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 here is all of our Week 4 fantasy football waiver wire advice.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Bucky Irving (TB): 35% rostered

• Next Opponents: PHI, @ATL, @NO
• True value: $12
• Desperate Need: $20
• Budget-minded: $6

Analysis: Make that three consecutive games in which University of Oregon rookie Bucky Irving has bested incumbent starter Rachaad White in the rushing yards department. White has been absolutely ghastly between the tackles this season, where Irving has been outstanding. The relegation of White to passing downs and the two-minute offense is underway, making Bucky a potential league-winning addition from waivers.

Braelon Allen (NYJ): 36% rostered

• Next Opponents: DEN, @MIN, BUF
• True value: $11
• Desperate Need: $18
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: University of Wisconsin rookie Braelon Allen has looked sharp so far as a Jet, spelling superstar Breece Hall admirably. Allen has earned a nice piece of the pie already through his performance, which also benefits Hall in keeping his legs fresh. I am elevating the rookie from stash-plus to spot starter with an RB-friendly upcoming schedule.

Cam Akers (HOU): 46% rostered

• Next Opponents: JAX, BUF, @NE
• True value: $7
• Desperate Need: $13
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: It wasn’t pretty, but Akers paid off as Houston’s de facto starting RB vs. the Vikings. Akers barely averaged two yards on his nine rushing attempts but found the end zone for an 8-yard score on his lone reception. The rest of this backfield without Joe Mixon is suspect at best. Akers is worth keeping around until Mixon returns to form, at which point Akers will still be a stash candidate.

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.