Fantasy football waiver wire for Week 4: Can Jauan Jennings do THAT again?
charles curtis
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Sep 22, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) is stopped by Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Curl (3) after a first down in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880915 ORIG FILE ID: 20240922_jko_aj4_094.JPG
Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season is officially over after a thrilling weekend.
And if you play fantasy football, you’re already planning ahead with waivers after a busy slate of games.
That’s what we’re here for, a roundup of some of the players you could be targeting ahead of Week 4.
Some of the names below might be taken already, but if not, there are a bunch of dudes who could change your fantasy fortunes this season. Let’s run through them, in no particular order, and we've updated this after the two games that were played on Monday Night Football.
1. WR Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** ORG XMIT: 776151369 ORIG FILE ID: 2173800908
Holy moly! With the Niners' receiving corps banged up, he snagged 11-of-12 targets for 175 yards and three scores. If George Kittle and Deebo Samuel return soon, he's probably not doing that again.
But he's worth a pickup after that.
2. RB Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 10: Running back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter of the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
The "Rachaad White isn't that great" message heading into the season was a warning, and now Irving is showing that he's at least the co-RB1 in Tampa. Go get him if he's available.
3. TE Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears
Sep 22, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) scores a touchdown during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous/IndyStar USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880905 ORIG FILE ID: 20240922_szo_om2_0665.JPG
Have you noticed the tight end position in fantasy football this year is rough? So maybe go get the guy who amassed 10 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. Keenan Allen might be back soon, but maybe Caleb Williams has found a reliable third target behind DJ Moore and Rome Odunze.
4. RB Braelon Allen, New York Jets
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 15: Braelon Allen #0 of the New York Jets reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** ORG XMIT: 776151350 ORIG FILE ID: 2172197516
He's getting work and looking good. Even with Breece Hall around, that's huge ... and if Hall gets hurt, he's an immediate RB1.
5. WR DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots
Oct 29, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker David Long Jr. (51) dives for New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (81) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710613 ORIG FILE ID: 20231029_jfv_bv1_107.jpg
Could Thursday's seven-catch performance mean more work after a slow start?
6. QB Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) throws a pass while under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Uh, I don't think Russell Wilson is stepping in anytime soon.
Analyst Scott Pianowski takes a look back in history to help fantasy football managers answer the question — was the Jauan Jennings breakout in Week 3 the real deal?
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