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 fantasy football Week 12 waiver wire advice and targets.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Ezekiel Elliott (NE): 38% rostered

• Next Opponents: @NYG, LAC, @PIT
• True value: $6
• Desperate need: $9
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Zeke’s roster percentage fell off considerably during New England’s Week 11 bye, so there’s a better chance of acquiring his services off waivers this week. RBs who earn double-digit touches on a weekly basis don’t grow on trees, so give the former Cowboy a bid in hopes that his three-game touchdown drought comes to an end.

Roschon Johnson (CHI): 20% rostered

• Next Opponents: @MIN, BYE, DET
• True value: $5
• Desperate need: $8
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: The RB carousel in Chicago continues to turn. The Bears love the run game, and Justin Fields‘ return to action is immensely helpful in that department. Khalil Herbert returned from the IR on Sunday but looked nowhere near his previous form. D’Onta Foreman left the game with an ankle injury and didn’t return, leaving Johnson, the rookie from Texas, with six carries. He looked fantastic, chewing up 30 yards against a tough Detroit run defense. We have been dipping in and out of the Roschon market in redraft all season. I am currently in on him.

Josh Downs (IND): 50% rostered

• Next Opponents: TB, @TEN, @CIN
• True value: $8
• Desperate need: $13
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: The last time we saw Downs, he gutted out Week 10 through a knee injury. He had only a 42.9% route run rate and a 10.7% target share. Hopefully, Downs emerges from the Week 11 bye healthier. He probably won’t be available in most leagues, but double-check your waiver wire for him. Before being limited by injury in his last two games, Downs had an 18.9% target share, a 21.7% air-yard share, 2.00 yards per route run and a 19.2% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). Downs has five weeks as a WR3 or higher in weekly fantasy scoring (WR32, WR18, WR20, WR4, WR29). If he’s available in your league, GRAB HIM NOW! If healthy, Downs should destroy the Buccaneers in Week 12. They have surrendered the 10th-most PPR points per target to slot receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

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.