With the first three weeks of the 2024 NFL season in the books and Week 4 on the horizon, it's imperative for fantasy football managers to hit the waiver wire. There are plenty of quality players available in free agency right now, talent that can be used to overturn the bottom of your roster and help build a championship contender. While there are still some months to go before the fantasy playoffs even begin, managers can get a leg up on the competition by cutting fat and adding depth—or even potential starters—with their waiver claims.
There's more than enough data to make informed roster decisions with at this time, meaning it's safe to cut your underperforming drafted players and replace them with unheralded free agents who have been exceeding expectations. With that in mind, here are five can't-miss waiver wire candidates to scoop up before your Week 4 matchup. All suggested players are currently available in 50 percent or more of Yahoo! Sports fantasy leagues and free agent acquisition budget (FAAB) bids are based on a $100 dollar starting budget.
Fantasy points and rankings courtesy of FantasyPros ' PPR data taken prior to Week 2's Monday Night Football matchup. Suggested FAAB Bid: $5-7 Sam Darnold has been one of the best stories of the 2024season thus far. The 2018 first-round pick has gone from journeyman tofan-favorite starter for the Minnesota Vikings, the team he has now led to a3-0 record in impressive fashion.
Darnold is not just managing the game at a hig.
