Let’s take a look at players who had strong weekly performances, but our analysts aren’t buying it as they look ahead to this week and beyond. Here are a few players to avoid when making your fantasy football waiver wire pickups. And here’s all of our Week 10 fantasy football waiver wire advice.
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Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid
FOOL’S GOLD
It’s very cool that Odell Beckham scored his first touchdown as a Baltimore Raven on his 31st birthday, and that he had a season-best 5-56-1 stat line on Sunday. But that was the first time all season that OBJ has cleared 50 receiving yards in a game. Only twice has he seen more than four targets in a game. Don’t be bamboozled by Beckham’s birthday bash. This pinata is empty, so put down the stick. There are better ways to spend your FAAB.
Aidan O’Connell might hold the Raiders’ starting QB gig for the rest of the season, but he might not be worth adding to your fantasy roster even as a one-week streamer in favorable matchups. O’Connell hasn’t thrown a touchdown pass in either of his two starts, and he doesn’t add any value as a runner.
Although Darnell Mooney is a fine wide receiver, don’t add him based on his Week 9 stat line (5-82-0) against the Saints. Mooney is third in the Bears’ pecking order for targets behind D.J. Moore and Cole Kmet, and Chicago is not a team that’s going to have a prolific passing output most weeks.
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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