{"id":865709,"date":"2026-09-30T09:28:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T09:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/865709\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T09:28:15","slug":"faab-waiver-wire-advice-week-4-fantasy-pickups-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/865709\/","title":{"rendered":"FAAB Waiver Wire Advice: Week 4 Fantasy Pickups (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" loading=\"eager\" importance=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alvin-Kamara-Fantasy-Football-Rankings-NFL-Injury-News-DFS-Betting-Picks-icon-rotoballer-1220x813.jp.jpeg\" class=\"size-full no-lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"Alvin Kamara - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Betting Picks\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>                <\/p>\n<p>                    September 29, 2026                <\/p>\n<p class=\"blueaccent\">Nick Mariano&#8217;s fantasy football waiver wire FAAB bidding guide for Week 4 (2026) &#8212; how many FAAB dollars (free agent acquisition budget) to spend on waivers.<\/p>\n<p>Oh my, it&#8217;s an <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18878\/Alvin+Kamara\" data-id=\"18878\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alvin Kamara<\/a> featured image in 2026! If you survived the injury bug across the first two weeks of play, then the odds are good that Week 3 bit you somewhere, so how will you react? For now, we will do our best to provide a roadmap to success with our famous <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-waiver-wire-pickups-list\/232923\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">waiver wire pickups list<\/a> and our <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/category\/nfl\/fantasy-football-advice-analysis\/waiver-wire-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">fantasy football waiver wire<\/a> columns by position &#8212; specially tailored for leagues using FAAB.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that these FAAB prices do not indicate how much these free-agent players will go for, but are percentage ranges to use for setting your bearings. If you get frustrated by desperate 0-3 managers outbidding you, then you can use it as a signal of their mental state and try to capitalize with a trade offer instead. Do what you can to improve your roster!<\/p>\n<p>Try to leverage historical data and personal knowledge whenever possible, while respecting your team&#8217;s construction. We will cap the rostered rate at 40% on Yahoo!, but you must adjust if someone is dropped or remains on the wire above that threshold. In the end, I would say it is better to be aggressive and end the year with $0 on the earlier side, rather than being the team who just misses the playoffs but has an extra $20 FAAB in the chamber.<\/p>\n<p>Bookmark our updated and revamped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fantasy football rankings<\/a> portal for all league formats!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=ppr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PPR rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=half-ppr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Half-PPR rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=standard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Standard rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=rookie&amp;league=Overall\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rookie rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=superflex&amp;league=Overall\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Superflex rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=dynasty&amp;league=Overall\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dynasty rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/who-should-i-start-fantasy-football-weekly-matchups\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Who To Start?<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-injuries-report-fantasy-football-injury-updates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Injuries<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/fantasy-football-projections-matchup-ratings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matchup Ratings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-strength-of-schedule\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Strength of Schedule<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Waiver Wire Pickups &#8211; Quarterbacks<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/14895\/Geno+Smith\" data-id=\"14895\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Geno Smith<\/a> (QB, NYJ) &#8211; 9% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 1%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 2-3%<br \/>Superflex Bid: 40-50%<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m going to dig a bit past the <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19812\/Sam+Darnold\" data-id=\"19812\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sam Darnold<\/a> tier, but at 38% rostered, he&#8217;s a fine guy to throw the first QB dollar at ahead of the LAC matchup.