Week 4 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Stashes: 5 Players to Grab Before They Break Out (Ep. 2239)

October 3, 2026

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Week 4 Waiver Wire Stashes: Five Players to Grab Before Your League Mates Notice

The Dolphins lost Devon Achane for the season, and most managers sprinted to grab Ollie Gordon. But Lucas Wentzel argues that the real value play might be the guy who is rostered in just 27% of leagues — and who was "very close to playing" in week three despite a foot injury. The idea is not to chase the obvious add, but to think one step ahead of where the rest of your league is looking.

The Miami Backfield Isn't Settled

Jalen Wright is the Dolphins running back who is being overlooked because everyone assumes Ollie Gordon is now the lead back. Wentzel pushes back on that assumption. This is going to be a committee approach, he says, and Wright will be involved once healthy. He points to a sample from last season — week 14, under a different coaching staff, when Achane exited early — where Wright got 24 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown. That was against the Jets, who got blown out, so it's not a promise of future riches. But the discrepancy in roster percentage between Gordon and Wright "just simply shouldn't exist right now."

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What you'll learn

1 (00:38) **Introduction: The Goal of Staying Ahead** - Lucas Wentzel introduces the podcast's mission: to help fantasy managers stay two to three moves ahead of league mates by stashing breakout players before they hit the waiver wire.
2 (00:59) **Jalen Wright (RB, MIA) - 27% Rostered** - A stash play in the Dolphins' backfield after Devon Achane's season-ending injury, despite Mostert being the immediate pickup.
3 (02:49) **Chris Bell (WR, MIA) - 15% Rostered** - A rookie wide receiver who is ramping up in the Dolphins' offense and is on the verge of a breakout after Achane's injury.
4 (04:59) **Trey Harris (WR, LAC) - 12% Rostered** - A Chargers wide receiver who is trending up as Quentin Johnston struggles, with a potential long-term role as the WR2.
5 (06:30) **Trophy Smack Giveaway Advertisement** - A brief ad for a custom fantasy football trophy giveaway, requiring a YouTube channel subscription and comment for entry.
6 (07:17) **Ted Hurst (WR, TB) - 8% Rostered** - The third appearance for Hurst on this list, now with a new quarterback (Jalen Daniels) who might actually improve the offense's production.
7 (09:21) **Isaiah Davis (RB, NYJ) - 5% Rostered** - A deep stash on the Jets, who is expected to get work in a committee if Breece Hall (quad, week-to-week) misses time.

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Show Notes

The best waiver wire move is often the one you make a week early. Lucas Wencl highlights five fantasy football stashes rostered in fewer than 30% of leagues who could see their value climb as the season develops.

Miami is especially interesting with Jalen Wright working his way back and Chris Bell earning a larger role, while Trey Harris is beginning to make some noise for the Chargers. There are also developing situations with the Buccaneers and Jets that could make Ted Hurst and Isaiah Davis worth holding now.

If you've got an open bench spot, these are the types of speculative adds that can save you from fighting the rest of your league on waivers later.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Jaylen Wright (RB - Miami Dolphins) - 0:00;24

Chris Bell (WR - Miami Dolphins) - 0:02:14

Tre' Harris (WR - Los Angeles Chargers) - 0:04:18

Championship Trophy Giveaway - 0:05:56

Ted Hurst III (WR - Tampa Bay Buccaneers) - 0:06:43

Isaiah Davis (RB - New York Jets) - 0:08:47

Outro - 0:11:07

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