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
Dontayvion Wicks (GB): 14% rostered
- Next Opponents: @LAR, ARI, HOU
- True value: $7
- Desperate Need: $11
- Budget-minded: $4
Analysis: Christian Watson‘s ankle injury opened up the door for everyone’s offseason darling to explode in Week 4. Wicks led Green Bay with a 24% target share (13 targets) while snatching two touchdowns and rolling up 78 receiving yards. Wicks already proved that he has the talent to be a difference-maker for fantasy when given the opportunity. Last year, among 112 qualifying wide receivers, he ranked 43rd in separation, 17th in yards per route run and 44th in route win rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Wicks could compete weekly with Jayden Reed for the team lead in targets until Watson is back.
Wan’Dale Robinson (NYG): 26% rostered
- Next Opponents: @SEA, CIN, PHI
- True value: $6
- Desperate Need: $9
- Budget-minded: $3
Analysis: Robinson has been humming along as a PPR dynamo this season. He has a 25.5% target share, 1.67 yards per route run and a massive 26.5% first-read share in the Giants’ passing attack. Robinson might not be a sexy name, but you know what is sexy? Fantasy points, and Robinson is scoring them. Volume is king, baby. Robinson is seeing a heaping amount of it weekly. Seattle is a daunting matchup in Week 5, but after the Seahawks, Robinson gets advantageous matchups with Cincinnati and Philadelphia. Those two pass defenses have respectively allowed the 14th-most and third-most PPR points per target to slot receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).
Jerry Jeudy (CLE): 48% rostered
- Next Opponents: @WAS, @PHI, CIN
- True value: $5
- Desperate Need: $8
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: Jeudy continues to produce despite the lackluster quarterback play in Cleveland. He has drawn at least six targets in every game while eclipsing 70 receiving yards twice. His upcoming matchups against Washington, Philadelphia and Cincinnati are juicy. Washington and Philly entered Week 4 having allowed the most and the third-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. We have seen the Bengals secondary torched in recent weeks by Washington and Carolina. Jeudy has cemented himself as a weekly WR3.
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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