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The fantasy football season is off and running. Rodney McGruder Clippers Jersey . Three weeks in, you may feel like you have the temperature of your team, but truth be told -- theres a lot of football left. Roster shuffling will be constant over the rest of the season, especially as bye weeks begin starting this week (and continue until Week 13), meaning you might be without a key member of your roster that you need to account for. Factoring in bye weeks, injuries and performance on the field, below is a look at our Week 4 ESPN Fantasy wavier-wire adds.As usual, all players included in this column are owned in less than 50 percent of leagues on ESPN.com.Terrelle Pryor, WR, Cleveland Browns (23.7 percent). A fixture on this list each week so far this season, Pryor exploded onto the scene in Week 3. He did it all for Cleveland, throwing five passes, adding 21 rushing yards (including a touchdown) and catching eight passes for 144 yards. An exceptional athlete who will have extensive utility in Cleveland as the Browns deal with quarterback woes, Pryor needs to be owned in all size leagues.Jordan Howard, RB, Chicago Bears (15.5 percent). There was already a bit of momentum toward Howard seeing a larger workload in Chicago, but with Jeremy Langford now dealing with an ankle injury, Howard is in line to start. He combined 47 receiving yards with 45 on the ground in Week 2, and will enter flex conversation for Week 4 with Langford out.Orleans Darkwa, RB, New York Giants (5.0 percent). Theres a double dose of injury news in the Giants backfield, as Shane Vereen is on injured reserve because of a triceps injury, while Rashad Jennings missed Week 3 with a hand issue. While Darkwa wont have the job to himself if Jennings misses Week 4, hes the first name I would add among fill-in Giants running backs. He had 11 touches in Week 3.Bobby Rainey, RB, New York Giants (0.0 percent). Rainey played eight snaps in Week 3 and has experience in previous stints with different teams as a capable pass-catching back. While Paul Perkins could see work given the injuries to the Giants backfield, it seems Rainey is the more likely option to help account for Vereens role in the near future. Hes worth adding in points per receptions leagues of 12 or larger.Carson Wentz, QB, Philadelphia Eagles (19.3 percent). Three incredible weeks of Wentz has been the talk of the town in Philadelphia -- and justifiably so. He has been remarkable, and despite the fact that he heads into a bye in Week 4, he needs to make this list. Hes a capable fill-in for your current starter in future bye weeks and a streamer when your starter has an unfavorable matchup. From a dynasty standpoint, one can make the case that he has as much long-term value as any quarterback drafted in 2015 or 2016.Cole Beasley, WR, Dallas Cowboys (14.5 percent). Dez Bryant is dealing with a knee injury now, but it remains to be seen if it will cost him any time on the field. But Beasley has been a clear part of this offense so far in 2016, tallying 20 catches in three games. Thats good enough to squeeze him into this column again. Hes a starting-level player in 12-team or larger points per reception leagues.Darren Sproles, RB, Philadelphia Eagles (49.3 percent). Sproles has been so good for so long, but the role in Philly this season is particularly enticing. He led the Eagles in targets in Week 2 and is a useful add to your lineup in points per reception scoring. He has seen some work in the red zone, too, this year -- critical for fantasy value.Jamison Crowder, WR, Washington (11.1 percent). Crowder is a slot machine for Washington, but he has been a major red zone target as well this season. He has eight red zone looks through three games, a robust total and enough to consider his upside as higher than simply a PPR-league asset. Washingtons offense got back on track in Week 3. Crowder should be owned in any PPR leagues and standard leagues of 12 or more teams.Dwayne Washington, RB, Detroit Lions (20.4 percent). With Ameer Abdullah out for the year, Washington figures to hear his name called much more going forward. The running game was anemic for Detroit in Week 4, but until we see the team either make a move to add another back or use Zach Zenner over Washington, he needs to be added in 12-team or larger leagues. Detroit still