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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Antonio Gibson, Zay Jones, Jaleel McLaughlin, Roschon Johnson (Week 10)

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Antonio Gibson, Zay Jones, Jaleel McLaughlin, Roschon Johnson (Week 10)

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 Week 10 fantasy football waiver wire advice.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN): 29% rostered

  • Next Opponents: @BUF, MIN, CLE
  • True value: $7
  • Desperate need: $13
  • Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Similar to Mitchell, an explosive undrafted rookie RB has dislodged a veteran from his role through his performance. Jaleel McLaughlin has left Samaje Perine in the dust behind Javonte Williams on the Broncos depth chart. The upcoming schedule is anything but favorable for McLaughlin, so don’t go overboard.

Antonio Gibson (WAS): 45% rostered

  • Next Opponents: @SEA, NYG, @DAL
  • True value: $7
  • Desperate need: $12
  • Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: I am torn on Gibson. On one hand, he is a stellar pass catcher and can be a PPR weapon, as he was in Week 9. The other side of the coin is the inconvenience he seems to be to Washington OC Eric Bieniemy’s run game. Most serious fantasy leagues will have Gibson rostered and wallowing on the bench. In more casual leagues, you’d have to be in dire need of a warm body at RB to entrust him with a roster spot.

Roschon Johnson (CHI): 43% rostered

  • Next Opponents: CAR, @DET, @MIN
  • True value: $6
  • Desperate need: $11
  • Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: The Bears have run the ball well this season. Unfortunately, it has been with the muddiest committee in the league. Outstanding rookie Roschon Johnson only earned three touches in Chicago’s Week 9 loss to New Orleans. He was overshadowed by D’Onta Foreman and Darrynton Evans, which is troubling. I still want a piece of this backfield, and Roschon is easily the most talented one here.

Zay Jones (JAX): 19% rostered

  • Next Opponents: SF, TEN, @HOU
  • True value: $2
  • Desperate need: $4
  • Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Jones has been plagued by a knee issue for most of the season. In his one fully healthy game, he finished as the WR18 for the week with 55 receiving yards and a score. Even in Jones’ limited duty, Trevor Lawrence has continued to prove that Jones is his main squeeze in the red zone. Jones has at least two red zone targets in each game he has played this season. If he can get healthy, look for Jones to take advantage of a soft upcoming schedule, with Tennessee and Houston on the docket in two of the next three 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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