Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Sam Darnold, Tory Horton, 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 here are all of our fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 10.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Sam Darnold (QB – SEA): 37% Rostered

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

Analysis: Sam Darnold is like rye bread. He’s not the best option (white bread) nor the healthiest (whole wheat), but he’s a solid choice that leaves you satisfied. With three top-10 fantasy finishes on the season and three finishes between QB18 and QB24, Darnold has upside with a relatively safe floor each week. In Week 10, the Seahawks face the Cardinals, who entered Week 9 surprisingly allowing the 10th-fewest fantasy points to the quarterback position. On a team with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and two quality running backs, Darnold is a solid fantasy play each week.

Tory Horton (WR – SEA): 5% Rostered

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

Analysis: Tory Horton made his presence known Sunday night while starting in place of Cooper Kupp, who was out after sustaining a late-week hamstring injury. Horton made the most of his 16.6% target share with 48 receiving yards and two scores. The Seattle passing offense isn’t a source of massive volume, but it has been incredibly efficient this season, with Sam Darnold arguably playing the best football of his career. Kupp is an older receiver, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the hamstring issue keeps him out for a few games, which would leave Horton as a strong weekly Flex play.

Parker Washington (WR – JAX): 18% Rostered

• Next Opponents: @HOU, LAC, @ARI
• True Value: $3
• Desperate Need: $5
• Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: In Parker Washington‘s last game before the Week 8 bye, he had a 77.2% route share, a 20.8% target share, 52 receiving yards and a 17.9% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. Washington already looked to be emerging in the Jaguars’ passing offense, but then, in the run-up to Week 9, Travis Hunter sustained a knee injury and was placed on injured reserve (IR). Washington entered Week 9 already looking like a strong Flex, and then Brian Thomas Jr. sustained an ankle injury on Sunday and Dyami Brown sustained a concussion. Washington assumed the No. 1 WR role for the offense. He finished with a 26.4% target share, eight receptions and 90 receiving yards. Washington will be the team’s No. 1 WR moving forward until Thomas returns to the lineup. His upcoming matchups aren’t great, but he’ll still see plenty of volume to be a strong Flex proposition.

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.