The first bye weeks are approaching. As a matter of fact, week 5 byes are right around the corner. As the NFL season progresses, the importance of the waiver wire can’t be overstated for fantasy football managers looking to get through injuries and upcoming byes. Each week presents new opportunities to capitalize on emerging talent, injuries, and underperforming players. The waiver wire is a dynamic landscape where savvy managers can find hidden gems that could make an absolutely significant impact on their team’s success.
In this article, we will explore the top waiver wire adds for week 4, analyzing key players who are poised to elevate your fantasy lineup and help you navigate the challenges of the season. Whether you’re looking to fill a gap due to injury, seeking to enhance your depth or just looking ahead to fill holes during your bye weeks, these strategic additions could be the difference between victory and defeat in your fantasy league.
*For a player to make this WAIVER list, they must be rostered in LESS than 50% of 1QB, Full PPR Sleeper Leagues.*
WEEK 4 BYES
- NOBODY
QUARTERBACKS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- SAM DARNOLD (Vikings)
Rostered: (38% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Packers, Jets, Bye
(17-28 Completions, 181 Yards, 4 TDs) - ANDY DALTON (Panthers) (SUPERFLEX LEAGUES or DEEP LEAGUES)
Rostered: (7% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Bengals, Bears, Falcons
(26-37 Completions, 319 Yards, 3 TDs) - JUSTIN FIELDS (Panthers) (SUPERFLEX LEAGUES or DEEP LEAGUES)
Rostered: (24% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Colts, Cowboys, Raiders
(25-32 Completions, 3245 Yards, 1 TD, 6 Carries, 6 Yards, 1TD)
{Fields actually has some good match ups 4 out of the next 5 weeks. Stash him if you need him for your bye week.}
STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS
- BO NIX (20% Rostered)
RUNNING BACKS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
{IF CHUBA HUBBARD IS AVAILABLE, GO PICK HIM UP. 61% ROSTERED.}
- BUCKY IRVING (Buccaneers)
Rostered: (44% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Eagles, Falcons, Colts
(9 Carries, 70 Yards, 3 Targets, 3 Catches, 14 Yards)
{We hope you read our our article last week. We suggested you pick up Bucky last week do to White’s inefficiency. We truly hope you took our advice as he might be a top waiver ad this week. He’s also returning kicks.} - EMANUEL WILSON (Packers)
Rostered: (6% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Vikings, Rams, Cardinals
(12 Carries, 50 Yards, 2 Targets, 2 Catches, 35 Yards, 1 TD)
{With Dillon and Lloyd both on IR, Emanuel Wilson has had to step up as the RB2 in Green Bay. He did a great job this week finishing as RB12 on 41% snap share. Vikings have been tough, but following week 4 his schedule is, Rams, Cardinals, Houston and Jaguars. Stash him.} - BRAELEN ALLEN (Jets)
Rostered: (21% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Patriots, Denver, Vikings
(7 Carries, 33 Yards, 1 TD + 4 Targets, 2 Catches, 23 Yards, 1 TD)
{He has some super tough matchups coming up the next few weeks, but Braelen needs to be stashed in all leagues.} - TY CHANDLER(Vikings)
Rostered: (45% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Packers, Jets, Bye
{It was the Aaron Jones show in week 3 and it should also be in week 4 against the Packers, but Chandler needs to be stashed.}
STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS
- ROSCHON JOHNSON (6% Rostered) Swift is performing like his old self. Borderline droppable. Roschon is is eating into Swift’s carries and looks more efficient.)
- ALEXANDER MATTISON (44% Rostered) Zamir White is a problem. It’s been 3 weeks and White hasn’t had a game with over 50 all purpose yards. Mattison has a TD in all 3 games. Hasn’t been efficient but he’s scoring.)
- CORDARRELLE PATTERSON (2% Rostered) Apparently Najee has been seen in an arm brace at practice on Monday. Also, Jaylen is supposedly going to be getting an MRI on his Knee. Cordarrelle could get a bunch of work or atleast share the load in week 4 against the Colts.)
WIDE RECEIVERS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- JAUAN JENNINGS (49ers)
Rostered: (44% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Patriots, Cardinals, Seahwaks
(12 Targets, 11 Catches, 175 Yards, 3 TDs) - ANDREI LOSIVAS (Bengals)
Rostered: (16% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Panthers, Ravens, Giants
(7 Targets, 5 Catches, 52 Yards, 1 TDs)
{This kid is the real deal. Even with Higgins back, Andrei got 7 targets. Bengals are 0-3 but they’ve got an amazing schedule coming up.} - CALVIN AUSTIN (Steelers)
Rostered: (0% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Steelers, Chiefs, Bye Week
(5 Targets, 4 Catches, 95 Yards, 2 TDs)
{Now that we know Fields is the starter in Pittsburgh and he’s starting to learn the system, we have to look for his favorite targets. Looks to me like Calvin could be his second favorite target. He’s also returning Punts, if your league gets points for return yards.} - JAKOBI MEYERS (Raiders)
Rostered: (49% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Browns, Broncos, Steelers
(9 Targets, 7 Catches, 62 Yards, 1 TD)
{Tough schedule coming up. But if he’s available, I’d be stashing him.} - JALEN NAILOR(Vikings)
Rostered: (22% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Texans, Packers, Jets
(4 Targets, 3 Catches, 54 yards, 1 TD)
{Jordan Addison should be back in week 4, but Nailor needs to be stashed in all leagues. He’s been extremely reliable when it comes to scoring TDs.}
STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS
- ALLEN LAZARD (39% Rostered) Rodgers loves this kid. Period. He should be rostered everywhere.)
