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
Pierre Strong (CLE): 1% rostered
- Next Opponents: @SEA, ARI, @BAL
- True value: $6
- Desperate need: $10
- Budget-minded: $3
Analysis: Jerome Ford sustained an ankle injury during the Browns’ victory over the Colts on Sunday. Strong played 17 of the Browns’ 28 fourth-quarter snaps, according to PFF snap guru Nathan Jahnke. Although Strong had more fourth-quarter snaps and touches than Kareem Hunt, it would be unwise to conclude that Strong has leapfrogged Hunt. There was some doubt about Hunt’s Week 7 availability due to a thigh injury, so the Browns were probably just being judicious about managing his work. Still, with Ford likely to miss time, Strong could be a candidate for double-digit touches the next couple of weeks.
Stash Candidates:
Seattle rookie Zach Charbonnet was just getting into a groove when he incurred a hamstring injury that knocked him out of Week 7. The UCLA product is extremely versatile and talented, so keeping him on the bench for a couple of weeks is a move that will pay dividends in the second half of the season.
Tony Pollard continues into uncharted territory when it comes to workload. As great as he is, there is genuine concern about him holding up for the entire season. Should he go down, Rico Dowdle is the next man up. He has rotated in every third or fourth series for Pollard in 2023, with more than decent results. Dowdle would break the FAAB bank in the event of a Pollard injury, so keeping him safe at the end of a deep bench is a sage move.
The Ravens love Keaton Mitchell. I won’t lie: He had some of the most scintillating college highlights I’ve ever seen. Though undersized like teammate Justice Hill, Mitchell possesses game-breaking speed and agility. Hill has struggled with injuries over the years (which Ravens RB hasn’t?), so keeping an exciting player stashed might make for a fun stretch of games.
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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