<\/p>\n<p>Smith was outstanding against good ol&#8217; Detroit, completing 31 of 37 pass attempts for 321 yards and three TDs. While few defenses can roll out the red carpet better than the 2026 Lions, Smith and company will get another friendly matchup in Week 4 at Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>Though the Bears won&#8217;t fight back quite as hard as Detroit, especially without <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24927\/Caleb+Williams\" data-id=\"24927\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Williams<\/a>, the lack of <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/22526\/Breece+Hall\" data-id=\"22526\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Breece Hall<\/a> as a run-game anchor could mean everything goes through Smith&#8217;s arm. <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23122\/Garrett+Wilson\" data-id=\"23122\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Garrett Wilson<\/a> cleared a late concussion check and should be ready to spearhead a burgeoning group against a vulnerable Bears unit.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/16763\/Marcus+Mariota\" data-id=\"16763\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Mariota<\/a> (QB, WAS) &#8211; 3% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 1%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 2-3%<br \/>Superflex Bid: 20-30%<\/p>\n<p>Making his first start of 2026, Mariota led an impressive upset win over the Seattle Seahawks in poor weather, tossing three touchdowns on 19-of-31 passing (183 yards) with five rushes for 11 yards. One doesn&#8217;t love seeing so much of the value wrapped up in TDs, but the circumstances around a difficult matchup ease that notion.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23235\/Jayden+Daniels\" data-id=\"23235\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jayden Daniels<\/a> is not being placed on the injured reserve, so this won&#8217;t be a long-term add, but Mariota will get the Colts&#8217; porous defense in Week 4. We&#8217;d anticipate easier passing lanes and some more rushing opportunities for the veteran. That&#8217;s worth a pop for many of you who are staring down tough starts. The man can still boogie!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Marcus Mariota just called game! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SEAvsWAS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@SEAvsWAS<\/a> on FOX\/FOX One<br \/>Stream on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@NFLPlus<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rsIGdzozr9\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/rsIGdzozr9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NFL\/status\/2104306889223987603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Longer-Term Bids:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/14252\/Kirk+Cousins\" data-id=\"14252\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kirk Cousins<\/a> (QB, LV) &#8211; 14% rostered &#8211; Maybe Kubiak makes him nearly matchup-proof, but Cousins goes from facing MIA\/LAC\/NO to dealing with KC\/NE\/BUF\/LAR. Tread carefully.<br \/>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18018\/Jacoby+Brissett\" data-id=\"18018\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jacoby Brissett<\/a> (QB, ARI) &#8211; 10% rostered &#8211; A road game against NYG isn\u2019t a great spot, considering their rush and how ARI may control the game. But you then get ahead of the rush before Brissett and the Cards host Detroit in Week 5.<br \/>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18857\/Deshaun+Watson\" data-id=\"18857\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deshaun Watson<\/a> (QB, CLE) &#8211; 7% rostered &#8211; Building long-term trust and just had 11 carries for 45 yards with two pass TDs, but Week 4 against PIT is not a fruitful outlook.<br \/>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/2593\/Aaron+Rodgers\" data-id=\"2593\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aaron Rodgers<\/a> (QB, PIT) &#8211; 9% rostered &#8211; He came alive against a renewed Cincy defense, though now must face the Browns in Cleveland. Then it\u2019s Indy, Tampa, and New Orleans.<\/p>\n<p>Other Superflex Bids:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23242\/Michael+Penix+Jr.\" data-id=\"23242\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Penix Jr.<\/a> (QB, ATL) &#8211; 5% rostered &#8211; 40% w\/ late momentum and chemistry with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23151\/Drake+London\" data-id=\"23151\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drake London<\/a> against GB, gets NO next.<br \/>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/16762\/Jameis+Winston\" data-id=\"16762\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jameis Winston<\/a> (QB, NYG) &#8211; 0% rostered &#8211; 25% w\/ LAR matchup and then abysmal weather dragging down first two appearances. Weeks 4-6 will be kinder, but <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24956\/J.J.+McCarthy\" data-id=\"24956\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">J.J. McCarthy<\/a> puts more heat on him to perform.<br \/>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25877\/Jalon+Daniels\" data-id=\"25877\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jalon Daniels<\/a> (QB, TB) &#8211; 0% rostered &#8211; 25% range w\/ <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19790\/Baker+Mayfield\" data-id=\"19790\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Baker Mayfield<\/a> (thumb) missing at least three weeks. The Bucs are in disarray, and confidence in OC Zac Robinson is low, but Daniels combined for 210 carries\/843 yards\/10 TDs between 2024-25 at Kansas.