Time to Bench These Players? + Week 4 Waiver Wire Must-Adds | Fantasy Focus

AJ Dillon is currently serving as the RB2 in Carolina.

Alvin Kamara is the priority add in the Saints backfield, though expectations should be tempered as he is no longer an effective runner. He is a flex option in 12-team leagues.

Bo Nix is trending up after a 24.1-point performance, but his lack of rushing production is concerning. He is a 'cut bait' as a starter for now, especially with a tough matchup against San Francisco, but he remains a hold on rosters.

Braelon Allen is the priority waiver wire add at running back for Week 4. He played all 17 snaps after Breece Hall's injury. While he has struggled with efficiency (3.7 YPC career average), he is a must-add in 10-team leagues.

The source suggests prioritizing Braylon Allen if you are in a difficult running back situation and need immediate help.

Breece Hall is dealing with a groin/thigh injury and is considered week-to-week; fantasy managers should plan on him being out for Week 4.

Brock Bowers is being deployed primarily as a wide receiver, playing only 12% of his snaps as an inline tight end. He is considered the Raiders' top receiver.

Bucky Irving got banged up during his Week 3 performance.

Case Keenum finished as a top-five fantasy quarterback for Week 3, though the source does not recommend putting in a waiver claim for him in standard 10 or 12-team leagues.

Chris Olave scored 19.7 fantasy points, with the source praising his talent level.

Colston Loveland is viewed as a fringe tight end one or a borderline starter. He has struggled with target volume, seeing only four targets out of 34 pass attempts in his last game.

Courtland Sutton has been a disappointment with only eight catches through three games, leading the source to suggest he is droppable or at least benchable in favor of waiver wire options. While he maintains a 23% target share and leads receivers in end-zone targets, the source notes the Denver offense is too crowded and inconsistent to rely on him.

Dallas Goedert is missed in the Eagles' offense, and the return of Zach Ertz as a middle-of-the-field outlet could impact his future outlook.

Daniel Jones is a potential streaming consideration against the Commanders, who have allowed 11 passing touchdowns, though his poor eye test performance makes him a risky start.

Devon Achane is out for the season due to injury.

Deebo Samuel scored 15.4 fantasy points on 80 receiving yards and a touchdown, but the lack of a recorded reception caused some fantasy managers to lose their matchups in half-PPR formats.

Drake Maye is a 'cut bait' as a starter for now due to poor performance, but he should not be dropped from rosters. He has upside based on his rushing pace and past pedigree, with a favorable schedule approaching in Week 7.

George Kittle scored 26.2 fantasy points in Week 3, bolstered by two late touchdowns from Brock Purdy.

Isaiah Davis played zero snaps in the 17 plays following Breece Hall's injury, making him less desirable than Braelon Allen despite his 5.6 career YPC.

The source suggests J.J. McCarthy's historical struggles targeting wide receivers and running backs, combined with his success targeting tight ends, creates a positive case for Isaiah Likely's fantasy outlook.

The Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy for a fifth-round pick. While he is not starting immediately, he is a potential future starter. Historically, McCarthy had the sixth-best passer rating when targeting tight ends last season, but ranked 33rd when throwing to running backs and wide receivers.

Jacoby Brissett is a viable streaming option for the next two weeks against the Giants and Lions, with potential to reach low-end QB1 status in Week 5.

Jalen Hurts has fallen to a fringe QB1 tier. He is not running the ball as much as in previous seasons, which is a significant concern for his fantasy value.

Jameis Winston remains the starting quarterback for the New York Giants for now, though the team's acquisition of J.J. McCarthy suggests a potential change in the future.

Despite a slow start to the first three weeks, the source remains optimistic about Jameson Williams, noting he is on the field constantly in a high-scoring Lions offense. The source suggests buying low on him, as he has a history of slow starts and the Lions have one of the easiest remaining schedules.

Jalen Wright is expected to be involved in the Miami backfield alongside Ollie Gordon.

If Justin Jefferson is unable to play this weekend against Miami, Jordan Addison becomes a very interesting fantasy start after scoring 20 points last week.

Justin Jefferson is dealing with an ankle sprain. While imaging was good and he avoided long-term injury, there is uncertainty regarding his availability for Sunday, as players reported to have avoided major injuries have recently missed time.

Kalief Raymond continues to see significant usage, recording seven targets in the recent game. The source notes he is a good player who is currently producing at a level he has never reached before in his career.

Keenan Allen is only worth an end-of-bench stash; the source expresses skepticism about his consistency in the Colts' offense given his unproductive target volume last season.

Kendre Miller will be involved in the Saints' committee backfield following Travis Etienne's injury.

Kenny Gainwell is viewed as a high-quality insurance back to hold on benches, despite his snap share dropping to 44% and a lack of consistent touches. The source notes that while he is not currently startable, he remains a valuable stash in case Bucky Irving misses time due to his injury history.

Kenyon Sadiq is a must-add off waivers due to his high pedigree as a first-round talent, his current ninth-place ranking in fantasy points per game among tight ends, and the thin pass-catching corps on the Jets.

Kyle Pitts has seen a massive decline in usage, with his snap share dropping from 88% last year to 54% this year, and his target share falling from 23% to 8%. The source considers him droppable in most formats, noting he is currently not startable and was even available on waivers in their 10-team league.

Kyler Murray is available in 40% of leagues and is in a great spot to have a breakout fantasy game against Miami this week.

Laquon Treadwell was very busy in the Colts offense, though Darius Slayton could potentially take on a larger role.

Luther Burden is identified as the Bears wide receiver with the most fantasy confidence, coming off a game where he scored a touchdown.

Marcus Mariota is a top-tier streaming option for the upcoming week due to his rushing upside and a favorable matchup against the Colts. He was QB12 on a per-game basis last season when filling in for Jaden Daniels.

Ollie Gordon is a deep-bench flyer in Miami's struggling offense. He played 82% of snaps after Achane's injury but has a 2.7 career YPC and faces tough matchups against Minnesota and Cincinnati.

Quinchon Judkins has struggled with six straight games under 11 fantasy points and a lack of goal-line opportunities, with only one carry inside the 10-yard line. While the source remains hesitant to start him, they suggest keeping him rostered as a flex option, hoping the offense's improved competency will eventually lead to better production.

Rome Odunze is currently a bench player for fantasy purposes. Despite six targets in his last game, he dropped a wide-open touchdown pass and is not considered a starter until his connection with Caleb Williams improves.

Saquon Barkley has been downgraded from an elite fantasy running back. While he remains efficient as a runner, he is losing goal-line work to Jalen Hurts' 'tush push' and is no longer catching passes, with Will Shipley taking over passing-down duties.

Skyy Moore was busy and should continue to be until Jayden Reed returns to the offense.

Travis Etienne is out with a hamstring injury that could keep him sidelined for a couple of weeks.

Zach Charbonnet is a priority add and the most valuable rest-of-season running back on waivers. He is available in about 50% of leagues and should see 15+ carries per game.

The source identifies Zach Charbonnet as the most valuable rest-of-season player to target on waivers, projecting he will be very busy in the second half of the season.