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

Kendre Miller (NO): 4% rostered

• Next Opponents: WSH, @GB, LV
• True value: $5
• Desperate Need: $8
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Dennis Allen is a gaslighting menace and putrid football coach. He made me feel like I was the crazy one when he blamed former TCU star Kendre Miller for getting hurt all the time, as if Miller wasn’t actually any good. Kendre is good. He was finally activated after erroneously getting tossed back on IR by his former coach. Touchdown. I don’t believe we see Derek Carr for the remainder of this lost season. After breaking his hand, Carr joins Taysom Hill and Chris Olave on the shelf. New Orleans will run the ball a lot, but how much work do they want to pile upon recently extended Alvin Kamara? Miller is quite possibly a fantasy diamond in the rough.

Patrick Taylor (SF): 4% rostered

• Next Opponents: LAR, @MIA, DET
• True value: $4
• Desperate Need: $7
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: The 49ers have now lost their top four running backs to injury. We may see Isaac Guerendo again, but with the quick turnaround to a Thursday-night game against the Rams, Patrick Taylor stands to see a sizable promotion against the Rams. Taylor earned seven carries on Sunday and found the end zone late in the 49ers’ blowout win over Chicago after Guerendo left the game. Taylor was pretty decent for Green Bay in a similar role last season when Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon were out. Don’t break the bank; Taylor’s not even as good as Guerendo. It’s more important to make sure your playoff opponents don’t get their grubby hands on him.

Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN): 13% rostered

• Next Opponents: IND, @LAC, @CIN
• True value: $6
• Desperate Need: $9
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: We have been chasing our tail all season trying to figure out Sean Payton’s “hot hand” at running back. When it looks like Javonte Williams is finally out of the doghouse, it turns out to be an Audric Estime week. After spending FAAB on Estime, Williams is the guy. Week 13 saw the music stop with Jaleel McLaughlin settling into the lead chair. He earned a season-high 15 touches and racked up 84 yards from scrimmage against the Browns. I don’t trust Payton at the podium as far as I can throw Kevin James, but McLaughlin does have big-play upside and receiving chops the other two don’t have.

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.