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
Ty Chandler (RB – MIN): 22% rostered
- Next Opponents: @CIN, DET, GB
- True value: $16
- Desperate need: $26
- Budget-minded: $8
Analysis: I’ve been preaching the Chandler gospel all season, but there’s finally an opening in the clouds for the second-year running back from North Carolina. Alexander Mattison left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury that could knock him out for multiple weeks. Chandler has been the better of the two anyway, even after a modest performance in Sunday’s 3-0 snoozer in Vegas. Chandler gets a favorable Week 15 matchup against a Cincinnati run defense that ranks 29th in DVOA. Here’s your chance to roster a potential league-winning flex play.
Odell Beckham Jr. (WR – BAL): 41% rostered
- Next Opponents: @JAX, @SF, MIA
- True value: $4
- Desperate need: $8
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: Beckham Jr. was clutch for fantasy managers last week with a 23.2% target share, 97 receiving yards and a score. He played 54% of the Ravens’ offensive snaps, his highest snap count since Week 8. Beckham is getting healthy and shining during crunch-time. Against Jacksonville in Week 15, he could be the flex/WR3 play who helps put your team over the top. Since Week 8, the Jaguars have allowed the most PPR points per target and the 10th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).
Joe Flacco (QB – CLE): 7% rostered
- Next Opponents: CHI, @HOU, NYJ
- True value: $4
- Desperate need: $7
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: It only took the Super Bowl XLVII MVP two weeks to cement himself as the best QB the Browns have had all season. Flacco passed for 311 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday, turning in 22.34 fantasy points. He also lines up as a premium QB streaming option over the next two weeks for fantasy playoffs quarterfinals and semifinals. Cleveland is a real contender this year, especially as good the Browns’ offense has looked with the wily vet at the helm.
Cade Otton (TE- TB): 38% rostered
- Next Opponents: @GB, JAX, NO
- True value: $3
- Desperate need: $6
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: Otton is THE tight end streaming option who could carry you through the fantasy playoffs. Otton has been a consistent name in this article all season and could cap the 2023 season with three strong outings. In Week 15, he faces the Packers, who have allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per game and the most yards per reception to tight ends. In Week 16, Otton can destroy the Jaguars, who have given up the ninth-most receiving yards per game and the second-most yards per reception to the position. In Week 17, he caps the season with the Saints, who have surrendered the seventh-most fantasy points per game and the most receiving touchdowns per game. It’s a beautiful fantasy playoff schedule.
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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