Top 17 waiver wire pickups for Week 4 of fantasy football: Khalil Herbert and Chris Olave could be season-altering additions to your roster

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Top 17 waiver wire pickups for Week 4 of fantasy football: Khalil Herbert and Chris Olave could be season-altering additions to your roster
  • With Week 4 on the horizon, it's time to work the waiver wire in your fantasy football league.
  • We go position by position with the top 17 waiver targets heading into Week 4.
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Khalil Herbert, RB, Chicago Bears

Khalil Herbert, RB, Chicago Bears
Khalil Herbert makes a run against the Houston Texans.AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 25.4%

Week 3 stats: 157 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 12 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns — 30.9 fantasy points

One thing to know: With starting running back David Montgomery leaving Sunday's game with an ankle injury, the door was opened for Khalil Herbert to have a huge day. Should Montgomery's injury leave him unable to play next week, Herbert is a must-add player.

Alexander Mattison, RB, Minnesota Vikings

Alexander Mattison, RB, Minnesota Vikings
Alexander Mattison runs for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 37.3%

Week 3 stats: 28 rushing yards, 1 reception, 16 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 11.4 fantasy points

One thing to know: Alexander Mattison didn't have a huge day, but after Dalvin Cook left the game with an injury, he could be in for an increased workload depending on how Cook recovers. Keep an eye on the Vikings injury report this week.

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Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans

Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans
Dameon Pierce runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears.AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 83.7%

Week 3 stats: 80 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 21 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 18.1 fantasy points

One thing to know: Dameon Pierce has officially established himself as the workhorse back in Houston, increasing his carries every week thus far this season. He went for 80 yards on 20 carries on Sunday against the Bears, and appears to be trusted in the red zone.

Jamaal Williams, RB, Detroit Lions

Jamaal Williams, RB, Detroit Lions
Jamaal Williams celebrates a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.AP Photo/Craig Lassig

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 44.4%

Week 3 stats: 87 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 20 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns — 24.7 fantasy points

One thing to know: Jamaal Williams might not be the top man on the Lions backfield, but Detroit seems committed to getting him touches. Against the Vikings, Williams got 20 carries, including two trips to the end zone, to D'Andre Swift's seven. Williams now has four touchdowns in three games, and looks to be a feature of the Detroit offense regardless of where he technically sits on the depth chart.

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Nyheim Hines, RB, Indianapolis Colts

Nyheim Hines, RB, Indianapolis Colts
Nyheim Hines makes a move against the Kansas City Chiefs.AP Photo/AJ Mast

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 63.3%

Week 3 stats: 7 rushing yards, 5 receptions, 23 receiving yards — 8 fantasy points

One thing to know: Nyheim Hines isn't a fantasy superstar, but if you need depth in a PPR league, he gets enough looks in the Colts passing attack to be worth a roster spot. With bye weeks on the horizon, Hines is the type of player you can plug in and trust to at least put up a few points.

Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints

Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints
Chris Olave reels in a catch against the Carolina Panthers.AP Photo/Rusty Jones

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 75.8%

Week 3 stats: 9 receptions, 147 receiving yards — 23.7 fantasy points

One thing to know: Chris Olave was one of our players to watch last week because of how deep the Saints were targeting him downfield. On Sunday, Olave fulfilled his potential, going off for the biggest game of his young career.

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Robert Woods, WR, Tennessee Titans

Robert Woods, WR, Tennessee Titans
Robert Woods celebrates with Ryan Tannehill after a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders.AP Photo/Mark Zaleski

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 67.1%

Week 3 stats: 4 receptions, 85 receiving yards — 12.5 fantasy points

One thing to know: Robert Woods got off to a quiet start to the season but came to life a bit on Sunday, along with the Titans' offense. After getting just seven targets combined through the first two weeks of the year, Woods finished his game against the Raiders with nine targets, turning them into four receptions and 85 yards.

DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
DeVonta Smith makes a catch against the Washington Commanders.AP Photo/Nick Wass

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 87.5%

Week 3 stats: 8 receptions, 169 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 30.9 fantasy points

One thing to know: DeVonta Smith is owned in most leagues, but he should be owned in every league. With A.J. Brown occupying the attention of opposing defenses, Smith's stellar performance against the Commanders feels repeatable.

