Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Sam Howell, Justice Hill, Jakobi Meyers (Week 2)

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.

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Sam Howell (WAS): 22% rostered

• Next Opponents: @DEN, BUF, @PHI
• True value: $5
• Desperate Need: $8
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: The second-year pro from North Carolina matched his two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) with a pair of turnovers against the Cardinals in Week 1. Howell was a preseason breakout candidate of mine and certainly showed poise beyond his years (and draft capital). His upcoming schedule is brutal, but don’t overthink it. Howell has a safe floor with his underrated rushing ability.

Justice Hill (BAL): 3% rostered

• Next Opponents: @CIN, IND, @CLE
• True value: $5
• Desperate Need: $12
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Where I expect Gus Edwards to see more action than Hill in this backfield, Hill is a better receiver and fits the new Todd Monken offense better than the veteran plodder. It will be tough to bid high enough on Hill this week, since he scored two touchdowns. I’m hard pressed to spend a lot of FAAB on a player who barely averaged a single yard on his eight carries, but Hill will be an appealing flex play if you are fortunate to acquire him.

Jakobi Meyers (LVR): 50% rostered

• Next Opponents: @BUF, PIT, @LAC
• True value: $6
• Desperate Need: $10
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: OK, let’s get one thing straight. Meyers probably won’t out-target Davante Adams in another game this season. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s discuss Mr. Meyers. He had a monster game with a 38.4% target share (10 targets), as Jimmy Garopppolo only threw the ball 26 times. Luckily for Meyers, this target tree is extremely thin, so while I don’t anticipate him seeing more volume than Adams again, it’s plausible for Meyers to earn a consistent 20% target share in this offense. Meyers finished with 81 receiving yards and two scores as icing on the cake. His upcoming matchups are laced with teams that love their man coverage. The good thing for Meyers is that he has shown the ability to beat man coverage, ranking 20th in receiving grade and 25th in yards per route run against the coverage type last season (per PFF). Meyers is a decent flex play weekly with more intrigue in PPR formats.

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.