiver wire article. Every league is different - different roster formats, different roster sizes. That makes this one of the more challenging articles because every league’s waiver wire can look dramatically different. Even the host site you use matters. ESPN has rankings that differ from those of Yahoo!, which in turn differ from those of CBS or Sleeper, and all of this impacts which players are drafted and which are not.

We only identify quarterbacks and tight ends with a roster percentage of less than 60%. For running backs and receivers, that number drops to 50%. We don’t delve too deeply into defenses, but I highlight a few streamers to target each week.

Positions are also broken up into different categories, such as RB3 or a potential league-winner to stash. You’ll need to know your roster and what you should be looking for on the waiver. From there, each positional groups are arranged based on who you should prioritize first at that position. We use ESPN’s roster percentages for this article.

For example, if you roster Rice, Addison, and Godwin, you might be more interested in someone like Doubs rather than Burden right now because Doubs is more likely to score points in the short term. Know your team and your team’s needs. If you’re healthy and you’re starting roster is strong, shoot for upside.

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