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 here is all of our fantasy football waiver wire advice for Week 5.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

C.J. Stroud (HOU): 47% rostered

• Next Opponents: @ATL, NO, BYE
• True value: $10
• Desperate need: $16
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: The rookie from Ohio State hasn’t just been good in his first few career starts. Stroud has been magnificent and has gone so far as to elevate the talent around him. Stroud is QB13 in fantasy so far, rising in the rankings after a QB10 performance in which he passed for more than 300 yards for the second time in four games and tossed a pair of touchdowns for the third game in a row. Houston’s post-bye schedule is Charmin-soft, so Stroud is a Week 5 streamer with staying power in deeper leagues that start a single QB.

Michael Wilson (ARI): 2% rostered

• Next Opponents: CIN, @LAR, @SEA
• True value: $2
• Desperate need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Wilson exploded in Week 4, securing all seven of his targets for 76 yards and two scores. He played 70% of the snaps with 85% route participation and a 17.0% target share (per PFF). Wilson entered Week 4 with a 68% route run rate, a 12.2% target share and 2.68 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). The talent could be real with Wilson, but we also have to understand the sobering reality that he is probably the third option in the target pecking order on a Josh Dobbs-led offense. Wilson’s next two matchups are brutal, with the outside corners for the Bengals and Rams playing exceptional football, so he is likely riding the bench in those weeks. Grabbing Wilson off the waiver wire now requires an eye toward the future, with the possible return of Kyler Murray looming, not to mention an appealing Week 7 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

Ezekiel Elliott (NE): 48% rostered

• Next Opponents: NO, @LV, BUF
• True value: $8
• Desperate need: $16
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Zeke’s role in the Patriots backfield has grown each week alongside Rhamondre Stevenson. The trouble is that the Week 4 matchup with the mighty Cowboys was brutal, and Zeke’s “revenge game” was much ado about nothing in the Patriots’ blowout loss. The Saints are tough too, but this week’s game should be closer. I’m circling the game in Las Vegas as a spot where Elliott should have a throwback performance. If Zeke is still hanging around on waivers in your league, remedy that.

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.