Week 4 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Wide Receivers

Elic Ayomanor, Tennessee Titans: He won a starting job with the Titans based off a good preseason. Ayomanor caught TD passes in each of the last two games, and he was targeted five-plus times in all three of his outings this season. As the Tennessee offense eventually stabilizes, the fantasy production of Ayomanor may rise. Add the rookie now with an eye on potentially increased fantasy output in the weeks ahead.

Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders: Geno Smith might have a new weapon with his Las Vegas. Tucker provided some glimpses of his downfield playmaking ability in his first two NFL seasons. Now he might function as a more frequent pass-catcher with Smith taking over at QB.

Tucker caught three TD passes in Week 3 and now has totaled four on the season so far. He caught eight of nine targets for 145 yards last week, and if Smith continues to work Tucker into the regular offensive flow, he’ll deliver more spike statistical weeks.

Sterling Shepard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tampa Bay is trying to work through some WR injuries, and Shepard might have to play a larger role on offense in the shorter term. He caught five passes for 80 yards in Week 3, and he may provide adequate fantasy output if needed to start vs. Philadelphia in Week 4.

Tyquan Thornton, Kansas City Chiefs: K.C. has been dealing with some key WR absences and the ex-Patriot is stepping forward to post respectable fantasy numbers. He has caught TD passes in each of the last two games and finished with five receptions for 79 yards last week. Thornton is worthy of fantasy consideration as at least a shorter-term WR4/5 type.

Luther Burden III, Chicago Bears: As fantasy players, we should not overreact to one impressive performance, but we should at least take a chance on a player who is coming off a good game and can build on it. That is certainly the case with Tucker, and to a lesser degree, applies to Burden.

The rookie caught a 65-yard TD pass on a flea-flicker last week. He finished with 101 receiving yards on three receptions. Take a flier on Burden, as he could continue to operate as a bigger-play type for the Bears. The Chicago offense is crowded with many options, though, so stay patient with Burden if you pick him up.

Other Week 4 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire WRs To Add: Romeo Doubs, Christian Kirk, Calvin Austin, Jalen Tolbert, Luke McCaffrey, Parker Washington, and Tory Horton of the Seahawks.

Horton was a star of the Seahawks’ victory over New Orleans in NFL Week 3. The first-year WR caught his second TD pass in the last two games, gaining more notice among fantasy players. Of course, his franchise record 95-yard punt return for a TD greatly benefited fantasy players in leagues where individual players get credit for punt return TDs.

Horton’s outstanding play as a returner further boosts the appeal of the Seahawks special teams/defense as a top unit. The D/ST ranks second in fantasy scoring after two weeks, with 38 points, per FantasyPros. Horton should be picked up in all 12-team and larger leagues if you have the roster room. He can at least be a possible streamer when the bye weeks hit.