Week 4 Waiver Wire: Top Pickups & FAAB Bids

Week 3 cost two backfields their lead backs in one afternoon, and this waiver run is built around that. Miami lost De'Von Achane to a torn ACL on his third carry against Kansas City. He is out for the season (per ESPN and the Miami Herald). The Jets lost Breece Hall to a right thigh injury early in the fourth quarter in Detroit. Coach Aaron Glenn says there's no update until Wednesday (per ESPN and CBS Sports). In Washington, Jayden Daniels (elbow) is week-to-week and has not been placed on IR (per Commanders.com), so Marcus Mariota stays in the picture for the London game against Indianapolis. In Tampa Bay, Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb and will miss at least three weeks. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels is set to start (per NFL.com).

Everything below is Homefield's own read of the usage: who's on the field, who's getting targets and air yards, and who gets the ball near the goal. The ranges are FAAB bids as a percentage of your season budget. Treat them as a starting point, then adjust for your league.

Data note: stats cover Weeks 1–3 through Sunday's games. Monday night's Eagles–Bears game isn't included. Snap shares come from nflverse snap counts (sourced from Pro Football Reference). Targets, air yards, target share, and red-zone opportunities (snaps inside the opponent's 20) come from nflverse player stats and play-by-play.

Quarterbacks

### Geno Smith, NYJ The completion rate stood out: 31 of 37 for 321 yards and 3 TDs against Detroit, with no picks. His passing yards have gone up every week (215, 247, 321). Garrett Wilson drew 13 targets and Kenyon Sadiq is emerging, so this passing game has two real targets. If Hall misses time, the Jets may lean even more on the pass.

• FAAB bid: 2–5% in 1QB leagues, 10–15% in superflex
• Fits: Superflex and 2QB first. In 1QB leagues he's a bye-week or injury fill-in.

### Tyler Shough, NO He's thrown a lot: 132 attempts in three games (56, 34, 42), with 8 passing TDs. He also adds a little near the goal. He had four red-zone carries in Week 2 and a rushing TD. A trailing Saints team will keep him throwing, and he hosts Atlanta on Monday night in Week 4.

• FAAB bid: 2–4% in 1QB leagues, 8–12% in superflex
• Fits: Superflex. Also a solid Week 4 plug-in for managers with a QB out.

### Kirk Cousins, LV He has thrown exactly 3 TDs in each of his three games (9 total), and Week 3 was his cleanest yet: 22 of 33, 248 yards, no picks. He hardly runs, so his floor depends on volume. Still, the scoring is there, and Brock Bowers (13 targets in Week 3) gives him a go-to target.

• FAAB bid: 1–3% in 1QB leagues, 6–10% in superflex
• Fits: Superflex depth. Standard-scoring leagues that give 6 points per passing TD value him more.

### Marcus Mariota, WAS (superflex only) He went 19 of 31, 183 yards, 3 TDs and added 5 carries in the win over Seattle. The problem is Daniels. He's week-to-week and could be close, which makes Mariota a one-week rental at most.

• FAAB bid: 0–1% in 1QB leagues, 3–6% in superflex
• Fits: Superflex managers who need a Week 4 body.

Running Backs

### Ollie Gordon II, MIA (top priority) This is the biggest role change of the week. Gordon's snap share went 7% → 19% → 84%. In Week 3 he took 17 carries for 41 yards and a TD and caught 3 of 3 targets. He also had 3 carries inside the 20. With Achane out for the year and Jaylen Wright (foot, stinger) inactive in Week 3, he was Miami's only real option. The efficiency wasn't pretty, but volume matters more than efficiency on waivers. A back playing 80%+ of snaps with the goal-line work is a weekly starter. The risk is Wright. When healthy he'll take some work, but he played only 5–7% of snaps in Weeks 1–2.

• FAAB bid: 25–40%. Go to the top of that range in shallow-bench and standard leagues where RB depth is thin.
• Fits: Every format. He's slightly more valuable in standard scoring because his value is carries and touchdowns.

### Braelon Allen, NYJ Allen's value depends on Hall's imaging, but his role is already clear. His snap share climbed to 52% in Week 3. He's had at least one red-zone opportunity in every game (6 total, counting carries and targets, including a 5-yard TD run in Week 2), and he came in for Hall on third-and-goal after the injury (per USA Today). The Jets have used him as the short-yardage back all season. If Hall misses games, Allen gets the early-down and goal-line work in an offense that just scored 24 in Detroit.

