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

Josh Downs (IND): 36% rostered

• Next Opponents: NO, @CAR, @NE
• True value: $4
• Desperate need: $8
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Over the last three weeks, Downs has been balling, with a 19.7% target share and 2.50 yards per route run (per PFF). Downs should be able to keep the monument going over the next three games. New Orleans has allowed the ninth-most receiving yards to opposing slot wide receivers, while the Patriots have given up the sixth-highest PPR points per target (per Fantasy Points Data). Downs will compete weekly for the team lead in targets with Michael Pittman as a WR3/4 that can produce WR2 spike weeks.

Tank Dell (HOU): 48% rostered

• Next Opponents: @CAR, TB, @CIN
• True value: $4
• Desperate need: $8
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: It’s unbelievable that a player of Dell’s caliber has dropped below the 50% rostership threshold, but the bye week crunch is real. Dell missed Week 6 with a concussion and was on bye for Week 7. Fantasy managers are a fickle bunch. If Dell is available in your league, these bid recommendations are the starting point, but I have no issues punching the aggression button for bids for Dell. He is the WR29 in fantasy points per game, tied to one of the best young quarterbacks in the game. More spike weeks are coming for Dell. Among 91 qualifying wide receivers, Dell ranks 22nd in receiving grade and 15th in yards per route run (per PFF).

Kendrick Bourne (NE): 26% rostered

• Next Opponents: @MIA, WAS, IND
• True value: $3
• Desperate need: $6
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: New England has FINALLY figured it out. Their offense is better with Bourne playing a full-time role. Bourne played 57 of 60 possible snaps in Week 7 with a 23.3% target share. After this outing, Bourne has four games this season in which he has played at least 87% of the snaps. In that sample, he has at least 60 receiving yards in three games with three scores. He has three amazing matchups incoming. Miami and Washington rank 12th and second in fantasy points per game allowed to wide receivers, and Indy has a porous secondary that no one should fear.

Josh Reynolds (DET): 42% rostered

• Next Opponents: LV, BYE, @LAC
• True value: $1
• Desperate need: $2
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Reynolds has three top-30 fantasy WR weeks this season. He has an 11.3% target share while being an efficiency monster. Among 91 qualifying wide receivers, he ranks 15th in receiving grade and 26th in yards per route run (per PFF). He should have productive outings in his next two games against the Raiders and Chargers, whose secondaries have allowed the 10th-highest and seventh-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

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.