The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course, there was 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.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Noah Brown (WR – HOU): 45% rostered

• Next Opponents: DEN, @NYJ, @TEN
• True value: $2
• Desperate need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Brown has now missed two consecutive games with a knee injury. He didn’t practice at all last week, so I doubt he is back in Week 13, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve a roster spot. In Weeks 8-10, Brown had a 17.1% target share, a 23.4% air-yard share, 4.55 yards per route run and a 16.7% first-read share, as he averaged 127.3 receiving yards per game over that stretch. With Brown producing this season when called upon, and with Robert Woods looking over the hill, Brown may kick Woods to the curb and become the team’s starting slot receiver upon his return. C.J. Stroud continues to play amazingly well. Investing in this passing offense is a no-brainer.

Kenny Pickett (QB – PIT): 16% rostered

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

Analysis: Freed from the playcalling of Matt Canada, who was fired as Pittsburgh’s offensive coordinator last week, Pickett looked like a different quarterback in Sunday’s 16-10 win over the Bengals, completing 24-of-33 passes for 278 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. The Steelers averaged an impressive 6.2 yards per play vs. Cincinnati. No, we’re not engraving Pickett’s Hall of Fame bust yet, but it was an encouraging performance from a QB who’s struggled for most of the season. The fact that it came immediately after Canada’s ouster gives us plausible hope that Pickett can be a useful streamer down the stretch. He gets a friendly matchup this week against a Cardinals defense that entered Week 12 having allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game (18.6) to quarterbacks.

Will Levis (QB – TEN): 25% rostered

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

Analysis: Levis might be the streaming option with the most upside over the next three weeks. He has looked incredibly rough since his four-touchdown debut, but the rookie has faced some tough defenses during that stretch. I expect the training wheels to come off as the rookie acclimatizes to NFL speed. His penchant for big plays is comforting for those of us who might run him out there with our fantasy playoff hopes on the line.

Juwan Johnson (TE- NO): 9% rostered

• Next Opponents: DET, CAR, NYG
• True value: $2
• Desperate need: $6
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: The New Orleans WR depth chart was decimated in Week 12. Chris Olave left the game with a concussion, while Rashid Shaheed sustained a quad injury. Johnson was a beneficiary, soaking up an 18.4% target share and producing 45 receiving yards. Johnson is a plug-and-play option at tight end this week. He could be the second option in the target pecking order behind Alvin Kamara against a Detroit Lions defense that has allowed the fifth-most receiving touchdowns per game to tight ends.

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.