3 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid (Week 10)

Let’s take a look at players who had strong weekly performances, but our fantasy football analysts aren’t buying it as they look ahead to this week and beyond. Here are a few players to avoid when making your fantasy football waiver wire pickups. And check out all of our fantasy football waiver wire advice for Week 10.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid Week 10

FOOL’S GOLD

Mack Hollins took advantage of Amari Cooper‘s Week 9 absence and caught all five of his targets for 30 yards and a touchdown. Hollins is No. 4 on Buffalo’s WR depth chart. Move along. Nothing to see here.

Theo Johnson, the Giants’ rookie tight end, had 3-51-0 on six targets Sunday against the Commanders. You might remember that Johnson tested off the charts at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine. He’s had 30 or more yards in four of his last five games and is an intriguing growth stock in dynasty leagues, but Johnson isn’t ready to help redraft teams yet — not with WRs Malik Nabers and Wan’Dale Robinson hogging targets for the Giants.

Demarcus Robinson was marvelous for the Rams on Sunday, with six catches for 94-yards and two touchdowns — including a one-handed 39-yarder that gave the Rams an overtime win over the Seahawks in Seattle. One reason the Rams needed a big contribution from Robinson was because Puka Nacua had been ejected earlier in the game for throwing a punch at a Seattle defender. But as long as Nacua and Cooper Kupp are both healthy, Robinson isn’t going to get a steady diet of targets.

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.