MNF Recap + Week 4 Waiver Wire

This episode covers the Monday night Bears-Eagles game and pivots into a full Week 4 waiver-wire breakdown across every position, driven heavily by the rash of running back injuries around the league. The central argument: Case Keenum's performance validates staying bullish on Chicago's passing-game pieces, but a full running back landscape reshuffle (Achane, Hall, Etienne all hurt) is the week's biggest actionable story.

The arguments

Case Keenum's game changes nothing about trusting Ben Johnson's system. Berry and Beitel agree that Keenum's 11-of-11 start with two touchdowns against Vic Fangio's defense shows the offense is scheme-driven, not Caleb Williams-driven, and that whoever plays quarterback for Ben Johnson will produce. They note the shift to a quick-game passing style (nearly 30% more short throws) fits Keenum's limited arm and mobility better than Caleb's downfield style.

Kalief Raymond has quietly become a real target earner, and that's bad news for Chicago's other pass catchers. Beitel points out Raymond has had at least a 16% target share in all three games and is thriving in the quick-game, zone-beating role he learned under Ben Johnson in Detroit. Both hosts warn this cuts into volume for Luther Burden, Rome Odunze, and especially Colston Loveland, at least until Caleb Williams returns.

Colston Loveland is now a touchdown-dependent TE2, not a must-start. Berry, who had Loveland as a "ride or die" pick, admits it's been his worst call of the season — sub-12% target share through three games and just nine targets on 89 routes. He still sees positive trend lines (targets, catches, yards all inching up) and likes the Jets matchup, but is ranking him 12-16 among tight ends rather than a start.

The running back landscape has been upended by injuries, and Braylon Allen is the top priority add. With Breece Hall (quad) and Isaiah Pacheco-adjacent... actually Devin/Devon Achane out for the year and Hall week-to-week, Berry ranks Braylon Allen above Ollie Gordon because Allen got 100% of Jets backfield snaps and faces a Bears run defense allowing the fourth-most yards per carry. Mo Hassan agrees but flags Allen's lack of passing-game work as a limiting factor.

Ollie Gordon is a touchdown-dependent flex, not a bell-cow, because Miami's offense is bad. Both hosts like that Gordon got 100% of Miami's backfield touches after Achane's injury, but note he averaged under three yards per touch and faces a Vikings defense allowing just 3.1 yards per carry to backs. Berry pushes back hard on "spend all your FAAB" hype, calling him strictly a touchdown-dependent flex.

Alvin Kamara remains the better PPR play in New Orleans over Kendre Miller despite a real committee. With Travis Etienne out on a hamstring injury, Kamara got 50% of snaps to Miller's 30% and Donaldson's 23%, but Berry and Beitel emphasize Kamara's 33% target share on routes makes him the clear PPR option, with the gap closing in non-PPR formats.

Kenyon Sadiq is the single best add on the board and a long-term start, not a streamer. Berry calls this rookie tight end's red-zone role (Gino's trust, size at the catch point) a real breakout, not a fluke, noting he's still available in over 80% of leagues and separating him with "a big line" above every other tight end option this week.

What it means for your roster

• Priority waiver claim: Kenyon Sadiq (Jets TE) — spend real FAAB now; both hosts consider this a season-long starter, not a one-week streamer.
• RB add #1: Braylon Allen over Ollie Gordon for the Chicago matchup and clearer path to volume; Gordon is flex-only and touchdown-dependent.
• PPR lineup decision: Start Kamara over Kendre Miller in PPR formats; it's closer to a coin flip in standard/half-PPR.
• Bench watch: Downgrade Colston Loveland to TE2 streaming range; don't trade for him expecting a breakout while Caleb Williams is out and Kalief Raymond keeps siphoning targets.
• WR waiver order: Keenan Allen (Colts, elite matchup vs. Washington) first, then Jacoby Meyers (Jaguars shootout upside vs. Bengals), then Wan'Dale Robinson (Titans, rising target share).
• Streaming QB1 for Week 4: Sam Darnold against the Chargers' bottom-12 pass defense is the top add, with Marcus Mariota (Colts matchup, playing better than expected) as a strong backup option while Jayden Daniels remains out.