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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Quentin Johnston, Demario Douglas, Tank Dell (Week 10)

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Quentin Johnston, Demario Douglas, Tank Dell (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.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Tank Dell (HOU): 48% rostered

  • Next Opponents: @CIN, ARI, JAX
  • True value: $9
  • Desperate need: $14
  • Budget-minded: $6

Analysis: Dell crushed souls in Week 9. He tied for the team lead with a 26.1% target share. Entering Week 9, among 123 qualifying wide receivers, Dell ranked 30th in receiving grade and 22nd in yards per route run (per PFF). All of the size concerns and breakout age worries should be a thing of the past. Dell is a baller extraordinaire. Per ESPN analytics, Dell is fourth in open rate behind only Brandon Aiyuk, Keenan Allen and Garrett Wilson. I’m worried about his output against the Bengals’ strong secondary in Week 10, but then he has three cakewalk matchups against Arizona, Jacksonville, and Denver. Dell can be a stretch-run difference maker.

Demario Douglas (NE): 35% rostered

  • Next Opponents: IND, BYE, @NYG
  • True value: $7
  • Desperate need: $11
  • Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Douglas looks like the Patriots’ leading receiver moving forward. He tied for the team lead in targets in Week 9 (seven) while leading New England in receiving yards (55). Entering Week 9, among 123 qualifying wide receivers, Douglas was 28th in receiving grade and 29th in yards per route run (per PFF). The electric slot standout from Liberty has a 15.6% target share over the last three weeks. After his Week 11 bye, Douglas’s schedule opens up with matchups in Week 13 & 14 against the Chargers and Steelers, who have allowed the fifth-most and 11th-most receiving yards, respectively, to slot wide receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

Quentin Johnston (LAC): 32% rostered

  • Next Opponents: DET, @GB, BAL
  • True value: $3
  • Desperate need: $6
  • Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Josh Palmer has been placed on the injured reserve. The Chargers have no choice now but to finally lean on their talented first-round draft choice. Last week, with Palmer ailing, Johnston had a 63% route run rate, a 15% target share, a 27.2% air-yard share, 1.92 yards per route run and a 15.4% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). Catching passes from Justin Herbert is always a plus. We’ll see if Johnston can take advantage of the opportunity, but the talent is there for him to explode down the stretch.

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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