Fantasy Football Today Express - EARLY Week 4 Waiver Wire Targets

Date: September 22, 2025
Hosts: Adam Aizer (A), Jamey Eisenberg (B)

Episode Overview

This FFT Express episode delivers an early breakdown of the top Week 4 waiver wire targets for fantasy football players. Host Adam Aizer and analyst Jamey Eisenberg dive quickly into position-by-position recommendations and strategic advice, with extra focus on navigating injuries and underwhelming running back options. Listeners get actionable names at QB, RB, WR, and TE, including deep league stashes and key injury fill-ins.

Key Discussion Points & Waiver Wire Targets

1. General Waiver Wire Landscape & Injuries

• Main Theme: Not a standout week for running backs; mid-tier wide receivers headline shaky waiver wire.
• Injury Impact: Season-ending injuries to James Conner and Najee Harris hit depth, but RB options remain thin.
  • “I wish there was a running back you could find...it’s a good week for those mid-tier receivers again.” (Jamey, 00:23)

2. Running Back Targets

• Trey Benson (Arizona, RB)
  • Top overall add in non-CBS leagues due to lower roster rate.
  • “If you’re in an ESPN or Yahoo league, Trey Benson’s rostered in about 55% of leagues.” (Adam, 01:05)
  • “Go get him. He should be 100% added by the end of the week.” (Jamey, 01:10)
• Taije Spears (Dallas, RB)
  • Not back yet, but worth a stash as he’s eligible to return soon and could share with Tony Pollard.
• Woody Marks (Houston, RB)
  • Getting increased snaps, potentially overtaking Dario Gumbawale.
  • “Maybe the Texans are realizing that they need to get a little bit more life back there...he’s somebody I would pick up and stash.” (Jamey, 02:26)
• Chris Rodriguez (Washington, RB)
  • Now starting; not efficient but leads volatile committee.
  • “Chris Rodriguez, after being inactive for the first two games...was the starter. He did not run well.” (Jamey, 03:08)
• Other Stashable RBs:
  • Ollie Gordon (LV)
  • Blake Corum (LAR) — “He’s an injury away from becoming a must-start running back.”
  • Braylon Allen (NYJ) — Favorable matchups upcoming, could be deep-league flex.
  • Kareem Hunt (KC)
    • Red zone, TD-dependent. “Kareem Hunt needs to be on the list too...he’s going to be their goal-line back.” (Adam & Jamey, 05:10)
  • Miles Sanders, Kyle Monangai, Taj Brooks, Kendre Miller (deeper stashes)

3. Quarterback Targets

• Geno Smith (SEA)

  • “He just has a dream matchup this week against the Bears and coming off a game where he threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns. I would say he’s the number one quarterback for Week 4 if you need a quarterback.” (Jamey, 01:22)

• Marcus Mariota (If Jaden Daniels is out, WAS)

  • Monitor injury news; if Daniels is ruled out, Mariota tops QB adds.

• Jackson Dart (2QB Only Consideration)

4. Wide Receiver Targets

• Elic Ayomanor (TEN)
  • “Touchdown in each of the last two games...The Titans right now looking for help.” (Jamey, 06:22)
• Trey Tucker (LV)
  • Massive Week 3 (145 yards, 3 TDs), 17 targets last two weeks.
  • “If you’re stuck for a flex play this week, it might not be a bad idea to throw Tucker in there.” (Jamey, 06:42)
• Luther Burden (DAL)
  • Playing time rising, coming off big TD vs Cowboys.
• Jalen Coker (CAR)
  • Nearly set to return, watch how Panthers use him.
• Tori Horton (DEN)
  • TDs in 2 of last 3, though volume uncertain.
• Other Notables to Stash:
  • Christian Kirk (JAX), Brandon Aiyuk (SF)
  • Tyquan Thornton (KC)
    • Chiefs’ deep threat with big play potential. “He’s the guy you want to have on your team instead of Marquise Brown.” (Jamey, 07:46)

5. Tight End Targets

• Hunter Henry (NE)

  • “Two of three games have been really solid...he’s going to be back in the streaming conversation.” (Jamey, 08:32)

• Brenton Strange (JAX)

  • Opportunity emerging as WR corps struggles with injuries/underperformance.

• Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN)

  • Consecutive good games; trending upward.

• Deeper League Fliers:

  • Colston Loveland (DET) — could get targets if lead TE remains out.
  • Cade Otton (TB) — proved capable last year when Evans/Godwin missed time.

• Note: Jake Ferguson is widely rostered but a must-add if available (linked to CeeDee Lamb’s injury news).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Geno Smith’s Week 4 Outlook:
  “He just has a dream matchup this week against the Bears...I would say he’s the number one quarterback for Week 4.”
  — Jamey Eisenberg (01:22)

• RB Committee Frustrations:
  “If you’re looking at the Commanders’ backfield, it’s a mess.”
  — Jamey Eisenberg (02:26)

• On Trey Benson’s Availability:
  “He should be 100% added by the end of the week.”
  — Jamey Eisenberg (01:10)

• Deep-League Strategy:
  “He’s an injury away from becoming a must-start running back, maybe a flex if you’re stuck.”
  — Jamey Eisenberg on Blake Corum (04:32)

• On Tyquan Thornton’s Emergence:
  “Seems like he’s the guy you want to have on your team instead of Marquise Brown.”
  — Jamey Eisenberg (07:50)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:23 — Waiver Wire Landscape and Injury Fallout
• 01:05 — Trey Benson’s Availability Outside CBS Leagues
• 01:22 — QB Streamers: Geno Smith & Marcus Mariota
• 02:26 — RB Priority Stashes (Marks, Rodriguez, Spears, etc.)
• 05:10 — Kareem Hunt Mentioned as Goal-Line Back
• 06:22 — WR Waiver Wire Priorities
• 08:32 — Streaming TEs: Hunter Henry, Brenton Strange, Okonkwo

Summary Table: Top Week 4 Waiver Wire Targets

| Position | Priority Players | Deep Stashes/Alternatives | |----------|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | QB | Geno Smith, Marcus Mariota | Jackson Dart (2QB) | | RB | Trey Benson, Taije Spears, Woody Marks | Chris Rodriguez, Ollie Gordon, Blake Corum, Kareem Hunt, Braylon Allen, Miles Sanders, Kyle Monangai, Taj Brooks, Kendre Miller | | WR | Elic Ayomanor, Trey Tucker, Luther Burden | Jalen Coker, Tori Horton, Christian Kirk, Brandon Aiyuk, Tyquan Thornton | | TE | Hunter Henry, Brenton Strange, Okonkwo | Colston Loveland, Cade Otton |

This episode is densely packed with actionable advice for all league types, emphasizing adaptability in the face of injuries and depth chart chaos. For a full analysis and up-to-the-minute recommendations, listeners are encouraged to follow up with the full waiver wire column and subsequent FFT shows.