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 full fantasy football waiver wire advice for the week.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target
Gus Edwards (LAC): 17% rostered
- Next Opponents: CIN, BAL, @ATL
- True value: $10
- Desperate Need: $17
- Budget-minded: $6
Analysis: The Gus Bus is out of the garage and back in the Chargers’ lineup. Jim Harbaugh’s team is 6-3 via a potent rushing attack and suffocating defense. Edwards paced Los Angeles in rushing yards in his first game off IR with 55 on 10 attempts. He was on the field for the Chargers’ two rushing touchdowns against Tennessee, but they went to Justin Herbert and Hassan Haskins. I’m adding Edwards to the top of my board this week because I believe the touchdowns are coming.
Audric Estime (DEN): 3% rostered
- Next Opponents: ATL, @LV, CLE
- True value: $17
- Desperate Need: $29
- Budget-minded: $11
Analysis: In a stunning departure from recent splits, Sean Payton made rookie Audric Estime the lead back in Denver’s narrow loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. The powerful runner from Notre Dame carried 14 times for 53 yards against a tough Kansas City run defense, while previous starter Javonte Williams only earned one rushing attempt. With Williams a product of the previous regime, Payton probably doesn’t feel especially committed to him. Estime is a top priority add with weekly RB2 upside.
Ricky Pearsall (SF): 37% rostered
- Next Opponents: SEA, @GB, @BUF
- True value: $3
- Desperate Need: $5
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Brock Purdy was dealing in Week 10, and Pearsall had a surprisingly nice game. Pearsall played 64% of the 49ers’ offensive snaps while drawing a 16.6% target share and finishing with 73 receiving yards and a score. The majority of his yardage came on an impressive 46-yard reception for a touchdown. Pearsall not only has contingent upside if any of the 49ers’ skill players miss time, but he has a wonderful matchup this week that could propel him to WR3/flex consideration. Seattle has allowed the 10th-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers.
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.
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