• FAAB bid: 15–30%. Bid at the top of the range if Hall's news before your waivers run points to multiple weeks. Hall managers should treat Allen as a must-add.
• Fits: Standard and half-PPR more than full PPR, since his receiving role is modest (3 catches in Week 3).

### Bhayshul Tuten, JAX His role has been steady: 48–51% of snaps every week, 13–15 carries each game, and rushing TDs in Weeks 2 and 3. He's also getting work near the goal, with 6 red-zone carries over the last two games. With a steady half of the snaps and some of the touchdown chances, he's a playable flex now.

• FAAB bid: 5–10%
• Fits: Standard and half-PPR flex. His catch totals are small.

### Kenny Gainwell, TB Gainwell has been the Buccaneers' passing-down back: 46% of snaps in Week 3 and 9 targets over the last two games. That plays best in full PPR. With Mayfield out at least three weeks and a rookie taking over, Tampa Bay's passing game is harder to predict. Gainwell's short targets are the part of it most likely to hold up.

• FAAB bid: 2–4%
• Fits: Full PPR only.

### Tony Pollard, TEN It isn't flashy, but it's steady: 53% of snaps or more in all three games, carries rising from 7 to 14 to 17, and 8 red-zone carries across Weeks 2–3. Tennessee's offense is scoring only 12.3 points per game, which caps his upside. Still, that kind of red-zone volume eventually produces touchdowns.

• FAAB bid: 2–5%
• Fits: Standard-scoring depth and bye-week flex.

Wide Receivers

### Michael Wilson, ARI (top priority) Wilson drew 17 targets (a 34% target share) and 162 air yards against San Francisco and turned them into 11 catches, 89 yards, and a TD. He also had 5 red-zone targets, more than any other Cardinal that day. He played 93% of snaps. His target share has gone up every week (19% → 27% → 34%), and Arizona threw 52 times in Week 3. Even with Trey McBride drawing 11 or more targets a week, there's plenty of volume for Wilson.

• FAAB bid: 15–25%
• Fits: Every format. Full PPR gets the most out of him.

### Malik Washington, MIA Washington leads Miami's receivers in all three weeks: 23 targets, 275 air yards, and 86% of snaps in Week 3. Achane is out for the year and Caleb Douglas (ankle) missed Week 3, so there are a lot of open targets. Washington also took snaps at running back after Achane got hurt (per ESPN), which gives him a few extra ways to touch the ball. The quarterback play caps his ceiling, but this is a volume play.

• FAAB bid: 8–15%
• Fits: PPR first. In standard he's a WR4 or flex.

### Mack Hollins, NE Hollins has played 70% of snaps or more every week, and Week 3 was his biggest role yet: 9 targets (a 30% share), 120 air yards, and 3 red-zone targets. A.J. Brown hasn't played since Week 1 and is listed on injured reserve, so New England's receivers don't have an established top option. So far, Hollins has earned the most targets in that group.

• FAAB bid: 4–8%
• Fits: Deeper PPR leagues. He's a flex option in 12-team leagues when the matchup is right.

### Chris Bell, MIA Bell's snap share jumped from 41% to 71% with Douglas out, and he saw 7 targets with 126 air yards. Those deep targets give him weekly spike potential. If Douglas misses more time, Bell is the Miami receiver whose role grows the most.

• FAAB bid: 2–5%
• Fits: Deep leagues and best-ball-style managers chasing upside. Standard formats reward the deep targets.

### Brycen Tremayne, CAR Watch the snap count. Tremayne went from 17–18% of snaps to 81% in Week 3 and turned 6 targets into 4 catches for 83 yards on 108 air yards. Xavier Legette didn't play in Week 3 and Jalen Coker played only 36% of snaps, so Carolina needed him. He's a one-week data point, so bid like it.

• FAAB bid: 1–3%
• Fits: 14-team and deeper leagues.

Tight Ends

### Kenyon Sadiq, NYJ (top priority at TE) The breakout was real: 7 catches, 105 yards, and a TD on 8 targets in Detroit, with a season-high 58% snap share and 78 air yards. Mason Taylor (thumb) was out (per ESPN), so part of this is opportunity. But Sadiq has scored in two of three games (a rushing TD in Week 1, a receiving TD in Week 3). He's shown enough downfield ability to keep a role once Taylor returns. Tight end is thin enough that one game like this should get him added.

