Waiver wire priorities for managers chasing a playoff spot
As the schedule gets shorter, what you need from your waiver wire changes. Here is how to use your claims.
By Marcus Bell · · 1 min read
Early in the season, waiver claims are about upside. Later on, they are about knowing exactly what your team needs to win next week. Before you make a claim, look at your roster's weakest starting spot and the bye weeks ahead.
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rome Odunze
Tucker Kraft
Bucky Irving
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Riley Reader · 4 days ago
Very helpful. Saved this one for my next trade talk.
Justyn Volkman · 2 weeks ago
You've got me rethinking my whole bench now.
Kallie Wunsch · 2 weeks ago
Good point. I hadn't looked at the schedule that way.
Riley Reader · 3 weeks ago
This cleared up a lot for me. I am still pretty new to fantasy.
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Chaz Funk · 21 hours ago
I am in a twelve-team league and this advice definitely applies.