Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Tyler Allgeier, Alec Pierce, Tez Johnson

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

Tyler Allgeier (RB – ATL): 33% Rostered

• Next Opponents: CAR, @NO, NYJ
• True Value: $4
• Desperate Need: $6
• Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: Writing about Tyler Allgeier in the waiver wire column has become the most stable thing in my life. In a fantasy football world that turns upside down each week, it’s nice to know that an elite backup and potential Flex play is waiting for you on the wire. Bijan Robinson is the focal point of the Falcons’ offense, but when they want some powerful downhill running, they aren’t afraid to turn to Allgeier. In Week 10, this turned into 11 carries for 57 yards and both of the Falcons’ rushing scores in a loss to the Colts. With an incredible three-game schedule coming up, Allgeier should not only be rostered in all leagues but potentially placed into your Flex if you need a quick fix.

Alec Pierce (WR – IND): 42% Rostered

• Next Opponents: BYE, @KC, HOU
• True Value: $12
• Desperate Need: $16
• Budget-Minded: $8

Analysis: Well, Alec Pierce did it again. Pierce’s exploits against single-high coverage have been well covered in this article in previous weeks. Last week, Pierce faced a Falcons secondary that utilizes single-high coverage at the highest rate in the NFL, and Pierce soaked up a 26.9% target share and churned out 84 receiving yards and a score. He entered Week 10 with a 27.6% target share, 3.69 yards per route run and a 32.5% first-read share against single-high coverage, per Fantasy Points Data. Pierce should continue to eat in the weeks to come. Looking at the Colts’ remaining schedule, the only defense that doesn’t deploy single-high on 50% of their snaps (or more) is Seattle. Pierce will have plenty of spike weeks to conclude the season that can help tilt fantasy matchups in your favor.

Tez Johnson (WR – TB): 32% Rostered

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

Analysis: In Weeks 6-9, Tez Johnson had an 81.1% route share, a 16.5% target share, 48.7 receiving yards per game, 1.70 yards per route run and a 17.7% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In those three games, he had one red-zone target and three deep targets. Against New England in Week 10, Johnson had only an 11.6% target share, but he made his receptions count, with half of them resulting in touchdowns. Johnson finished with four receptions, 42 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Johnson should continue to produce solid weekly Flex value with Chris Godwin still not practicing.

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.