Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Parker Washington, Cam Ward, 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 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

Parker Washington (WR – JAX): 40% Rostered

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

Analysis: Parker Washington popped off with another strong game in Week 12, with a 23.3% target share, 71 receiving yards and a touchdown. Since Week 7, Washington has had three games with at least 50 receiving yards and has scored two touchdowns. If Brian Thomas Jr. makes it back this week, that will ding Washington’s fantasy outlook for Week 13 and moving forward. He still has a nice matchup this week, though. Tennessee has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers.

Cam Ward (QB – TEN): 7% Rostered

• Next Opponents: JAX, @CLE, @SF
• True Value: $3
• Desperate Need: $4
• Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: After a rough start to his NFL career, Cam Ward has come out of his bye week with a pair of strong starts. Considering that his strong starts came against the Texans and Seahawks, who have two of the league’s best defenses, Titans fans should be optimistic. Ward has committed only one turnover over his last two games. He has also started racking up yards with his legs. Ward had 33 rushing yards against the Texans in Week 11 and 37 rushing yards and a touchdown run against the Seahawks in Week 12. This week, he faces the Jaguars, who have allowed the third-most passing touchdowns on the season. Of all the waiver wire QBs, Ward is the most intriguing. Maybe the rookie has turned a corner.

Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU): 47% Rostered

• Next Opponents: @IND, @KC, ARI
• True Value: $4
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: Since Week 3, Dalton Schultz has had an 18.2% target share with 48.9 receiving yards per game, 1.60 yards per route run and a 20.4% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In those nine games, he has seen six red-zone targets, five deep targets and averaged 10.7 PPR points per game. Schultz should be a strong TE1 in two of the next three weeks. The Colts and Cardinals have bled out production to tight ends all season. Indianapolis has allowed the second-most receiving yards and fantasy points per game to the position. Arizona has given up the ninth-most receiving yards and the eighth-most 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.