Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Keaton Mitchell, Leonard Fournette, Zach Charbonnet (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.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Keaton Mitchell (BAL): 4% rostered

• Next Opponents: CLE, CIN, @LAC
• True value: $16
• Desperate need: $27
• Budget-minded: $10

Analysis: Remember another speedy back from East Carolina, Chris “CJ2K” Johnson? Keaton Mitchell exploded for 138 yards on nine attempts Sunday against the Seahawks and housed a 40-yard run. This is another exciting rookie breathing life into a stagnant waiver wire. He will be a serious candidate to supplant Justice Hill as the lightning to Gus Edwards‘ thunder.

Leonard Fournette (BUF): 31% rostered

• Next Opponents: DEN, NYJ, @PHI
• True value: $14
• Desperate need: $23
• Budget-minded: $8

Analysis: Leonard Fournette wasn’t just lounging around before finally signing with Buffalo last week. Lenny looks spry and dangerous. Buffalo desperately needs a better back than Latavius Murray to balance with James Cook and spare Josh Allen some punishment in short-yardage scenarios. I will be aggressive to acquire the underrated vet, who’s been a productive pass catcher in recent years.

Zach Charbonnet (SEA): 45% rostered

• Next Opponents: WAS, @LAR, SF
• True value: $8
• Desperate need: $14
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: It was a miserable day for the Seahawks on Sunday against the Ravens. Charbonnet out-touched Kenneth Walker for the second-consecutive game but only managed 13 yards from scrimmage on five touches. Calmer seas are not ahead on the schedule, but the UCLA product is more than a simple stash as long as he sees the field this often. The question is whether the uptick in Charbonnet’s usage will last, or if it’s temporary because of the calf issue Kenneth Walker has been dealing with.

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.