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

Roschon Johnson (CHI): 28% rostered

• Next Opponents: CAR, JAX, BYE
• True value: $7
• Desperate Need: $13
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: The Bears are more than their top rookie picks at QB and WR. They are a good football team. The Chicago defense is forcing turnovers, and the running game hit its stride against the Rams on Sunday. D’Andre Swift broke loose for a long touchdown, but Roschon Johnson cashed in on a precious goal-line carry. Johnson might be the RB2 in Chicago, but in certain game scripts, he will act as the lead back. He has already supplanted Khalil Herbert as the clear No. 2. Swift is next to get a few more plays as a spectator.

Ty Chandler (MIN): 33% rostered

• Next Opponents: NYJ, BYE, DET
• True value: $6
• Desperate Need: $12
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Ty Chandler is a premium handcuff option behind Aaron Jones, but the Vikings have featured Jones as a bona fide bell cow the last two weeks. Even a younger Jones didn’t hold up to that type of workload for very long. Chandler is a well-rounded player in a great offense. I expect his volume to increase substantially, especially if Jones wears down or misses time.

Trey Sermon (IND): 1% rostered

• Next Opponents: @JAX, @TEN, MIA
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $8
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Break glass in case of emergency. Trey Sermon is the random ax left to collect dust until disaster strikes. Jonathan Taylor left Sunday’s game with an apparent ankle injury in the second half. Sermon stepped in with five carries for a meager eight yards. Early reports suggest that JT’s injury is not serious, but any missed time vaults Sermon into a prominent role. You’d have to be extremely desperate for depth to add him either way.

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.