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 fantasy football waiver wire advice for Week 6.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Darnell Mooney (ATL): 48% rostered

• Next Opponents: @CAR, SEA, @TB
• True value: $9
• Desperate Need: $14
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: Mooney has been nothing short of amazing this season. I’m honestly surprised that he remains under 50% rostered right now. The Bears’ stink has to have worn off by now, right? That is the only reason I can think of to explain why he isn’t at least 70% rostered in fantasy football land. Mooney has commanded a 21.9% target share with 1.94 yards per route run and a strong 28.2% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). He has averaged 15 PPR points per game. He has solid matchups in two of the next three weeks against Carolina (second-most PPR points per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers) and a rematch with the Bucs, whom he just torched.

Josh Downs (IND): 40% rostered

• Next Opponents: @TEN, MIA, @HOU
• True value: $6
• Desperate Need: $9
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: What are we doing here, people? How is Downs still below 50% rostered? Did his performance in Week 4 not convince you? Well, now he has posted another juicy stat line in Week 5, and I expect his roster percentage to climb this week. Over the last two weeks, Downs has been wonderful. He’s had a 28% target share while averaging 8.5 receptions and 75.5 receiving yards. That’s WR2 production that you are likely getting from your WR3 or flex lineup spot. He has beautiful matchups in Week 7 and Week 8 to keep the good times rolling. Miami and Houston have allowed the fifth-most and 12th-most PPR points per target to slot receivers this season (per Fantasy Points Data).

Jalen Tolbert (DAL): 7% rostered

• Next Opponents: DET, BYE, SF
• True value: $3
• Desperate Need: $5
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Of course, the receiver who caught the game-winning touchdown for the Cowboys in Week 5 made it into our good graces and earned a spot in the WR section of this article. Tolbert stepped up admirably as the Cowboys’ WR2 against the Steelers with a 23.8% target share, seven grabs and 87 receiving yards. He did appear to sustain a groin injury on the final drive, so his status and practice reports need monitoring this week. Assuming he is a full go for Week 6, Tolbert will be a solid flex against a Detroit secondary that has allowed the fifth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

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.