• FAAB bid: 8–15%, or 15–25% in TE-premium leagues
• Fits: Every format, especially TE premium.

### Harold Fannin Jr., CLE Fannin's usage is excellent: 82% → 86% → 86% of snaps, targets climbing 3 → 6 → 9, and a 30% target share with 2 TDs against Carolina. When a tight end plays this much and draws this share of targets, he belongs in lineups.

• FAAB bid: 5–10%, or 10–18% in TE premium
• Fits: PPR and TE premium. He's a streaming option in standard leagues.

### AJ Barner, SEA He's on the field constantly (80–91% of snaps), and Week 3 finally brought targets: 9 targets and 4 red-zone targets. The catch: his air yards are tiny (10 on 9 targets), so expect mostly short throws. The red-zone role is what makes him interesting.

• FAAB bid: 1–3%
• Fits: TE premium and deep leagues.

### Greg Dulcich, MIA Dulcich has played 61–77% of snaps, and his targets rose to 7 with 57 air yards in Week 3. Miami is missing its top two backs and a starting receiver, so someone has to catch passes. He's a sensible streaming option.

• FAAB bid: 1–2%
• Fits: TE premium streamers.

DST and K Streamers

• Minnesota DST (vs. MIA): Miami is scoring 12.0 points per game and has taken 9 sacks and committed 4 turnovers, and it's now without Achane. FAAB bid: 1–2%.
• Baltimore DST (vs. TEN): Tennessee is scoring 12.3 points per game. That kind of low-scoring opponent is what you want from a streaming defense. FAAB bid: 1%.
• Buffalo DST (vs. NE), if available: New England has taken 9 sacks and turned it over 8 times in three games (5.7 sacks plus turnovers per game), one of the worst marks in the league. FAAB bid: 1–2%.
• K Spencer Shrader, IND (at WAS, London): 8 of 8 on field goals so far. FAAB bid: 0–1%.
• K Ryan Fitzgerald, CAR (vs. DET): 7 of 7 on field goals, and Detroit's high-scoring games (31 points per game) tend to give kickers plenty of chances. FAAB bid: 0–1%.

Deeper Stashes

• Konata Mumpfield, LA: He had 73% of snaps, 8 targets, and 144 air yards with Puka Nacua inactive. Sean McVay said Nacua would likely return in Week 4 (per ESPN), so this is a stash in case Nacua's groin keeps him out, not a start. 0–2%.
• Jaylen Wright, MIA: He has played almost no snaps this year (7% and 5%) and missed Week 3 with foot and stinger issues. If healthy, he's the only other Miami back likely to take work from Gordon. Gordon managers in deep leagues should grab him. 0–2%.
• Jeremy Ruckert, NYJ: He caught 5 of 5 targets for 39 yards and a TD as the second tight end while Taylor was out. Grab him only in very deep TE-premium leagues. 0–1%.
• Skyy Moore, GB: His snap share has climbed from 6% to 36% to 52%, and he had 2 red-zone targets in Week 3. Keep an eye on him if Green Bay's receivers get hurt again. 0–1%.
• KC Concepcion, CLE: He had 86% of snaps and 9 targets (30% share) in Week 3 but caught only 2 for 9 yards. The role is real, and the results should catch up. 0–2%.

Drop Candidates

• De'Von Achane, MIA: Out for the season. If your league has an IR slot, use it. If not, drop him to make room for Gordon.
• Tyjae Spears, TEN: 3 carries and no targets in Week 3 on 47% of snaps, and Pollard is taking the red-zone work.
• Kendrick Bourne, ARI: 3 targets in each of the last two games while Michael Wilson took over as the top receiver.
• Roman Wilson, PIT: His snap share fell to 39% in Week 3. The TD covered up a shrinking role.

The Right Order Depends on Your League

This list is a starting point, not a final order. A 30% FAAB bid on Gordon is right in one league and too much in another. It depends on your scoring, your roster rules, how much budget your leaguemates have left, and who's already on your bench. In TE premium, Sadiq might go ahead of every receiver here. In superflex, Geno Smith might go ahead of the running backs.

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