Let’s take a look at players who had strong weekly performances, but our fantasy football analysts aren’t buying it as they look ahead to this week and beyond. Here are a few players to avoid when making your fantasy football waiver wire pickups. And check out all of this week’s fantasy football waiver wire advice.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid
FOOL’S GOLD
The most diehard Quentin Johnston enthusiasts might try to talk themselves into picking up the paddle-handed young receiver after Johnston outproduced Josh Palmer in Week 1, drawing five targets from among the 26 passes Justin Herbert threw. But Johnston finished with three catches for 38 yards in Week 1, and rookie Ladd McConkey led the Chargers in targets with seven. Johnston still has to prove that he’s worthy of your FAAB dollars.
Jalen Nailor had a 21-yard TD catch on Sunday and might draw some waiver interest now that Jordan Addison is dealing with an ankle injury. But Nailor played four fewer snaps and ran one fewer route than Vikings WR Brandon Powell on Sunday, according to PFF’s Nate Jahnke. The Vikings also mixed in Trent Sherfield at wide receiver, and of course Justin Jefferson figures to dominate targets for the Vikings.
Broncos rookie Devaughn Vele built upon an impressive training camp by recording eight catches in NFL debut. However, those eight targets produced only 39 yards. Vele is Denver’s No. 3 receiver behind Courtland Sutton and Josh Reynolds. After watching Broncos QB Bo Nix complete 26-of-42 passes for 138 yards and zero touchdowns in his NFL debut, it’s hard to imagine a No. 3 receiver in Denver having sustainable fantasy value.
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.
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