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

Zay Jones (WR – JAX): 29% rostered

• Next Opponents: BAL, @TB, CAR
• True value: $2
• Desperate need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Volume is king in fantasy, and Jones has been seeing a ton of it. Over the last two games, without Christian Kirk in the lineup, Jones has soaked up a 27.8% target share. His Week 15 matchup is brutal with Baltimore coming to town, but Jones should still see plenty of targets to outkick efficiency concerns. The big reason to pick up Jones this week is with an eye toward Week 16, when the Jaguars face off against the Buccaneers. Since Week 8, Tampa Bay has allowed the 10th-most PPR points per target and the third-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

Tucker Kraft (TE – GB): 10% rostered

• Next Opponents: TB, @CAR, @MIN
• True value: $2
• Desperate need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Last week, Kraft had a 59% route run rate, a 16.7% target share and a 20% first-read share (second on the team) as the Packers’ starting tight end (per Fantasy Points Data). In two career starts, he has one TE1 finish (TE1). He could easily find his way back into the TE1 graces in Week 15 against a Tampa Bay pass defense that has surrendered the 12th-most fantasy points per game and the 12th-most yards per reception to tight ends.

Michael Mayer (TE – LV): 8% rostered

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

Analysis: The Raiders’ run-first approach has decimated Mayer’s weekly floor, but he makes this week’s article because of the matchups he has coming up. In Week 15, he faces the Chargers, who have allowed the 10th-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. In Week 17, he has a favorable opponent with Indy, which has given up the eighth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. Mayer could spike a touchdown in either matchup and sneak into TE1 scoring range.

Jalin Hyatt (WR – NYG): 7% rostered

• Next Opponents: @NO, @PHI, LAR
• True value: $1
• Desperate need: $2
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Hyatt makes this week’s waiver wire article as a pickup with an eye toward Week 16. The rookie’s usage has been inconsistent, but we know that he is the field stretcher for the Giants. Hyatt’s average depth of target is 24.1 yards. Hyatt could have himself a day against the Eagles in Week 16. Since Week 8, Philadelphia has allowed the eighth-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers and the 10th-highest adjusted completion rate to deep passing (per Fantasy Points Data). Hyatt will be a strong flex dice roll in Week 16.

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.