Let’s take a look at players who had strong weekly performances, but our fantasy football analysts aren’t buying it as they look ahead to this week and beyond. Here are a few players to avoid when making your fantasy football waiver wire pickups. And also be sure to check out all of our full fantasy football waiver wire advice for the week.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid
FOOL’S GOLD
Mack Hollins has nine catches for 116 yards and a touchdown over his last two games. But wrist injuries to Bills WRs Amari Cooper and Keon Coleman have thrust Hollins into a larger role. That role figures to be reduced this week against the Chiefs if Cooper returns.
Bengals TE Tanner Hudson had 6-42-1 on seven targets against the Ravens last Thursday night. Cincinnati uses multiple tight ends, and a season-ending injury to rookie TE Erick All might mean more snaps for Hudson. However, WR Tee Higgins‘ impending return from a quad injury will take targets away from the Bengals’ tight ends, and the only one worth rostering is Mike Gesicki.
There were a lot of thrilling moments from the Ravens’ wild 35-34 win over the Bengals last Thursday, including Tylan Wallace‘s 84-yard catch-and-run TD down the sideline. Wallace finished with three catches for 115 yards, but don’t expect an encore from a No. 5 receiver who’s lodged behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Diontae Johnson and Nelson Agholor on the Baltimore depth chart.
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.
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