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

Justin Fields (PIT): 14% rostered

• Next Opponents: @DEN, LAC, @IND
• True value: $4
• Desperate Need: $7
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: It’s only FAAB, right? We don’t know if Russell Wilson will be good to go in Week 2 with his calf injury. If he is and you’re holding Fields … well, Fields still isn’t a bad stash in deeper leagues. Wilson has been a shell of his former self in recent years, while Fields can pay off in fantasy through his rushing ability alone. Fields did not commit any turnovers in the 18-10 win over Atlanta, though the Steelers didn’t score any touchdowns. I personally think Fields should be the starter, but we’ll have to see what Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith will do with the hand they’ve been dealt.

Isaiah Likely (BAL): 28% rostered

• Next Opponents: LV, @DAL, BUF
• True value: $14
• Desperate Need: $22
• Budget-minded: $8

Analysis: Likely went wild in Week 1 with a 29.3% target share, a 38.2% air-yard share, and 3.58 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). His 26.1 fantasy points will likely be a season high, but we can’t dismiss Likely’s usage. I do think this could be fool’s gold, as Likely still only had 60.8% route participation. The Baltimore offense will still have limited passing volume, and I doubt Mark Andrews continues to draw a 4.9% target share weekly. I agree with strong bids for Likely’s services for your team, but I won’t be emptying the clip or bidding with reckless abandon. If Likely’s production and Andrews’ production flip in Week 2, you’ll feel foolish for spending 35% of your FAAB on Likely.

Tucker Kraft (GB): 2% rostered

• Next Opponents: IND, @TEN, MIN
• True value: $4
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Well, well, well. Kraft was the starting tight end for the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, not Luke Musgrave. Kraft entered the week injured, so my expectations were low. I certainly wasn’t expecting him to be the lead guy out of the gate. Kraft had only 56% route participation, but I expect this to climb as he gets healthier. He only commanded an 8.6% target share, but he produced 1.76 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). When he started last year while Musgrave was recovering from a lacerated kidney, Kraft was the TE12 in fantasy while ranking 12th in receiving yards per game and first downs per route run. Stashing him is a bet on talent. Kraft also has a wonderful matchup next week against Indy, which allowed the 10th-most fantasy points per game and the seventh-most receptions to tight ends last year – although the Packers are likely to be starting Malik Willis at quarterback rather than Jordan Love.

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.