Fantasy: 5 last-minute additions poised for big games in Week 8

Each week, we take a look at five last-minute additions for your fantasy team heading into NFL Sunday.

David Moore, WR, Seahawks

at Lions

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David Moore entered the Seahawks' Week 7 bye with three touchdowns over his previous two games. The seventh-rounder from the 2017 draft appeared in just one game as a rookie, but he's averaging 17.7 yards per reception during his second NFL season.

Lately, he's playing considerably more while outperforming veterans Brandon Marshall and Jaron Brown, sliding in as Russell Wilson's No. 3 option behind Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett. He was on the other end for 16.2 percent of Wilson's targets over his two breakout games.

Seattle has passed on 51 percent of its plays, a percentage that ranks last in the league, according to Sharp Football. But Moore's big-play potential makes him worth a dart throw as an injury or bye-week replacement.

Martavis Bryant, WR, Raiders

vs. Colts

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Martavis Bryant, a Raiders offseason trade acquisition who was later released and subsequently re-signed, will have the opportunity to fill the void left behind after Oakland dealt Amari Cooper this week.

Tight end Jared Cook and receiver Jordy Nelson rank first and second among Raiders pass-catchers in receptions, targets, and yards. However, Bryant's 15.7 yards per catch on 14 receptions leads the group.

The Colts' defense has been among the best in the league this season at preventing big gains through the air, as the unit hasn't allowed a 40-plus yard completion over seven games. Which means a strength will meet a strength this week, because the Raiders' offense ranks in the top half of the league in pass plays of both 20- and 40-plus yards, and Bryant is proving trustworthy as the deep threat while posting a career-best catch rate of 66.7 percent.

Trenton Cannon, RB, Jets

at Bears

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Trenton Cannon, a sixth-round pick in April's draft, led the Jets with 69 receiving yards during the team's Week 7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. That performance, accompanied by Wednesday's news of veteran Bilal Powell undergoing season-ending neck surgery, should create a permanent role for the rookie as the complement to Isaiah Crowell in the Jets' backfield.

Jets quarterback Sam Darnold ranks just 18th in the NFL with 2.78 air yards per completion, according to Next Gen Stats, as he's relying on targets closer to the line of scrimmage. With Terrelle Pryor released, Quincy Enunwa ruled out of Sunday's game due to an ankle injury, and Robby Anderson in jeopardy of missing the Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears, New York could be leaning on Cannon even more in a possession role.

Kenjon Barner, RB, Patriots

at Bills

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Kenjon Barner will serve as the Patriots' No. 2 running back behind James White while Sony Michel recovers from a knee injury.

New England is favored by 14 points on the road against the Bills. The Patriots are the largest favorite of the week, and a significant early lead would surely see them turn to their rushing offense for the majority of Monday night's divisional matchup. Barner received 10 carries while rushing for 36 yards in his first meaningful usage of the season under a similar game script in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears.

Barner has scored just three career touchdowns and hasn't been much of a threat as a pass-catcher. But it's possible he gets 15-plus carries on Monday, which would provide fantasy managers with a decent return while using Barner as a FLEX play.

Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Bills

vs. Patriots

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Kelvin Benjamin's best game of the 2018 season so far came in Week 7 with veteran quarterback Derek Anderson starting for the Bills. He caught four of five targets for 71 yards to put himself back on the fantasy radar.

Benjamin has totaled 19 receptions, 266 yards, and one touchdown over his last three games with Anderson as his quarterback dating back to their time together with the Carolina Panthers. Last week showed that successful connection could continue for as long as rookie Josh Allen is sidelined.

The 6-foot-5 receiver is in line to benefit from the flip side of the game script that could lead to Barner's success. Benjamin should see a season-high in targets in Week 8, though he has a tough matchup against Patriots No. 1 cornerback Stephon Gilmore.

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