Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups: Must-Have Players to Add to Your Roster (Ep. 1140)
Sep 25, 2023
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Fantasy football experts Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Pat Fitzmaurice share their top waiver wire pickups for week 4. They discuss players like De'Von Achane, Tank Dell, Josh Palmer, and Quentin Johnston. They also analyze the potential of Eli Mitchell and Jerick McKinnon as pickups. The hosts debate on starting players based on their performance and discuss the upside of Zeke and Breida. They talk about wide receivers, including Josh Palmer and Quinton Johnston, and analyze the fantasy value of Dobs and Reed. The podcast concludes with a discussion on waiver wire priorities.
Rookie wide receivers Tank Del and Quinten Johnson have emerged as valuable fantasy football options.
Consider Andy Dalton and the Raiders' quarterbacks as streaming options for Week 4.
Adam Thielen and Luke Musgrave are intriguing waiver wire pickups worth considering.
Deep dives
Tank Del and Quinten Johnson emerge as valuable fantasy football options
Tank Del and Quinten Johnson have emerged as valuable fantasy football options at the wide receiver position. Tank Del, a rookie wideout for the Texans, has put up impressive numbers in his last two starts, with 17 targets and 12 catches. He has shown explosive playmaking ability and has the potential to be a weekly WR3 with WR2 upside. Quinten Johnson, another rookie wide receiver, has caught the attention of fantasy owners with his strong performances. While he currently trails Josh Palmer in snaps and targets, Johnson has the talent to become a difference-maker in the Chargers' offense. Both Tank Del and Quinten Johnson are worth considering as potential adds to boost your fantasy roster.
Streaming Options for Week 4
For quarterback streaming options in Week 4, consider Andy Dalton for the Chicago Bears. Dalton had a solid performance in Week 3 and has a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions. Another option is the Raiders' quarterback, whether it is Derek Carr or Marcus Mariota. They are facing a Chargers defense that has struggled against opposing quarterbacks. In terms of streaming tight ends, Chigbo Anunoby could be a viable option. The Titans' defense has been vulnerable against tight ends, making Anunoby a potential red zone target. For streaming defenses, consider the Denver Broncos. Despite their poor performance in Week 3, they have a favorable matchup against the struggling Chicago Bears offense in Week 4.
Adam Thielen and Luke Musgrave are intriguing waiver wire pickups
Adam Thielen and Luke Musgrave are both intriguing waiver wire pickups. Thielen has been heavily targeted in the Vikings' offense and has posted solid numbers in recent weeks. With a revenge game against his former team, the Lions, in Week 4, Thielen could be in for a big performance. Musgrave, the Broncos' tight end, has emerged as a reliable target for Teddy Bridgewater. With Noah Fant dealing with injury issues, Musgrave has seen an increase in playing time and could continue to produce solid numbers. Both Thielen and Musgrave are worth considering as waiver wire additions.
Tajae Spears and Eli Mitchell provide upside in crowded backfields
Tajae Spears and Eli Mitchell provide upside in crowded backfields. Spears, the Dolphins' running back, had an impressive performance in Week 3 and has shown the potential to be a difference-maker in fantasy football. With injuries and uncertainty in the Dolphins' backfield, Spears could see an increased workload moving forward. Mitchell, the 49ers' running back, has demonstrated explosiveness and playmaking ability. While the 49ers' backfield is crowded, Mitchell has the talent to emerge as a valuable fantasy option. Both Spears and Mitchell are worth considering as waiver wire additions for their upside and potential to make an impact in fantasy football.
Drop candidates include Josh Kelly and Dalvin Cook
Josh Kelly and Dalvin Cook are drop candidates in fantasy football. Kelly, the Chargers' running back, has seen a decrease in playing time and has not been producing notable numbers. With Austin Ekeler returning from injury, Kelly's role is likely to diminish further. Cook, the Vikings' running back, has struggled in the first few weeks of the season and has not been able to generate consistent production. The Vikings' offense has been underperforming, which has impacted Cook's fantasy value. Considering their lackluster performances and the presence of other viable options on the waiver wire, it might be worth dropping Kelly and Cook in favor of more promising players.
Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Pat Fitzmaurice highlight which waiver wire pickups are bound to take your fantasy team to the next level. Find out who the Sleeper Waiver Wire Pickup of the Week is and discover which players should get the axe to make room for your additions. How much should you spend on De'Von Achane and Tank Dell? Is Josh Palmer or Quentin Johnston going to replace Mike Williams? The Pros will tell you!
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