Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Chimere Dike, Harold Fannin, Mason Taylor

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 pickups for the week.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Chimere Dike (WR – TEN): 8% Rostered

• Next Opponents: LAC, BYE, HOU
• True Value: $1
• Desperate Need: $2
• Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Chimere Dike earned a full-time role in Week 7 with a 66.7% route share, seeing an 11.8% target share with 70 receiving yards, 2.69 yards per route run and a 17.6% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. He built upon that standout performance in Week 8 against the Colts with a 90.6% route share, a 21% target share, seven receptions and 93 receiving yards. Dike is a strong Flex play this week against a Chargers secondary that has been more giving to slot receivers. Los Angeles has held perimeter wide receivers to the second-fewest PPR points per target, while slot receivers have recorded the 10th-most PPR points per target. Dike entered Week 8 with a 76.6% slot rate, per Fantasy Points Data.

Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – CLE): 46% Rostered

• Next Opponents: BYE, @NYJ, BAL
• True Value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: Harold Fannin Jr. entered Week 8 with a 67.5% route share, an 18.4% target share, 43.3 receiving yards per game, 1.65 yards per route run and a 20% first-read share in games with Dillon Gabriel at quarterback, per Fantasy Points Data. In those three games, he had one weekly finish in TE1 range (TE7). Against the Patriots, Fannin had a 22.8% target share that he turned into six receptions, 62 receiving yards and a score. It was a strong outing for the rookie. After his bye, hopefully Fannin can keep the train rolling against the Jets and Ravens, who, respectively, rank 16th and 13th in schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game allowed to tight ends, per Fantasy Points Data. At the very least, he’ll be a decent streaming option in those weeks.

Mason Taylor (TE – NYJ): 29% Rostered

• Next Opponents: BYE, CLE, @NE
• True Value: $1
• Desperate Need: $2
• Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Mason Taylor has had some standout moments this season, and Week 8 was another one. He had a 24.2% target share with five receptions and 34 receiving yards. He led the team in targets against the Bengals, who were an amazing matchup for Taylor, so I don’t expect that weekly, especially when Garrett Wilson returns. I do expect Taylor to have a strong streaming appeal in Week 11 against the Patriots, who have allowed the 12th-most fantasy points per game and the 11th-most yards per reception to tight ends.

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.