Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Khalil Shakir, Tutu Atwell, Rondale Moore (Week 12)

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

Rondale Moore (ARI): 15% rostered

• Next Opponents: LAR, @PIT, BYE
• True value: $1
• Desperate need: $2
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Moore has finished with at least 43 receiving yards in each of his last two games while housing a long touchdown in Week 11. That deep shot against the Texans was his only target for the day, but he has averaged 4.5 targets over his last two games. Moore is a decent add this week tied to a re-emerging Kyler Murray. While Moore played on the perimeter more in Week 11 with Michael Wilson out, assuming Moore moves back into the slot beginning in Week 12, his next two matchups are quite nice. The Rams and Steelers have allowed the 12th-most and third-most PPR points per target to slot receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

Tutu Atwell (LAR): 26% rostered

• Next Opponents: @ARI, CLE, @BAL
• True value: $1
• Desperate need: $2
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Atwell is a decent speculative add this week who could see a big volume bump with Cooper Kupp hurt. When Kupp returned from the hamstring injury that sidelined him early in the season, Atwell’s role was vaporized. He has not recorded more than 31 receiving yards in any game since Week 3, but that could change in Week 12. Arizona has been a wondrous matchup for perimeter wide receivers this season, allowing the third-most PPR points per target (per Fantasy Points Data). Atwell is a plug-and-play flex with upside in Week 12.

Khalil Shakir (BUF): 11% rostered

• Next Opponents: @PHI, BYE, KC
• True value: $1
• Desperate need: $2
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Shakir is free exposure to the rocket arm of Josh Allen. Over the last four weeks, he has finished with at least 92 receiving yards twice. Shakir could post another tasty stat line in Week 12 against an Eagles secondary that has allowed the most receiving yards to slot receivers this season (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.