Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Harold Fannin, Oronde Gadsden, Theo Johnson

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 and advice for Week 7.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – CLE): 25% Rostered

• Next Opponents: MIA, @NE, BYE
• True Value: $4
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: In Dillon Gabriel‘s first start, Harold Fannin Jr. had a 12.1% target share, a 47.2% route share, 13 receiving yards (0.76 yards per route run) and a 14.3% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. It was Fannin’s smallest route share of the season, and the touchdown he secured saved his fantasy day. David Njoku suffered a knee injury on Sunday, and Fannin became the Browns’ full-time tight end, playing 80.2% of the snaps with a 75.8% route share and a 20.8% target share, per PFF. He finished with seven grabs and 81 receiving yards. Fannin will be a strong streaming option over the next two weeks, assuming Njoku plays. But if Njoku is out, Fannin will be a must-start TE1. The Dolphins and Patriots, respectively, have allowed the eighth-most and seventh-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Oronde Gadsden II (TE – LAC): 1% Rostered

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

Analysis: Oronde Gadsden just had a wonderful breakout performance. He was the Chargers’ full-time tight end in Week 6 with a 75% snap share, an 82% route share and a 21.6% target share, per PFF. Gadsden turned eight targets into seven receptions and 68 receiving yards. If he keeps this role moving forward, catching passes from Justin Herbert, Gadsden will have plenty of streamer-worthy weeks and could flirt with TE1 value for the rest of the season.

Theo Johnson (TE – NYG): 20% Rostered

• Next Opponents: @DEN, @PHI, SF
• True Value: $1
• Desperate Need: $2
• Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Since Week 4, Theo Johnson has had an 18.4% target share with 25.7 receiving yards per game (1.04 yards per route run) and a 21.7% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. That’s solid usage, especially when you consider that he’s also had three end-zone targets and three touchdowns in that time frame, too. In those three games, Johnson has averaged 12.2 PPR points. His upcoming matchups aren’t great, but if he continues to see this usage moving forward, he will continue to flirt with TE1 value.

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.