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

Kimani Vidal (LAC): 11% rostered

• Next Opponents: @ARI, NO, @CLE
• True value: $8
• Desperate Need: $15
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: Imagine my excitement when Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh announced that Kimani Vidal would be activated to make his NFL debut in Week 6. J.K. Dobbins is the lead back in L.A., but Gus Edwards‘ trip to IR made room for the rookie from Troy. Vidal is stocky and explosive, and he asserted himself on his first NFL touch. He ran a wheel route, and Justin Herbert dropped a perfect pass into the bucket for a 38-yard score. The Chargers are a run-heavy team, but also very slow-paced. Vidal is a safe floor play while Edwards is on the shelf.

Sean Tucker (TB): 1% rostered

• Next Opponents: BAL, ATL, @KC
• True value: $4
• Desperate Need: $9
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: The Buccaneers are an enigmatic 4-2 team. Plenty of criticism was heaved at Rachaad White for his poor performance compared to rookie Bucky Irving, but Tampa Bay has faced a gauntlet of difficult RB matchups. White missed Week 6’s blowout win over New Orleans, which opened up a chance for Sean Tucker to go ballistic for 36 fantasy points. Irving was also a solid play; he has been all season. Tampa Bay’s schedule does not get easier for this backfield, but White’s status as the lead dog has all but evaporated. Tucker has at least earned more touches alongside Irving in this high-octane offense.

D’Ernest Johnson (JAX): 0% rostered

• Next Opponents: NE, GB, @PHI
• True value: $4
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Just because the Jaguars are a dumpster fire, I am forced to write up D’Ernest Johnson in a waiver column again in 2024. Johnson famously was the biggest waste of FAAB in fantasy football memory while in Cleveland when Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt were both injured. Travis Etienne is hurt (and playing terribly), while Tank Bigsby was pulled for Johnson plenty in Jacksonville’s blowout loss to the Bears in London. Johnson is a decent receiver, but the only reason to chase his six measly points is if you expect an IR stint for Etienne and more negative game scripts for the Jags.

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.