<br \/>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/15694\/Case+Keenum\" data-id=\"15694\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Case Keenum<\/a> (QB, CHI) &#8211; 1% rostered &#8211; 20% w\/ unclear Caleb Williams timeline, but should start again vs. NYJ after a great MNF win over the Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Waiver Wire Pickups &#8211; Running Backs<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24934\/Braelon+Allen\" data-id=\"24934\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Braelon Allen<\/a> (RB, NYJ) &#8211; 18% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 20-30%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 30-35%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 35-40%<\/p>\n<p>With the word that Breece Hall is week-to-week with the thigh injury and may still hit the short-term IR, Allen takes the top spot over Miami\u2019s vacated backfield. Allen was already siphoning some valuable looks, seeing 11 opportunities (carries plus targets) in Week 1 and scoring a TD on six touches in Week 2. I do think this is what it will take to get him.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019d expect <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25064\/Isaiah+Davis\" data-id=\"25064\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Isaiah Davis<\/a> to step into some passing work (PPR managers can throw a buck or two that way), Allen isn\u2019t a zero in that dimension, with 25 career catches on 35 targets to his 129 rush attempts. And the Jets will face a Bears front seven in Week 4 that let <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19045\/Aaron+Jones+Sr.\" data-id=\"19045\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aaron Jones Sr.<\/a> top the century mark.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25953\/Ollie+Gordon+II\" data-id=\"25953\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ollie Gordon II<\/a> (RB, MIA) &#8211; 5% rostered<br \/><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24923\/Jaylen+Wright\" data-id=\"24923\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaylen Wright<\/a> (RB, MIA) &#8211; 2% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 6-10% \/ 5-7%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 10-14% \/ 7-10%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 14-20% \/ 10-15%<\/p>\n<p>Gordon stepped into 17 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown after De\u2019Von Achane tore his ACL, which ends the star\u2019s season. He doesn\u2019t typically work in the receiving game, but did catch all three targets for 14 yards. Wright was out due to a foot injury and a stinger\/shoulder designation, though he figures to be a factor alongside Gordon when healthy. That&#8217;s no given, so the prioritization stands.<\/p>\n<p>(I am bumping Wright up slightly with the day-to-day designation.)<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, it is Gordon who is likely to get the short-yardage situations and precious goal-line work. With no one replicating Achane\u2019s workhorse abilities, you\u2019ll want to side with the RB who gets the goal line. He plunged in three scores last year as well.<\/p>\n<p>Wright was a fourth-round pick in \u201824 and has an extra year of experience over Gordon, combining for a 138-537-2 line (3.9 YPC) over his first two years. He also has three fumbles to Gordon\u2019s zero. And while we\u2019re splitting hairs here, the Dolphins could simply bring in a veteran like <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18944\/Kareem+Hunt\" data-id=\"18944\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kareem Hunt<\/a> to mess us all up. I know some of you still have <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24990\/Jarquez+Hunter\" data-id=\"24990\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jarquez Hunter<\/a> lurking on a taxi squad too!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18878\/Alvin+Kamara\" data-id=\"18878\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alvin Kamara<\/a> (RB, NO) &#8211; 43% rostered<br \/><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24238\/Kendre+Miller\" data-id=\"24238\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kendre Miller<\/a> (RB, NO) &#8211; 1% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 5-8% \/ 2-4%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 8-12% \/ 4-7%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 12-18% \/ 7-10%<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21696\/Travis+Etienne+Jr.\" data-id=\"21696\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Etienne Jr.<\/a> will miss time with a hamstring injury, which means ol\u2019 reliable Kamara and Miller should form a committee ahead of Week 4 against Atlanta. While Kamara was getting more work before Etienne\u2019s exit, they split touches at six apiece after that. Initial projections have us lean toward Kamara, especially in PPR, but Miller could be the favorite for inside-the-five TDs. It seems we won&#8217;t get a timeframe before bids are due.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Saints RB <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21696\/Travis+Etienne\" data-id=\"21696\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Etienne<\/a> will be \u201ctime lost\u201d with the hamstring injury, per Kellen Moore. Specific timetable TBD, so not sure yet if he may land on IR.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MikeTriplett\/status\/2104645798348648772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26932\/Mike+Washington+Jr.