Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid (Week 10)

Let’s take a look at players who had strong weekly performances, but our fantasy football analysts aren’t buying it as they look ahead to this week and beyond. Here are a few players to avoid when making your fantasy football waiver wire pickups. And here are all of our fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 10.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid

Fool’s Gold

Terrell Jennings had 11 carries for 35 yards and a touchdown on Sunday, making it seem as if he was splitting work with rookie TreVeyon Henderson in the absence of the injured Rhamondre Stevenson. But Jennings played only 17 of the Patriots’ 68 offensive snaps on Sunday, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF), while Henderson played 51 snaps. Even if Stevenson’s toe injury keeps him out a few more weeks, it’s not worth chasing Jennings.

Olamide Zaccheaus led the Bears’ receivers in snaps (80) and routes (44) in Chicago’s wild 47-42 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday, finishing with 6-58-1 on eight targets. It was a nice day for the journeyman receiver, but he hasn’t topped 42 receiving yards in any other game this season, and the Week 9 touchdown was his first of the year. The heavy usage for Zaccheaus on Sunday was partly due to the absence of rookie Luther Burden, who was out with a concussion but is likely to be back in Week 10.

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.