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’s all of our Week 3 fantasy football waiver wire advice.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target: Week 3

Carson Steele (KC): 2% rostered

• Next Opponents: @ATL, @LAC, NO
• True value: $7
• Desperate Need: $12
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Isiah Pacheco reportedly has a fractured fibula and will miss extended time, leaving a humongous void in Andy Reid’s backfield. Clyde Edwards-Helaire is currently on the reserve/non-football illness list for post-traumatic stress disorder and will remain there through at least Week 4. Rookie fullback Carson Steele was given seven carries on Sunday for 24 yards. He lost a fumble, but it did not cause him to cede more work to Samaje Perine. Steele is now the only physical presence in this offense. He has serious short-yardage thumping power, but don’t go overboard adding a rookie fullback unless you’re desperate.

Samaje Perine (KC): 4% rostered

• Next Opponents: @ATL, @LAC, NO
• True value: $7
• Desperate Need: $12
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: The Chiefs are exciting. They have the best QB in the league and a couple of awesome playmakers in their receiving corps. Fantasy managers have long gone broke paying up for Kansas City RBs. Samaje Perine only touched the ball once Sunday in a close game after starter Isiah Pacheco went down with an ankle injury and rookie backup Carson Steele lost a fumble. It was a 3-yard reception late in the game and didn’t matter. I expect Perine to be a priority add in plenty of waiver articles, but I simply cannot endorse it.

Antonio Gibson (NE):16% rostered

• Next Opponents: @NYJ, @SF, MIA
• True value: $7
• Desperate Need: $11
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: I tried to explain to anyone who would listen how former Washington Commanders would smash ADP once they escaped the nation’s capital. Antonio Gibson looks really good in Foxborough. He carried 11 times on Sunday for 96 yards and tacked on a 7-yard reception. The Patriots took Seattle to overtime one week after beating Cincinnati in their opener. Gibson is a worthy counterpart to Rhamondre Stevenson and is sorely under-rostered.

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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.