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Waivering: Week 4

Tue Sep 27 8:32am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

Doubs is emerging as top target

The last week was a bit of a rough one, seeing some key players get hurt. That is why it is always good to plan ahead, especially with injury prone guys on your roster. Get the backups of these players, especially if they are quality players that can produce in an expanded role. Jamaal Williams, Khalil Herbert and Alexander Mattison are three players that are nearly on all rosters, so kudos to those owners for having them. You will see some waiver wire article, advocating grabbing these players, but there are nearly no leagues on this site where they are available. Getting key backups on your rosters is always a good strategy come draft day, especially when you start getting late in drafts and taking dart throws at players. Just something to keep in mind when drafting in 2023.

QUARTERBACK

Marcus Mariota, Falcons. Mariota seems to make this list every week, but he deserves it. He keeps making plays in this offense. He has multiple touchdowns two of three games. He also has at least 18 fantasy points all three games. He is getting picked up more in leagues, but still out there in 58 percent of leagues. Mariota is worth a look as a streamer for fantasy teams.

Geno Smith, Seahawks. Smith scored a season-high 23.3 fantasy points last week. He hit the 300-yard passing mark and scored multiple touchdowns. He actually has multiple touchdowns two of three games. The Seahawks claimed to have taking the reigns off of Smith last week and it showed, seeing him take more chances down the field. He can help fantasy teams in the right matchup, like he has this week against the Lions.

Zach Wilson, Jets. Wilson is expected to return from his knee injury this week. While he carries risk, there is some upside with Wilson, mainly because of the volume. Joe Flacco attempted 50-plus passes two of three games and attempted 44 in the other game he started for the Jets this year. Flacco averaged 51.7 passes per game. If Wilson can get that much work, he can help fantasy teams. He might be worth a pickup for quarterback needy teams.

RUNNING BACK

Samaje Perine, Bengals. Joe Mixon struggled last week and also was banged up in the game. This could open the door for Perine to get a few more chances in the coming week. He played well last week, rushing nine times for 47 yards. He also caught two passes for 14 yards and a touchdown, scoring 14.1 fantasy points. He probably isn’t worth grabbing in all formats, but worth a look in deeper leagues and if you are a Mixon owner. Perine is available in 84 percent of leagues.

Craig Reynolds, Lions. With D’Andre Swift possibly out, Reynolds moves to the backup role behind Jamaal Williams. And with the way the Lions rotate backs, Reynolds will have a role as long as Swift is out. He is wroth grabbing in deeper formats and using as a possible flex play. He has some potential in this offense, showing well in the preseason with his chances.

RECEIVER

DeVante Parker, Dolphins. Parker had just a catch going into the Week 3 game, but an injury to Jakobi Meyers opened the door for Parker to play more. He took advantage with a huge game, catching five passes for 156 yards. He probably earned more playing time going forward - even with Meyers returns to the lineup. Parker has a solid track record and is available in 72 percent of leagues.

Romeo Doubs, Packers. Doubs seems to be gaining the confidence of Aaron Rodgers every week. He had a breakout game in Week 3, finishing with eight receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown. This could just be the start of things for Doubs in this offense. He is available in 48 percent of leagues.

Mack Hollins, Raiders. Hollins got a chance for an expanded role in the offense with Hunter Renfrow out. He responded with his best game as a pro, catching eight passes for 158 yards and a touchdown. He has been getting more work lately, though, having at least five receptions two straight. Hollins could be a factor in this offense going forward - even when Renfrow is back. He might be worth a grab for fantasy teams, being available in 99 percent of leagues.

Zay Jones, Jaguars. Jones had a huge game for the Jaguars last week, catching 10 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown. This gives him double-digit fantasy points two of three games. He is producing in an offense that is coming to life in Jacksonville. Jones is available in 81 percent of leagues.

Greg Dortch, Cardinals. Dortch just keeps making plays in the Cardinals offense. He has at least 13 fantasy points all three games this season. He had season highs in receptions (nine) and yards (80) last week. He has value to fantasy teams as long as DeAndre Hopkins remains suspended. This might be the last week to grab him, being available in 73 percent of leagues.

Devin Duvernay, Ravens. Duvernay keeps finding the end zone. He scored his third receiving touchdown of the season last week. He has yet to top 55 yards in a game but as long as he keeps scoring in this high-powered offense, he has fantasy value. Duvernay is not out there in many leagues, but available in 37 percent on our site.

Isaiah McKenzie, Broncos. McKenzie has found the end zone two of the last three games. He got his most work of the season last week, catching seven passes for 76 yards on nine targets. He is emerging as a consistent target in the Bills explosive offense. McKenzie is still available in 67 percent of leagues.

Russell Gage, Bucs. Gage was the go-to target for the Bucs in Week 3, catching 12 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. He got a monster workload. He also had five receptions the previous week, giving him 17 receptions his last two games. With the Bucs hurting at receiver, Gage should continue to have a big role in the offense in the coming weeks. Gage is still out there in 47 percent of leagues.

TIGHT END

Will Dissly, Seahawks. Most thought Noah Fant was going to be guy at tight end for the Seahawks, but that hasn’t been the case. Dissly has been the better play. He has touchdowns two of three games and multiple receptions every game. He is probably a touchdown dependent play, but as long as he is scoring, fantasy teams can take a chance on him as a streaming play.

Jelani Woods, Colts. Woods played just eight snaps the first two games of the season and didn’t catch a pass. This wasn’t the case last week, catching two touchdown passes. He is a huge target that could be getting more chances in the offense going forward. He is a huge target that could be a factor in the red zone. Woods might be a touchdown dependent play, but he has some potential because of his skill set, making him a potential waiver wire grab at a thin position.

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

Waivering: Week 4

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