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Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers

Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers
Romeo Doubs runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.AP Photo/Mike Roemer

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 15.7%

Week 3 stats: 8 receptions, 73 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 21.3 fantasy points

One thing to know: Aaron Rodgers is looking for a receiver he can trust, and there's no better way to earn his trust than catching the balls thrown your way. Against the Buccaneers on Sunday, rookie Romeo Doubs caught all eight of his targets.

Isaiah McKenzie, WR, Buffalo Bills

Isaiah McKenzie, WR, Buffalo Bills
Isaiah McKenzie scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 14.5%

Week 3 stats: 7 receptions, 76 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 21.2 fantasy points

One thing to know: The Bills are going to score a lot of points this year, and Isaiah McKenzie already has two touchdowns through three weeks of the 2022 season. If you're looking to buy a slice of the Buffalo offense, McKenzie is a solid addition to your roster.

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DeVante Parker, WR, New England Patriots

DeVante Parker, WR, New England Patriots
DeVante Parker completes a catch against the Baltimore Ravens.AP Photo/Paul Connors

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 21.7%

Week 3 stats: 5 receptions, 156 receiving yards — 20.6 fantasy points

One thing to know: After two stunningly silent weeks to start the season, DeVante Parker exploded on Sunday against the Ravens with five catches for 156 yards. Parker also led the Patriots with 10 targets on the day — twice as many as any other player on the team. While that pace likely won't keep up, Parker is a good enough player to continue to demand a healthy share of the Patriots offense.

Zay Jones, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

Zay Jones, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Zay Jones celebrates a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 8.3%

Week 3 stats: 10 receptions, 85 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 24.5 fantasy points

One thing to know: The Jaguars offense is still finding itself, but putting up 38 points against the Chargers on Sunday was a big step forward. Zay Jones might be something of a boom-or-bust play most weeks, but after coming up with 10 catches on 11 targets, don't be surprised if Trevor Lawrence starts looking his way more regularly.

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Mack Hollins, WR, Las Vegas Raiders

Mack Hollins, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
Mack Hollins shrugs after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans.AP Photo/Mark Zaleski

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 0.8%

Week 3 stats: 8 receptions, 158 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 30 fantasy points

One thing to know: With Hunter Renfrow out due to injury, Mack Hollins stepped up in a huge way for the Las Vegas Raiders. Given that Renfrow fumbled two balls the last time he was on the field, the Raiders may want to keep getting Hollins looks even when Renfrow is back.

David Njoku, TE, Cleveland Browns

David Njoku, TE, Cleveland Browns
David Njoku scores a touchdown against the PIttsburgh Steelers.AP Photo/Ron Schwane

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 32.7%

Week 3 stats: 9 receptions, 89 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 23.9 fantasy points

One thing to know: David Njoku and the Browns played on Thursday, so it's easy to forget what a good game he had. If you're in need of a tight end, Njoku now has 15 targets over the past two weeks.

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Tyler Conklin, TE, New York Jets

Tyler Conklin, TE, New York Jets
Tyler Conklin runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals.AP Photo/Seth Wenig

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 10.9%

Week 3 stats: 8 receptions, 84 receiving yards — 16.4 fantasy points

One thing to know: Tyler Conklin is averaging eight targets and six receptions per game so far in the Jets offense, and he has scored double-digit points in each of the season's first three weeks. If you're disappointed in the production you've gotten out of your tight end so far, make the switch.

Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars

Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence celebrates with Zay Jones after a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 50.7%

Week 3 stats: 262 passing yards, 3 touchdowns — 25.2 fantasy points

One thing to know: Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars could be onto something. If this offense gets humming, Lawrence has enough talent around him to put up some impressive numbers.

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Streaming defense: Philadelphia Eagles

Streaming defense: Philadelphia Eagles
Carson Wentz is sacked by the Philadelphia Eagles.AP Photo/Alex Brandon

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 36.4%

Week 3 stats: 9 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 6 points against — 17 fantasy points

One thing to know: The Eagles were the top-scoring defense in fantasy on Sunday, putting up their second straight double-digit performance. With a favorable home matchup against the Jaguars on the horizon, the Eagles are a good team to start on defense next week.