Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Bo Nix, Will Dissly, Roschon Johnson (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

Bo Nix (DEN): 48% rostered

• Next Opponents: @LV, CLE, BYE
• True value: $7
• Desperate Need: $13
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Great news, weary travelers. There remains another week in the Bo Nix QB1 streaming saga. His 30.8 points in Week 11 were exactly the performance we banked on in last week’s column. Denver rolls into Vegas next week, and it’s safe to say the Raiders stink. Nix is worth the boosted FAAB bid because, like last week, he can propel your fantasy team to victory nearly on his own. Nix has produced no fewer than 17.7 fantasy points in each of his last five games.

Will Dissly (LAC): 23% rostered

• Next Opponents: BAL, @ATL, @KC
• True value: $6
• Desperate Need: $9
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Dissly was a godsend for TE-needy teams in Week 11, with a 16.7% target, 80 receiving yards and a score. He has become a trusted weapon for Justin Herbert over the last few weeks. I expect Herbert to lean on Dissly again in Week 12 against a Baltimore secondary that has allowed the 10th-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. Dissly isn’t just a one-week streamer, either. After he tangles with Baltimore, he faces the Falcons and Chiefs, who have allowed the ninth-most and second-most fantasy points per game, respectively, to tight ends.

Roschon Johnson (CHI): 7% rostered

• Next Opponents: MIN, @DET, @SF
• True value: $4
• Desperate Need: $7
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: If you were looking for Roschon Johnson the last few weeks, he could have been found languishing at the end of my bench. In Week 11, Johnson nearly matched his touches from his previous last four games. He and D’Andre Swift each scored a touchdown in a heartbreaking loss to Green Bay, but to lean into the Bears offense will undeniably leave all of us wanting. Chicago also has a dastardly schedule for running backs leading into the fantasy playoffs, so add Roschon as a depth piece only.

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.