Week 4 Waiver Wire - Is This the Week To Spend It All?

Following Travis Etienne's injury, Alvin Kamara remains the preferred option in a messy three-way committee, though he is not viewed as a high-upside play given the offense's struggles and his limited opportunity share.

Braelon Allen is the primary beneficiary of Breece Hall's injury and is prioritized as the lead back in the Jets' backfield, which is viewed as a more favorable fantasy environment than the Dolphins' backfield. He is the top-ranked waiver wire pickup, projected to have a 3-4 week window of relevance while Hall is sidelined.

Breece Hall is currently week-to-week with a thigh injury, with further updates expected mid-week. He is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks, creating a short-term opportunity for Braelon Allen.

Brian Thomas Jr. is completely droppable; he is seeing inconsistent snap counts (35-54%), is the WR77 in points per game, and has a difficult schedule ahead including a bye week.

Brock Purdy is playing at a high level, which makes the 49ers' pass catchers attractive fantasy targets.

Cedric Tillman is currently seeing 56% of snaps for the 49ers.

Chris Bell remains a solid, under-owned fantasy asset who is playing a high percentage of snaps in the Dolphins' offense.

CJ Donaldson is involved in the Saints' backfield rotation, specifically utilized in pass protection roles.

Cole Beasley is used as a historical archetype for slot-heavy wide receivers who are being phased out in favor of tight ends who function as the second or third pass-catching option in modern offenses.

David Montgomery has struggled since week one, ranking poorly in efficiency with only 18.9% of carries going for 5+ yards and averaging 3.0 or fewer yards per carry in recent games, making him look like a 'dead zone' player.

David Moore is a speculative add who may step into the wide receiver two role for the Panthers on Sunday Night Football due to injuries in the receiving corps.

Deebo Samuel is currently playing 75% of snaps for the 49ers, functioning primarily in a gadget role within the offense.

Devin Singletary is droppable after being a healthy inactive; he appears to be firmly behind Tyrone Tracy Jr., Najee Harris, and the rest of the Giants' backfield.

Drew Sample is part of the Bengals' tight end rotation, playing 51% of snaps, primarily serving as an in-line blocker.

Erick All is involved in the Bengals' tight end rotation, playing 21% of snaps as an in-line blocker.

Isaiah Davis is expected to work into a committee with Braelon Allen and is projected to handle the passing-down work for the Jets.

Jacob Cowing is currently seeing 31% of snaps for the 49ers.

Jameis Winston is currently the Giants' starter, though there is skepticism regarding his long-term viability as a 'glue guy' for the season.

Jauan Jennings is a drop candidate; his high snap share (80%) was contingent on Justin Jefferson's absence, and with Jefferson's ankle imaging showing positive results, Jennings' role is expected to diminish.

Jaylen Wright missed the week three game with a stinger and a foot injury but is expected to compete with Ali Gordon for snaps, as the team previously operated in a 50/50 split before Devon Achane took over the primary workload. Wright is a preferred waiver target over Ali Gordon because he is expected to cost less while offering similar odds of being usable in fantasy lineups.

Jordan Whittington is a recommended waiver wire pickup following a 73% snap share and a 4-catch, 93-yard, 1-touchdown performance; he is benefiting from increased opportunity due to Puka Nacua's injury and the Rams utilizing more two-wide receiver sets.

Justin Jefferson has struggled to produce when J.J. McCarthy is the quarterback, but recent imaging on his ankle is positive, and he may return as early as Week 4.

Keaton Mitchell is a deep-league handcuff option (12-14 teams) who played 38% of snaps in Week 3. Despite a RB14 performance, his usage remains limited by a three-person backfield committee, inconsistent edge runs, and a 37% route participation rate.

Keon Coleman (transcribed as Kenyan Sadiq) is ranked as a top-two waiver wire pickup.

Kimani Vidal's role is trending upward, seeing 31% of routes in week three, though the backfield remains split and the team is actively shifting work away from Amari Hampton toward him.

Kamani Vidal is seeing increased involvement in the backfield, recording 25% of snaps and 31% of routes in Week 3, contributing to a split workload that limits the upside of other backs.

Ladd McConkey is currently seeing 88% of snaps for the Chargers.

Malik Washington is a preferred roster target over the Miami running backs due to his usage in motion and in space. He has seen backfield carries and targets, plays 86% of snaps, and is compared to Wan'Dale Robinson in his role within the offense. He is projected to outscore running backs in his offense moving forward as a PPR-focused floor play and is ranked as a top-three waiver wire pickup.

Malik Willis has been discussed as a potential option for the 'tush push' in goal-line situations, though the team has not reached the red zone frequently enough to utilize him in that capacity.

Mark Andrews is a disappointing performer currently ranking as the TE27, serving as a benchmark for managers considering aggressive FAAB spending on waiver wire tight ends.

MarShawn Lloyd is considered droppable after playing only 23% of snaps and losing his role in the Packers' backfield to Caleb Johnson, who has surpassed him as a runner in the offense.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is significantly underperforming expectations, currently ranked as the WR103 with only 9.3 total fantasy points on the season.

Mike Evans suffered a hip injury and was carted off, raising concerns given his age and injury history.

Mike Gesicki is a deep sleeper tight end who functions as a 'jumbo slot receiver' for the Bengals; he is the TE12 in points per game and sees significant target volume when Ja'Marr Chase or Tee Higgins are sidelined.

Puka Nacua is currently sidelined with an injury and has an unknown return timeline, which has opened up significant snap and target opportunities for other Rams receivers.

Quentin Johnston is a drop candidate (WR95) who is playing 87% of snaps but is noted for a 'horrific drop.' Jaylen Wright suggests that Johnston's role needs to be minimized for other Chargers receivers to become fantasy relevant, and Johnston is at risk of losing work to Trey Harris.

Ricky Pearsall is currently dealing with injury issues as part of the 49ers' wide receiver depth chart.

Despite a three-catch, 60-yard, one-touchdown performance, Roman Wilson is a fade due to a low 39% snap share and being benched in favor of Jeremy Bernard following an interception-causing drop.

Skyy Moore is not a viable fantasy option and should not be invested in, despite seeing snaps as the third wide receiver for the Packers in the absence of Jaden Reed.

Travis Etienne re-aggravated a hamstring injury, leading to a split backfield situation in New Orleans.

Trey Harris has led the Chargers in receiving in each of the last two games, though he remains the WR3 in snap share at 58%. His long-term fantasy potential is tied to his ability to overtake Quentin Johnston for more playing time.

Trey Palmer maintains a consistent 75% snap share over three games and offers big-play potential, but his fantasy utility is capped by being the third option in a struggling Buccaneers offense.

Tucker Kraft is an underperforming tight end currently ranked as the TE35, used as a reference point for managers looking to replace underperforming starters.

Woody Marks is a recommended waiver target who looks more explosive than David Montgomery; he has recorded six carries of 5+ yards on only 23 attempts and earned the goal-line role in week three.