Fantasy Football Week 4 Waiver Wire Targets

As the season is beginning to pick up steam, we enter the week four edition of waiver wire targets. More injuries cloud the landscape of our teams and finding those solutions will be paramount in finding success. While many games still remain on the NFL schedule, for some, this could be crunch time already to save their season. Allow us to assist in in finding the best possible players to get you a victory this week.

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Quarterbacks:

Mitchell Trubisky (CHI) (45%)

Coming off Monday Night Football, the Chicago Bears found a good level of passing offense to get Mitchell Trubisky back in the good books. With starting quarterbacks dropping early this season, Trubisky would bring sound relief to your club. While there are others making a name for themselves, the Bears should only continue to improve quicker, leaving Trubisky a top waiver candidate.

Daniel Jones (NYG) (18%)

The Eli Manning tenure in New York has come to an end thus far, and rookie Daniel Jones impressed in his first showing of his career. While the hype might be a little premature for our appetite, Jones did a lot of sound things to make us take notice. While the injury to star runner Saquon Barkley will leave a major dent in how this offense progresses, Jones is firmly on the books as a week four pickup. Temper the expectations as he will see difficult days.  

Kyle Allen (CAR) (3%)

Perhaps the most impressive performance from a backup quarterback last week, the Carolina Panthers Kyle Allen flashed huge plays while looking comfortable and confident in the process. Coach Ron Rivera opened the playbook to this young man and he took advantage of every shot. With news that Cam Newton has already been ruled out, Allen should be a high consideration.  

Gardner Minshew (JAX) (8%)

The Jaguars rookie Gardner Minshew has been making headlines over the past two weeks with his unbelievable play. Minshew has been very impressive showing fabulous accuracy and poise, lifting the Jags to a win last Thursday. Moving forward. Jacksonville has no choice but to play Minshew, and a better outcome to start they couldn’t have expected. Minshew should be a hot commodity off the wire this week.

On the Radar:

Mason Rudolph (PIT) (12%)

Teddy Bridgewater (NO) (6%)

Jacoby Brissett (IND) (20%)

Derek Carr (OAK) (28%)

Running Backs:

Wayne Gallman (NYG) (7%)

With news that super star Saquon Barkley is out for the next four to eight weeks to a high ankle sprain, the only conceivable option in New York is back up Wayne Gallman. We take a giant pause to promote Gallman in any fashion, as he hasn’t proven to be anything spectacular in the past. However, based on circumstances, Gallman will receive the lion’s share of the workload and should be snagged off the wire if you have Barkley now on the bench. We have indication that the Giants will bring in more running backs to help ease the pain, stay tuned.  

Justin Jackson (LAC) (29%)

Some may wonder why the Chargers Justin Jackson is on our list for potential waiver pickups this week. Simply put, the Chargers faceoff against the Miami Dolphins and should provide a great deal of offense for all to feast. Austin Ekeler found himself struggling last week to find room, which should promote more of a timeshare moving forward. If you are stuck at the position, Jackson will have a role this week and could pay off big.

Rex Burkhead (NE) (25%)

The New England Patriots continue to role, but what’s unexpected, Rex Burkhead has been the primary back in more than one contest so far this season. Putting up sound numbers elevating him to sit on your roster with the potential to start, it’s hard to ignore Burkhead at this point. Granted this pick up comes with a good level of risk, it’s feasible to play Burkhead in great matchups. James White will be returning to the team this week after missing the Jets game to the birth of his child, so keep that in mind.

Ronald Jones (TB) (25%)

Coach Bruce Arians preached more usage for Ronald Jones last week, and he didn’t disappoint. Jones had his best game of his career and should become a staple in the backfield for this offense. We still have much concern believing the usage will be consistent, but at this point, injuries to the position may force your hand. Jones is a solid pickup bench stash with matchup appeal.

On the Radar:

Jamaal Williams (GB) (9%)

Chris Thompson (WAS) (44%)

Tony Pollard (DAL) (18%)

Benny Snell (PIT) (1%)

Jeff Wilson (SF) (5%)

Alexander Mattison (MIN) (20%)

CJ Prosise (SEA) (0%)

Elijhaa Penny (NYG) (0%)

Wide Receivers:

Mecole Hardman (KC) (49%)

Like last week, the Chiefs Mecole Hardman highlights our list of top waiver wire additions for wide receivers. While it appears that his teammate Demarcus Robinson has a leg up on targets, Hardman will continue to have a role and produce with Mahomes throwing them the ball. Speed and deep shots are the name of the game here, and Andy Reid will feed his talented playmakers a hand full of times. If Hardman still sits on the wire, pick him up and don’t look back.

DJ Chark (JAX) (41%)

The Jaguars DJ Chark has been extremely impressive these last couple weeks with Gardner Minshew behind center. Chark is carving out a name for himself in the NFL making us believe he is a true WR-1. If Jacksonville can get their run game going with any productivity, the play action pass will open this receiver that much more, making this an ideal pickup. At this point, Chark is a no brainer addition to your roster.  

Phillip Dorsett (NE) (32%)

With Antonio Brown no longer with the club, going back to the same cast of characters that provide Tom Brady open looks, Phillip Dorsett again becomes relevant. Dorsett is a quite playmaker that seems to find the endzone with ease and will continue to be used in this offense. Target share from time to time is the issue, but given the injury to Julian Edelman, we could witness more targets this week.

Parris Campbell (IND) (4%)

With news that TY Hilton is a grave danger of missing this contest to that injured quad, rookie Parris Campbell instantly becomes the favorite to showcase his abilities. For those unaware, Campbell is a beast in his own right holding world class speed and sound strength to make things happen. Coach Frank Reich will have no choice but to feature Campbell this week if Hilton can’t suit up.  

On the Radar:

Cole Beasley (BUF) (8%)

Taylor Gabriel (CHI) (4%)

Randall Cobb (DAL) (30%)

James Washington (PIT) (29%)

Diontae Johnson (PIT) (4%)

Kenny Stills (HOU) (18%)

Adam Humphries (TEN) (6%)

JJ Nelson (OAK) (0%)

Zach Pascal (IND) (0%)

Darius Slayton (NYG) (0%)

Tight-Ends:

Will Dissly (SEA) (46%)

As the Seattle Seahawks attempt to climb back from their disappointing loss last week to the Saints, tight end Will Dissly looks to have a more prevalent role. As Seattle continues to adjust their offense to produce more in the pass game, Dissly could become that safety blanket while being a top redzone target.  

Demetrius Harris (CLE) (1%)

Even though the Cleveland Browns continue to struggle on offense, (which is a surprise), tight end Demetrius Harris should be considered to be held on your roster. It may be an unpopular opinion, but we hold Harris in a much brighter light than his teammate David Njoku. Harris has talent for days and is a mammoth of a man which will create those mismatches. Don’t overlook Harris this week as he should become a household name soon.  

Lance Kendricks (LAC) (0%)

While this suggestion is more speculative, the Chargers signed Lance Kendricks to the roster in hopes to have some level of production from the position. The risk to start Kendricks at this point is clearly massive, but given the fact that Miami is their week four opponent, we love the potential. This could become a sneaky good play this week off the wire.

On the Radar:

Trey Burton (CHI) (42%)

Jack Doyle (IND) (19%)

Jordan Akins (HOU) (0%)

Dawson Knox (BUF) (0%)

Week 3 Defensive Streams:

Los Angeles Chargers (81%) – Playing Miami

Seattle Seahawks (41%) – Playing Arizona

Indianapolis Colts (15%) – Playing Oakland

Pittsburgh Steelers (19%) – Playing Cincinnati