Week 4 waiver pickups center on three backs with shaky rosters and short windows. Tyler Allgeier remains a cautious stash behind Bijan Robinson in Atlanta, with limited chances if Atlanta can’t generate lead—handcuff appeal for Rob rugs fans. Zavier Scott sits at 3% rostered in Minnesota, primarily as a Mason insurance policy with Jones out, while Cam Akers sits at 2% and is unlikely to surface unless Jones is sidelined again. The piece flags only modest upside for all three—better as late-season depth or dynasty darts than immediate starters.

Bottom line: rostering Allgeier is a hedge behind a high-volume rookie; Scott is a very speculative handcuff behind a hotly-contested Vikings backfield; Akers is a dart throw on a team that has already moved on from many veterans. The waiver wire remains thin, so smart upside plays and handcuff logic win drafts this week.

Week 4 waivers spotlight a growing Arizona backfield after James Conner’s ankle injury, led by Trey Benson as the top pickup with a clear path to increased touches. Expect Monangai to carve a stable role behind Swift in Chicago, while high-upside handcuffs like Allgeier and White offer upside if injuries strike. Deeper stashes include Brashard Smith and MarShawn Lloyd, with a broad set of veterans and rookies (Skattebo, Judkins, Tuten) already rostered well above 60% in many leagues. Bye weeks loom weeks 5-8, so roster planning shifts toward flexible, high-floor options paired with explosive upside.

Key names to monitor across Week 4 include Blake Corum expanding in Los Angeles behind Kyren Williams, and D.J. Giddens stepping into a Colts backfield piece behind Jonathan Taylor. Washington’s backfield committee with McNichols and Rodriguez Jr. adds a volatile flex component, while Dolphins rookie Ollie Gordon II flashed in Week 3 and could grow into a bigger role. Panthers’ Dowdle and Titans’ Spears could become season-long difference-makers if opportunities arise.