Fantasy Football Week 4: Waiver Wire Pickups

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Sep 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Bears defeated the Browns 21-7. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Jordan Howard – RB Chicago Bears (26% Owned)

After Week 2 it looked like Howard was somebody worth investing in because Bears starting running back, Jeremy Langford, was looking ghastly. Then in Week 3 Langford suffered an ankle injury and is now expected to miss four-six weeks according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Howard is not only worth an investment heading into Week 4 but should be the No. 1 priority pick in most fantasy leagues.

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Over the last two games Howard has 67 yards on 11 carries. On his way to his 6.1 yards per carry, Howard has looked explosive and just an overall electrifying runner. With the Bears expected to trail in most games, Howard shouldn’t lose any time on passing downs as he’s also shown to be reliable pass catcher too (6 receptions, 56 yards).

If Howard’s able to show he’s capable of being an every-down back, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him keep the starting role even when Langford returns. By comparison, Howard’s situation and upside is better than any of the Panthers, Dolphins and Vikings running backs from a week ago.If you have an opportunity to add Howard but are forced to drop a player like Cameron Artis-Payne or Matt Asiata, I recommend you do that.

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