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

Taysom Hill (NO): 35% rostered

• Next Opponents: CHI, @MIN, BYE
• True value: $2
• Desperate need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Hill is the Saints’ Swiss army knife. When the knife is sharp, use it to cut through the opposition’s defense. Hill had nine carries for 63 rushing yards and a pair of scores vs. the Colts on Sunday. He now has four games with at least eight fantasy points (0.5 PPR) and two outings with at least 14.8 fantasy points. New Orleans has struggled in the red zone all season. If Hill continues to operate well as a red-zone hammer, he’ll carry heavy touchdown equity with the chance to score in any game.

Logan Thomas (WAS): 45% rostered

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

Analysis: Thomas had another productive week against a zone-heavy team. Thomas has had four games with at least six targets and five outings with at least 40 receiving yards. Anytime you can tack on a touchdown to receiving stats like that, you’ll likely see a player finish as a top-12 fantasy tight end for the week. With Washington continuing to chuck it religiously, Thomas is a TE2 who can pop off with a TE1-worthy fantasy outing in any week.

Luke Musgrave (GB): 22% rostered

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

Analysis: I’ve waxed poetic about Musgrave’s route run rate in and snap shares in this article for plenty of weeks, so I don’t need to bore you with that. The reality of Musgrave’s situation is that he has been banged up and is dealing with a struggling first-year starting quarterback who is trying to find himself. That factor will continue to limit Musgrave moving forward, as he is a TE2 who can offer TE1 upside in any week if the matchup is right and Jordan Love can muster a decent passing outing. The Rams and Chargers have given up the highest and the fifth-highest yards per reception to tight ends.

Cade Otton (TB): 2% rostered

• Next Opponents: @HOU, TEN, @SF
• True value: $0
• Desperate need: $1
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Otton’s usage metrics are nothing to speak highly about, so as my dad has always said, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” Otton makes this week’s TE list because of the matchup. Houston has allowed the fifth-most receiving yards and the eighth-most fantasy points to tight ends. If Otton sneaks into the end zone or gets a bump in usage because of the matchup, he can sneak in as a TE1 in Week 9.

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.