Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Colston Loveland, Brenton Strange, Trevor Lawrence

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 here are all of our fantasy football waiver wire pickups for NFL Week 13.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Colston Loveland (TE – CHI): 43% Rostered

• Next Opponents: @PHI, @GB, CLE
• True Value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: Colston Loveland finally did it. He overtook Cole Kmet to lead the tight end room in Week 12 with a 65% snap rate and 68.4% route share, per PFF. He had a 14.2% target share that he turned into 49 receiving yards and a touchdown. Loveland’s talent is unquestioned. If he can continue to eat away at Kmet’s playing time, he should flirt with TE1 production moving forward, despite his upcoming matchups not being great.

Brenton Strange (TE – JAX): 13% Rostered

• Next Opponents: @TEN, IND, NYJ
• True Value: $1
• Desperate Need: $2
• Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Brenton Strange returned from a hip injury in Week 12 with a strong performance. He had a wonderful matchup against Arizona, which he made the most of with a 70.9% snap share, a 71.4% route share and a 16.6% target share, per PFF. He turned all of that usage into five receptions for 93 yards. I don’t expect Strange to do that weekly, but he could come close to this stat line in Week 14 against the Colts. Indianapolis has allowed the fifth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAX): 49% Rostered

• Next Opponents: @TEN, IND, NYJ
• True Value: $2
• Desperate Need: $3
• Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: I asked a magic 8 ball if Trevor Lawrence is worth a pickup. The response: “Ask again later.” Frankly, I couldn’t have said it better myself. Lawrence is the most appealing yet disappointing fantasy quarterback. With four weeks outside the top 20, five weeks between QB10 and QB19 and two weeks inside the top 10, it’s like asking the 8 ball each week. There are some good signs for Lawrence. He’s had five or more carries and three rushing touchdowns over his last four games. In Week 12, Lawrence threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns against the Cardinals. However, he also threw three interceptions. A Week 13 date with the Titans is on tap, which could help propel Lawrence to a solid performance. If you are struggling at the position, can you play Lawrence this week? Outlook is good.

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.