As the dust settles from the first three weeks of the season, savvy fantasy football managers know that roster building doesn’t stop after the draft. We’re here to help you beat next week’s waiver wire with players available for free now.
Let’s get ahead of the curve with some fantasy football Week 4 waiver wire stashes that could become impactful assets in the coming weeks.
Rostership percentages courtesy of ESPN Points Per Reception (PPR) redraft fantasy football leagues as of Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Check Your Waivers: Mainstream Fantasy Football Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
As you’re reviewing the waiver wire for some deeper dives, here are a few well-known names that might still be available in your league:
Quarterback
- Justin Fields (QB, Pittsburgh Steelers) | 24.1%
- Sam Darnold (QB, Minnesota Vikings) | 16.2%
- Geno Smith (QB, Seattle Seahawks) | 27.8%
Running Backs
- Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | 32.8%
- Rico Dowdle (RB, Dallas Cowboys) | 37.3%
- Braelon Allen (RB, New York Jets) | 28.0%
- Ty Chandler (RB, Minnesota Vikings) | 46.9%
- Tyler Allgeier (RB, Atlanta Falcons) | 44.8%
- Alexander Mattison (RB, Las Vegas Raiders) | 29.6%
- Justice Hill (RB, Baltimore Ravens) | 12.3%
- Cam Akers (RB, Houston Texans) | 35.1%
- Emanuel Wilson (RB, Green Bay Packers) | 1.9%
- Roschon Johnson (RB, Chicago Bears) | 0.8%
Wide Receivers
- Jauan Jennings (WR, San Francisco 49ers) | 36.1%
- Wan’Dale Robinson (WR, New York Giants) | 14.8%
- Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) | 42.7%
- Andrei Iosivas (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) | 7.1%
- Jalen Nailor (WR, Minnesota Vikings) | 4.0%
- Allen Lazard (WR, New York Jets) | 34.2%
Tight End
- Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) | 45.5%
- Cole Kmet (TE, Chicago Bears) | 26.1%
- Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angels Rams) | 43.2%
- Mike Gesicki (TE, Cincinnati Bengals) | 29.2%
In the Scope Targets: Top Fantasy Football Week 4 Free Agent Finds
Now, let’s get into the “In the Scope” picks, players you can easily get who are poised to make a splash in the coming weeks.
Calvin Austin (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) | 0.1%
Calvin Austin flashed big play potential this past week, posting four catches for 95 yards and a touchdown, which netted him 20 Points Per Reception (PPR) fantasy points. While this could be a one-off, the third-year wideout’s speed (4.32 40-yard dash, 99th percentile) gives hope that he can keep it up. Austin missed his rookie season due to a foot injury and recorded just 17 receptions last season, but he now he finds himself in a good situation.
The Steelers only had four active wide receivers in Week 2, with Van Jefferson leaving the game due to injury, allowing Austin to step up. He’s lined up in the slot on just over half of his snaps, giving him the potential to challenge Jefferson for the flanker role in two-wide sets.
The Steelers take on the Colts next, who rank near the bottom in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers. He’s worth a speculative add and could be a bye-week filler if his role continues to grow.
Xavier Legette (WR, Carolina Panthers) | 20.0%
Xavier Legette’s fantasy football stock is trending upward, with Adam Thielen now on Injured Reserve (IR). Legette, who already holds a 20% red zone target share, has now become a primary downfield option for the Panthers with an average of 15.1 Yards Per Target (YPT). Veteran QB Andy Dalton has been surprisingly aggressive, ranking second in attempts of 10, 20 and 30 yards down the field and second in red zone passes, providing Legette ample opportunity for big plays.
The Panthers face the Bengals this week, and the game script will likely remain pass-heavy. Legette’s deep-ball prowess makes him a high-upside waiver wire stash with immediate flex potential.
Antonio Gibson (RB, New England Patriots) | 31.7%
Antonio Gibson’s dual-threat ability could make him a huge fantasy asset, particularly in PPR leagues. With a history as a receiver in college, Gibson excels in the passing game and has consistently shown a knack for explosive plays. His role could grow if Rhamondre Stevenson, who was banged up in Week 3, misses time or is limited.
Gibson’s ability to contribute as both a runner and receiver makes him worth the pickup, especially considering his potential to deliver big gains in an offense that may be forced to rely on the short passing game.
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