We’re almost a quarter of the way through the fantasy season, and the waiver wire in fantasy football Week 4 is exciting. Backup running backs are pushing for touches, the Chargers WR room is still a mess, and fantasy players looking for an edge have options. Let’s find the best players to pick up ahead of Week 4.
Waiver Wire Week 4 – Running Backs, Chargers Receivers & More
Braelon Allen – RB New York Jets
No way around it. Braelon Allen looks good. He won’t take the majority of touches outside of an injury, but this backfield could move more into a 60/40 split than Breece Hall managers would like. He’s a handcuff with FLEX appeal, and should be a priority this week.
Related – Braelon Allen Scouting Report Video
Bucky Irving – RB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs coach has come out to say that Irving deserves more touches. After Week 3 with nine carries for 70 yards, it’s easy to see why. He’s making the most of his opportunities, and his workload should increase the rest of the season.
Quentin Johnston – WR Los Angeles Chargers
Another week, another Quentin Johnston touchdown. While he’s not leading the team in targets (that honor goes to Ladd McConkey) he’s leading the league in receiving touchdowns. They’re not a sticky stat, but with injuries piling up and a possible shootout against the Kansas City Chiefs on the horizon, he has FLEX appeal in Week 4.
Jauan Jennings – WR San Francisco 49ers
How long will Deebo be out? That’s as long as Jennings is viable for fantasy. He showed what his ceiling is in Week 3, with a three touchdown 175 yard explosion. It’s unlikely he stays this hot, but he’s still available in the majority of ESPN leagues and has a few plus matchups in the coming weeks.
Demario Douglas – WR New England Patriots
Douglas was responsible for over half of the receiving yardage for the Patriots in Week 3. While the team seems committed to rolling Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker along slowly, Douglas is the top target earner for the team and a PPR streaming option.
Tyler Conklin – TE New York Jets
Conklin quietly had a solid Week 3. He’s slotting in as the team’s second or third target, and it’s unlikely they jump out to a clear cut lead every week like they did against the Patriots. Denver’s secondary is going to give Rodgers a reason to work through his progressions, and Conklin could be peppered with short and intermediate targets.
Daniel Jones – QB New York Giants
Hold your nose for a minute. Daniel Jones is the QB16, and has scored over 20 fantasy points the past two weeks. The Dallas Cowboys defense was once their calling card, but for teams looking for a streaming option Jones might be just the guy for Week 4.
Titans D/ST
As long as the Dolphins are without Tua Tagovailoa, they’re the offense to target when streaming defenses. The Titans are rostered in under 10% of leagues on ESPN, and they should be the top waiver wire claim in Week 4.
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