Stash List: 3 Players to Stash in Fantasy Football Entering NFL Week 4

Players to Stash at a Glance

• Emmett Johnson, RB, Chiefs
• Tre’ Harris, WR, Chargers
• Kaleb Johnson, RB, Packers

If you're consistently a step ahead of the competition in your fantasy football league, it can help you win a title, and this weekly piece will aim to help you stay ahead of the pack.

The goal here is to help you identify players who could be hot waiver adds down the road as well as to point out week-ahead pickups who could prove useful.

Here are some players to consider adding now and stashing on your bench for the future.

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Fantasy Football Stash List Week 4

Emmett Johnson, RB, Chiefs

Emmett Johnson‘s Yahoo roster percentage is up to 49%. I still think that’s too low.

Johnson might be the best handcuff in fantasy football. He’s looked good when given opportunities behind Kenneth Walker III, and Johnson is a Walker injury away from becoming the top back for a Kansas City Chiefs offense that is rolling through three weeks. Walker missing time would make Johnson — at worst — a high-end RB2.

Plus, as we mentioned in last week’s stash list article, Andy Reid has said he’d like to ease Walker’s workload. We saw that play out a bit in Week 3, with Walker recording 18 carries, his lowest total of the season thus far. The arrow is up on Johnson, and while he’s unlikely to have standalone value, he’s an injury away from becoming a very valuable fantasy asset.

Tre Harris, WR, Chargers

Tre Harris is starting to look like more than just a speculative stash. After recording 53 receiving yards in Week 2, he broke out for 6 catches and 76 yards against Buffalo in Week 3. That gives him 129 receiving yards over his last two games, and his involvement is clearly trending in the right direction.

The appeal is that Harris has the size and downfield ability to carve out a meaningful role alongside Ladd McConkey, and he’s performed better than Quentin Johnston has. The Los Angeles Chargers need pass-game help, and Justin Herbert gives Harris a strong quarterback environment if his role continues to grow.

Kaleb Johnson, RB, Packers

Kaleb Johnson‘s box score against Atlanta wasn’t exciting — 4 carries for 6 yards and 1 catch for 10 yards — but the usage is what makes him interesting. His snap share rose from 27% in Week 2 to 36% in Week 3 after he didn’t play an offensive snap in Week 1. Meanwhile, MarShawn Lloyd‘s role has been moving in the opposite direction.

There were already signs of Johnson gaining ground before Week 3. He led the Green Bay Packers‘ running backs with 8 carries for 32 yards the previous week and handled some important overtime work, including multiple productive runs on the Packers’ final drive.

The Packers’ backfield is messy, so Johnson isn’t someone I’d want to start right now. But that uncertainty is also what creates the stash opportunity. If his snap rate continues to climb and he separates himself from Lloyd and Chris Brooks, Johnson could suddenly have standalone value without needing an injury ahead of him.

Fantasy Football Stashes FAQ

What is a stash in fantasy football?

A fantasy football stash is a player who may not have much immediate value but could become a useful fantasy starter later in the season. Stashes are typically backups, rookies, or players whose roles could grow as the year progresses. Stashing them allows you to acquire the player before he becomes a hot waiver wire pickup.

What types of players should I stash in fantasy football?

Prioritize players with clear paths to larger roles. Backup running backs, talented rookies, and wide receivers earning increased playing time are often strong stash candidates because their fantasy value can rise quickly.

How many players should I stash on my fantasy football bench?

That depends on your league and roster size, but using one or two bench spots on high-upside players is generally worthwhile. The deeper the league, the more valuable it becomes to identify potential breakout players before they become popular waiver-wire additions.

When should I drop a fantasy football stash?

Consider moving on if the player's path to playing time disappears or if a more valuable option becomes available. Stashes should offer meaningful upside, so there is little reason to hold a player whose role or opportunity is trending in the wrong direction. As we get closer to the fantasy playoffs, you may need to prioritize winning now over stashing someone for the future.

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