ESF Waiver Wire Week 4

After three weeks of breakout performances and injuries, the fantasy football world is once again running to the waiver wire every Tuesday night looking for that next breakout player. The dreaded bye week gauntlet starts this week so now not only do you need to worry about replacing injured players, you must keep your eye on what team(s) are on their bye. Here is my Week 4 waiver article with some names to help you through the season.

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Wayne Gallman- RB, New York Giants (99% available)

Saquan Barkley left Sunday’s game and was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain. Gallman has produced in the past he had a 4.1 ypc coming into this game and will most likely be the most added this week on the wire. They play the Redskins next week that have given up over 150 yards rushing per game before their Week 3 matchup against the Bears. Get Gallman now because Barkley will be missing some time and Gallman is in line to carry the ball 15+ times a game. (FAAB 35-40%)

Rex Burkhead- RB, New England Patriots (76% available)

Burkhead saw a few more snaps than usual with James White not active. He finished with 69 total yards and a rushing touchdown. With no Antonio Brown anymore, Burkhead could see more action playing as a slot receiver as he did in Week 1. Look for Burkhead to be involved moving forward and is a solid flex play next week against the Buffalo Bills. (FAAB 20-25%)

Darrel Williams- RB, Kansas City Chiefs (99% available)

Williams had a big role going into this game and finished with 14 carries for 62 yards and added another 5 catches for another 47 yards. Damien Williams sat out this game and we saw LeSean McCoy re-injure his ankle and was forced to leave the game late leaving Williams to run the clock out in a big win. If either Damien Williams or McCoy sit next week against the Detroit Lions, you can easily play Williams as an RB2/ flex play in this high powered offense. (FAAB 15-20%)

Ronald Jones, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (75% available)

Week to week we will have no idea who will lead this backfield in touches but Jones looks like the better back. He rushed 14 times for 80 yards and added a 41-yard reception. He played well in both Week 1 and 3 and if he can continue to play like this he is going to see the field more. He’s not trustworthy YET but stash him now because with bye weeks upon us he could be valuable moving forward. (FAAB 15-20%)

D.J Chark, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (59% available)

There is no way Chark should be available in almost 60% of leagues. Chark had another solid game on Thursday night catching 4 balls for 76 yards and count the end zone again. That boosts his stats through 2 weeks to a total of 15 receptions for 277 yards and 3 touchdowns. He has a strong rapport with Gardner Minshew and is the Jags WR to own. He is a solid WR3 moving forward. (FAAB 15-20%)

Philip Dorsett- WR, New England Patriots (72% available)

Dorsett is averaging over 60 yards per game and 5 receptions through 3 weeks. Dorsett and Tom Brady have a good rapport with each other and with Julian Edleman leaving this game he was counted on even more. He finished Week 3 with 6 receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets. Dorsett should be owned in all leagues and could be a good flex play in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills. (FAAB 15-20%)

Jamaal Williams- RB, Green Bay Packers (91% available)

Williams led the RB with 12 carries for 59 yards on Sunday but it was Aaron Jones that found the end zone twice in this one. This will continue to be a committee moving forward but what’s appealing is that Williams is also used in the passing game. He is an add but I wouldn’t flex him out in Week 4 as they play Thursday night and are up against the Philadelphia Eagles who have a good run defense. (FAAB 5-10%)

Parris Campbell- WR, Indianapolis Colts (95% available)

Campbell has not really found a role in this offense yet but did catch 3 balls for 24 yards on Sunday. Brissett spreads the ball around so much that it’s hard to determine who gets the passes week to week outside of T.Y. Hilton. Hilton left this game with a quad injury and if he misses any time, Campbell is expected to step into his role. He is worth an add and could step into that WR1 range if Hilton misses any time. (FAAB 5-10%)

Jacoby Brissett- QB, Indianapolis Colts (81% available)

Brissett was awesome in Week 3 leading the Colts to a 27-24 victory against the Atlanta Falcons. He threw for over 300 yards and 2 TD. He has a favorable matchup in Week 4 against an Oakland Raiders team that has been beaten through the air the last 3 weeks. He should be rostered in all leagues and started Week 4. (FAAB 10-15%)

Daniel Jones- QB, New York Giants (87% available)

It was quite the debut for Daniel Jones as he led the Giants to their first win of the year. He finished with 336 yards passing and 2 Touchdowns and ran for another 28 yards and 2 more scores. Jones will face The Washington Redskins at home next week in what is a very favorable matchup. FAAB 10-15%)

Chris Herndon- TE, New York Jets (88% available)

If you have a roster spot, You need to go and grab Herndon. He still has one game of his suspension to serve and another before Sam Darnold comes back but if you are looking for a TE he will be a good bench stash. He finished as the TE16 last year but only played 14 games. With the TE position as thin as it is, Herndon can step right in your lineup when he gets back on the field. (FAAB 1%)