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 Week 10.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target
Colston Loveland (TE – CHI): 23% Rostered
- Next Opponents: NYG, @MIN, PIT
- True Value: $2
- Desperate Need: $4
- Budget-Minded: $1
Analysis: OK, well, there was the big Colston Loveland breakout game we’ve been waiting for. I honestly thought this game was coming in Week 8, but it didn’t happen. I faded Loveland entering Week 9 with the return of Cole Kmet, but Kmet left the game with a concussion. Assuming Kmet will be out for Week 10, Loveland gets at least one more game with full-time run before the Chicago tight end situation becomes a mess again. In Week 9, Loveland had an 18.9% target share with six grabs, 118 receiving yards and two scores. The Giants are 18th in schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game allowed to tight ends, per Fantasy Points Data. Loveland is a solid streamer this week with TE1 upside.
Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU): 27% Rostered
- Next Opponents: JAX, @TEN, BUF
- True Value: $2
- Desperate Need: $4
- Budget-Minded: $1
Analysis: Entering Week 9, Dalton Schultz was the TE20 in fantasy points per game with one weekly TE1 finish this season (TE5). He had a 16.5% target share with 44 receiving yards per game, 1.66 yards per route run and a 17.5% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. Against the Broncos on Sunday, Schultz had a 20% target share with six receptions and 77 scoreless receiving yards. Schultz is a strong streamer this week against a Jacksonville defense that has allowed the eighth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to tight ends.
Theo Johnson (TE – NYG): 33% Rostered
- Next Opponents: @CHI, GB, @DET
- True Value: $1
- Desperate Need: $2
- Budget-Minded: $0
Analysis: Entering Week 9, Theo Johnson had been the TE11 in fantasy points per game since Week 4, drawing an 18.8% target share with 32.6 receiving yards per game, 1.22 yards per route run and a 22.6% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In those five games, he had five red-zone targets and a deep target. Against the 49ers on Sunday, Johnson had an 18.1% target share, three receptions, 27 receiving yards and a score. With Jaxson Dart playing lights out and Johnson heavily involved near the goal line, he’ll continue to be a strong weekly streaming option at tight end who can pop off at any time with TE1 upside.
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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