Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Sam Howell, Justice Hill, De’Von Achane, Hayden Hurst (Week 3)

The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries. As a result, fantasy 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 waiver wire this week. And be sure to check out our full Week 3 fantasy football waiver wire advice column as well.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Sam Howell (WAS): 20% rostered

• Next Opponents: BUF, @PHI, CHI
• True value: $8
• Desperate Need: $14
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: More respect better start flying around Sam Howell‘s name after yet another stellar fantasy performance, this time on the road in Denver. He makes good throws. He has good mobility and weapons. His relationship with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is blossoming into something special. Don’t be late to the party; grab this year’s Geno Smith while you still can.

Justice Hill (BAL): 44% rostered

• Next Opponents: IND, @CLE, @PIT
• True value: $10
• Desperate Need: $18
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: Gus Edwards was a great waiver pickup from last week, but Justice Hill was also much more useful for fantasy than expected and is still under 50% rostership. His 14 touches in Week 2 included three receptions – a refreshing new look for Baltimore’s offense. While the Gus Bus is more likely to see goal-line work, it’s Hill’s speed and receiving ability that make him a worthy addition in fantasy.

De’Von Achane (MIA): 45% rostered

• Next Opponents: DEN, @BUF, NYG
• True value: $10
• Desperate Need: $18
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Achane is slowly creeping toward being ineligible for this column after spending the offseason and Week 1 as a stash play. He was activated in Week 2 in New England after missing the first game with a shoulder injury. Expect Mike McDaniel to slowly ease Achane into the fray before folding his illustrious speed into Miami’s relay team of an offense.

Hayden Hurst (CAR): 35% rostered

• Next Opponents: @SEA, MIN, @DET
• True value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Hurst’s fantasy finish in Week 1 has some intriguing pluses, while there are also some worries in the deeper recesses of his usage. Hurst only played 53% of the snaps, but his route participation was decent (71%). We’re cooking with gas if he can inch closer to 80%. I don’t care if his snaps are limited, because he’s running routes when he’s out there. Leave the run blocking to Ian Thomas and Giovanni Ricci. Hurst did see an 18.4% target share while producing 1.5 yards per route run as the best of a bunch of terrible receiving threats. Hurst could volume his way to becoming a weekly TE1.

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.