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’s all of our fantasy football waiver wire advice for Week 8.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Darrell Henderson (LAR): 24% rostered

• Next Opponents: @DAL, @GB, BYE
• True value: $22
• Desperate need: $33
• Budget-minded: $12

Analysis: The Rams’ former starting RB was back in his familiar role in Week 7 against the Steelers. He carried the ball 18 times for 61 yards and found the end zone in his first game of the season. Fellow newcomer Royce Freeman was second fiddle with 12 carries, while rookie FAAB burglar Zach Evans was not a factor. With at least three more weeks without Kyren Williams, Henderson will be one of the hottest waiver pickups this week. Don’t go crazy, but wager aggressively if you have a pressing RB need.

Ezekiel Elliott (NE): 46% rostered

• Next Opponents: @MIA, WAS, IND
• True value: $15
• Desperate need: $26
• Budget-minded: $9

Analysis: Zeke is certainly not the key cog in the passing game like Rhamondre Stevenson, but he is still a really difficult player to stop at the goal line. Elliott scored yet another rushing touchdown in Week 7, despite only scratching out 31 yards on 11 attempts. Double-digit touches for an NFL RB is still considered at least “co-starter” volume, so Zeke needs to be rostered in more than 46% of leagues.

Royce Freeman (LAR): 29% rostered

• Next Opponents: @DAL, @GB, BYE
• True value: $14
• Desperate need: $25
• Budget-minded: $8

Analysis: Although I prefer Henderson this waiver run, he has been far from a picture of health over the years. The Rams need the running game to make their passing game work behind sunken linebackers. Freeman averaged 5.5 yards on his 12 carries in Week 7 against Pittsburgh and has considerably more burst than his veteran colleague. Perhaps the more savvy waiver addition is the former Oregon star.

Elijah Mitchell (SF): 37% rostered

• Next Opponents: CIN, BYE, @JAX
• True value: $11
• Desperate need: $19
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: Between Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason, I prefer the one who didn’t need to be a special teams ace to make the roster. Mitchell is on the mend from a knee injury and figures to see his snaps increase. Christian McCaffrey‘s oblique injury is thankfully not believed to be serious, but a case can be made to stash Mason on a deeper bench just in case.

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.