Corey Davis celebrates a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns. AP Photo/David Richard With Week 5 on the horizon, it’s time to work the waiver wire in your fantasy football league. We go position by position in the NFL, with the top 17 waiver targets heading into next weekend.
Nyheim Hines, Corey Davis, and George Pickens are all critical targets heading into next week Nyheim Hines, RB, Indianapolis ColtsNyheim Hines makes a move against the Kansas City Chiefs. AP Photo/AJ MastESPN fantasy % rostered: 60. 2%Week 4 stats: 0 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 3 receiving yards — 2.
3 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: Nyheim Hines didn’t impress with his numbers against the Titans on Sunday, but after Jonathan Taylor left the game due to an ankle injury, Hines suddenly could have a big role in the Colts offense come next weekend. Raheem Mostert, RB, Miami DolphinsRaheem Mostert looks to run against the Cincinnati Bengals. AP Photo/Jeff DeanESPN fantasy % rostered: 53.
3%Week 4 stats: 69 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 12 receiving yards — 10. 1 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: Chase Edmonds is rostered in 83. 8% of ESPN fantasy leagues, while his teammate Raheem Mostert is rostered in just over half.
This discrepancy comes despite the fact that Mostert has gotten more carries than Edmonds in the Dolphins’ past three games. Both Edmonds and Mostert are rosterable, and chances are this is one of the last weeks you’ll be able to find Mostert available at a discount. Mike Boone, RB, Denver BroncosMike Boone makes a run against the Minnesota Vikings.
AP Photo/Jack DempseyESPN fantasy % rostered: 0. 1%Week 4 stats: 20 rushing yards, 1 reception, 9 receiving yards — 3. 9 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: Starting running back Javonte Williams went down with an injury on Sunday.
Second running back Melvin Gordon fumbled the ball for the fourth time in four games. Eventually, Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett decided it was time for Mike Boone to get some playing time. Gordon (74.
1% rostered) is probably still the better man to have out of the Denver backfield, but it’s entirely possible that Hackett just gets tired of Gordon giving up the ball and gives Boone a shot at the top job. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Philadelphia EaglesKenneth Gainwell celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars. AP Photo/Chris SzagolaESPN fantasy % rostered: 18.
9%Week 4 stats: 19 rushing yards, 1 touchdown — 8. 7 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: Kenneth Gainwell isn’t a fantasy starter just yet, but he does look like the second man in the Eagles backfield as things stand. Given that starter Miles Sanders has missed several games in each of the past two years, Gainwell is looking like a solid roster stash if you have the room for him.
The Eagles offensive line is playing extremely well, and whoever is running behind them is likely to produce. Josh Reynolds, WR, Detroit LionsJosh Reynolds reels in a touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks. AP Photo/Duane BurlesonESPN fantasy % rostered: 8%Week 4 stats: 7 receptions, 81 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 21.
1 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: The Detroit Lions offense is putting up more points per game than any team in the NFL, and given the way their defense is playing, they’re going to keep that pace. Josh Reynolds has emerged as a key weapon for the Lions the past two weeks, with 13 catches for 177 yards and a score. Jamal Agnew, WR, Jacksonville JaguarsJamal Agnew fights for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
AP Photo/Matt RourkeESPN fantasy % rostered: 0. 1%Week 4 stats: 4 receptions, 50 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns — 21 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: Sunday was Jamal Agnew’s most productive game by far, and it’s obviously tough to count on a player to come through with two touchdowns week-in and week-out, but if you’re looking to add a bit of boom-or-bust upside to your roster, Agnew is a solid pick, especially with a matchup against the Texans set for next week. Corey Davis, WR, New York JetsCorey Davis celebrates a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns.
AP Photo/David RichardESPN fantasy % rostered: 6. 9%Week 4 stats: 5 receptions, 74 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 18. 4 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: The Jets offense has proven more fruitful in fantasy than one might have thought heading into the season.
Corey Davis has scored at least 13 fantasy points in three of his four games thus far, and with quarterback Zach Wilson back under center for New York, the Jets should be airing the ball out a bit more in the coming weeks. George Pickens, WR, Pittsburgh SteelersGeorge Pickens warms up ahead of a game against the New York Jets. AP Photo/Matt DuriskoESPN fantasy % rostered: 37.
7%Week 4 stats: 6 receptions, 102 receiving yards — 16. 2 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: Four of the six receptions George Pickens had on Sunday came after the Steelers benched Mitch Trubisky at halftime in favor of Kenny Pickett. If Pittsburgh decides to stick with Pickett moving forward, it could be a boon for Pickens’ fantasy value.
