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

Quentin Johnston (LAC): 32% rostered

• Next Opponents: @KC, CHI, @NYJ
• True value: $3
• Desperate need: $6
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: The stage is set for Johnston to assert himself coming out of the bye. His upcoming matchups aren’t kind, but he does face Chicago and Detroit in Weeks 8 and 10. Those two teams have allowed the 10th-most and 13th-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. We’ve seen this Chargers’ offense lift the fantasy stock of players such as Gerald Everett and Josh Palmer in recent seasons, so what do we think can happen for Johnston if he hits the ground running coming out the break? Johnston could develop into a weekly WR2/3. Buy in now before the boom.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA): 48% rostered

• Next Opponents: ARI, CLE, @BAL
• True value: $3
• Desperate need: $6
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: The breakout for Smith-Njigba could be percolating. In Week 6, he set career marks for routes run and snaps played (per PFF). His yards per target jumped from 3.1 to 9.6 in Week 6. I’ll be curious to see where his average depth of target was this past week once that data is available. The arrow is pointing up for him, which makes sense after the bye, and as he gets further and further away from his wrist injury. As with Quentin Johnston, I want talented rookie wide receivers with first-round draft capital on my roster before the eruption happens.

Josh Downs (IND): 33% rostered

• Next Opponents: CLE, NO, @CAR
• True value: $2
• Desperate need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Entering Week 6, Downs had an 18.6% target share and 17.5% first-read share, with 1.86 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Downs already has two top-36 wide receiver finishes this year (WR32, WR18) and could have another one after this week has concluded. Sunday against Jacksonville, Downs had a 14.5% target share (eight targets) with five grabs, 21 receiving yards and a score. Gardner Minshew threw the ball 55 times as the Colts got blown out. Downs’ upcoming matchups are brutal, but they offer volume upside, especially if Indy gets down early. Downs is a weekly WR4 who has WR2/3 upside in PPR.

Jameson Williams (DET): 49% rostered

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

Analysis: Williams remains a wild card for the rest of the season. In Week 6, he played on 22% of the snaps, running only nine routes. He did manage to draw a target on 33% of those routes (three targets) and turn his two receptions into 53 yards and a score. The big play ability is there. All we need to see is Williams kick Marvin Jones to the curb and assume a full-time gig in Detroit. Once that happens, we could be buying moon real estate for Jameson Williams.

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.