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 also be sure to check out our full waiver wire article for the week.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets
Wan’Dale Robinson (NYG): 17% rostered
- Next Opponents: WSH, NYJ, @LV
- True value: $2
- Desperate need: $4
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Robinson played 59% of the snaps in Week 6 with an 88.8% route participation clip and team-leading 22.2% target share. Robinson’s 14.2 PPR points would be a nice boost to any fantasy lineup from the flex or WR3 position. The Giants likely won’t field an explosive offense at any point this season, but we can’t shy away from a team that looked revived in Week 6 against the Bills. The Giants were a functional offense, which is something considering how bad it looked in the first five weeks of the season. Robinson should battle with Darren Waller weekly for the team lead in targets moving forward.
Cade Otton (TB): 3% rostered
- Next Opponents: ATL, @BUF, @HOU
- True value: $1
- Desperate need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: Otton is a matchup-based streaming option only this week. If you don’t want to travel this far down the streaming rabbit hole, I get it. Otton just had another beautiful streaming matchup against the Lions and finished with a 5.4% target share, so if you want to disregard him totally, I get it. This week’s matchup against the Falcons, who have given up the fifth-most fantasy points per game and receiving yards to tight ends, offers another opportunity for Otton to put up borderline TE1 numbers.
Stash Candidates
Pick up Mims and stash him now. If you wait until Jerry Jeudy or Courtland Sutton is dealt, then you’re already too late. Mims just needs playing time to explode in fantasy. Among 153 qualifying wide receivers, he ranks second in yards per route run (4.32) and first in yards per target (20.5), per Fantasy Points Data. These are immaculate per-route metrics that display Mims’ difference-maker upside when he assumes a full-time role in this offense.
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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