Why your fantasy football team won’t end the same as it started

Barry Gipson
4 min readAug 29, 2023
One of the major reasons that The Wire receives so much attention from audiences is because it’s just as focused on its criminals as it is on those called to serve and protect.

HOW TO WIN YOUR LEAGUE ON THE WAIVER WIRE

In the early 2000s, HBO launched the series “The Wire.” Which looked at the narcotics scene in West Baltimore through the eyes of law enforcers as well as drug dealers and users.

How did the HBO series get its name? Central to the structure and plot of the show is the use of electronic surveillance and wiretap technologies by the police — hence the title The Wire.

When it comes to “The Waiver Wire” however this season in fantasy football here are a few important things you need to know. For one, this Sunday when I draft my 3 rosters I know for a fact they will not end as they started.

What exactly does that mean? Well, if you’re a rookie this season on the beat understanding the waiver wire is important. How to use it to your advantage will be key. Most leagues are won on the wire by keeping ahead of your competition with the help of modern technology.

One of the major reasons that The Wire receives so much attention from audiences is because it’s just as focused on its criminals as it is on those called to serve and protect.

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Barry Gipson

A Father, Dallas Cowboys, LA Lakers fan, and veteran sharing insights and more for the '24 NFL & NBA seasons. A pivot in content.