Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 4

Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks (available in 63% of leagues)

Darnold returned from a one-game absence to pass for 379 yards and four touchdowns—that set or matched his personal bests in both categories since joining the Seahawks. It came in a losing effort, and clearly that’s not the way Seattle wants to operate on offense, but it shows the veteran is capable of putting up big numbers when called upon. If you’re seeking a decent QB2, Darnold could fit the bill. Others to target:

• Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders (86%): We’re three games into the 2026 season, and Cousins has thrown for three touchdown passes in each of them. I endorsed Cousins a week ago as a short-term option, but Las Vegas’ 3-0 start may have changed the calculus. As long as the Raiders stay in the hunt for a playoff spot, and Cousins keeps playing well, Fernando Mendoza will remain glued to the bench.
• Geno Smith, New York Jets (91%): While I wouldn’t read too much into Smith’s big day in Week 3 given how porous the Detroit Lions have looked defensively, the veteran has better weapons available than you might think. Garrett Wilson is established, Adonai Mitchell (finger) didn’t play in Detroit but looks like an ascending talent, and Kenyon Sadiq has loads of potential.

Running Backs

Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins (99%)

As of this writing, there has been no official update regarding De’Von Achane (knee) in terms of how long he’ll be out, but the team believes he suffered a serious injury in Week 3. Assuming that’s the case, Wright (foot) should be in line to take over as the lead back in Miami. Wright was inactive on Sunday due to a stinger and foot injury, but he’s normally RB2. Ollie Gordon II filled in against the Kansas City Chiefs and had 20 touches in relief of Achane, but he’ll likely work behind Wright when both backs are available. That makes Wright a priority addition ahead of Week 4. Others to target:

• Braelon Allen, New York Jets (82%): Achane wasn’t the only back to succumb to injury in Week 3. Breece Hall (thigh) also bowed out with a thigh injury, and he’s set to undergo an MRI on Monday. If he needs to miss extended time, Allen would ascend to RB1. The former Badger was a prolific runner at the collegiate level and already offered some value as roster depth, but his ceiling would rise considerably if Hall’s injury turns out to be serious.
• Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints (57%): The Saints have already shown they want to spread the backfield load, but they may have fewer options in the short term after Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) departed Week 3 with a hamstring injury. Kamara, who missed Week 1 with a knee issue of his own, is nowhere near the player he once was, but if he starts logging 15-20 touches per game, he should at least offer RB3/flex value.
• Najee Harris, New York Giants (96%): Although it won’t work every week, it appears the Giants will try to ride the running game with Jameis Winston as QB1. In Week 3, the team moved Harris into the RB2 slot with Devin Singletary a healthy scratch and Tyrone Tracy logging just one touch. In that role, Harris can be carried as roster depth as well as a potential handcuff for Cam Skattebo owners.
• Brian Robinson Jr., Atlanta Falcons (78%): Robinson has done a solid job filling Tyler Allgeier’s old role, averaging 49 yards per game thus far. His primary value is as insurance for anyone that owns Bijan Robinson, but he carries some depth appeal as well, at least in deeper leagues.

Wide Receivers

Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings (27%)

Despite a 3-0 record, Minnesota’s offense has been mostly bad thus far. Addison was nearly invisible the first two games, catching just two passes. That was primarily with Carson Wentz, though. In Kyler Murray’s first full game, Addison posted a 5-90-1 line. The caveat, of course, was that Justin Jefferson (ankle) missed much of the game with an ankle injury. Clearly, when Jefferson is healthy, he’s the primary target. Still, there’s value in Addison building chemistry with Murray. The former first-round pick has proven capable of putting up numbers when given the chance in the past. That’s enough to make him a worthy stash option. Others to target:

• Jakobi Meyers, Jacksonville Jaguars (56%): Parker Washington is the focal point of Jacksonville’s passing attack, but that doesn’t mean there’s no value in names like Brian Thomas Jr. or Meyers, who caught seven passes for 64 yards and a score in Week 3. The veteran is a viable WR5.
• Keenan Allen, Indianapolis Colts (79%): With Alec Pierce (heel) officially hitting IR, Allen steps in as the No. 2 target on the outside behind Josh Downs. The veteran has undoubtedly lost a step, but he remains an effective possession receiver. He put up a 6-63-1 line in Week 3. That type of production is worth a roster spot.
• KC Concepcion, Cleveland Browns (35%): Concepcion hasn’t done much statistically, but he’s been targeted 20 times on the year. That level of involvement coupled with the talent that made him a first-round pick makes Concepcion someone to stash on your bench.
• Tre’ Harris, Los Angeles Chargers (96%): Not much has looked good with LA’s offense this season. Harris is flashing some signs, though, racking up 129 yards over the last two weeks. Those in deeper leagues should take note.
• Jordan Watkins, San Francisco 49ers (100%): Ricky Pearsall (knee). De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle). Demarcus Robinson (ankle). Mike Evans (ribs). The 49ers’ receiver room has been wrecked by injuries, leaving Deebo Samuel as the only recognizable name. Watkins caught a couple of balls for 60 yards in Week 3, though, and if Evans’ injury puts him on the shelf, Watkins could be worth considering.

Tight Ends

Kenyon Sadiq, New York Jets (82%)

Sadiq had just 38 yards receiving through two games, but in Week 3 he turned seven receptions into 105 yards. Granted, there were some extenuating circumstances—Adonai Mitchell (finger) and Mason Taylor (thumb) didn’t play, and the Lions have been arguably the worst defense in football thus far—but anytime a first-round tight end puts up 100-plus yards in a game, fantasy owners should take notice. If you have room to carry a backup tight end on your roster, Sadiq offers interesting upside. Others to target:

• Darren Waller, Carolina Panthers (86%): I mentioned Waller a week ago, and he followed up his two-touchdown effort in Week 2 with a 5-51-0 performance on a team-high eight targets this week. I still worry about Waller’s durability, but he’s a viable backup that could fill in for an underperforming TE1 right now.

Defensive Teams

Defenses I like for Week 4:

• Buffalo Bills (76%): Drake Maye has been awfully shaky to start the season, already tossing six interceptions and losing a fumble. With Buffalo’s defense playing well as part of their 3-0 start, they look like an appealing option versus the struggling New England Patriots.
• Pittsburgh Steelers (32%): It was a bit surprising to see an attacking group like the Steelers available in so many leagues. If they’re out there in yours, they’d make a high-upside streaming option against the Browns on Thursday night.
• Green Bay Packers (68%): Green Bay’s defense was awful in what looked like a plus matchup in Week 3, but things seem to be aligning once again after Baker Mayfield (thumb) dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand on Sunday. Based on that, it appears likely that undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will start in Week 4, which again affords the Packers substantial upside.