Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Marquise Brown, Daniel Jones, Harold Fannin

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 check out all of our fantasy football waiver wire advice for Week 2.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Marquise Brown (WR – KC): 25% Rostered

• Next Opponents: PHI, @NYG, BAL
• True Value: $10
• Desperate Need: $16
• Budget-Minded: $7

Analysis: With Rashee Rice suspended for the first six games of the season and Xavier Worthy sidelined with a shoulder injury, Marquise Brown looks to be Kansas City’s high-volume receiving option until either Rice or Worthy returns. A long reception versus blown coverage saved Brown’s final stat line in Week 1, getting him to 99 yards, with 2.25 yards per route run, per Fantasy Points Data. The more important figures for Brown’s short-term outlook are his 41% target share and 40% first-read share against the Chargers. Obviously, he won’t continue to see that type of insane usage, as Travis Kelce has to be more involved for this offense to function. But Brown should be competing with Kelce for the team lead in targets until Rice or Worthy return. Brown’s upcoming matchups are tough, but if he’s going to see anywhere close to this amount of volume weekly, he should be able to outkick the bad matchups as a weekly Flex option.

Daniel Jones (QB – IND): 5% Rostered

• Next Opponents: DEN, @TEN, @LAR
• True Value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: Daniel Jones became the first quarterback since 1991 to lead his team to points on every single drive over a full game. (That stat is courtesy of legendary RedZone host Scott Hanson.) We all knew the Dolphins were a questionable team, at best, heading into the season. What most didn’t envision was Danny Dimes posting a record-breaking performance against Miami and leading the Colts to their first Week 1 win in 11 years. They say lightning never strikes twice. If it does, Jones could become the latest quarterback to resurrect his career, joining Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. Jones has a tough matchup this week against the Broncos. However, Cam Ward managed to keep his team competitive against Denver in Week 1 despite taking a few embarrassing sacks. We saw Jones record two goal-line scores in Week 1 and have a few throws worthy of his Dimes nickname. Jones is probably going to be a high-upside, low-floor play for fantasy, but if he can come through for the second straight week, you may find yourself with a weekly starter.

Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – CE): 2% Rostered

• Next Opponents: @BAL, GB, @DET
• True Value: $4
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: It looks like Harold Fannin Jr. will be an integral part of the Cleveland passing attack this year. He surpassed any expectations that I had for him in Week 1, playing 72.3% of the snaps with a 71% route per dropback rate and a 20% target share, per PFF. He led the team in targets and finished with seven grabs and 63 receiving yards. David Njoku had a quieter day in Week 1, so we also have to factor that in. In most weeks, Fannin will be fighting for the third spot in the target pecking order for this team, so keep your expectations in check. This was a nice start to his career, though. Fannin is a nice depth pickup and could assume an even larger workload later this season if the Browns decide to entertain any ideas of trading away Njoku, who becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season.

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.