\" data-id=\"26932\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Washington Jr.<\/a> (RB, LV) &#8211; 34% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-4%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 4-7%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 7-10%<\/p>\n<p>Washington scampered to a 36-yard TD to bolster a 5-54-1 rushing line in Week 3\u2019s win. It was great to see him make the most of his limited time on the field, and it led to Klint Kubiak saying he deserves more touches. Coachspeak can only do so much, but waiting for results will mean fighting an intense bidding war.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Raiders coach Klint Kubiak says RB Mike Washington Jr has \u201cDefinitely earned more opportunities\u201d after averaging 6.8 yards per carry through the team\u2019s first 3 games.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5: By <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Sean_Zittel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@Sean_Zittel<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CYmbXbgb0B\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/CYmbXbgb0B<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vegas Sports Today (@VegasSportsTD) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/VegasSportsTD\/status\/2104663272855375952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether that comes to fruition is another story, but it\u2019s worth noting that <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25868\/Ashton+Jeanty\" data-id=\"25868\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ashton Jeanty<\/a>\u2019s 22-touch day was abbreviated by trainers needing to tape both ankles. So maybe Washington gets 10-12 looks to ease up on Jeanty against KC in Week 4.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24309\/Emanuel+Wilson\" data-id=\"24309\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emanuel Wilson<\/a> (RB, SEA) &#8211; 24% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-4%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 4-6%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 6-8%<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26765\/Jadarian+Price\" data-id=\"26765\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadarian Price<\/a> was limited to six touches in Week 3, with a first-half fumble that kept him on the sideline until the second half. Perhaps his Week 2 chest injury flared up, but we can\u2019t ignore that Wilson led the team with nine carries. He only got 14 yards, so don\u2019t take this as some ringing endorsement of talent. But hey, Wilson has seven missed tackles forced between Weeks 2 and 3 (Price has five).<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23196\/George+Holani\" data-id=\"23196\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">George Holani<\/a> wound up as the most valuable back thanks to five catches for 48 yards (3-10-0 rushing), but recall Wilson had 21 carries for 92 yards in Week 2. He\u2019s the \u201cplodder,\u201d and a favorite for goal-line work against the Chargers. Be sure that <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23173\/Zach+Charbonnet\" data-id=\"23173\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zach Charbonnet<\/a> isn\u2019t sitting out in the FA pool!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24214\/Keaton+Mitchell\" data-id=\"24214\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keaton Mitchell<\/a> (RB, LAC) &#8211; 32% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-3%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3-5%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 5-8%<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell\u2019s best game came with 52 yards on eight carries (<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25956\/Omarion+Hampton\" data-id=\"25956\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Omarion Hampton<\/a> needed 15 to reach 56 yards), but we pictured his first receiving TD coming with a bit more downfield oomph. The one-yard catch was still appreciated, but he wound up with -5 receiving yards on three receptions, so those who lost to him can file those PPR-scam grievances to the left.<\/p>\n<p>The TD is great, but you know we\u2019re all about the usage pattern. And his seeing 11 looks to Hampton\u2019s 16 (he didn\u2019t catch his lone target) is notable, especially since the 0-3 record means they need to switch things up. One wishes more of <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/20819\/Alec+Ingold\" data-id=\"20819\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alec Ingold<\/a>\u2019s three catches went to Mitchell, but we\u2019ll see. Please note that LAC faces SEA, DEN, and KC before the bye, and then LAR, HOU, and BAL. It will not be easy.<\/p>\n<p>Dollar Bin:<\/p>\n<p>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26040\/Kaleb+Johnson\" data-id=\"26040\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kaleb Johnson<\/a> &#8211; Ugly environment with patchwork O-line, but work is trending up.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21768\/Najee+Harris\" data-id=\"21768\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Najee Harris<\/a> &#8211; Has pushed <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/20941\/Devin+Singletary\" data-id=\"20941\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Devin Singletary<\/a> and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25092\/Tyrone+Tracy+Jr.\" data-id=\"25092\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyrone Tracy Jr.