The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries. 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 be sure to check out our full Week 3 fantasy football waiver wire advice column as well.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

C.J. Stroud (HOU): 9% rostered

• Next Opponents: @JAX, PIT, @ATL
• True value: $5
• Desperate Need: $11
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: An early surprise to some has been Houston’s inability to get Dameon Pierce going on the ground so far. Less shocking is C.J. Stroud‘s rapid development as a high-level passer. His 384 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns versus Indy in Week 2 doesn’t just pay the bills. With a trio of gettable defenses coming up, there’s a very strong argument for riding with Stroud as he climbs the rankings.

Rashid Shaheed (NO): 51% rostered

• Next Opponents: @GB, TB, @NE
• True value: $5
• Desperate Need: $8
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Shaheed came on strong down the stretch last season, flashing impressive route-running chops and blinding speed. These skills helped him finish third in yards per route run last season and 24th in receiving grade (per PFF). Shaheed enters Week 2 on the heels of a banner performance in the season’s opening week. Shaheed finished Week 1 with an 18.1% target share and 3.56 yards per route run (89 receiving yards) while chipping in two rushing attempts (11 rushing yards). Shaheed falls into the WR4 bucket with weekly WR2/3 upside.

Jayden Reed (GB): 10% rostered

• Next Opponents: NO, DET, @LV
• True value: $4
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Reed’s underlying metrics this week were sexy on a per-route basis, but his overall usage is concerning. He only played 54% of snaps while logging 72% route participation. Green Bay remains reluctant to hand him an every-down role. Romeo Doubs led the wide receiver room with a 76% snap share this week, so this could just be their current philosophy with these young pass catchers. The Packers could prefer a rotation in the early going. Reed was immensely productive when on the field, with a 32% target share, 44% TPRR and 2.05 yards per route run. Yes, I have to mention his two touchdowns, but touchdowns are fluky, so we can’t get married to that as the primary reason for picking up or avoiding a player. Reed has flashed the talent in back-to-back games to become the WR2 opposite Christian Watson when he returns, but he still has to hop Doubs to get there.

Skyy Moore (KC): 49% rostered

• Next Opponents: CHI, @NYJ, @MIN
• True value: $3
• Desperate Need: $5
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Moore is borderline fool’s gold. While he led the team with 70 receiving yards (one touchdown) and finished with 2.1 YPRR, the rest of Moore’s metrics are gruesome. I don’t like to do this, but it has to be mentioned that 54 of his receiving yards came on one play. Moore only played 63% of the snaps this week and drew a 9.7% target share. I would love to wax poetic here and praise Moore, but the deeper usage trends look exactly the same for a player who flopped in Week 1. The Chiefs badly want Moore to be a thing as they continue giving him opportunities, but I doubt at this juncture if he has the talent to earn more work as the season progresses. If he’s out there on the wire, he’s worth a pickup, but don’t start him at this point.

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.