Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Romeo Doubs, Allen Lazard, Jordan Whittington (Week 5)

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

Romeo Doubs (GB): 40% rostered

• Next Opponents: @LAR, ARI, HOU
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Christian Watson‘s injury elevates everyone in the Packers’ passing attack for as long as he’s out. Green Bay’s WR position will remain a roulette wheel weekly depending on the corner and coverage matchups, but Doubs should remain heavily involved. In Jordan Love‘s two starts, Doubs has had a 17% target share while averaging 44.5 receiving yards. He has two beautiful matchups on deck against the hapless secondaries of the Rams and Cardinals, who have allowed the most and sixth-most PPR points per target, respectively, to perimeter wide receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

Allen Lazard (NYJ): 36% rostered

• Next Opponents: @MIN, BUF, @PIT
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Lazard has been a beneficiary of Garret Wilson getting shadow coverage and bracket treatment by opposing defenses. Lazard has scored three touchdowns in four games while seeing at least eight targets and producing 58 or more receiving yards in half of his games. As long as teams try this hard to take Wilson away, Lazard will see a bump in usage. His built-in rapport with Aaron Rodgers is paying off for fantasy GMs this season.

Jordan Whittington (LAR): 3% rostered

• Next Opponents: GB, BYE, LV
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Whittington acquitted himself well in his first game as a full-time starter. He drew a 27.5% target share with 62 receiving yards (2.0 yards per route run). Whittington led the Rams in targets (eight) while finishing second to only Tutu Atwell in receiving yards. Cooper Kupp could be back in the lineup within the next four games, which will hurt Whittington’s target share, but he should still be a full-time receiver in this offense until Puka Nacua comes back (which will take a bit longer). Whittington could develop into a solid weekly WR3 if he continues this type of production until Nacua is back.

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.