Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid (Week 11)

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 also be sure to check out all of our fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 11.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Avoid

Fool’s Gold

Jalen Nailor (WR – MIN)
Mack Hollins (WR – NE)

Jalen Nailor outperformed Vikings teammates Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison on Sunday, catching five passes for 124 yards and a touchdown. That isn’t going to happen very often. Nailor is a quality No. 3 receiver for Minnesota, but it’s not a valuable role for fantasy, considering that Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has averaged 173 passing yards in his four starts.

God bless Mack Hollins, who celebrates nearly every reception as if he’s just split the atom. Hollins did a lot of atom-splitting in Week 10, catching six passes for 106 yards. However, there has been only one other game this season in which Hollins has topped 47 receiving yards, and he hasn’t scored a touchdown since Week 4. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is an egalitarian quarterback, spreading the ball around to all of his pass-catchers. Don’t chase Hollins’ Week 10 numbers.

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.