<\/a> to the periphery as No. 2 RB.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23341\/Tyler+Goodson\" data-id=\"23341\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Goodson<\/a> &#8211; Leapfrogged <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24609\/Emari+Demercado\" data-id=\"24609\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emari Demercado<\/a> for No. 2 RB duties in Dallas.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26950\/CJ+Donaldson\" data-id=\"26950\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CJ Donaldson<\/a> &#8211; Will he play a sneaky factor in a backfield with no alpha?<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26942\/Seth+McGowan\" data-id=\"26942\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seth McGowan<\/a> &#8211; Remains a quietly stellar handcuff thanks to IND O-line.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24930\/Sione+Vaki\" data-id=\"24930\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sione Vaki<\/a> &#8211; Ditto, except it is thanks to DET massive offensive ceiling.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19562\/Austin+Ekeler\" data-id=\"19562\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Austin Ekeler<\/a> &#8211; Unlikely to be a major player, but one good game w\/ name value could yield a flip. <br \/>*Kareem Hunt &#8211; Always a chance he emerges w\/ opportunity amidst RB injuries.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Waiver Wire Pickups &#8211; Wide Receivers<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/15076\/Keenan+Allen\" data-id=\"15076\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keenan Allen<\/a> (WR, IND) &#8211; 21% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 7-10%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 10-15%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 15-20%<\/p>\n<p>Allen rebounded after a measly five-yard catch on five targets in Week 2 (58% route participation rate), when <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23232\/Alec+Pierce\" data-id=\"23232\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alec Pierce<\/a> reinjured his heel, to six catches for 63 yards and a score on nine looks (71% RTE rate). He doesn\u2019t boast the same weekly floor that we\u2019re used to associating with the name, but it\u2019s critical to see that he\u2019s still got this.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24145\/Josh+Downs\" data-id=\"24145\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Downs<\/a> and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25874\/Tyler+Warren\" data-id=\"25874\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Warren<\/a> are the primary downfield guys, and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21682\/Jonathan+Taylor\" data-id=\"21682\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Taylor<\/a> carries the mail, but we needed to see Allen outearn the likes of <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/17914\/Laquon+Treadwell\" data-id=\"17914\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Laquon Treadwell<\/a> (one target despite a 76% RTE rate). Let\u2019s see how they use him against Washington in Week 4\u2019s London game! Do not forget that the OWI charges could lead to a suspension down the road.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26745\/Chris+Bell\" data-id=\"26745\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Bell<\/a> (WR, MIA) &#8211; 4% rostered<br \/><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25103\/Malik+Washington\" data-id=\"25103\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Malik Washington<\/a> (WR, MIA) &#8211; 20% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 4-6% (I would lean Washington in full PPR; otherwise Bell would be higher on my priority ladder)<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 6-8%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 8-10%<\/p>\n<p>Hate it or love it, Achane\u2019s injury puts the onus for offense onto the aerial attack ahead of a road date with Minnesota\u2019s suffocating defense. With <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26862\/Caleb+Douglas\" data-id=\"26862\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Douglas<\/a> (ankle) out, Malik Washington saw 10 targets (5-56-0) and another two carries for five yards, with Bell working downfield (13.5 average depth of target), securing 4-of-7 looks for 67 yards.<\/p>\n<p>This duo, along with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23310\/Greg+Dulcich\" data-id=\"23310\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greg Dulcich<\/a>, would enjoy the narrower action funnel if the ground game becomes ineffective(r). Douglas returning could make it murky for everyone else, but it would be foolish to ignore the target vacuum sans Achane. Maybe, just maybe, <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23118\/Malik+Willis\" data-id=\"23118\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Malik Willis<\/a> can at least get us garbage time goodie bags like the 2025 Cardinals.