Let’s take a look at who to target on your Week 4 Waiver Wire. In general, these players will be injury replacements or those who I think have a chance to break out. Remember, it’s unlikely that someone here will be the next fantasy great, but you should find some low-end RB2s, WR3s, and bye week starters with upside potential. Any players listed will be less than 50% owned according to FantasyPros consensus roster percentage.
Week 4 Waiver Wire- Quarterbacks Targets
Daniel Jones, Colts (30.0% Rostered) | 8%-10% FAAB
Raise your hand if you had Daniel Jones as the QB4 through three weeks. I certainly did not, and while I don’t expect him to continue to be that elite, a top 12 finish is not out of the question. His last full season, he was the QB10, so, as long as he remains the starter, consider him to have QB1 upside.
Geno Smith, Raiders (20.0% Rostered) | 3%-5% FAAB
The Raiders have not been very good so far this year. Their defense has been giving up 27 points per game, so they are always playing catch-up. Geno Smith is currently second in the league with 831 yards passing, and, as long as they are playing from behind, expect him to keep throwing the ball. He was QB6 in 2022 with Pete Carroll and hasn’t finished lower than QB17 since. Expect him to be a good QB2 the rest of the season.
Week 4 Waiver Wire- Running Backs
Trey Benson, Cardinals, (54.6% Rostered) | 70%-80% FAAB
Normally, I do not recommend spending so much FAAB on a player, but Trey Benson is an exception. He was a first-round pick in rookie drafts in 2024 for a reason, and this season he has made his team a believer. Going into week 3, he was getting opportunities: 8 rush attempts and a target in weeks 1 and 3, and 6 in week 2. Now James Conner is out, and all the Cardinals have left besides Benson are Emari Demercado and Bam Knight. Considering their history, neither of them should cut into Trey Benson’s attempts. If you can get him, do. He easily has top 12 upside the rest of the season.
Hassan Haskins, Chargers (1.1% Rostered) | 1%-2% FAAB
Hassan Haskins is more of a handcuff. Like Tyler Allgeier and Rachaad White, who I’ve recommended stashing in the past, he’s a depth piece. Just someone you pick up if you have room, since he is currently the RB2 for the Chargers with Najee Harris out for the season, and Jim Harbaugh likes a well-established running game.
Week 4 Waiver Wire- Wide Receivers
Tyquan Thornton, Chiefs (1.4% rostered) | 1%-2% FAAB
It is always hard to guess who Patrick Mahomes is going to target on a given week, but right now, Tyquan Thornton seems to be a favorite. He is averaging over 70% of the snaps and 6 targets per game. At least until Week 7, when Rashee Rice comes back from suspension, Thornton should have WR2-3 upside if you need it.
Chris Godwin, (75.1% Rostered) | 50%-60% FAAB and Sterling Shepard, (1.0% Rostered) | 1%-2% FAAB
Everything points to Chris Godwin coming back in Week 4, and it could not come at a better time for Tampa Bay. Mike Evans has a hamstring injury that appears minor, but it is still unknown, and a 32-year-old doesn’t usually recover as fast as someone younger. Before he was hurt last season, Godwin was on pace to easily be a top 12 receiver. To start, limit your expectations with Chris Godwin, as he may take a few games to warm up, but get him on your rosters now if you can.
Sterling Shepard is more of a handcuff and replacement for someone you had to put on IR. If Evans is out or Godwin is limited, he could easily continue or surpass the five targets per game that he is already getting.
Week 4 Waiver Wire- Tight Ends
For a couple of weeks, I have been recommending two tight ends: Zach Ertz and Juwan Johnson, currently TE4 and TE6, yet they are only rostered in 66.0% and 29.3% of leagues, respectively. If you need tight end help, get them. They should finish the season in the top 10.
Hunter Henry, Patriots (48.5% rostered) | 2%-4% FAAB
Hunter Henry is currently the TE2 and isn’t rostered in half of leagues. He is averaging over seven targets per game, so Drake Maye is clearly a fan. Yes, Austin Hooper gets some targets, but Henry is clearly the TE1 in New England, and I expect it will stay that way, especially until a consistent receiver emerges.
Harold Fannin Jr., Browns (39.1% rostered) | 2%-4% FAAB
I have been hesitant to recommend Harold Fannin, Jr., because he is a rookie behind David Njoku, a perennial top 12 tight end; however, it appears that Cleveland is running a lot of two-tight-end sets. Both Njoku and Fannin are averaging over 66% of snaps and six targets per game. If you need an injury or bye week fill-in, you could do a lot worse than Harold Fannin.
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