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 all of our fantasy football waiver wire advice for Week 7.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Josh Downs (IND): 48% rostered

• Next Opponents: MIA, @HOU, @MIN
• True value: $8
• Desperate Need: $13
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: Downs has been on a tear that doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon, with Michael Pittman (back) operating at less than 100% health. It’s insane that Downs remains below 50% rostered. Over the last three games, he hasn’t finished with fewer than seven grabs and 66 receiving yards in any game. Downs has scored in two of his last three outings. He just overcame a tough slot matchup in Week 6, so I have no worries that Downs can take advantage of middle-of-the-road matchups over the next three weeks. Miami, Houston and Minnesota have allowed the 18th-most, 14th-most and 17th-most PPR points per target to slot receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

JuJu Smith-Schuster (KC): 31% rostered

• Next Opponents: @SF, @LV, TB
• True value: $7
• Desperate Need: $11
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Smith-Schuster broke out last week as the WR13 in weekly PPR scoring. He only had a 59% route share, but he was heavily involved, with a 20.5% target share, 31.6% air-yard share and 18.2% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). He finished with seven grabs and 130 receiving yards. Smith-Schuster doesn’t have standout matchups over the next three weeks, but if he continues to see this type of role and volume in the Kansas City offense, he’ll be in play for a flex or WR3 spot in lineups.

Christian Watson (GB): 41% rostered

• Next Opponents: HOU, @JAX, DET
• True value: $7
• Desperate Need: $11
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: I was surprised to see Watson active in Week 6. I figured his ankle injury would keep him out at least one more week, but Green Bay felt comfortable with him playing, and he rewarded their confidence. Watson played 60% of the snaps, seeing a 12.5% target share while leading the team with 68 receiving yards and logging one score. Jordan Love is in midseason form, and having two Green Bay wide receivers in this week’s waiver article is a treat. These are instant plug-and-play WR3/flex types. Watson should build upon his surprising Week 6 in the next three weeks. Houston, Jacksonville and Detroit are not pass defenses to fear. They have respectively allowed the 15th-most, most and third-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.