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

Bryce Young (CAR): 12% rostered

• Next Opponents: IND, @CHI, DAL
• True value: $3
• Desperate need: $5
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: I paid close attention to the Houston-Carolina game on Sunday. I felt that Young would perform better than CJ Stroud. Even in a defensive struggle, the top overall pick was polished on his way to a turnover-free 235 yards and a touchdown. He is a sneaky streaming option the next two games against the Colts and Bears. The Heisman winner has improved every single week and will continue to do so.

Will Levis (TEN): 4% rostered

• Next Opponents: @PIT, @TB, @JAX
• True value: $2
• Desperate need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: I didn’t want anything to do with Will Levis. His prospect profile was littered with red flags and alarm bells, which led to him falling to the second round. After his first NFL start, I can certainly say I was wrong about a lot of things when it comes to the University of Kentucky standout. He was poised and showed good instincts at the line of scrimmage – two things I considered glaring weaknesses in his college tape. He also fed his best player, DeAndre Hopkins, for three of Levis’ four touchdowns on the day. Levis stretched the field while also taking easy looks. The Titans roll into a three-game road stretch, so his mettle will be tested. I wouldn’t mind streaming Levis on the cheap; he has plenty of athleticism and upside to boot.

Trey McBride (ARI): 20% rostered

• Next Opponents: @CLE, ATL, @HOU
• True value: $10
• Desperate need: $16
• Budget-minded: $6

Analysis: You might be asking yourself why a player with McBride’s talent was buried at the beginning of the season, splitting time with Zach Ertz. I have no clue, but he has been unleashed now. Even before his Week 8 monster performance, McBride has popped in efficiency metrics as a player who has been screaming for more work. He entered Week 8 ranking ninth in receiving grade, fifth in yards after the catch per reception and third in yards per route run (per PFF). In Week 8, McBride put an exclamation point on these metrics with a stellar 10 receptions and 95 receiving yards on 14 targets. He drew a ridiculous 37.8% target share against a horrendous matchup for tight ends. McBride could flirt with top 10-12 fantasy TE status for the rest of the season. Pick him up now and plug him in as a starter.

Michael Mayer (LV): 19% rostered

• Next Opponents: NYG, NYJ, @MIA
• True value: $6
• Desperate need: $10
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Over the last two weeks, Mayer has been a full-time player. A Week 7 blowout loss to the Bears made his route-run rate noisy, but he played 92% of the snaps before the Raiders put in backups. Since Week 6, he has had a 13.0% target share, a 13.4% air-yard share, 2.00 yards per route run and a 10.3% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). Mayer is in the same tier as McBride. His usage could put him in the TE1 conversation for the rest of the season.

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.