Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid: Kendrick Bourne, Tyler Boyd, Devin Singletary (Week 7)

Let’s take a look at players who had strong weekly performances, but our analysts aren’t buying it as they look ahead to this week and beyond. Here are a few players to avoid when making your fantasy football waiver wire pickups. And here is our full article for your Week 7 fantasy football waiver wire advice.

Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid

FOOL’S GOLD

The Patriots’ Kendrick Bourne had a team-high 10 catches for 89 yards Sunday vs. the Raiders. But Bourne’s role has been bigger the last two weeks because of injuries to teammates JuJu Smith-Schuster and Demario Douglas. With Smith-Schuster and Douglas healthy in Weeks 2-4, Bourne only played about half the offensive snaps in each of those games. The increased usage probably won’t stick.

Tyler Boyd scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 6, but he’s averaging a meager 6.8 yards per catch, and his highest yardage output of the season was a 52-yard game in Week 2. With Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both healthy, Boyd won’t be able to provide sustenance for hungry fantasy managers.

Devin Singletary played a season-high 31 snaps in Week 6 and had 12 carries for 58 yards. It was the first time all season that Singletary has had double-digit carries, and he’s drawn seven targets in six games. Although Singletary and Dameon Pierce split work pretty evenly in Week 6, Singletary is still the No. 2 man in this backfield, and the Texans are not a team that can sustain two fantasy-viable running backs. (Heck, it’s not entirely clear that they can sustain one fantasy-viable running back.

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.