Week 3 was the week running backs broke. De’Von Achane tore his ACL and is out for the season, Breece Hall is week to week with a quad injury, and Travis Etienne Jr. will miss time with a hamstring injury. Baker Mayfield is out at least three weeks with a dislocated thumb, while Justin Jefferson and Mike Evans avoided long term injuries. Below are the Week 4 adds in priority order, with the injury or role change behind each one and a FAAB range on a $100 budget. Waivers in most leagues clear early Wednesday morning, and bye weeks start in Week 5, so depth matters now.
Tier 1: Spend Here
Ollie Gordon II, RB, Dolphins
Achane tore his ACL in the first quarter against Kansas City and has been placed on injured reserve for the rest of the season. Gordon scored on the very next drive and finished with 17 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown plus three catches for 14 yards. Jaylen Wright was inactive, so Gordon is the clear lead back going forward. The efficiency was not there, but the volume will be, for the full season. This is the top add of the week. FAAB: 35 to 55 percent.
Braelon Allen, RB, Jets
Hall is considered week to week with a quad injury suffered against Detroit. That points to a short absence rather than a long one, but Allen is the next man up while Hall is out, with Isaiah Davis mixing in. The Jets play the Bears and Browns in the next two weeks. Rostered in about 18 percent of Yahoo leagues. FAAB: 15 to 30 percent, more if you roster Hall.
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Jets
The rookie had his breakout game against the Lions: seven catches, 105 yards and his first receiving touchdown. With receivers Omar Cooper Jr. and Adonai Mitchell sidelined and Garrett Wilson leaving late after a big hit, Sadiq could see a heavy target share. Rostered in about 17 percent of leagues and the best tight end add of the week. FAAB: 10 to 20 percent.
Tier 2: Strong Adds
Roman Wilson, WR, Steelers
Wilson has seen exactly six targets in each of the first three games and scored his first touchdown of the season on three catches for 60 yards. Steady volume makes him a useful flex and bye week fill in. FAAB: 5 to 12 percent.
Noah Fant, TE, Saints
Two touchdowns and 19.3 fantasy points in Week 3. Touchdown dependent, but a solid streamer for managers who lost a tight end or need one for byes. FAAB: 3 to 8 percent.
Terrance Ferguson, TE, Rams (stash)
Ferguson was a Week 2 star with Puka Nacua out, then sprained his ankle Sunday against Denver and will likely miss Week 4, per Sean McVay. Nacua’s status for Week 4 is also undecided after missing two games. Stash Ferguson only if you have an open bench spot. FAAB: 1 to 3 percent.
Tier 3: Streamers
AJ Barner, TE, Seahawks, and Cade Otton, TE, Buccaneers
Barner scored 11.9 points and Otton 8.6 in Week 3. Both are low cost options for managers streaming the position, though Otton loses some appeal with Mayfield sidelined. FAAB: 1 to 5 percent.
Injuries Driving This Week’s Wire
| Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|
| De’Von Achane, RB, Dolphins | Torn ACL | Out for season, IR |
| Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers | Dislocated thumb | Out at least 3 weeks |
| Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Saints | Hamstring | Will miss time; IR possible |
| Breece Hall, RB, Jets | Quad | Week to week |
| Terrance Ferguson, TE, Rams | Ankle sprain | Likely out Week 4 |
| Puka Nacua, WR, Rams | Hip and groin | Week 4 undecided |
| Jalen Coker, WR, Panthers | Minor quad strain | Questionable |
| Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings | Ankle sprain | Not long term; could play Week 4 |
| Mike Evans, WR, 49ers | Rib | Not long term; not ruled out |
Also worth knowing: Washington is expected to sign running back Austin Ekeler, the Giants traded for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and Vikings tight end Josh Oliver tore his biceps. Monday night’s Eagles at Bears game can still add names before waivers run, and the Wednesday injury reports will clarify most of the list above.
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Injury details from the NFL.com Monday news roundup.