Fantasy Football Week 4 Waiver Wire: Top QB, RB, WR, TE Pickups for 2025

Quarterback Waiver Wire Targets

• quarterbacks are a strong position with many available options, making it unnecessary to overspend.
• 💡 Marcus Mariota and Gino Smith are top contenders for start-of-the-week, both in excellent situations. Mariota has been consistent for the Commanders, and Smith has a favorable matchup against the Bears.
• 🎯 Carson Wentz is also in a good spot against a struggling Steelers defense, though he didn't need to pass much in his last game due to his team's defensive dominance.

Running Back Waiver Wire Options

• 🏃‍♂️ The running back position is less appealing, with Woody Marks and Taj Spears highlighted as top picks.
• 📌 For the Commanders, it's a choice between Jeremy McNichols (who had a nice touchdown run) and Chris Rodriguez (who had more carries and playing time).
• 🚀 Woody Marks is presented as a player to acquire now, as he's already seeing significant snaps and could increase his role if Nick Chubb's usage decreases.
• 🌟 Other potential stashes include Olamide Zaccheaus and Blake Corum, who are an injury away from significant opportunities.

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Stashes

• 🏈 Jalin Hyatt and Trey Tucker are considered the top two wide receiver pickups, with Shaheed also in the mix.
• 📈 Luther Burden is a long-term stash with upside, despite a recent performance boosted by a flea-flicker touchdown.
• 🎯 Jaylen Coker is another stash candidate, especially with potential increased targets due to injuries to other receivers.
• 🌟 Tory Horton has shown promise with two touchdowns in the first three games, though the team's limited passing volume is a concern.

Tight End Waiver Wire Targets

• 🎯 Hunter Henry leads the tight end list, averaging 7.3 targets per game and achieving at least 10 PPR points in two of three games.
• 📈 Harold Fannon Jr. is still a player to buy into, despite a down week, as he's expected to maintain a consistent role and target share.
• 🧩 Brenton Strange has shown a connection with Trevor Lawrence and has achieved decent PPR numbers in most games.
• ⚠️ Kate Aton could see an increased target share in Tampa Bay due to injuries to other receivers, despite minimal involvement so far.

DST and Kicker Recommendations

• 🛡️ The Chargers defense is recommended for streaming against the Giants, due to their strong defensive play and a favorable matchup regardless of the Giants' quarterback situation.
• 🦁 The Lions defense is also a good option, particularly for a two-week outlook, with matchups against Cleveland and Cincinnati.
• 👟 For kickers, Josh Jacobs, Will Riker, and Jason Myers are suggested pickups based on their matchups.