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

Matthew Stafford (LAR): 35% rostered

• Next Opponents: @CIN, @IND, PHI
• True value: $6
• Desperate Need: $11
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Rumors of Matthew Stafford‘s demise may have been premature. His arm is back to Howitzer strength, and despite missing Cooper Kupp, Stafford has developed a strong bond with his younger receivers. Puka Nacua is proving to be a very reliable chain mover, and Tutu Atwell has been good on deep and intermediate routes. Look for Stafford to continue his pass-happy ways up to and beyond Kupp’s return.

Josh Reynolds (DET): 12% rostered

• Next Opponents: ATL, @GB, CAR
• True value: $3
• Desperate Need: $5
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Reynolds has run hot through two games. In Week 1, he led the team with 80 receiving yards; this week, he had 66 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Reynolds remains a matchup-based WR4/5. I won’t ignore his 2.47 yards per route run after two weeks, but his 14.2% target share better indicates his role and talent level. If you’re stuck in an injury pinch or with bye weeks upcoming, Reynolds is not the worst WR3 or flex play you can roll out there. I wouldn’t value him higher than that tier, though.

Luke Musgrave (GB): 25% rostered

• Next Opponents: NO, DET, @LVR
• True value: $6
• Desperate Need: $8
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Musgrave maintained TE1-type usage in Week 2 with 88% of the snaps played and a 96% route participation. His efficiency metrics are also strong through two weeks with a 14% target share and 1.56 YPRR. The problem for Musgrave and the other pass catchers in this offense is passing volume. Jordan Love now has back-to-back games with only 25 passing attempts. Unless he can start regularly spiking touchdowns to pad his limited volume stats, Musgrave won’t be able to reach the TE1 status that his usage implies he can possibly achieve. He’s worth a pickup depending on the state of the tight end position of your roster, but I adamantly state that you DO NOT START HIM THIS WEEK! New Orleans is hell on earth for tight ends. They do not allow production to tight ends.

Juwan Johnson (NO): 37% rostered

• Next Opponents: @GB, TB, @NE
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Johnson enters Week 2 with a 73% route per team dropback rate in Week 1 and a 15.2% target share. This type of usage can easily lead to some TE1 weeks moving forward for the former wide receiver. With Derek Carr under center, the Saints look like they are turning over a new leaf offensively. In Week 1 they were sixth in neutral pace and 14th in neutral passing rate. Johnson is a stream-worthy tight end moving forward.

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.