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18422\/Kalif+Raymond\" data-id=\"18422\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kalif Raymond<\/a> (WR, CHI) &#8211; 9% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 4-6%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 6-8%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 8-10%<\/p>\n<p>Raymond scampered for a long TD to prop up a 6-90-1 receiving line as his early momentum continues to grow. While Week 3\u2019s win over Philly saw <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26044\/Luther+Burden+III\" data-id=\"26044\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Luther Burden III<\/a> come to life, <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24977\/Rome+Odunze\" data-id=\"24977\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rome Odunze<\/a> and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25869\/Colston+Loveland\" data-id=\"25869\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Colston Loveland<\/a> remain relatively dormant, trading close TD calls on a failed drive. No one expects the world here, but he\u2019s performed in an offense happy to push the pace no matter the QB, weather, or opponent.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Kalif Raymond<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Week 1: led Bears in targets and rec yds<br \/>&#8211; Week 2: 3rd on Bears in targets &#8211; more than Odunze<br \/>&#8211; Week 3: currently the Bears leading receiver<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to take notice<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MichaelFFlorio\/status\/2104757847422910915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25925\/Tre\" data-id=\"25925\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tre&#8217; Harris<\/a> (WR, LAC) &#8211; 4% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-3%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3-5%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 5-8%<\/p>\n<p>Harris led the team with 76 receiving yards and seven targets despite only 24 routes run to 32 for both <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25097\/Ladd+McConkey\" data-id=\"25097\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ladd McConkey<\/a> and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24226\/Quentin+Johnston\" data-id=\"24226\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quentin Johnston<\/a>. McConkey has battled some health issues, but Johnston\u2019s poor form feels like Harris\u2019 avenue into relevance. Harris has a 2.07 yards per route run and a team-high three red-zone targets, whereas QJ sits at 0.79 YPRR with nada in the RZ.<\/p>\n<p>Between that and the lack of faith in <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25876\/Oronde+Gadsden\" data-id=\"25876\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oronde Gadsden<\/a>, there\u2019s at least smoke around Harris, who was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. As we said with Mitchell, the Chargers can\u2019t be stubborn about preexisting notions or roles. The guys who are producing should be given more chances. Can Harris establish more consistency moving through a brutal schedule stretch?<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26807\/Ted+Hurst+III\" data-id=\"26807\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ted Hurst III<\/a> (WR, TB) &#8211; 2% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-3%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3-5%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 5-8%<\/p>\n<p>Hurst had one catch in Week 3 against the Vikes, which yielded an intriguing 40-yard touchdown. It\u2019s been a poor efficiency campaign thus far, with six catches on 13 targets, and that\u2019s not likely to improve with Daniels in at QB for Mayfield. Are we getting an <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24954\/Adonai+Mitchell\" data-id=\"24954\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adonai Mitchell<\/a>-esque play by the pirate ship? <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25098\/Jalen+McMillan\" data-id=\"25098\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen McMillan<\/a> will miss significant time with a PCL injury, so you can frame it as a second-half play.<\/p>\n<p>So the Bucs are in serious trouble, although the NFC South is never out of reach. If Daniels is willing to give Hurst the big-play looks that have led to a 20.8 aDOT out of the gate, then there\u2019s hope yet. But this could become a watered-down approach for a couple of weeks, so temper expectations. Facing the Packers and Cowboys in the coming weeks provides a glimmer of hope.<\/p>\n<p>Dollar Bin:<\/p>\n<p>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26103\/Jordan+Watkins\" data-id=\"26103\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan Watkins<\/a> &#8211; <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/16597\/Mike+Evans\" data-id=\"16597\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Evans<\/a> is day-to-day, Watkins went 2-60-0 as next man up.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24989\/Tory+Horton\" data-id=\"24989\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tory Horton<\/a> &#8211; Caught all three targets for 48 yards, could mix in more with health.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25001\/Konata+Mumpfield\" data-id=\"25001\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Konata Mumpfield<\/a> &#8211; Room to shine with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24172\/Puka+Nacua\" data-id=\"24172\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Puka Nacua<\/a>\u2019s hip injury; flashed w\/ 4-93-0 (8 targets).<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19023\/Mack+Hollins\" data-id=\"19023\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mack Hollins<\/a> &#8211; Inconsistent-at-best offense, but he saw nine targets (6-87-0). Team will trail at BUF (revenge narrative, ha).