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

Khalil Herbert (CHI): 45% rostered

• Next Opponents: ATL, @GB
• True value: $9
• Desperate need: $17
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: The Bears have deployed their running backs in unpredictable ways, but it appears that Herbert has retaken the lead in the Chicago backfield. With D’Onta Foreman missing Week 16 due to personal matters, Herbert had a 51% snap share for the Bears and finished with 20-112-1 rushing and 1-9-0 receiving in the Bears’ 27-16 win over the Cardinals. It’s not clear whether Foreman will be back for Week 17, but Herbert will probably play a prominent role in the Bears’ offensive gameplan vs. the Falcons, whose run defense was tough early in the season but hasn’t been as stout since losing DT Grady Jarrett to a torn ACL in late October.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC): 36% rostered

• Next Opponents: CIN, @LAC
• True value: $8
• Desperate need: $16
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: Isiah Pacheco left the Chiefs Christmas Day loss to the Raiders with a concussion, and Jerick McKinnon is on injured reserve. The chances of Pacheco clearing the concussion protocol are diminished since Kansas City has only five days between games. I’m not going to try to sell you on Edwards-Helaire’s talent, but CEH could be in for a big workload vs. a Bengals run defense that ranks 29th in DVOA.

Zamir White (LV): 30% rostered

• Next Opponents: @IND, DEN
• True value: $7
• Desperate need: $13
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Will Raiders RB Josh Jacobs miss a third straight game with a quad injury? If we knew Jacobs would be out, White would be the player on whom to spend the rest of your FAAB money. Operating in a leading role in Weeks 15-16, White had a 17-69-1 rushing day against the Chargers and a 22-145-0 rushing day against the Chiefs, making him the RB12 and RB15 in half-point PPR scoring the last two weeks. It’s possible Jacobs comes back this week and White returns to a backup role. But if Jacobs doesn’t come back, White will get a big Week 17 workload against a Colts defense that ranks 24th in DVOA against the run and has allowed the third-most fantasy points to RBs.

Tyjae Spears (TEN): 45% rostered

• Next Opponents: @HOU, JAX
• True value: $6
• Desperate need: $11
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Derrick Henry‘s role as the Titans’ early-down back is unquestioned, but Spears has played more than half of Tennessee’s offensive snaps in four consecutive games. The rookie’s carry totals over that stretch: 16, 7, 9 and 9. Spears also has 16 receptions over his last four games and has been RB21 in half-point PPR scoring over that span. With a neutral matchup against the Texans this week, Spears could be a solid fill-in option if you need one.

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.