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.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Cooper Rush (DAL): 5% rostered

• Next Opponents: NYG, CIN, @CAR
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $3
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Before you freak out, let me explain. Rush isn’t great, nor are the Dallas Cowboys. Rush has, however, scored enough fantasy points in the last two games to be on the cusp of QB1 and upper QB2 territory. The Cowboys don’t face another decent pass defense until Week 17 in Philly. Giddyup! It’s certifiably crazy, but some of us will be streaming Rush in 1QB leagues right into a fantasy championship. I can’t think of a better storybook ending to this Shakespearean tragedy for the Cowboys’ fantasy weaponry.

Zach Ertz (WSH): 48% rostered

• Next Opponents: TEN, BYE, @NO
• True value: $3
• Desperate Need: $5
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Zach Ertz turned 34 earlier this month, and now that he’s in the twilight of his career, Ertz has become a textbook example of a catch-and-fall-down tight end. Once a playmaker who had a 1,163-yard season in 2018, Ertz now offers little big-play potential. The thing is, Ertz is catching and falling down a lot these days. He has 49 catches for 466 yards and three touchdowns. Ertz has had six receptions and a touchdown in each of his last two games. And with Commanders RB Austin Ekeler likely to be sidelined with a concussion in Week 13, Ertz will have little competition for Jayden Daniels‘ short-range targets. Ertz looks like a low-end TE1 for Week 13, which makes him worthy of a bid if you’re hurting at the TE position.

Noah Gray (KC): 4% rostered

• Next Opponents: LV, LAC, CLE
• True value: $1
• Desperate Need: $2
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: A week ago, we had Gray listed in the Fool’s Gold section of this article. We’re buying in now, although the buy-in is at least partly schedule-related. Gray has scored four touchdowns over the last two weeks, with two against the Bills in Week 11 and two against the Panthers in Week 12. Gray dwells in Travis Kelce‘s shadow and hasn’t seen more than five targets in a game this season, but Gray’s receptions are becoming increasingly impactful. After taking advantage of a Carolina defense that has given up the most fantasy points to tight ends, Gray now gets a Week 13 date with a Las Vegas defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points to tight ends. Gray is a viable streaming option this week.

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.