<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21717\/Jauan+Jennings\" data-id=\"21717\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jauan Jennings<\/a> &#8211; <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21685\/Justin+Jefferson\" data-id=\"21685\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Jefferson<\/a> avoided major injury, could play against Miami.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23168\/Skyy+Moore\" data-id=\"23168\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Skyy Moore<\/a> &#8211; Saw seven targets w\/ <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23233\/Jayden+Reed\" data-id=\"23233\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jayden Reed<\/a> absent.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26805\/Josh+Cameron\" data-id=\"26805\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Cameron<\/a> &#8211; Second TD in three games, capitalizing on RZ chances. Could pop up if <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24933\/Brian+Thomas+Jr.\" data-id=\"24933\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brian Thomas Jr.<\/a> is traded.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25003\/Xavier+Legette\" data-id=\"25003\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Xavier Legette<\/a> &amp; <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24296\/Brycen+Tremayne\" data-id=\"24296\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brycen Tremayne<\/a> &amp; <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23160\/John+Metchie+III\" data-id=\"23160\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John Metchie III<\/a> &#8211; Tied to <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25122\/Jalen+Coker\" data-id=\"25122\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Coker<\/a>\u2019s availability ahead of magical DET matchup.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18082\/Tyreek+Hill\" data-id=\"18082\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyreek Hill<\/a> &#8211; Is he signing soon? Will it matter? A Kansas City reunion would be cushy.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It\u2019s almost time to get off the couch and get to work \ud83e\udd79<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ty Hill (@cheetah) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/cheetah\/status\/2104580565273841838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Waiver Wire Pickups &#8211; Tight Ends<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26755\/Kenyon+Sadiq\" data-id=\"26755\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kenyon Sadiq<\/a> (TE, NYJ) &#8211; 18% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 10-12%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 12-16%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 16-20%<\/p>\n<p>Sadiq delivered in a smash spot on Sunday, catching 7-of-8 targets for 105 yards and a diving TD. Not only was he facing Detroit, but Adonai Mitchell (finger) and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25963\/Mason+Taylor\" data-id=\"25963\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mason Taylor<\/a> (thumb) were out, while Breece Hall (thigh) was also forced from the contest. Sadiq and Garrett Wilson were the focal points. Check out this sweet grab, and ignore that the NFL admin forgot how Sadiq already scored a rush TD this year:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Kenyon Sadiq&#8217;s FIRST career TD \ud83d\udc4f<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NYJvsDET?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@NYJvsDET<\/a> on CBS\/Paramount+<br \/>Stream on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@NFLPlus<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Hi0wg1aL4R\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Hi0wg1aL4R<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NFL\/status\/2104268181745582331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even though Sadiq only played 55.7% of the snaps and ran 25 routes to Wilson\u2019s 43, he was charted with a 48% slot rate and flagged as the first read on five of those eight targets per Fantasy Points Data. The team getting healthier shouldn\u2019t take much away from Sadiq\u2019s premier athleticism if they like scoring points, so let\u2019s see how they continue to ramp him up in Chicago next week.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18032\/Tyler+Higbee\" data-id=\"18032\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Higbee<\/a> (TE, LAR) &#8211; 0% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-4%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 4-5%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 5-7%<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25970\/Terrance+Ferguson\" data-id=\"25970\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terrance Ferguson<\/a> managers, look away. Higbee capitalized on Ferguson\u2019s early ankle injury to step into that precious de facto WR2 role, collecting eight receptions for 62 yards and a TD on 11 targets. <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21807\/Colby+Parkinson\" data-id=\"21807\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Colby Parkinson<\/a> also missed some of the game with an AC joint sprain and is considered day-to-day.