Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Ameer Abdullah, Christian Watson, Elijah Moore (Week 12)

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 Week 12 fantasy football waiver wire advice.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Ameer Abdullah (LV): 0% rostered

• Next Opponents: DEN, @KC, @TB
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Sometimes dredging the depths of waiver wire yields a surprising winner. It seems utterly disgusting to roster any Raiders running back, but here I am about to suggest their third-stringer. Ameer Abdullah has a special place in my heart this time of year. That one Thanksgiving breakout game for the Lions paid for my daughter’s Christmas gifts on DFS winnings. Abdullah is the next one up in Las Vegas. Zamir White (quad) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) are both banged up and haven’t been very good when healthy. The Raiders play the nasty Broncos defense in Week 12. The hope is that a negative game script will favor a litany of garbage time receptions for Abdullah, who is a PPR machine about three times a year. He might also cede some work to rookie Dylan Laube, but don’t hold your breath. Laube is nearly as old as Velus Jones and still hasn’t worked his way up an uninspiring depth chart.

Christian Watson (GB): 44% rostered

• Next Opponents: SF, MIA, @DET
• True value: $3
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Jordan Love only threw the ball 17 times against the talented Bears secondary, but that didn’t stop Watson from exploding for 150 receiving yards. He had one of the nastiest fiving catches of the year, with Bears corners flanking him in every direction. It was an awesome performance. Watson led the Packers’ receivers with a 23.5% target share. We all know the volatility of the Green Bay receiver room and how the Packers will feature receivers depending on the coverage that they face, so I understand why his rostership is below 50% right now. That needs to change. Watson’s upcoming matchups aren’t great, but if we can finally get healthy versions of Watson and Love on the field together for an extended stretch, Watson could step up as the No. 1 option in this passing attack. I know I’m wishcasting to an extent, but we can’t rule it out.

Elijah Moore (CLE): 8% rostered

• Next Opponents: PIT, @DEN, @PIT
• True value: $3
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: In Jameis Winston‘s first two games as the Browns’ starting quarterback, Moore had a 23% target share, a 23.9% first-read share and 1.49 yards per route run, with one top-24 wide receiver finish (per Fantasy Points Data). Against the Saints, Moore handled a 17.3% target share, finishing with six receptions, 66 receiving yards and a score. We had seen recent glimpses of Moore’s talent that had us all swooning over him entering his sophomore season. Moore will remain a strong flex play with two dates against the Steelers in his next three games. Since Week 5, Pittsburgh has allowed the 11th-most fantasy points per game and the sixth-most receiving yards per game to slot 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.