Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Hunter Henry, Tua Tagovailoa, Keon Coleman (Week 8)

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 article for Week 8.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Hunter Henry (NE): 31% rostered

• Next Opponents: NYJ, @TEN, @CHI
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Over the last two games, with Drake Maye as the Patriots’ starter, Henry has had a 20% target share, averaging 5.5 receptions and 66.5 receiving yards. Those are TE1-worthy numbers no matter how you slice it. Whether he will continue that type of production for the rest of the season is up for debate, but New England has to get someone to step up in the passing attack as a dependable weapon for Maye, and Henry looks like the only player (so far) capable of doing so weekly.

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA): 45% rostered

• Next Opponents: ARI, @BUF, @LAR
• True value: $7
• Desperate Need: $13
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Like a desert oasis, a parched offense can finally quench its thirst with a healthy Tua Tagovailoa. Miami has been dead to rights without its concussed quarterback, dropping every skill player from top tier to unusable. Tua’s return to play is under close supervision by a team of doctors and neuroscientists. Mike McDaniel hopes his quarterback can provide a boost as substantial as the fall in his absence was precipitous.

Keon Coleman (BUF): 32% rostered

• Next Opponents: @SEA, MIA, @IND
• True value: $4
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Coleman tied for the team lead in target share in Week 7 (21.2%) while leading the way with four receptions and 125 receiving yards. We’ll see if Amari Cooper‘s arrival continues to help or eventually hurts Coleman’s numbers for the rest of the season, but this was an encouraging first step. Coleman has wonderful matchups in two of his next three games against Seattle and Indy. Seattle has allowed the eighth-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers (per Fantasy Points Data). Indy has given up the seventh-most receiving yards per game to outside wide receivers.

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.