For all the attention given to draft preparation and execution, the best fantasy football owners realize that's only the beginning.
In-season roster management is critical to a club realizing its potential, and that's where mastering the waiver wire comes into play.
Just look at the upcoming week, for instance. In addition to navigating around the four teams on a bye—Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys—owners must also account for real-life trades (Carlos Hyde to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Amari Cooper to Dallas) and injuries (Marshawn Lynch and Ted Ginn going on injured reserve).