The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries and surprising performances. 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 also be sure to check out our full waiver wire article for the week.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Logan Thomas (WAS): 15% rostered

• Next Opponents: @ATL, @NYG, PHI
• True value: $4
• Desperate need: $8
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Thomas blew up last week with a 21.5% target share, nine grabs, 77 receiving yards and a touchdown. Thomas has surpassed 40 receiving yards in three of his four games and now has two contests with at least eight targets under his belt. Thomas could be a top-12 fantasy option in each of the next three games. Over that stretch, he faces defenses that have allowed the seventh-most, 14th-most and second-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Luke Musgrave (GB): 24% rostered

• Next Opponents: BYE, DEN, MIN
• True value: $3
• Desperate need: $5
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Entering Week 5, in Musgrave’s full games played (he left one early with a concussion), he had a 15.8% target share, a 16.5% air-yard share, 1.55 yards per route run and a 16.2% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). Musgrave is third on the team with three red-zone targets. I continue to pound the drum for Musgrave, who is low-key getting TE1 usage. Pick him up now and play him in Week 7 against the Broncos, who have allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Cade Otton (TB): 2% rostered

• Next Opponents: DET, ATL, @BUF
• True value: $1
• Desperate need: $2
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Otton is a matchup-based streaming option for the next two weeks. His 12.6% target share isn’t amazing, but he is running all of the routes for Tampa Bay and has electric matchups for Week 6 and 7. The Lions and Falcons have allowed the sixth- and seventh-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. Otton could return TE1 production for the next two weeks for pennies.

Tyler Conklin (NYJ): 6% rostered

• Next Opponents: PHI, BYE, @NYG
• True value: $1
• Desperate need: $2
• Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Conklin entered Week 5 with a 16.4% target share (13th-best) and 75% route participation. Against the Broncos on Sunday, he had a 19.2% target share and led the team with 67 receiving yards. While Zach Wilson turned back into a pumpkin, Conklin was still productive. This is why he makes the waiver wire article as a matchup-based streaming option. The Eagles have allowed the third-most fantasy points per game and the seventh-most receiving yards to the TE position.

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.