With the injury to Derek Carr, fantasy football managers are left with a potential void on their roster. Let’s check out the extent of the injury and players you can target on your waiver wire this week. And also be sure to check out our full waiver wire article for the week.

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Injury Outlook

Derek Carr (shoulder) taken to local hospital for additional testing

Saints QB Derek Carr is heading to a local hospital to undergo additional testing.

Fantasy Impact

Carr underwent X-rays at the stadium, but will undergo tests for injuries outside of his shoulder injury that caused him to miss the remainder of the game. The Saints play Tampa Bay in Week 4 and fantasy managers could see Jameis Winston get the start if Carr is forced to miss time. Expect the Saints to provide an injury update on Carr soon.

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Waiver Wire Replacements to Target

C.J. Stroud (HOU): 20% rostered

• Next Opponents: PIT, @ATL, NO
• True value: $8
• Desperate need: $13
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: After a brutal debut against a tough Ravens defense, Houston’s No. 1 pick has looked polished and poised en route to consecutive 20-point fantasy performances. WRs Nico Collins and Tank Dell have stepped up as legitimate weapons while the running game has started slowly for the Texans. Stroud is in full command of his offense early on, already entrusted with a high-volume passing attack.

Sam Howell (WAS): 21% rostered

• Next Opponents: @PHI, CHI, @ATL
• True value: $6
• Desperate need: $9
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Howell wasn’t a great streaming option in Week 3 against a brutally tough Buffalo defense, but he was still extremely disappointing. He took nine sacks and was intercepted four times in the blowout loss. I’m going right back to the watering hole to stream Howell against the Eagles, who looked very porous on the back end in Week 2 against the Vikings. Then come the cuddly Chicago Bears. Howell is still a high-upside streaming option.

Jameis Winston (NO): 0% rostered

• Next Opponents: TB, @NE, @HOU
• True value: $5
• Desperate need: $7
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Derek Carr‘s shoulder injury means the Saints will have to hand the reins to the only 30 TD/30 INT quarterback in NFL history. Winston was QB4 that season (2019) and had no issues pushing the ball down the field and into the end zone – something Carr has struggled with for years. Week 4 is a reunion with Jameis’ former team. Tampa Bay has a pass-funnel defense and will have trouble covering all of the talented Saints receiving weapons.

Andy Dalton (CAR): 2% rostered

• Next Opponents: MIN, @DET, @MIA
• True value: $3
• Desperate need: $6
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: What a pleasant surprise. The Red Rifle stepped in for the injured Bryce Young and gashed the Seahawks for more than 25 fantasy points in Week 3. My only apprehension with spending FAAB on Dalton is that Young’s injury might not force him out of any more games. If Carolina decides to keep their top overall pick on the shelf longer, their upcoming schedule is very favorable and conducive to more big numbers from the journeyman from TCU.

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