Mo Alie-Cox, TE, Indianapolis ColtsMo Alie-Cox celebrates after a catch against the Tennessee Titans. AP Photo/AJ MastESPN fantasy % rostered: 1. 9%Week 4 stats: 6 receptions, 85 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns — 26.
5 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: Mo Alie-Cox had been pretty quiet through three weeks, but he broke out for a two-touchdown game on Sunday. Next week, the Colts head to Denver to face a Broncos team that has been pretty friendly to fantasy tight ends so far in this young season. Will Dissly, TE, Seattle SeahawksWill Dissly catches a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.
AP Photo/Paul SancyaESPN fantasy % rostered: 1. 6%Week 4 stats: 4 receptions, 39 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 13. 9 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: Will Dissly has scored a touchdown in three of his four games so far this season.
He’s clearly getting looks in the Seahawks red zone package, and as Geno Smith and the Seahawks offense continues to get better, he could find himself in the end zone a lot more. Michael Gallup, WR, Dallas CowboysMichael Gallup celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Commanders. AP Photo/Michael AinsworthESPN fantasy % rostered: 46.
4%Week 4 stats: 2 receptions, 24 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 10. 4 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: Michael Gallup returned to the field on Sunday for his first game of the season, and immediately scored a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys. Gallup is more talented than most receivers you’ll find on the waiver wire at this point in the season, and with Dak Prescott set to return from injury at some point in the coming weeks, Gallup presents plenty of upside going forward this year.
Alec Pierce, WR, Indianapolis ColtsAlec Pierce lines up before a snap against the Houston Texans. AP Photo/Matt PattersonESPN fantasy % rostered: 7. 6%Week 4 stats: 4 receptions, 80 receiving yards — 12 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: Rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce has seen his share of targets go up with every game he’s played with the Colts.
While he’s yet to find the end zone this season, this could be a chance to snag an up-and-coming player before a breakout game makes him a hot commodity in fantasy. Streaming defense: Philadelphia EaglesFletcher Cox celebrates recovering a fumble against the Jacksonville Jaguars. AP Photo/Matt SlocumESPN fantasy % rostered: 57.
2%Week 4 stats: 1 interception, 4 fumble recoveries, 4 sacks, 15 points allowed — 17 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: The Philadelphia Eagles have been the top scoring defense in fantasy for two straight weeks, but somehow they are still only rostered in just over half of ESPN leagues. That should change this week. Streaming defense: Carolina PanthersBrian Burns forces a fumble against the Arizona Cardinals.
AP Photo/Jacob KupfermanESPN fantasy % rostered: 9. 3%Week 4 stats: 1 touchdown, 1 interception, 1 sack, 26 points against — 9 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: The Carolina Panthers offense has looked pretty bad on the field, but their defense has now scored a touchdown in two straight games. Next week, they’ll face a San Francisco team that is traveling West-to-East on a short week.
The 49ers offense hasn’t exactly looked great to start with, regardless of who has been playing quarterback. Streaming defense: Minnesota VikingsAndy Dalton is sacked during a game against the Minnesota Vikings. AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthESPN fantasy % rostered: 20.
8%Week 4 stats: 2 fumble recoveries, 2 sacks, 25 points against — 6 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: The Minnesota Vikings have been up and down as a fantasy defense this year. But next week, they play the Chicago Bears. Marking that one as an “up” week feels like a pretty safe bet.
Zach Wilson, QB, New York JetsZach Wilson looks to throw against the Pittsburgh Steelers. AP Photo/Gene J. PuskarESPN fantasy % rostered: 9.
2%Week 4 stats: 252 passing yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions, 15 rushing yards — 18. 8 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: I don’t trust Zach Wilson to win a lot of NFL games just yet, but he could be a valuable player in fantasy. Rookie receiver Garrett Wilson was looking like a potential fantasy stud with Joe Flacco throwing to him, and the Jets offense should only improve from here.
Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh SteelersKenny Pickett celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets. AP Photo/Gene J. PuskarESPN fantasy % rostered: 4%Week 4 stats: 120 passing yards, 3 interceptions, 15 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns — 12.
3 fantasy pointsOne thing to know: The Steelers put their faith in rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett in Sunday’s game against the Jets, benching Mitch Trubisky at halftime. While Pickett likely isn’t better than your current starter, the Steelers’ group of receivers is strong enough that Pickett could wind up putting up some big numbers if he is allowed to sling it a bit. For players in keeper or dynasty leagues, now is a great time to jump on a potential future stud if you have room to stash him on your roster.
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