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Fantasy football free agent pickups for Week 4

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Eric Karabell Sep 28, 2026, 12:05 PM ET Close Eric Karabell is a senior writer covering fantasy football, baseball and basketball at ESPN. Each Monday, before the current NFL week ends, we identify players worthy of your attention who are available in at least 50% of ESPN standard leagues.

Top pickup options: Sam Darnold, QB, Seahawks (rostered in 33.9%, 5% FAB) looked healthy in Sunday's shootout, completing 31 of 45 attempts for a career-high 379 yards and four touchdowns. Ollie Gordon II, RB, Dolphins (1.1%, 12% FAB) replaced an injured De'Von Achane (knee) during Week 3, scoring 14.5 points. With Achane reportedly done for the season, Gordon is next up.

Keenan Allen, WR, Colts (23.8%, 7% FAB) was one of three Colts to earn at least nine targets Sunday and scored the team's touchdown. Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Jets (33.5%, 10% FAB) caught seven passes for 105 yards and a TD on Sunday and is a potential top-10 fantasy tight end.

Other quarterbacks: Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals (4.6%, 3% FAB) threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns against the 49ers and rushed for another score. Geno Smith, Jets (7.1%, 1% FAB) delivered his best game of the season, scoring 26.04 points. Marcus Mariota, Commanders (3.3%, 1% FAB) led the stunning win.