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Fantasy Football Week 4: Waiver Wire Pickups

By Dan Thomas

Sep 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs the ball during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Bears won 21-7. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs the ball during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Bears won 21-7. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) dives for the tackle on Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) dives for the tackle on Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Kyle Rudolph, TE — Minnesota Vikings (43% Owned)

Before the start of the 2016 season, Rudolph was viewed as a high-end TE2.

When QB Teddy Bridgewater suffered his season-ending knee injury, his stock took a hit.

Then when the Vikings traded for Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Bradford, his stock suddenly went up. After only two games it looks like his stock is on the rise once again.

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For the second straight week, Rudolph and Sam Bradford were able to hook up for a touchdown. Not only that but his 10 targets led the team in Week 3.

Think about this: Between 2014-2015 Rudolph was only able to produce two games with Teddy Bridgewater in which he had seven receptions. In just his second game ever with Bradford on Sunday he was able to secure seven receptions against the Carolina Panthers.

That should not be considered “luck” or a “coincidence” because Bradford has shown in the past he relies on his tight ends.

After three weeks, Rudolph’s is tied for first among all TE’s in the NFL in receiving touchdowns (2) and targets (26). In standard leagues, only Panthers TE Greg Olsen has been a better fantasy football TE.

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