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
Tucker Kraft (GB): 4% rostered
- Next Opponents: @LAR, ARI, HOU
- True value: $6
- Desperate Need: $9
- Budget-minded: $3
Analysis: Kraft has firmly established himself as the Packers’ starting tight end. Jordan Love‘s whopping 54 passing attempts in Week 4 helped Kraft draw nine targets, but his 16.6% target share is still quite good for a tight end. Kraft finished with 53 receiving yards and a score while rocking an 86% snap share and an 89% route share. Kraft has kicked Luke Musgrave to the curb and has TE1 upside for the rest of the season. He is immediately streamable this week against a Rams defense that entered Week 4 having allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
Erick All Jr. (CIN): 1% rostered
- Next Opponents: BAL, @NYG, @CLE
- True value: $3
- Desperate Need: $5
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: All has seen his role in the Cincy offense increase weekly. In Week 4, he had a season-high 60% snap rate while drawing a 12.9% target share. The problem is that he did this with only a 32% route share, as he was blocking for a large portion of the game. But this could change quickly, as All’s calling card is his receiving upside. Picking up All now could pay huge dividends for the rest of the season as he continues to carve out more of a role weekly in this offense. The talent is there for him to develop into a fringe TE1 this season if he can punt Mike Gesicki to the bench.
Colby Parkinson (LAR): 26% rostered
- Next Opponents: GB, BYE, LV
- True value: $1
- Desperate Need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: The 2024 Cade Otton, aka Colby Parkinson, drew a 24.1% target share in Week 4, but he produced only 33 receiving yards. Parkinson won’t wow anyone with his efficiency metrics or box score output, but he can be a serviceable streamer when the conditions are right. Those are the exact conditions we have for Parkinson in Weeks 5 & 7. The Packers and Raiders have allowed the sixth-most and 12th-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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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