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 also be sure to check out our full fantasy football waiver wire article for the week.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target
Elic Ayomanor (WR – TEN): 8% Rostered
- Next Opponents: IND, @HOU, @ARI
- True Value: $9
- Desperate Need: $15
- Budget-Minded: $5
Analysis: While the counting stats weren’t there in Week 1, Elic Ayomanor still soaked up intriguing volume, and I was quietly interested in his upside moving forward. In Week 1, he had a 25% target share, a 48.5% air-yard share and a 36.8% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. Among 105 qualifying wide receivers, he ranked 45th in separation and 23rd in route win rate. In Week 2, Ayomanor didn’t see nearly the same target volume (18.1% target share), but he turned his volume into production with four grabs, 56 receiving yards and a score. Ayomanor is a talented rookie who could just be starting to hit his stride, and only Calvin Ridley can compete with him weekly for the team lead in targets. Ayomanor could evolve into a strong WR3/Flex if Cam Ward can be as good as we think he can be in his rookie season.
Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – NYG): 22% Rostered
- Next Opponents: KC, LAC, @NO
- True Value: $7
- Desperate Need: $11
- Budget-Minded: $4
Analysis: Wan’Dale Robinson exploded in Week 2 with eight receptions and 142 receiving yards. Yes, in case you’re wondering, that was a career high in receiving yardage for Robinson and only the second 100-yard receiving game of his career, so don’t think that many more of those will be coming in 2025. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a strong weekly Flex moving forward in PPR formats. Over the last two games, he has a 23% target share while averaging seven grabs and 98.5 receiving yards. As the clear No. 2 option in the Giants’ passing attack, Robinson will be a nice player to have on your bench when the bye weeks arrive.
Troy Franklin (WR – DEN): 3% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @LAC, CIN, @PHI
- True Value: $4
- Desperate Need: $6
- Budget-Minded: $2
Analysis: Good lawd, this feels like a trap, but if Sean Payton is finally going to feature Troy Franklin in a full-time role, he could really take off in 2025. The talented sophomore receiver led the team in snaps (49), routes (29), targets (nine), receptions (eight) and receiving yards (89) in Week 2. He also scored a touchdown. This season, he has earned a 21.4% target share and produced 2.33 yards per route run, per Pro Football Focus (PFF). Both of these marks are solid to outstanding. Marvin Mims has been unable to secure a full-time role in the offense, and I don’t see that changing. With Evan Engram also regulated to a part-time role in the offense, there’s a clear runway for Franklin to ascend if he continues to see this level of playing time.
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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