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 check out all of our fantasy football waiver wire advice for Week 9.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target
Isaac Guerendo (SF): 8% rostered
- Next Opponents: BYE, @TB, SEA
- True value: $5
- Desperate Need: $10
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: The suggested bids you see here are just a starting point, because there are a lot of moving parts in the San Francisco backfield. Guerendo played a major role for the 49ers Sunday night in their 30-24 win over the Cowboys, carrying 14 times for 85 yards and a touchdown after Jordan Mason left early with a shoulder injury. (Guerendo also had three receptions for 17 yards.) The 49ers have a Week 9 bye. Will Mason be able to play when San Francisco faces Tampa Bay in Week 10? And when will Christian McCaffrey return to the 49ers? CMC has been out all season with Achilles tendinitis, but reports suggest that he could return to practice during the team’s bye week and play in Week 10. But if McCaffrey doesn’t return in Week 10, and if Mason isn’t able to go after the bye, Guerendo would be the 49ers lead back against the Buccaneers in two weeks. That possibility makes Guerendo an interesting speculative add. Clearly, he’s more valuable to McCaffrey/Mason investors than to fantasy managers who don’t currently have a stake in that backfield.
Cedric Tillman (CLE): 19% rostered
- Next Opponents: LAC, BYE, @NO
- True value: $12
- Desperate Need: $18
- Budget-minded: $8
Analysis: Tillman has been balling the last two weeks, earning a 22.5% target share while averaging 7.5 receptions and 90 receiving yards. He scored a pair of touchdowns Sunday against the Ravens. It has been wondrous. If you picked up Tillman last week and started him in Week 8, you’re likely moonwalking in your league chats right now. We’ll see if he can keep the hot streaking rolling, but one thing is certain: Tillman will be one of the pillars of this passing attack moving forward. The Chargers rank 16th in PPR points per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers. New Orleans is 16th in fantasy points per game given up to outside receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).
Keon Coleman (BUF): 41% rostered
- Next Opponents: MIA, @IND, KC
- True value: $4
- Desperate Need: $7
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: Coleman has been an ascending player. Over the last four games, he has twice managed at least 49 receiving yards and a score, and in Week 7 he popped off with 125 receiving yards. We still haven’t seen what this offense can do with Amari Cooper as a full-time player, as Cooper split snaps with Mack Hollins in Week 8. Coleman has tough matchups in two of his next three games, but he gets a juicy secondary to feast on in Week 10, possibly. Indy has allowed the 12th-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.
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