figures to be a pass-heavy offense.Kyle Rudolph, TE, Minnesota Vikings (40.6 percent). The 7-70-1 line from Week 3 from Rudolph was nice, but theres one stat that stands above the rest to highlight his value: 26 targets in three games. Perhaps that pace will slow a bit, but Rudolph is currently on target for just under 139 this season. His size, catch radius, red zone ability and workload are enough to add him as a starting tight end. Hes a very good player.Wendell Smallwood, RB, Philadelphia Eagles (1.4 percent). Another Eagle (theres a theme to this list, it appears), Smallwood burst onto the scene in Week 3 after Ryan Mathews dealt with an ankle issue. Smallwood, a fifth-round pick this year, showed well in the offseason and tallied 79 rushing yards on 17 carries (including a touchdown). He ran too well to ignore. His value will be mitigated by Mathews return (well see in Week 5), but hes intriguing.Kenyan Drake, RB, Miami Dolphins (30.5 percent). With Arian Foster uncertain for Week 4 (its a short week for Miami), Drake will be an oft-discussed name leading up to the Thursday night game with Cincinnati. There wasnt much to inspire confidence from any Dolphins backfield player in Week 3, but if you play in a 16-team league, Drake is a player to consider.Victor Cruz, WR, New York Giants (47.4 percent). Another repeat player in the column, as weve discussed Cruz as a worthwhile add in points per reception leagues (he has been in double digits each of the first three weeks in PPR formats). Hes also excellent insurance as a handcuff to?Odell Beckham Jr.?or?Sterling Shepard. The Giants rely heavily on all three wideouts.Hunter Henry, TE, San Diego Chargers (12.0 percent). Antonio Gates didnt practice all week or play in Week 3, opening the door for Henry to take every snap against the Colts. He managed five catches for 76 yards, but a fumble put a bit of a damper on his day. All that being said, his workload should be steady if Gates misses more time. Hes a usable tight end until Gates comes back.Trevor Siemian, QB, Denver Broncos (4.7 percent). This isnt an overreaction to Siemians incredible Week 3 showing, its a reaction to his standout play and other pertinent factors going forward. Siemian was awesome against the Bengals and now faces a generous Tampa Bay pass defense. If you are an Aaron Rodgers owner looking for a bye week fill-in or a concerned Russell Wilson owner (due to his injury), Siemian is an intriguing Week 4 streamer.Robert Woods, WR, Buffalo Bills (2.2 percent). If you play in a deep, PPR league and are looking for a fill-in in case Sammy Watkins misses another game, Woods is on the radar. He had six catches on eight targets in Week 3. The Bills offense bounced back following a coordinator change made after a Week 2 game.Adam Humphries, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0.7 percent). The numbers from Humphries during the past two weeks indicate he could be the No. 2 wideout in Tampa Bays offense. Hes racked up 15 catches for 167 yards; thats plenty of production to merit consideration in PPR leagues.Jaron Brown, WR, Arizona Cardinals (0.6 percent). Fellow Cardinals wideout Michael Floyd is currently dealing with a concussion, and well learn more about his status for Week 4 as the week moves along. In the meantime, Brown could step into a No. 3 receiver role, which carries value in an offense that relies heavily on three wideouts. Hes worth an add in deeper leagues. Lou Williams Clippers Jersey . The CFLs leading rusher kept adding to his gaudy numbers this season and scored the winning touchdown with just over two minutes to play. The New Westminster, B.C., native plowed three yards into the end zone for the last score of a heated, see-saw battle between the two teams with the best records in the CFL. Montrezl Harrell Clippers Jersey . Jeff Green scored 13 points and Kris Humphries 12 for the Celtics, who nearly blew an 18-point, second-half lead. Sullingers 20-20 was the first by a Celtics player since Kevin Garnetts first game in Boston in 2007. Garnett was dealt -- along with Paul Pierce -- to Brooklyn during the off-season. https:///...City-Edition-Jersey/ .C. Lions has come to an end. Banks told TSN on Jan 2 that he had no interest in playing out the option year of his contract with the Lions in 2014, and he again made that clear in a conversation with Lions GM Wally