<\/p>\n<p>Sean McVay loves his TEs, but <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24148\/Davis+Allen\" data-id=\"24148\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Davis Allen<\/a> is still going to be a primary blocker. They\u2019ve already announced Ferguson is unlikely to play in Philly next week, and Puka Nacua remains questionable. With Parkinson not at 100% and Higbee proving he\u2019s still got the juice, who are we to turn up our noses at this short-term opportunity?<\/p>\n<p>*If anyone drops Ferguson, then I\u2019m all over it as a stash with how ambiguous Nacua\u2019s return timeline is.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/16964\/Darren+Waller\" data-id=\"16964\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Darren Waller<\/a> (TE, CAR) &#8211; 14% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 1-3%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3-4%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 4-6%<\/p>\n<p>Waller and the Panthers are next up on the Lions streamer sheet, with the TE topping 10 PPR points in Week 3\u2019s loss to Cleveland after Week 2\u2019s 3-33-2 line. <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23132\/Bryce+Young\" data-id=\"23132\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bryce Young<\/a> needed Waller to step up with Jalen Coker (quad) out, which could loom large next week.<\/p>\n<p>If Coker is out or reinjures himself, then Waller could approach double-digit targets against Detroit. This may occur even if Coker does play. We want to target the Lions when possible, and Waller is a cheap way to buy into the matchup, and then we can exit due to a Week 5 bye.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Waiver Wire Pickups &#8211; Defense\/Special Teams<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo Bills Defense (vs. NE) &#8211; 24% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-3%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3-4%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 5%<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo has generated nine sacks over three games, but only three turnovers and some high-scoring tilts against Houston and Detroit have muted enthusiasm. They bottled up an underwhelming Chargers offense to the tune of 16 points against in Week 3, and now host <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24958\/Drake+Maye\" data-id=\"24958\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drake Maye<\/a>\u2019s lucky-to-be 1-2 Patriots.<\/p>\n<p>Maye has thrown six INTs so far, absorbing three sacks in each of NE\u2019s first three games, with a paltry 10-point average on offense. We thought things might improve against Jacksonville after facing SEA and PIT, but they only got worse. Buffalo should put the Pats into an early negative gamescript and force plenty of errors, just as JAX did.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Bears Defense (vs. NYJ) &#8211; 7% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 1-2%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 2-3%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 3-4%<\/p>\n<p>The Bears are doing all they can to make us forget about allowing 37 points to the Panthers in Week 1, though many of you still have that as an anchored reference point in your mind. Well, Monday night saw them swarm Philadelphia, with only a buzzer-beater Tush Push scoring against them. They\u2019ll now face the Jets, Packers, Falcons, and Patriots in the coming month, making them a viable longer play.<\/p>\n<p>Green Bay Packers Defense (at TB) &#8211; 32% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 1%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 2%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 3%<\/p>\n<p>I know, I know! This team just got embarrassed on Thursday night, leaving many of you staring at a gaudy -2 for days. But I can\u2019t ignore that they\u2019re lined up to face a rookie making his NFL debut for Tampa. It\u2019s a small bid, but they have a spot on the list.<\/p>\n<p>Las Vegas Raiders Defense (vs. KC) &#8211; 7% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 1%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 2%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 3%<\/p>\n<p>If you dare square up with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18890\/Patrick+Mahomes\" data-id=\"18890\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a> II and the Chiefs, these Raiders will look to defend their home turf and build on an incredible start to \u201826. They\u2019ve logged multiple sacks and takeaways in each of their first three games, totaling 10 sacks and nine turnovers. Gamble against Pat on the road, and then you\u2019ll get the Patriots in New England after that.<\/p>\n<p>Cleveland Browns Defense (vs. PIT) &#8211; 2% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 1%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 2%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 3%<\/p>\n<p>The Browns have improved after a gnarly 34-point Week 1 loss to the Jags, holding the Bucs and Panthers to under 20 points apiece and racking up a hat trick of sacks with an INT against both. We did see the Steelers improve, but if the team that stunk in the first two weeks shows up, then we\u2019re winning. Week 5 against the Jets and Week 7 at Tennessee are also in play.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    More Waiver Wire Analysis<\/p>\n<p>Download Our Free News &amp; Alerts Mobile App&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p>Like what you see? 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