Man, what a ride Week 3 was! Kirk Cousins and Geno Smith went off, playing out of their minds. But if you were like me, betting on those sleeper picks we talked about last week, you were probably left hanging. They all stayed asleep, and that’s just how it goes when you’re digging through the under-50% rostered streets. You gotta deal with the caveats. But hey, Week 4 is right around the corner, and we’re looking for some serious hidden gems.
The Air Raid Attack: Tight Ends and Wideouts to Watch
First up, let’s talk about **Darren Waller** going up against the Lions. This Detroit defense has been getting absolutely shredded this year, especially by tight ends. Remember Kenyon Sadiq? He had a field day last week in Detroit, pulling in 7 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown. Waller himself already bagged a couple of touchdowns in Week 2, and even with modest snaps in Week 3, he still saw eight targets. This Sunday night, he’s gotta be heard from.
Then there’s **Keenan Allen**, playing over in London against the Commanders. This dude is coming off his best game of the year, with 6 catches for 63 yards and a touchdown, as the Colts figure things out without Alec Pierce. And get this: Washington’s pass defense is a straight-up sieve! They’re allowing a ridiculous 124.4 QB rating, 11 touchdown passes, and 280 yards per game. Even if Allen is somehow only the No. 3 option in that Indy passing game, he can absolutely feast Sunday morning.
Don’t sleep on **Kalif Raymond** from Chicago, either. His team’s passing game was supposed to be loaded with target players like Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland this summer. Yet, somehow, the 32-year-old Raymond is leading the team in catches! He’s getting those quick, easy throws, the layup targets everyone else was supposed to get. The Jets’ pass defense has been better than expected, sure, but Raymond is probably walking into Week 4 with seven or more targets in his back pocket. You just gotta follow what’s working.
Ground Game Grinders: Rookie RBs and Second String Surprises
Okay, let’s hit the backfield. **Jaylen Wright** is an interesting one. His teammate, Ollie Gordon II, was the big waiver wire grab this week after De’Von Achane went out for the year. And yeah, that makes sense. Wright, though, was out with a foot injury in Week 3. But here’s the kicker: Gordon has a career 2.7 yards per carry, while Wright clocks in at 3.9 YPC. The surging Minnesota defense is a tough draw, no doubt, but if you’re in a medium or deeper league, you better make sure Wright isn’t just floating on your wire. He could be the more interesting play.
And how about **Brian Robinson** in Atlanta? We all know Bijan Robinson is the main man, the signature player in that offense. But the Falcons are keeping the light on for the *other* Robinson. The understudy has logged 9, 13, and 10 touches in the first three games. This Atlanta offense is way more interesting now that Michael Penix Jr. is back under center, and the Saints’ run defense is giving up 4.7 yards per carry. You might’ve drafted Brian Robinson as an injury-contingent pick, but he’s pushing hard for real flex consideration right now.
Under-the-Radar Arm: A QB Fill-In Option
Finally, let’s talk about **Jacoby Brissett** at quarterback for the Cardinals, facing the Giants. Look, it’s not always the most exciting offense. Brissett is averaging a modest 5.6 yards per attempt, and the Cardinals are bottom five in depth of target. But what they *do* do, they do often. Brissett is averaging a whopping 39 passes per week! That kind of volume can drag you to fantasy relevance, especially when you’ve got decent teammates like star tight end Trey McBride, emerging wideout Michael Wilson, and that fun rookie Jeremiyah Love. In a neutral matchup like this, Brissett could be a perfectly reasonable fill-in if injuries or underperformance are biting you at quarterback.
Week 4 is here, and it’s time to shake things up if your early picks aren’t delivering. Keep an eye on these guys as you set your lineups. There’s always value out there if you know where to look. Let’s get it!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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