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By: George Kerth
Coming into week 4, it seems like everyone is looking for replacements for injuries. While it isn't easy to fill some of those gaps in your starting lineup, let's highlight some of the top waiver wire adds to get the most from your fantasy roster.
CAR RB Chuba Hubbard (2.3% Owned)
Week 3 started out probably the worst way it could have. Panthers RB and 1st overall fantasy pick Christian McCaffrey went down with a hamstring injury that will reportedly keep him out for a few weeks. In those few weeks, Hubbard appears to be a great fill in for your fantasy teams. If you own McCaffrey, or if you could use a RB fill for a few weeks, definitely put in a claim here.
Suggested FAAB Bid: $20
BUF RB Zack Moss (37.8% Owned)
Moss is emerging as the top option in the Bills backfield. This week, Moss had 13 carries, 3 targets, and cashed in a TD as well. Backfield mate Devin Singletary had 11 carries and 2 targets, but was far less effective than Moss. While this backfield is tough to read and will not be the busiest any given week, the best chance we have for a fantasy relevant back to come from that backfield comes from Moss.
Suggested FAAB Bid: $20
BUF WR Cole Beasley (41.7% Owned)
Like last year, Cole Beasley is again emerging as the safety net for QB Josh Allen and his target numbers show it. Beasley saw 13 targets in 2 of the first 3 games of the season, so if the Bills offense stays on track like it was in week 3, expect Beasley to be a solid matchup based flex option moving forward.
Suggested FAAB Bid: $5
LV WR Henry Ruggs III (39.2% Owned)
Henry Ruggs had so much buzz coming into his rookie season a year ago and he disappointed a lot of us. He disappointed us so badly that he went undrafted in most fantasy leagues this season. Now, 3 weeks into this season, not only does the Raiders offense look like a whole new beast, so does Henry Ruggs. While I never expect the speedy WR to be a reliable floor, 5+ catches a game player, I love the amount of targets he is getting in the offense and expect him to be a big hit thanks to his ability to break every catch for a TD.
Suggested FAAB Bid: $15
LAR WR DeSean Jackson (2.3% Owned)
Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters last week that he wanted to find more ways to get DeSean Jackson involved in the offense, noting that he is "too good" to not get the ball. Well, he came through on that word this week, targeting Jackson multiple times deep down the field and getting him a long TD. I have to think that these shots will continue, but Jackson is still the same old Jackson. He will have some boom weeks, some busts, but he is worth a roster spot if those boom weeks are a possibility.
Suggested FAAB Bid: <$5
CAR TE Tommy Tremble (0.0% Owned)
A new sleeper tight end has emerged! After Tremble broke out and scored a TD in week 3, the Panthers traded top TE option Dan Arnold to the Jaguars. This move should mean more playing time for Tremble. While this isn't a guy who you should start right away, he is worth a speculative add.
Suggested FAAB Bid: <$5
Cincinnati Bengals DEF (0.6% Owned)
The Bengals defense impressed against Pittsburgh last week putting up 12 fantasy points. Now this week, they are great streaming defense in their matchup against Jacksonville. While you may only get that one week out of them since they play Green Bay in week 5, they are a great one week play.
Suggested FAAB Bid: <$5
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