Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Marcus Mariota, Cade Otton, Dalton Schultz

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

Marcus Mariota (QB – WSH): 14% Rostered

• Next Opponents: @MIA, BYE, DEN
• True Value: $2
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: It has been a lost season for the Commanders, but Marcus Mariota is doing his best to show that he still has what it takes to be an NFL quarterback. Despite the Commanders getting boat-raced by the Lions in Week 10, Mariota completed 16-of-22 passes for 213 yards and two scores. He’s also had 20+ rushing yards in each of his four starts. In Week 11, the Commanders take on the Dolphins, who have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to the quarterback position and have given up four touchdown runs to quarterbacks. If you need a big week from a waiver wire signal-caller, Mariota’s ability to run and command this offense makes him an intriguing start in a great matchup for Week 11.

Cade Otton (TE – TB): 41% Rostered

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

Analysis: Entering Week 10, in his previous four games, Cade Otton had a 19.2% target share with 59.3 receiving yards per game, 2.14 yards per route run, and a 12.5% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. He had another strong outing against the Patriots in Week 10 with a 27.9% target share, nine receptions and 82 receiving yards. I don’t want to chase last week’s production in the next two weeks with tough tight end matchups. Otton will be a strong streamer in Week 13 against the Cardinals, though. Arizona has allowed the seventh-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU): 34% Rostered

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

Analysis: Much like Cade Otton, Dalton Schultz had a strong Week 10, but I don’t want to chase it in Week 11. Entering Week 10, Schultz had a 17% target share with 48.1 receiving yards per game, 1.75 yards per route run and an 18.6% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. He took advantage of a wonderful matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday with a 24.4% target share, seven receptions, 53 receiving yards and a touchdown. Schultz’s next two matchups are horrible for a tight end. Week 13 should provide a return to the streaming good graces, though. Indianapolis has allowed the fourth-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.