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
Michael Gallup (DAL): 17% rostered
- Next Opponents: LAR, @PHI, NYG
- True value: $1
- Desperate need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: Gallup has two WR3 finishes this season (WR27, WR34), and he could add a third in the next two games. Gallup has been Dallas’s second option against zone coverage behind CeeDee Lamb. The Rams and Eagles utilize zone coverage on 66.)% to 76.9% of their snaps (per Fantasy Points Data). Against zone, Gallup has an 18.1% target share and 28.8% air-yard share. Gallup is on the flex radar for the next two weeks.
Rashid Shaheed (NO): 37% rostered
- Next Opponents: @IND, CHI, @MIN
- True value: $1
- Desperate need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: Shaheed has had numerous spike weeks this season against zone coverage-centric teams. The next three weeks should be kind to him, as Indy, Chicago and Minnesota all utilize zone coverage on at least 70% of their coverage snaps (per Fantasy Points Data). Those three secondaries also rank 11th, 13th and fourth in receiving yards allowed to wide receivers. Shaheed is a strong flex option who can pop off with WR2/3 production against any zone-heavy team.
Stash Candidates:
Jalin Hyatt played 70% of the snaps in Week 7 while drawing five targets and producing big plays. He had receptions for 42 and 33 yards. While we have plenty of questions about the quarterback play in the Giants’ offense and its scoring potential, Hyatt is a stash who could pay big dividends down the stretch if the Giants can get their act together.
Jameson Williams‘ playing time is increasing. After running only nine routes in Week 7, he played 44% of the snaps in Week 8 with 26 routes run and six targets. Stash Williams now. He has matchups coming up against burnable secondaries (LV, LAC, CHI). As soon as he blows up with a massive game, it’ll be too late.
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.
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