Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears, Sam Howell, Matt Breida (Week 4)

The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries and surprising performances. As a result, fantasy managers will be on the lookout for wavier wire additions and replacement options for those injured over the weekend or just to bolster their lineup moving forward. Here are a few players to consider adding via the waiver wire this week. And also be sure to check out our full waiver wire article for the week.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

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.

Tyjae Spears (TEN): 24% rostered

• Next Opponents: CIN, @IND, BAL
• True value: $4
• Desperate need: $8
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: For the second-consecutive game, the rookie from Tulane logged a higher snap share than Derrick Henry. King Henry is dealing with a nagging toe injury that has severely hampered the beastly back’s explosiveness. Spears has at least looked the part in the receiving game. He pulled in all four of his targets in Week 3 versus the Browns, albeit for only three yards against that stellar Cleveland defense. The upcoming schedule is also brutal, but I hold Spears at a value slightly above a mere stash play.

Matt Breida (NYG): 30% rostered

• Next Opponents: SEA, @MIA, @BUF
• True value: $7
• Desperate need: $11
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Don’t go rushing to the wire to grab any Giants RB. Breida only touched the ball seven times on Thursday against the 49ers, only salvaging fantasy relevance with a fortuitous plunge into the end zone. Saquon Barkley‘s absence is devastating to this offense. Breida and Gary Brightwell don’t have the talent to find much room to operate behind a tattered offensive line.

Kendre Miller (NO): 34% rostered

• Next Opponents: TB, @NE, @HOU
• True value: $6
• Desperate need: $10
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Miller was not affected by Tony Jones or Taysom Hill in the slightest during his NFL debut in Week 3. Ten touches, including one reception, is just fine for a debut. Next week marks Alvin Kamara‘s return, which all but kills the need to use Jones or Hill as RBs. Miller is a well-rounded player with a penchant for making big plays. He and Kamara will make for an important one-two punch in coming weeks, especially if Derek Carr is going to miss game action with a shoulder injury.

Written by Bo McBrayer

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Successful In-Season Fantasy Football Management

Once your fantasy football team is drafted, the work is not over. Successful in-season management is crucial to a winning fantasy football season. Here are some tips to help you manage your team effectively throughout the season:

Stay up to date on player news
Keep track of player injuries, suspensions, and other news that may impact their performance. This will help you make informed decisions about which players to start each week.

Monitor the waiver wire
Keep an eye on the waiver wire and be ready to pick up players who may be undervalued or overlooked by other teams. This can provide valuable depth to your roster. Use our waiver wire assistant to view optimal lineups, waiver and trade suggestions, and league analysis.

Analyze matchups
Analyze the upcoming matchups for your players and opponents to determine which players to start in your lineup each week. Look for favorable matchups and take into account the strength of the opposing team’s defense.

Stay active in trades
Be open to trading players with other teams if it will benefit your team. Analyze the potential impact of a trade before making a decision and negotiate with other teams to find a mutually beneficial agreement.

Be prepared for bye weeks
Plan ahead for bye weeks by having backup players ready to fill in for your starters. Avoid having too many players with the same bye week, which can leave your team short-handed.

Don’t overreact to one bad week
Avoid overreacting to one bad week of performance by a player. Take a long-term view of their performance and evaluate their potential moving forward.

Continuously evaluate your roster
Continuously evaluate your roster throughout the season and make adjustments as needed. Be willing to drop underperforming players or make changes to your lineup if necessary.