Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 4: Trey Benson Leads RB Adds, Daniel Jones, Hunter Henry, and More Must-Pickups

Week 4 fantasy football waivers: Trey Benson, Hunter Henry, and Daniel Jones headline the top injury replacements and breakout adds.

This week’s waiver wire isn’t flashy — no shocking breakouts, no hidden league-winners just yet. But with injuries piling up (James Conner, Mike Evans, Najee Harris, CeeDee Lamb, and more), several veterans and rookies step into bigger roles. That means there’s value to be found if you play smart with your FAAB heading into Week 4.

Top Waiver Priorities (Overall)

• Trey Benson (RB – ARI)

• Hunter Henry (TE – NE)

• Daniel Jones (QB – IND)

• Elic Ayomanor (WR – TEN)

• Tre Tucker (WR – LV)

• Blake Corum (RB – LAR)

• Ollie Gordon II (RB – MIA)

• Calvin Austin III (WR – PIT)

• Sterling Shepard (WR – TB)

• Isaiah Likely (TE – BAL)

Quarterbacks

Daniel Jones (Colts) – 30% rostered, FAAB: 5–7%

Jones has cooled off statistically but remains the QB10 overall and the leader of a Colts offense averaging 30+ points per game. Week 3’s 15.8 fantasy points were his lowest yet, but Indy scored 41 and he was pulled early with the game in hand. His rushing floor (3 TDs already) and efficiency keep him in the low-end QB1 mix.

Geno Smith (Raiders) – 28% rostered, FAAB: 3–5%

Smith shredded Washington for 289 yards and 3 TDs. In Week 4, he gets Chicago’s secondary, which has allowed the 3rd-most fantasy points to QBs. A strong streamer in all formats.

Carson Wentz (Vikings) – 5% rostered, FAAB: 1–3%

It wasn’t pretty, but Wentz managed 15 fantasy points in Week 3. With the Steelers on deck and Minnesota leaning pass-heavy, he’s a desperation streamer with volume appeal.

Running Backs

Trey Benson (Cardinals) – 51% rostered, FAAB: 15–20%

With James Conner likely sidelined long-term after a leg injury, Benson steps in as Arizona’s lead back. He posted 51 total yards on 13 touches after Conner left. Benson has RB2 upside rest-of-season and should be the top add if available.

Ollie Gordon II (Dolphins) – 32% rostered, FAAB: 5–7%

The rookie saw his biggest role yet with 9 carries for 38 yards and a TD on just 25% of snaps. He’s locked in as De’Von Achane’s handcuff but has standalone value in Miami’s explosive run game.

Blake Corum (Rams) – 17% rostered, FAAB: 4–6%

Corum logged 8 carries for 53 yards in Week 3 after scoring in Week 2. He’s eating into Kyren Williams’ workload and is one injury away from RB2 value.

Rico Dowdle (Panthers) – 16% rostered, FAAB: 3–5%

Dowdle saw 11 touches (10 carries, 1 target) and found the end zone in Week 3. He remains behind Chuba Hubbard, but his red-zone work makes him a stash in deeper leagues.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Commanders) – 5% rostered, FAAB: 1–3%

Rodriguez started in Week 3, logging 11 carries. This backfield is unsettled post-Ekeler, and while the upside is capped, Rodriguez has deep-league Flex appeal.

Wide Receivers

Elic Ayomanor (Titans) – 25% rostered, FAAB: 6–8%

The rookie has back-to-back games with a TD and is quickly building chemistry with Cam Ward. With Calvin Ridley struggling, Ayomanor looks like Tennessee’s WR1 in waiting. A priority stash with breakout potential.

Tre Tucker (Raiders) – 3% rostered, FAAB: 5–7%

Tucker exploded for 8/145/3 (36.9 fantasy points) in Week 3. His role is volatile behind Jakobi Meyers and Brock Bowers, but his speed and target spike make him worth grabbing as a boom-bust Flex.

Calvin Austin III (Steelers) – 17% rostered, FAAB: 3–5%

Austin caught his 2nd TD of the season in Week 3 and is emerging as Aaron Rodgers’ red-zone WR2 behind DK Metcalf. He’s not a volume play, but the role is sticky.

Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers) – 1% rostered, FAAB: 1–3%

With Mike Evans battling a hamstring injury, Shepard’s Week 3 line (4/80 on 5 targets) puts him in the next-man-up conversation. He’s a speculative add with upside if Evans misses time.

Luther Burden III (Bears) – 10% rostered, FAAB: 1–3%

The rookie broke out with a 3/101/1 line, showing his big-play chops. Still raw, but worth stashing in deeper leagues as Justin Fields looks his way more often.

Tight Ends

Hunter Henry (Patriots) – 49% rostered, FAAB: 8–10%

Henry erupted for 8/90/2 in Week 3 and is averaging nearly 7 targets per game. In an offense desperate for playmakers, Henry is Drake Maye’s safety blanket and a weekly TE1.

Isaiah Likely (Ravens) – 15% rostered, FAAB: 3–5%

Likely is close to returning from a foot injury. With Mark Andrews off to a slow start (just 2 catches so far), Likely could earn an immediate role. Stash now before the breakout.

Harold Fannin Jr. (Browns) – 20% rostered, FAAB: 3–5%

Quiet in Week 3, but Fannin has flashed as part of Cleveland’s pass-heavy scheme. He’s a TE2 stash with upside if his snaps climb.

Oronde Gadsden (Chargers) – 0% rostered, FAAB: 1–2%

The rookie tight end stepped into the mix with Will Dissly sidelined and made the most of it, catching 5 of 7 targets for 46 yards. While in Greg Roman’s scheme, pass-catching TEs can carve out sneaky fantasy value, making Gadsden a deep-league stash with long-term upside.