Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Derek Carr, Gerald Everett, Wan’Dale Robinson, Chase Brown (Week 16)

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 also be sure to check out our full waiver wire article for the week.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Derek Carr (QB – NO): 39% rostered

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

Analysis: He finally did it. For the first time since Week 9 and fourth time this season, Carr surpassed 20 fantasy points on Sunday versus the Giants. He accomplished this without top WR Chris Olave, which bodes well for the Saints’ final three games this season. All three opponents have pass-funnel defenses, so Carr will likely need to drop back more often to keep his team in contention to win the NFC South.

Gerald Everett (TE – LAC): 44% rostered

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

Analysis: It took the entire season for Everett to become the team’s main tight end, but hey, it’s better late than never, I guess. Across his last three games, Everett has averaged 7.0 targets, 4.7 receptions, and 41.3 receiving yards. He has zero touchdowns in this three-game stretch, but if you add a score on top of any of those stat lines, he is a top-flight tight end in any week. He has advantageous matchups over the next two weeks against a Bills defense that has been vulnerable over the middle since losing Matt Milano and the Broncos, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – NYG): 12% rostered

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

Analysis: Robinson is coming off a down game with only a 10.5% target share and 25 scoreless receiving yards, but he could easily bounce back in Week 16. In Week 4, he had a 33.3% target share and a 45.5% first-read share, so the upside is there for another big game. Tommy DeVito should look to pepper Robinson against an Eagles secondary that since Week 8 has allowed the third-most PPR points per target to slot receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

Chase Brown (RB – CIN): 20% rostered

• Next Opponents: @PIT, @KC, CLE
• True value: $5
• Desperate need: $9
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: The Bengals have gotten into a groove with Jake Browning at quarterback and have won three games in a row. One parallel development has been Brown’s expanding role behind Joe Mixon. The rookie’s ability as a receiver has not gone unnoticed, and he’s a bigger, more physical player than Trayveon Williams. Cincinnati has a good one here, and it wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if he continued to earn more looks 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.