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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Russell Wilson (Week 11)

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Russell Wilson (Week 11)

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. And here is all of our fantasy football Week 11 waiver wire advice.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Matthew Stafford (LAR): 41% rostered

  • Next Opponents: SEA, @ARI, CLE
  • True value: $5
  • Desperate need: $9
  • Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Shame on me for believing the optimism in Sean McVay’s voice regarding Matthew Stafford‘s availability in Week 11. The next two games for Los Angeles after their bye are an appetizing opportunity to stream Stafford. Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua need their QB back.

Russell Wilson (DEN): 46% rostered

  • Next Opponents: MIN, CLE, @HOU
  • True value: $4
  • Desperate need: $8
  • Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Part of Denver’s resurgence can be directly attributed to Wilson’s performance. The Broncos have only faced three teams in the bottom third of the league at defending QBs. Wilson has averaged more than 22 fantasy points in those games. Minnesota in Week 11 offers the first of those favorable matchups since Week 4, making Russ a great one-game fantasy rental.

Jordan Love (GB): 43% rostered

  • Next Opponents: LAC, @DET, KC
  • True value: $3
  • Desperate need: $6
  • Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Love began this season with three 20-point fantasy performances. He hasn’t cracked that number since. That is likely to change in the next two games. The Chargers and Lions are both shootout games waiting to happen, and nobody denies Love’s penchant for big plays. It has been the long stretches of abysmal production and frequent instances of poor decision-making that have scared everyone off of Love in fantasy. Don’t be afraid to take an upside shot on Love for a couple of 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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