Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Jacoby Brissett, Jayden Higgins, Parker Washington

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 all of our fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 11.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Parker Washington (WR – JAX): 41% Rostered

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

Analysis: In Weeks 7 and 9, Parker Washington had a 23.2% target share, a 34.6% air-yard share, 71 receiving yards per game, 1.89 yards per route run and a 25.9% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In those contests, Washington had two red-zone targets and five deep targets. Washington followed those games up with a 30.4% target share, three receptions, 33 receiving yards and a score against the Texans. Washington should continue to be a volume-based Flex play moving forward until Brian Thomas Jr. or Travis Hunter is back in action. Jakobi Meyers will impact Washington’s target share moving forward once he is fully integrated into the offense. If all three of those receivers fill out the Jaguars’ starting lineup soon, Washington could find himself on the outside looking in for playing time.

Jayden Higgins (WR – HOU): 14% Rostered

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

Analysis: Jayden Higgins is a player I could have easily dropped to stash status, but I want fantasy managers ahead of the curve if Houston stops fooling around with this wide-receiver-by-committee approach. In Week 10, Higgins played 57.3% of the snaps with a 53% route share. He had a 15.9% target share, which he turned into five grabs, 42 receiving yards and a touchdown. Houston keeps playing silly games with its wide receiver usage. Until the Texans stop limiting their players in a rotation, Higgins will remain a volatile and capped fantasy option. He has solid Flex value this week, though. Since Week 5, Tennessee has allowed the second-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.

Jacoby Brissett (QB – ARI): 20% Rostered

• Next Opponents: SF, JAX, @TB
• True Value: $5
• Desperate Need: $8
• Budget-Minded: $3

Analysis: The year is 2025, and Jacoby Brissett has finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in four consecutive games. This is the world we live in. With Kyler Murray on injured reserve (IR) and the new Call of Duty being released on Friday, it’s all systems go for Brissett. Whether he has faced good defenses (like the Packers and Seahawks) or bad defenses (like the Cowboys), Brissett has thrown for more than 250 yards and two scores in each game. He also has 15 rushing attempts in his last three games, further boosting his fantasy floor. If you recently lost Jayden Daniels or have been piecing together the position, you may have found your quarterback to start down the stretch.

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.