Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Noah Brown, Ameer Abdullah, Jeremy McNichols (Week 13)

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

Ameer Abdullah (LV): 24% rostered

• Next Opponents: @KC, @TB, ATL
• True value: $9
• Desperate Need: $16
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: The problem with bidding on Abdullah in Week 13 is that we are chasing last week’s points. On the other hand, the veteran scatback should at least see decent work as a receiver in Kansas City. It was his receiving touchdown that helped him pay off as our lowest-priced waiver addition last week. Keep tabs on the practice logs for Alexander Mattison and Zamir White. If they can’t return this week, Abdullah will be playable once again in Week 13.

Jeremy McNichols (WAS): 1% rostered

• Next Opponents: TEN, BYE, @NO
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: The Washington backfield has seen varying states of health from its four primary employees. Brian Robinson Jr. returned to play on Sunday after his ankle was rolled up on. Austin Ekeler got absolutely smoked on a kickoff return and was ushered woozily to the sideline. Next man up is journeyman Jeremy McNichols, who is a versatile player when healthy himself. Chris Rodriguez might be elevated again next week, but McNichols is clearly ahead of him on the depth chart and will get work against the Titans if Ekeler is out.

Noah Brown (WSH): 10% rostered

• Next Opponents: TEN, BYE, @NO
• True value: $3
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Noah Brown has a team-high 27 targets over the Commanders’ last four games — 10 more than teammate Terry McLaurin over that span. Brown’s 10 targets in Washington’s wild 34-26 loss to Dallas on Sunday amounted to a 26.3% target share and yielded 6-71-0. Brown’s Week 13 matchup against the Titans is a tough one. Tennessee has allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers and has allowed the fifth-fewest yards per route run (1.35), per Fantasy Points Data. But with pass-catching RB Austin Ekeler likely to be out after sustaining a concussion on Sunday, Brown figures to once again play a prominent role in the Washington passing game.

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.