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

Rashod Bateman (BAL): 25% rostered

• Next Opponents: PIT, @HOU, CLE
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Bateman had another wonderful spike week against the Giants. He had a 20% target share while scoring two touchdowns and finishing with a team-leading 80 receiving yards. Bateman could close the NFL regular season with a flurry of production courtesy of awesome matchups in two of the next three games. Since Week 9, Pittsburgh and Cleveland have respectively allowed the fourth-most and 10th-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers (per Fantasy Points Data).

Brenton Strange (JAX): 2% rostered

• Next Opponents: @LV, TEN, @IND
• True value: $3
• Desperate Need: $5
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Strange was a PPR machine in Week 15. He soaked up a 26% target share, turning it into 11 receptions and 73 receiving yards. While I don’t think Strange and Mac Jones should be expected to do this weekly, Strange could keep up this torrid pace for at least one more game. The Raiders have allowed the third-most receiving yards and fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN): 5% rostered

• Next Opponents: @IND, @JAX, HOU
• True value: $3
• Desperate Need: $5
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Okonkwo should close the season strong with his upcoming matchups. He already started the end-of-the-season push in Week 15 with a 26.3% target share, eight receptions and 59 receiving yards. He should be knocking on the door of fringe TE1 status over the next two weeks. Indy and Jacksonville have respectively allowed the fifth-most and seventh-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.