Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Rico Dowdle, Bucky Irving, Ty Chandler (Week 3)

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

Ty Chandler (MIN): 29% rostered

• Next Opponents: HOU, @GB, NYJ
• True value: $10
• Desperate Need: $15
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: While Aaron Jones has been the starter in the Vikings’ backfield, Chandler has persisted as a noteworthy contributor in both games this season. He led Minnesota in rushing again on Sunday with 82 yards on 10 carries, easily eclipsing Jones. The receiving role for Chandler hasn’t developed yet, but he remains a handcuff-with-benefits who is startable in leagues with multiple flex spots.

Bucky Irving (TB): 34% rostered

• Next Opponents: DEN, PHI, @ATL
• True value: $9
• Desperate Need: $14
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Death, taxes and Rachaad White running into the back of his linemen. White’s struggles between the tackles were rumored to be the driving force in Tampa Bay selecting Irving in this year’s draft, and White has done nothing to suggest the move was ill-advised. Irving is not quite the receiver or home run threat White is, but the rookie has outstanding vision and contact balance. Seven carries for 22 yards isn’t an exciting stat line, but Irving’s Week 2 output continues a pattern that causes us to forecast a ramping-up for the rookie as this season progresses.

Rico Dowdle (DAL): 41% rostered

• Next Opponents: BAL, @NYG, @PIT
• True value: $8
• Desperate Need: $13
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: On the surface, Dowdle’s heavy usage in the passing game (five targets, four receptions for 29 yards) might be waved off as insignificant in Dallas’ blowout home loss to New Orleans. Dowdle did most of that damage in the first half, not in garbage time. He was also the first RB on the field for the Cowboys and seems to be the class of this backfield over Ezekiel Elliott and Deuce Vaughn. It’s not nothing that Dowdle serves a major role in a normally dynamic offense.

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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.