Week 4 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet for Deep Sleepers to Grab on Waiver Wire

Believe it or not, we're already approaching the quarter mark of the 2026 NFL season. The first three weeks have been filled with surprises—and injuries—that have shaken up both the football landscape and the fantasy football world.

Entering Week 4, many managers will need replacements to navigate upcoming matchups. Several key players are expected to be out this week, and byes will begin in Week 5.

Fortunately, a few quality sleepers should still be available on the waiver wire.

Here, you'll find updated rankings for Week 4, a cheat sheet of value targets, and a look at some top waiver targets. All rankings and picks are based on point-per-reception (PPR) scoring.

Week 4 Rankings

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Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs

Quarterback

1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
2. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
3. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
4. Jared Goff, Carolina Panthers
5. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
6. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
7. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
8. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
9. Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints
10. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Running Back

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
2. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
3. Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs
4. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
5. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
6. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
7. James Cook, Buffalo Bills
8. Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders
9. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers
10. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
11. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams
12. Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers
13. Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
14. Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings
15. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys

Wide Receiver

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks
2. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
3. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints
4. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets
5. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
6. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
7. Drake London, Atlanta Falcons
8. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens
9. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles
10. Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams
11. Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers
12. Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars
13. Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers
14. Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs
15. Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals
16. George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys
17. D.J. Moore, Buffalo Bills
18. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers
19. Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers
20. Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals

Tight End

1. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
2. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals
3. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
4. Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills
5. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
6. Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
7. Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts
8. Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints
9. Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland browns
10. Isaiah Likely, New York Giants

Value Targets for Week 4

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Commanders QB Marcus Mariota

Quarterback

Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders

Geno Smith, New York Jets

Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders

Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons

Daniel Jones, New York Giants

Running Back

Ollie Gordon II, Miami Dolphins

Braelon Allen, New York Jets

Emanuel Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints

Brian Robinson Jr., Atlanta Falcons

Wide Receiver

Keenan Allen, Indianapolis Colts

Dontayvion Wicks, Philadelphia Eagles

Caleb Douglas, Miami Dolphins

Makai Lemon, Philadelphia Eagles

Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens

Tight End

Kenyon Sadiq, New York Jets

Darren Waller, Carolina Panthers

Terrance Ferguson, Los Angeles Rams

Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars

T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings

Sleeper: Mike Washington Jr., RB, Las Vegas Raiders

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Running back was already a very shallow position in fantasy before we saw Travis Etienne Jr., Breece Hall, and De'Von Achane suffer injuries in Week 3. Finding viable replacements on the waiver wire has been a challenge.

While those injuries will open opportunities for new starters, Mike Washington Jr. is a dedicated backup worth considering. The Las Vegas Raiders have him as a change of pace behind starter Ashton Jeanty, as the rookie has elite breakaway ability.

In Week 3, Washington logged five carries for 54 yards and a touchdown.

This week, the Raiders may need both Jeanty and Washington to set the tone and the pace against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs. Washington is rostered in only 39 percent of leagues.

Sleeper: Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Tennessee Titans

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The Tennessee Titans offense is still trying to find its rhythm with second-year quarterback Cam Ward and new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. One thing that worked in Week 3 was the connection between Ward and Wan'Dale Robinson.

Robinson caught seven of 11 targets for 57 yards and a touchdown last Sunday.

There's obviously no guarantee that Robinson will be as heavily targeted this week, but he should be a big part of the game plan. The Titans will likely pass early and often while trying to keep pace with the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore has surrendered the 11th-most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. Robinson is still rostered in only 63 percent of fantasy leagues.

*Fantasy roster and scoring information from FantasyPros.