Week 4 waiver wire in Fantasy NFL 2026: Juwan Johnson and Braelon Allen among top targets

After the first three weeks of the season, fantasy managers should be ready to make waiver-wire moves ahead of Week 4. Some additions can change the course of a team, while others offer important replacements for injured scorers.

As nfl reports, this week’s priority list includes names like TE Juwan Johnson and RB Braelon Allen at the top, along with WR Mack Hollins, WR Dontayvion Wicks, TE Kenyon Sadiq, QB Kirk Cousins, RB Ollie Gordon II and TE Brenton Strange, plus several D/STs and other players with immediate value.

At running back: Braelon Allen rises as the top addition as Breece Hall suffered a thigh injury and his status remains uncertain; Allen could take on a starting role if Hall misses time. The Dolphins’ De’Von Achane tore his ACL and is out for the season, raising the value of players like Ollie Gordon II — who took most of the carries after the injury and scored a goal-line touchdown — and Jaylen Wright, affected by stinger/neck issues in recent weeks. Keaton Mitchell is gaining more usage with the Chargers, while Zach Charbonnet remains a re-draft candidate when he returns from knee surgery.

At wide receiver and tight end: Juwan Johnson has started the season with several high performances, including 23.3 fantasy points last week with eight receptions for 53 yards and two touchdowns, establishing him as a TE worth picking up. Kenyon Sadiq had a breakout performance (7 catches, 105 yards, 1 TD) and could have a bigger role in the coming weeks. Brenton Strange looks like a good streaming option against defenses that allow targets to tight ends, while Darren Waller is offering value without necessarily being touchdown-dependent. Among wide receivers, Mack Hollins has taken on significant work with A.J. Brown out, Dontayvion Wicks is emerging as a low-rostered option with high PPR efficiency, and Keenan Allen appeared with a considerable target load with the Colts last week.

As D/ST picks, the Minnesota Vikings are the week’s top addition due to strong performance and a favorable matchup against the Dolphins, while the Buffalo Bills offer a good alternative against a distracted Patriots team. Among quarterbacks, Kirk Cousins looks undervalued in fantasy, with three touchdowns in three games and potential for high numbers going forward; Daniel Jones and Geno Smith remain streaming options for specific weeks. According to nfl, these waiver-wire moves are expected to have an immediate impact on many fantasy teams in the coming weeks.