Injuries hit us hard once again in Week 3, and Fantasy managers will look to the waiver wire for help. Running back is the biggest concern now after De'Von Achane (ACL) was lost for the season, and we also don't know when Breece Hall (thigh) and Travis Etienne (hamstring) will return to the field. We also had some big injuries at receiver with Justin Jefferson (ankle), Mike Evans (ribs) and Jalen Coker (quadriceps) all getting hurt in Week 3.
All three appear to have avoided serious injuries, but we're not sure if any of them will play in Week 4. Baker Mayfield (thumb) was the biggest injury at quarterback, and he's expected to miss at least three weeks. And while we avoided a major injury at tight end, there are streaming options to consider for Week 4, as well as DST and kicker options.
This is a good week to spend some FAAB on running back replacements like Braelon Allen (49 percent rostered on CBS Sports), Jaylen Wright (7 percent), Ollie Gordon II (3 percent) and Alvin Kamara (68 percent). Keenan Allen (29 percent) is likely the best receiver you'll find in the majority of leagues. Still, I love several tight ends this week, including Darren Waller (26 percent) and Kenyon Sadiq (44 percent).
Remember, bye weeks start in Week 5, so now is a good time to plan ahead on the waiver wire. We don't like injuries, but players who benefit with more playing time can help win Fantasy leagues. You don't want to miss out on any potential league winners.
Editor's note: For this waiver wire column, we are only looking at players rostered in less than 65 percent of CBS Sports leagues. Injuries: Baker Mayfield (thumb), Caleb Williams (hamstring) and Jayden Daniels (elbow) Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Kyler Murray (77 percent rostered) and Sam Darnold (66 percent). It's been a rough start to the season for Murray, who suffered a concussion in Week 1 against Green Bay, missed Week 2 at Chicago and then lost Justin Jefferson (ankle) for Week 3 at Minnesota.
I still expect Murray to be a borderline No. 1 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues, and I would add him where available heading into Week 4 against Miami, especially if Jefferson is able to play. ... Darnold returned in Week 3 at Washington from his one-game absence with a hip injury and scored 35.7 Fantasy points. He has the chance for another solid outing in Week 4 against the Chargers, and Darnold might have to carry the offense with the run game struggling.
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