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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Baker Mayfield, Taylor Heinicke, Will Levis, Joshua Dobbs (Week 10)

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Baker Mayfield, Taylor Heinicke, Will Levis, Joshua Dobbs (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

Joshua Dobbs (MIN): 16% rostered

  • Next Opponents: NO, @DEN, CHI
  • True value: $10
  • Desperate need: $17
  • Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: The rocket scientist has become a beloved player in the fantasy football industry. Rolling off the bench for his fifth team in three seasons to vanquish Arthur Smith and the Falcons is the stuff of heroes. Dobbs has a tough matchup with New Orleans in Week 10, followed by two great ones against Denver and Chicago. We’re all rooting for the Vikings to make a run now, especially with Justin Jefferson‘s return to the field looming.

Will Levis (TEN): 45% rostered

  • Next Opponents: @TB, @JAX, CAR
  • True value: $7
  • Desperate need: $13
  • Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Rookie second-round pick Will Levis came back down from the stratosphere in Week 9, but he still looked impressive in Pittsburgh. The Titans have a nice QB-friendly stretch ahead of them, so fantasy managers could alleviate some anxiety by plugging Levis in as a long-term streaming option.

Taylor Heinicke (ATL): 11% rostered

  • Next Opponents: ARI, BYE, NO
  • True value: $4
  • Desperate need: $8
  • Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Heinicke wasn’t a world beater by any stretch of the imagination vs. Minnesota on Sunday. I will still grab him as a streamer against the overtly rebuilding Cardinals this week. If his head coach would quit sabotaging personnel rotations, Heinicke and Atlanta could easily win the NFC South.

Baker Mayfield (TB): 48% rostered

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

Analysis: That shootout game with the Texans was an encouraging signal for those of us on the fence about rostering Mayfield. The veteran signal caller would have been a great story if not for the unbelievable performance of rookie C.J. Stroud. In any case, I am bullish on Mayfield as we approach the fantasy football playoffs.

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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