Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid (Week 6)

Let’s take a look at players who had strong weekly performances, but our fantasy football analysts aren’t buying it as they look ahead to this week and beyond. Here are a few players to avoid when making your fantasy football waiver wire pickups. And here’s all of our fantasy football waiver wire advice for Week 6.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid

Avoid these fantasy football waiver wire pickups Week 6.

FOOL’S GOLD

Bills rookie Keon Coleman had a 49-yard touchdown catch in Week 5 and has found the end zone in two of his last three games. But Coleman has commanded only 16 targets in his first five games. Even with Bills receiving leader Khalil Shakir out of action Sunday, Coleman drew only five targets. It’s possible Coleman will become a usable fantasy asset at some point this season, but he isn’t there yet.

Alec Pierce has become quite the deep-ball artist. Pierce had three catches for 134 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Jaguars, scoring on a 65-yard catch-and-run late in the fourth quarter. For the season, Pierce is averaging 28.3 yards per catch and 21.6 yards per target. But Pierce has drawn only 17 targets in five games. If Joe Flacco were going to quarterback the Colts all season, Pierce would be worth a roster spot. But with second-year QB Anthony Richardson due back from a hip injury soon, Pierce isn’t going to be a trustworthy lineup option. He and Richardson will connect for the occasional big play, but the passing volume will drop when the Colts send Flacco back to the bench and reinsert Richardson, and you can’t play a wide receiver who’ll only be good for two or three targets most weeks.

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.