Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Quentin Johnston, Romeo Doubs, Julian Hill (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

Quentin Johnston (LAC): 32% rostered

• Next Opponents: LV, BYE, DAL
• True value: $5
• Desperate need: $7
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Johnston only played 16 snaps while running only 13 routes in Week 3, and I would still rather roster him than Joshua Palmer in fantasy. With Mike Williams going down, Johnston can assume a full-time role in this offense as the season moves along and become the WR2 in this offense opposite Keenan Allen. While the per-route production for Johnston hasn’t been there in his small sample of playing time, there is one silver lining. Johnston currently has a 21% TPRR, which is a reflection of his ability to draw targets when he’s on the field. Entering Week 3, a 21% TPRR would have placed him immediately ahead of Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton in the rankings (minimum eight targets). Invest in Johnston now and enjoy watching him flourish in the coming weeks in one of the best offenses in the NFL.

Romeo Doubs (GB): 41% rostered

• Next Opponents: DET, @LV, BYE
• True value: $4
• Desperate need: $6
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Doubs had 98% route participation this week, as he led all Packer wideouts in snaps, routes and targets (per PFF). He has a 19.7% target share and 1.53 YPRR this season. These numbers are strong, but they aren’t overwhelming. Doubs will take a hit once Christian Watson is back in the fold, and his Week 3 outburst doesn’t change the fact that the Packers have a run-first offense. Doubs is a flex-worthy player moving forward, but expecting much more than that is setting the bar a bit too high.

Julian Hill (MIA): 0% rostered

• Next Opponents: @BUF, NYG, CAR
• True value: $1
• Desperate Need: $2
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: If you just had to google Julian Hill‘s name, don’t be ashamed. After looking at Week 3 player usage, I had to research who Hill was as well. With that said, let’s all learn about Mr. Hill together. Hill is a rookie UDFA from Campbell University. In his final collegiate season for the Fighting Camels, he ran from the slot on 45% of his snaps with 1.35 YPRR (per PFF). Hill checks the athleticism boxes with a 4.7 time in the 40-yard dash and a 71st percentile burst score (per Playerprofiler.com). Hill only drew one target in Week 3, but he ran only one fewer route than Tyreek Hill and played every snap except one. In his first NFL game, Hill shoved Durham Smythe to the bench. The Dolphins’ target tree gets thin quickly receiving options after Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Miami’s backs. Hill could be a zero, but he could also carve out a role in one of the best offenses in the NFL. He’s worth taking a shot on now.

Written by Derek Brown

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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.