Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Quarterbacks (Week 4)

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Quarterbacks

Quarterbacks

Written by Ellis Bryn Johnson

Sam Darnold (QB – SEA): 19% Rostered

Next Opponents: @ARI, TB, @JAX
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: The Seahawks are cooking. After losing a tight divisional game to the 49ers in Week 1, Seattle has won two straight. Last week, the Seahawks’ defense made the Saints look like they should be in the XFL. Even in a lopsided victory, Sam Darnold came through with 218 passing yards and two touchdowns. The Seahawks now go to the desert to take on a Cardinals team whose secondary is riddled with injuries. Darnold is a firm QB2 for the rest of the season and should be a top-15 play in Week 4.

Geno Smith (QB – LV): 28% Rostered

Next Opponents: CHI, @IND, TEN
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $3
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: All right, before we get too carried away with bashing the Raiders, realize that better days are ahead. Highly touted rookie running back Ashton Jeanty is off to a slow start, and Geno Smith threw three interceptions in prime time in Week 2. What I believe is getting overlooked is the Raiders’ schedule. Playing the Patriots, Chargers and Commanders has not been an easy start to their season. Raiders head coach Pete Caroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly want to establish the run. Against those three teams, their running game has failed to spark any explosive plays. This week, the Raiders face a Bears team that is a week removed from allowing 52 points to the Lions. If Las Vegas can get Jeanty going, the Chicago defense will loosen up for Smith. Bears top cornerback Jaylon Johnson is out indefinitely with a groin injury. I expect the Raiders to have their best offensive game of this young season in Week 4. I’d play Smith as a QB2 with top-15 upside.

Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR): 31% Rostered

Next Opponents: IND, SF, @BAL
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $1
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Week 3’s Rams-Eagles game was incredible. No one can doubt that the Rams are a true Super Bowl contender. Although the Eagles pulled off an improbable comeback to win 33-26, Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams and Puka Nacua proved they can exploit the league’s best defenses. That’s good, because they now face three stout defenses in a row. Stafford has a limited fantasy ceiling due to his inability to run, but he is as steady as it gets for a pocket passer. The Rams’ offense will continue to hum as long as these three stars are together.

Tua Tagovailoa (QB – MIA): 22% Rostered

Next Opponents: NYJ, @CAR, LAC
True Value: $0
Desperate Need: $1
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: It was hard to imagine things getting any worse for the Dolphins after two weeks. Thankfully, they managed to put together a commendable performance against the Bills last Thursday. Despite Miami looking better, Tua Tagovailoa only threw for 146 yards. Regardless of his production, it’s encouraging for his fantasy future that Miami’s offense was functional in Week 3. This week, the Dolphins take on another divisional rival in the New York Jets. The Jets have progressively been improving on defense. Last week, they held Baker Mayfield to his first single-touchdown performance since Week 13 of 2024. With Tyreek Hill starting to produce again, Tagovailoa is a low-end QB2 option.