Waiver Wire Pickups Week 4

Week 4 Waiver Wire: Time to Tighten the Screws

Week 3 was a reality check. The flukes are fading, injuries are piling up, and depth charts are starting to settle. If you’re sitting at 1-22 or 0-3, this is the week to tighten the screws and make aggressive moves before the season slips away. We didn’t get many true breakouts, but we saw meaningful shifts. Tre Tucker stuffed the stat sheet, Jonathan Taylor reminded us he’s still elite, and Caleb Williams flashed top-five upside at the Quarterback position. Hunter Henry quietly kept producing, while injuries to Mike Evans, James Conner, Najee Harris, and now CeeDee Lamb reshaped positional value across the board.

The waiver wire isn’t packed with stars, but it’s full of stabilizers, matchup plays, and sneaky upside. Whether you’re chasing ceiling or plugging holes, Week 4 is about precision. Let’s break down the pickups that matter and the ones that could swing your season before October hits.

Trey Benson

96% Rostered on Sleeper

Benson stepped into a larger role with James Conner out and handled it well. He logged 10 carries for 42 yards and added 3 catches for 9 yards on 4 targets. Arizona used him in early downs and passing situations, and the volume is trending up. He’s not explosive yet, but the workload is there, and the Cardinals are committed to the run. In deeper formats, Benson is a priority add. If the offense stabilizes, he could be a weekly flex. I’m grabbing him now before the role expands and the waiver price spikes.

Chris Rodriguez Jr.

61% Rostered on Sleeper

Rodriguez led Washington in carries with 11 for 39 yards in Week 3, operating as the tone-setter in a three-man rotation. He didn’t score, but he earned red zone work and looked solid between the tackles. With Ekeler out and Brian Robinson traded, this backfield is wide open. Rodriguez is the grinder, and if the Commanders stay committed to the run, he’ll get volume. He’s a stash in standard formats and a flex option in deeper leagues. I’m watching snap share closely, if it climbs, he’s a volume-based flex with RB3 upside.

Tre Tucker

58% Rostered on Sleeper

Tucker exploded in Week 3 with 8 catches for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns on 9 targets. He’s now tied for the league lead in receiving scores and ranks top-20 in yardage. Geno Smith is looking his way in high-leverage spots, and Tucker’s speed is opening up the offense. He’s not just a deep threat, he’s winning on intermediate routes and flashing after the catch. The Raiders are thin behind Bowers and Meyers, and Tucker is emerging as a weekly WR2 candidate. I’m adding him everywhere before the breakout becomes permanent.

Luther Burden III

95% Rostered on Sleeper

Burden caught 3 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown in Week 3, including a 65-yard flea-flicker bomb from Caleb Williams. He added a 7-yard carry and looked explosive every time he touched the ball. The Bears are scheming touches for him, and Williams is building trust. Burden’s snap count is still low, but the efficiency is off the charts. He’s a stash with WR3 upside and long-term breakout potential. I’m adding him now before the role expands and the highlight plays keep stacking.

Jalen Tolbert

35% Rostered on Sleeper

Tolbert caught 2 passes for 16 yards in Week 2 and added a two-point conversion grab in Week 3, which shows up as a third catch on most fantasy platforms. With CeeDee Lamb banged up, Tolbert saw increased snaps and ran routes on nearly every dropback. He’s not a volume play yet, but he’s earning trust and getting red zone looks. In deeper leagues or formats with WR depth issues, Tolbert is a short-term flex with upside. I’m stashing him now in case Lamb misses more time or the Cowboys lean into a third receiver set.

Kayshon Boutte

83% Rostered on Sleeper

Boutte caught 2 of 3 targets for 28 yards in Week 3 and drew a key defensive pass interference that set up a touchdown. He’s playing 72% of snaps and running deep routes, and Drake Maye is starting to look his way more often. With JuJu fading and the Patriots chasing points weekly, Boutte has a path to volume. I’m watching target share and route depth, if it holds, he’s a sneaky WR4 stash.

Romeo Doubs

89% Rostered on Sleeper

Romeo Doubs has 7 catches for 121 yards and a touchdown through three games, including a 3-28-1 line in Week 2 and 2-25-0 in Week 3. He’s running routes on over 90% of dropbacks and seeing consistent red zone usage. With Jayden Reed sidelined, Doubs is getting more boundary work and flashing as a reliable target for Jordan Love. The Packers are spreading the ball around, but Doubs is carving out a steady role. He’s a matchup-based flex play right now with touchdown upside. I’m stashing him before the volume spikes and the waiver buzz catches up.

Hunter Henry

82% Rostered on Sleeper

Henry caught 8 of 11 targets for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 3. He’s now up to 13 catches, 165 yards, and 2 scores through three games, and leads the Patriots in targets. Drake Maye trusts him in the red zone and on third downs, and Henry’s route participation is elite. In a tight end landscape full of volatility, Henry offers volume, consistency, and scoring upside. He’s a top-10 TE rest of season and a must-add if somehow still available.