Sep 29, 2026 · 48 min
Waiver targets emerge as fantasy managers face tough drops
Week 4 Waivers + Tough Drop Decisions - Fantasy Football Podcast for 9/29
Week 4 decisions hinge on balancing immediate starters, rest-of-season upside, injuries, and patience with struggling teams.
- 1Braylon Allen and Ollie Gordon headline running back priorities, while several insurance backs offer longer-term value.
- 2Chris Bell, Malik Washington, and Mekhi Lemon join Khalif Raymond among wide receiver adds, with several recognizable names facing drop questions.
- 3Bryce Young, Geno Smith, and Marcus Mariota provide quarterback streaming options as managers assess matchups and shaky performers.
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The hosts’ discussion of Quentin Johnston captures the episode’s central challenge: deciding whether a struggling player still merits a roster spot.
The brief
Case Keenum’s unexpected Monday night performance opens a broader discussion of coaching, Chicago’s offensive usage, and why a poor start should not end a fantasy season.
Khalif Raymond’s involvement becomes an early example of the episode’s central tension: chasing immediate opportunity while separating temporary usage from sustainable value.
The waiver board spans Braylon Allen and Ollie Gordon at running back, Chris Bell and Mekhi Lemon at receiver, plus tight ends and defensive streamers.
Quarterback streamers Bryce Young, Geno Smith, and Marcus Mariota are weighed through matchups, offensive line play, and defensive weaknesses rather than name value alone.
The hosts close by confronting difficult drops, including Quentin Johnston and Drake Maye, while arguing that struggling teams and players deserve careful evaluation before abandonment.
Featuring
Case Keenum
Marcus Mariota
Quentin Johnston
Drake Maye
Austin EkelerListen to the full episode and explore every guest, topic, and moment on PodLume.