Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Justice Hill, Zach Charbonnet, Royce Freeman (Week 9)

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 check out all of our fantasy football waiver wire advice for Week 9.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Zach Charbonnet (SEA): 42% rostered

• Next Opponents: @BAL, WAS, @LAR
• True value: $11
• Desperate need: $18
• Budget-minded: $6

Analysis: Some managers might see Charbonnet on waivers and bid conservatively on him as a mere stash behind Kenneth Walker. The rookie from UCLA is one of my favorite second-half breakout candidates, so I’m using this opportunity to bid more aggressively if I see him on the wire. Walker was playing hurt in Week 8, leading to Charbonnet logging 31 snaps in the game to Walker’s 24. I expect the two of them to become a formidable duo for the rest of the season.

Justice Hill (BAL): 37% rostered

• Next Opponents: SEA, CLE, CIN
• True value: $7
• Desperate need: $12
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: It was a bit disappointing to see Hill take a back seat to Gus Edwards on Sunday. Hill’s eight touches consisted of four rushing attempts and four receptions for 55 yards. Edwards found the end zone three times, making it truly bittersweet to see Hill tie for the team lead in receiving yards. I still have faith in the Oklahoma State speedster in PPR formats, so add him where needed.

Royce Freeman (LAR): 22% rostered

• Next Opponents: @GB, BYE, SEA
• True value: $6
• Desperate need: $11
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: The buzzard was circling. Or was it a duck? That mysterious bird who stole a goal line touchdown from Darrell Henderson (and Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua) was the journeyman RB from Oregon. Henderson handled some receiving work, while Freeman turned his nine carries into 44 yards and the aforementioned score. The Rams clearly do not trust rookie Zach Evans. He was inactive yet again, this time behind newcomer Myles Gaskin. Such a clear one-two punch is valuable, especially when the supposed second fiddle gets goal-line carries.

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.