Buono last week. PHOENIX -- Wilson Ramos delivered yet another big game to keep the Washington Nationals rolling Tuesday night.Ramos lifted his average to .331 with two hits, including a key three-run homer, to help the Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4.Ramos connected for his 16th home run with two outs off Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray (5-11). Chris Heisey followed with a solo shot, marking the 13th time the Nationals have hit back-to-back home runs this year.Ive been trying to concentrate on hitting the ball up the middle when I have runners in scoring position, Ramos said. I was looking for the pitch (Ray) struck me out with earlier, a slider. He threw it and I was looking for it, and I took advantage of it.Ramos matched his career high set in 2013. Jayson Werth added a solo homer in the seventh off reliever Randall Delgado, one of his three hits.Ramos has played in 91 games this season and looks like hell get to 100 for just the third time in his seven-year career.Look, it makes me feel good that Ive been able to stay healthy, Ramos said in Spanish. Thats been the biggest difference than in previous years. I dont think about the numbers, I just try to help the team.Tanner Roark (11-6) struck out six and allowed three runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings.Yasmany Tomas homered for the Diamondbacks, his 18th. Jake Lamb hit his 22nd, a solo shot in the sixth.Ray struck out nine over six innings but allowed five earned runs and eight hits. He walked two.The strikeouts are great but they do produce a lot of pitches, Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale said. When (Ray) gets a couple of guys on he cannot make that mistake. Three-run home runs are tough to come back against.The Diamondbacks have been outscored 38-8 in their last three games and lost 16 of 21 overall.Its been a lot of fun to watch, Roark said of his teams offense. Thats whats great about this team, is were not too selfish.The Nationals scored first after Trea Turner led off the game with a single and reached third on an error. Daniel Murphys groundout drove in Turner for a 1-0 lead.Arizona responded by loading the bases with none out in the bottom of the first but managed only a single run. Chris Paul Clippers Jersey. Jean Segura scored on Lambs double-play grounder. Segura has scored a first-inning run in six of his last seven games.Tomas homer landed in the left-field seats to give the Diamondbacks a 2-1 lead in the second. The Nationals drew even at 2 with Wilmer Difos two-out single in the fourth to drive in Anthony Rendon.Ramos gave Washington a 5-2 lead, Heisey made it 6-2 and, after Lambs long drive that bounced into the pool in right field, Werth cleared the wall on a line for a 7-3 Nationals lead.Washington scored three more in the eighth, when Werth, Murphy and Rendon each drove in a run with a single.Ramos has been a godsend, Nationals manager Dusty Baker said. I cant imagine not having him, because hes figured it out.WEATHER ODDITYThe temperature inside Chase Field, with the roof closed in the summer as usual, was 79 degrees at first pitch. Outside, it was 74 degrees. A monsoon-like storm with lightning swept through greater Phoenix just before the game and lowered the air temperature some 30 degrees below the normal average in August, though humidity was high.TRAINERS ROOMNationals: OF Bryce Harper was a late scratch from the starting lineup due to illness. Baker said he hopes Harper can play Wednesday after receiving IVs Tuesday. ... 1B Ryan Zimmerman remained out with a wrist injury. ... Ramos took a ninth-inning foul ball off the chain around his neck, but remained in the game. It broke the chain, thats why I was on the ground for so long, Ramos said. I was trying to pull it off me. It cut me a little bit. It was stinging.Diamondbacks: RHP Rubby De La Rosa threw to rehabbing teammates Chris Herrmann and A.J. Pollock. De La Rosa is coming back from right elbow inflammation.UP NEXTNationals: RHP Max Scherzer (11-6) is scheduled to face his former team on Wednesday afternoon. Scherzer is 2-0 in three career appearances against Arizona.Diamondbacks: RHP Zack Godley (3-1) makes his sixth start of the season. Godley allowed three earned runs in a no-decision at Los Angeles last Friday. ' ' ' 
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