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.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Kenneth Gainwell (PHI): 46% rostered

• Next Opponents: MIN, @TB, WAS
• True value: $11
• Desperate Need: $16
• Budget-minded: $6

Analysis: Some fantasy managers were surprised to see Gainwell earn the start for Philadelphia in Week 1, with Rashaad Penny a healthy inactive. I was not. Much like his former Memphis teammate, Tony Pollard, Gainwell was ready to step into a newly expanded role on a winning team. He was impressive, with 18 touches (four receptions) and 74 scrimmage yards. The only missing piece was a touchdown. D’Andre Swift was far from impressive alongside Gainwell, which bodes very well for Gainwell the next few weeks.

Kyren Williams (LAR): 5% rostered

• Next Opponents: SF, @CIN, @IND
• True value: $9
• Desperate Need: $15
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: Until the Rams’ convincing victory over the Seahawks was in hand, everyone was wondering what happened with supposed starting RB Cam Akers. By the end of the game, Akers had 22 carries for a paltry 29 yards. The second-year back from Notre Dame was still the story, with a pair of rushing touchdowns on 15 attempts. LA’s line did not get very much push up front, but Akers’ managers are rightly freaking out about the early leverage opportunities largely going to Williams. It should also be noted that Williams is a stellar receiver and will be tough to pull off the field.

Rashid Shaheed (NO): 16% rostered

• Next Opponents: @CAR, @GB, TB
• True value: $5
• Desperate Need: $8
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Shaheed is up to his old tricks. Last season, he came on strong down the stretch, 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). I wondered if he would get buried in the target pecking order with an emerging star in Chris Olave and an aged veteran in Michael Thomas returning. Or was his talent legit, and could he carve out the WR2 role in 2023? Well, so far, so good for Shaheed’s prospects of giving Thomas a run for his money for targets. 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). A plus for Shaheed with the upcoming schedule is that Thomas or Olave could face a shadow matchup from Jaycee Horn or Jaire Alexander. This would conceivably push targets in Shaheed’s direction. Shaheed falls into the WR4/5 bucket with weekly WR2/3 upside.

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.