The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries and surprising performances. As a result, fantasy football 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 fantasy football waiver wire this week. And also be sure to check out our full fantasy football waiver wire advice for the week.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Brandin Cooks (DAL): 32% rostered

• Next Opponents: NO, BAL, @NYG
• True value: $5
• Desperate Need: $7
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Cooks walks away from a tough Week 1 with a respectable 40 receiving yards and a score. He managed 1.33 yards per route run with a 21.8% target share (per PFF). Not too shabby considering that he faced one of the best outside corner duos in the NFL. Cooks is the clear No. 2 in this passing offense, and that distinction will be even more clear with Jake Ferguson now dealing with a knee injury. Cooks’ Week 1 performance inspires a tad more confidence if you’re in need of a flex play over the next three weeks, as Cooks is staring down three more tough matchups. Last year, the Saints, Ravens and Giants were all among the 10 stingiest secondaries in PPR points per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers.

Demarcus Robinson (LAR): 6% rostered

• Next Opponents: @ARI, SF, CHI
• True value: $5
• Desperate Need: $7
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: With Puka Nacua hurt, Robinson could see an elevated role while Nacua is out. Robinson was fantastic down the stretch last year. In Weeks 13-18, he went on a tear, ranking 36th in yards per route run, 28th in first downs per route run, and 26th in fantasy points per route run among 109 qualifying receivers (per Fantasy Points Data). Robinson could easily be the WR2 in the Rams’ offense. Stafford is a kingmaker, and Robinson could be a king in fantasy while Nacua is on the shelf.

Andrei Iosivas (CIN): 13% rostered

• Next Opponents: @KC, WAS, @CAR
• True value: $4
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Iosivas stepped into the starting lineup alongside Ja’Marr Chase in Week 1 with Tee Higgins out. While Iosivas commanded a strong 20.6% target share, he struggled with only 26 receiving yards (0.74 yards per route run). Cincinnati’s next opponent, New England, might not have a strong roster overall, but their secondary is stout. Better days are ahead for Iosivas and the Bengals’ offense. The Chiefs are also a brutal matchup next week, so I can understand benching him, but after that, Iosivas gets Washington and Carolina. Those are two pass defenses that it looks like we’ll be picking on this season.

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.