- TRE TUCKER (3% Rostered) Huge week 3 for Tre, this was against Carolina and Adams had a really bad game. Stash Tre in deep leagues.)
- JALEN TOLBERT (11% Rostered) Jalen has been a favorite target of Dak’s over the last two weeks. Should be rostered in deep leagues.)
- MICHAEL WILSON (13% Rostered) Michael had 9 targets last week. If you need some depth at receiver, look no further.)
TIGHT ENDS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- COLE KMET (Bears)
Rostered: (46% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Rams, Panthers, Jaguars
(11 Targets, 10 Catches, 97 yards, 1 TD)
{Kmet has finally awaken and his 3 matchups before the bye are delicious! If you are in need of a Tight End or need one for the week 5 byes, PICK HIM UP!} - BROCK WRIGHT (Lions)
Rostered: (0% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Seahawks, Bye, Cowboys
(5 Targets, 4 Catches, 34 yards)
{LaPorta got banged in last weeks game and was carted to the locker room with an ankle injury. Picking up Brock is for insurance purposes for managers who roster LaPorta.} - BRENTON STRANGE (Jaguars)
Rostered: (35% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Texans, Colts, Bears
(5 Targets, 2 Catches, 12 Yards, 1 TD)
{Strange continues to get targets while Engram is out of commission and he got his first TD this week. He’s been a top 12 tight end in his 2 starts.} - TYLER CONKLIN (Jets)
Rostered: (35% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Texans, Colts, Bears
(6 Targets, 5 Catches, 93 Yards)
{Strange continues to get targets while Engram is out of commission and he got his first TD this week. He’s been a top 12 tight end in his 2 starts.}
STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS
- ZACH ERTZ (30% Rostered) Ertz was on the field a ton, but he was used a lot for blocking. He didn’t show up until the 4th quarter. Stash him if you need a body. Tight Ends are super banged up.)
KICKERS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- BRAYDEN NARVESON (Packers)
Rostered: (3% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Vikings, Rams, Cardinals
(3 for 3 on XPs, 3 for 3 on FGs Made, Two 29 & Less FGs, One 40-49 FG) - MATT PRATER (Cardinals)
Rostered: (7% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next Opponent: Commander, 49ers, Packers
(1 for 1 on XPs, 2 for 2 on FGs Made, Two 40-49 FG)
{Talk about consistency, Prater’s got it.} - WILL REICHARD (Vikings)
Rostered: (4% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Giants, Raiders, Commanders
(4 for 4 on XPs , 2 for 2 on FGs Made, One 30-39 FG, One 50+ FG)
{Will has been untouchable! This Alabama Alumni is crushing it from long. When he is indoors it’s been nonstop BOOM! Week 1 he played outside and finished with 6 points. Im just hoping it was because Vikings scored touchdowns and didn’t need any Field Goal attempts.}
D/ST
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- VIKINGS (Minnesota)
Rostered: (16% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next Opponent: Packers
(5 Sacks, 2 INT, 7 Points Allowed, 9 TKLs for Loss)
{Number One ranked Defense over the first three weeks.} - TEXANS (Houston)
Rostered: (32% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next Opponent: Jaguars
(THEY FACE THE JAGUARS.) - BRONCOS (Denver)
Rostered: (2% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Jets, Raiders, Chargers
(7 Sacks, 1 Forced Fumble, 1 Fumble Recovery, 1 INT, 7 Points Allowed, 5 TKLs for Loss)
{Surprisingly the Broncos have been really productive on the road. Rodgers has come to life, but Denver just took all the wind out of Baker Mayfield last week.}
STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS
- DOLPHINS (Miami) (32% Rostered) Dolphins haven’t been great on defense, but they get the abysmal Titans this week.)
- SAINTS (New Orleans) (16% Rostered) Saints have been a top 5 defense over the first 3 weeks. They get Mr. Kirk-o-verpaid in week 5. He’s thrown 3 interceptions and has been sacked 5 times over the first 3 weeks and only 4 touchdowns. They also get Chiefs, Buccaneers, Broncos, Chargers, Panthers, Falcons and Browns before their bye week.)
Individual Defensive Players (IDP)
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- WILL MCDONALD (Jets) DL, LB
Rostered: (25% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Patriots, Broncos, Vikings
(3 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 4 Hits on QB)
{Last week on our waiver article we talked about Will being our top IDP pickup of the week. He absolutely balled out and he should continue to. Will has dual designation, which is huge for IDP players.} - ANDREW VAN GINKEL (Vikings) DL, LB
Rostered: (51% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Texans, Colts, Bears
(6 Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 Hit on QB)
{Fabio Van Ginkel is absolutely dominating! he needs to be rostered in every league he’s available. He also has dual designation.} - CHAMARRI CONNOR (Chiefs) DB
Rostered: (8% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Chargers, Saints, Bye
(10 tackles & 1 INT)
One thing I always try to instill in Fantasy Football Managers, navigating the waiver wire is a crucial aspect of fantasy football that can significantly influence your team’s performance throughout the season. By staying informed about player trends, injuries, and matchups, you can make strategic additions that enhance your roster and increase your chances of success. Remember, the key to winning in fantasy football often lies in being proactive and making the right moves at the right time. As you head into the next week, keep an eye on the players we’ve highlighted, and don’t hesitate to make those critical adds that could propel your team to victory. As always, good luck and may your waiver wire decisions lead you to fantasy glory!
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR WAIVER CLAIMS!
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