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
Kayshon Boutte (WR – NE): 32% Rostered
- Next Opponents: CLE, ATL, @TB
- True Value: $5
- Desperate Need: $7
- Budget-Minded: $2
Analysis: Kayshon Boutte balled out in Week 6 as the WR4 in fantasy, with a 19.2% target share, 93 receiving yards, two touchdowns and a 16.7% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. While he didn’t equal that performance in Week 7, Boutte still had a nice day, turning his two targets (8.6% target share) into 55 receiving yards and a score. He offers Flex appeal again this week, tied to MVP candidate Drake Maye. Cleveland has allowed the third-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG): 41% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @PHI, SF, @CHI
- True Value: $12
- Desperate Need: $21
- Budget-Minded: $7
Analysis: Here we thought Tommy DeVito was the only Giants quarterback to serve up saucy starts. It turns out Jaxson Dart has stolen the recipe and opened a chain of great performances. The Giants have something special going on. Despite not being able to hang onto the 19-0 lead they took into the fourth quarter, the Giants played valiantly Sunday in Denver, and Dart gave it his all. It’s hard to blame the quarterback when your defense allows 33 points in the fourth quarter. Dart has now proven he is matchup-proof. He had a season-low 11 rushing yards against the Broncos (with one touchdown run), but passed for 283 yards and three scores on the way to a top-five fantasy finish. It’s daunting to see the Eagles and 49ers coming up on the Giants’ schedule, but stay in the flames with the hottest young quarterback in the league.
Oronde Gadsden II (TE – LAC): 3% Rostered
- Next Opponents: MIN, @TEN, PIT
- True Value: $3
- Desperate Need: $5
- Budget-Minded: $1
Analysis: In Week 6, Oronde Gadsden II became the Chargers’ full-time tight end with a 69.2% route share, a 21.1% target share, 68 receiving yards (2.52 yards per route run) and a 31.6% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. He even saw an end-zone target. He was the TE12 for the week. Gadsden made that look like a weak-sauce box score in Week 7. He destroyed the Colts in comeback mode with a 77% route share, a 16.3% target share, 164 receiving yards and a score. I’m not expecting these types of numbers weekly from him, but Gadsden could easily be a TE1 again this week. Minnesota has allowed the 10th-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game 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.
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