Week 4 In the Scope Targets (2023)

Welcome to another exciting edition of “In the Scope,” your ultimate destination for fantasy football insights that go beyond the mainstream. As we gear up for another week of the 2023 season, we’re ready to assist you in uncovering those hidden gems on the waiver wire in Week 4 that can take your fantasy team to the next level. Whether you’re aiming to make shrewd pickups without breaking the bank or eyeing players after the initial waiver wire rush, we’ve got you covered.

Rostership percentages are based on ESPN Points Per Reception (PPR) redraft fantasy football leagues as of Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Check Your Waivers: Mainstream Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 4 Pickups

Before we dive into our under-the-radar picks, let’s first examine some mainstream waiver wire targets for Week 4. While these players are drawing attention, there may still be opportunities to add them to your roster:

• Jordan Love (QB, Green Bay Packers) | 47.6%
• C.J. Stroud (QB, Houston Texans) | 11.2%
• Roschon Johnson (RB, Chicago Bears) | 33.4%
• Tyjae Spears (RB, Tennessee Titans) | 15.8%
• Ezekiel Elliott (RB, New England Patriots) | 46.8%
• Matt Breida (RB, New York Giants) | 26.2%
• Tank Dell (WR, Houston Texans) | 23.3%
• Romeo Doubs (WR, Green Bay Packers) | 27.1%
• Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) | 46.2%
• Josh Palmer (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) | 0.7%
• Rashid Shaheed (WR, New Orleans Saints) | 27.9%
• DJ Chark (WR, Carolina Panthers) | 43.2% 
• Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) | 12.4%

In the Scope Targets: Top Fantasy Football Free Agent Week 4 Finds

Now, let’s delve into some intriguing under-the-radar picks for Week 4:

Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) | 10.9% Rostership

While the Kansas City Chiefs had a slow start to the season, they appear to be finding their rhythm, especially after facing the Bears. Rashee Rice is beginning to shine, leading the Chiefs’ wide receivers with 14 targets. He’s been efficient, particularly in the red zone, where he scored once and was downed just short on another occasion in the last game. With a 51% snap share last Sunday, his highest this season, he’s clearly becoming more involved. Keep an eye on his upcoming schedule, which includes matchups against teams like the Vikings, Broncos and Chargers, all of which have vulnerabilities to wide receivers. Since he didn’t score last week, there’s a good chance you can snag him after the waiver wire Week 4 run.

Calvin Austin (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) | 1.6% Rostership

Calvin Austin might not be a household name in fantasy football, but this second-year player is flying under the radar. With Diontae Johnson out of the picture, Austin’s playing time has increased significantly, hitting 76% snap share in Week 2 and 73% in Week 3. He’s consistently seeing targets, eclipsing six in two of the last three games, including an impressive 22.2% target share in Week 3. Austin is making big plays, including a crucial touchdown in the recent “Sunday Night Football” game in Las Vegas. With a rising role in the Steelers’ offense, Austin is poised for more opportunities. Don’t wait too long; his stock could soar after a promising Week 4 performance.

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