Braelon Allen or Ollie Gordon? Week 4 Waiver Wire Rankings, FAAB Advice & Top Pickups (Ep. 2225)
September 28, 2026
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5 min readThe FantasyPros trio—Jake Seeley, Pat Fitzmorris, and host Chris Welsh—walk into week four of the NFL season facing a familiar problem: two starting running backs went down on Sunday, and the waiver wire is now a contest between their backups. But which one to chase? The conversation turns on a core tension in fantasy football: how you value opportunity versus talent, and how much you are willing to bet on a player whose role depends on an injury timeline you do not yet know.
The Two-Back Dilemma: Braelon Allen vs. Ollie Gordon
Devon Achane and Breece Hall both left week three with injuries, opening the door for Ollie Gordon (Miami) and Braelon Allen (Jets). The panel agrees these are the top two waiver targets, but they split on which one to prioritize. Jake Seeley leans toward Braelon Allen, citing two factors. First, the Jets offense is simply better than Miami’s—respectable offensive line, a quarterback playing well, and banged-up pass catchers that might force the team to lean on the run. Second, he believes Jalen Wright poses a more serious threat to Gordon’s workload than Isaiah Davis does to Allen’s. Davis has played exclusively special teams so far, while the Miami backfield has oscillated between Gordon and Wright all season. “I think Jalen Wright is going to be a factor,” Seeley says, and he worries the Dolphins backfield will become a 50-50 timeshare in a dysf
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:35) **Welcome & Week 4 Waiver Wire Overview** - Host Chris Welsh sets up the show, introducing the two big running back injuries (De’Von Achane and Breece Hall) that create the top waiver targets: Braelon Allen and Ollie Gordon.
- 2 (01:51) **Injury Updates: Achane vs. Hall Severity** - The panel discusses the initial injury reports, noting Achane's injury looks more concerning than Hall's, but Hall's own comments about feeling "something else" add worry.
- 3 (02:59) **The Great RB Debate: Braelon Allen vs. Ollie Gordon** - Jake and Fitz argue the merits of each back, with Jake favoring Braelon Allen due to the Jets' better offense and the threat of Jalen Wright in Miami.
- 4 (04:58) **Deep Dive: Why the Jets Backfield is More Appealing** - The conversation pivots to why Braelon Allen's situation is more promising, focusing on the Jets' offensive line and the lack of competition for touches.
- 5 (07:09) **Counterpoint: The Case for Ollie Gordon** - Despite the concerns, the panel acknowledges that if Breece Hall is only out for a short time, Ollie Gordon might be the better speculative add for the season.
- 6 (09:47) **Waiver Priority & FAAB Strategy** - The hosts give explicit advice on using your #1 waiver priority and specific FAAB percentages for the top RBs.
- 7 (12:52) **Other Running Back Adds (Beyond the Top 3)** - The panel shifts to discuss other running backs available in deeper leagues, including Alvin Kamara, Keaton Mitchell, and Brian Robinson Jr.
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Show Notes
Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice and Jake Ciely break down the Week 4 fantasy football waiver wire, starting with Braelon Allen and Ollie Gordon after major injuries opened opportunities in the Jets and Dolphins backfields.
They weigh Chris Bell against Keenan Allen at wide receiver, dig into Kenyon Sadiq’s breakout potential, and work through deeper stashes, keep-or-cut decisions and the week’s best streaming options.
The episode wraps with their top five waiver pickups and recommended FAAB ranges, giving fantasy managers a clear plan before claims process this week.
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Intro - 0:00:00
Top RB Waiver Add, Allen or Gordon? - 0:01:28
TrophySmack Giveaway - 0:12:13
RB Adds - 0:12:48
Polymarket - 0:20:00
WR Adds - 0:20:59
FantasyPros Waiver Assistant - 0:33:09
Keep or Cut - 0:33:48
Top Streamers - 0:39:41
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