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 fantasy football waiver wire advice.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Adam Thielen (CAR): 31% rostered

• Next Opponents: @PHI, DAL, ARI
• True value: $1
• Desperate Need: $2
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Thielen turned back the clock last week. He had a 21.7% target share while leading the Panthers with eight receptions, 99 receiving yards and a score. Bryce Young is flashing a pulse, and the Carolina passing attack is all of a sudden quite interesting. Out of his next three matchups, I don’t want to plug Thielen into a lineup against Philly or Arizona, but he’ll be a strong flex against Dallas. Since Week 6, Dallas has allowed the most PPR points per target to slot receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

Russell Wilson (PIT): 35% rostered

• Next Opponents: CLE, @PHI, @BAL
• True value: $4
• Desperate Need: $7
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Russell Wilson‘s spike week was well-timed, but you might want to hang onto the grizzled veteran a bit longer. Even with the Bengals’ kitten-soft defense, Wilson lit it up Sunday with more than 400 passing yards and three touchdowns. The next three games aren’t going to be as easy, but he’s still the best streaming option at the quarterback position.

Will Dissly (LAC): 42% rostered

• Next Opponents: @KC, TB, DEN
• True value: $3
• Desperate Need: $5
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Yes, I know the goose egg from Dissly hurt last week, but that’s not a good reason to hop off the train. Prior to the horrible game last week, he had been quite good in fantasy. In Weeks 7-12, Dissly had a 19.1% target share, 19.3% first-read share and 2.01 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). He averaged 48 receiving yards per game and had two TE1 weeks (TE7, TE6). This week, he gets back into the TE1 good graces against a Kansas City pass defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

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.