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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Odell Beckham Jr., Noah Brown, Elijah Moore (Week 12)

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Odell Beckham Jr., Noah Brown, Elijah 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.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Elijah Moore (CLE): 42% rostered

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

Analysis: Moore has flashed some life over the last two weeks with a 17.5% target share while averaging 52 receiving yards. Even with Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center, the passing volume in Cleveland should be fine for Moore. The Browns had no issues with Thompson-Robinson throwing it 43 times last week even though they led nearly all game. Moore has decent matchups in the next two weeks that offer flex upside. Denver has allowed the 14th-most PPR points per target, while the Rams are 12th in that category.

Noah Brown (HOU): 49% rostered

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

Analysis: Brown missed Week 11, as he is dealing with a knee injury. If Brown is available in your league, he’s worth picking up. C.J. Stroud keeps humming along. Stroud is elevating the play of everyone around him, which has been especially true for Brown. 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 Robert Woods healthy, I’m not sure Brown returns to a starting gig, but he’s worth taking a shot on regardless. Stroud is the rising tide that lifts all ships in Houston.

Odell Beckham Jr. (BAL): 29% rostered

  • Next Opponents: @LAC. BYE, LAR
  • True value: $2
  • Desperate need: $4
  • Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Beckham has been on a hot streak, with at least 40 receiving yards and a score in Weeks 9 and 10 before blowing up with 116 receiving yards in Week 11. Since Week 9, Beckham ranks second in Baltimore in target share (18.3%), first in air-yard share (29.5%) and first in yards per route run (4.42), per Fantasy Points Data. All of these data points look amazing, but the problem is that Beckham has only logged a 47.5% route run rate over this time frame. Beckham is walking a tightrope while playing limited snaps. His stat line could bottom out at any time, but Week 12 is a good time to stay in Beckham’s flames. The Chargers have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. With Mark Andrews out, we could see Beckham get a bump in playing time and target share moving forward.

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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