Fantasy: Waiver Wire - Week 8
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Every Monday during the season, theScore's Justin Boone runs down the recommended waiver-wire pickups.
Roster percentages are based on Yahoo leagues. Free Agent Budget (FAB) amounts are based on a $100 salary cap. Only players rostered in less than 50% of leagues are considered.
Week 8 byes- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Chargers
Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyDaniel Jones, Giants| Next Up | Rostered | FAB |
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| at SEA | 40% | $3 |
While Jones' passing production remains unimpressive, he currently has the second-most rushing yards (343) by a quarterback this season behind Lamar Jackson.
The 25-year-old's rushing numbers - including three touchdowns on the ground - have helped him average top-10 fantasy stats among QBs.
His next opponent, the Seahawks, is one of the 12 easiest matchups for fantasy quarterbacks. Seattle gave up 100 rushing yards to Kyler Murray just two weeks ago.
Jones should be at the top of your list if you're looking for a streamer.
Streaming options (if healthy): Andy Dalton/Jameis Winston vs. LV (3%/20% rostered)
Risky streaming options: Justin Fields at DAL (34% rostered), Taylor Heinicke at IND (5% rostered), Marcus Mariota vs. CAR (29% rostered), Sam Ehlinger vs. WAS (0% rostered)
Risky streaming options (if healthy): Ryan Tannehill at HOU (19% rostered)
Risky streaming options (if starter is out): Malik Willis at HOU (1% rostered)
Dart-throw streaming options: Mac Jones/Bailey Zappe at NYJ (16%/3% rostered), PJ Walker at ATL (2% rostered), Davis Mills vs. TEN (7% rostered), Jacoby Brissett vs. CIN (11% rostered), Zach Wilson vs. NE (11% rostered), Kenny Pickett at PHI (14% rostered)
Dart-throw streaming options (if starter is out): Brett Rypien at JAX (2% rostered), Malik Willis at HOU (1% rostered)
Long-term stashes: Desmond Ridder (1% rostered), Sam Howell vs. GB (0% rostered)
Running backs
Rob Carr / Getty Images Sport / GettyGus Edwards, Ravens| Next Up | Rostered | FAB |
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| at TB | 43% | $49 |
In his first game action since last year's ACL tear, Edwards dominated touches in Baltimore's backfield en route to 16 carries, 66 yards, and two touchdowns.
Though he played only 36% of the Ravens' offensive snaps, his participation will likely grow as he gets more comfortable post-injury.
With J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve, nothing is stopping Edwards from locking down the lead back role moving forward - if he can stay healthy.
Just remember, Baltimore's running backs are touchdown-dependent due to their lack of volume in the passing game. Edwards should be viewed as a low-end RB2 for fantasy, with a limited ceiling on the weeks he doesn't find the end zone.
Chuba Hubbard/D'Onta Foreman, Panthers| Next Up | Rostered | FAB |
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| at ATL | 36%/49% | $19/$14 |
The Panthers shocked the world by cruising to victory over the Buccaneers in their first game after trading away Christian McCaffrey and Robbie Anderson.
Hubbard racked up 73 yards and a score in Sunday's contest, while Foreman used a couple of longer runs to finish with 145 yards from scrimmage.
An ankle injury also pushed Hubbard out of the contest early. However, the team doesn't seem concerned, claiming he could have returned if needed.
If the new-look Panthers' offense can run on the Bucs, they should also be able to run on the Falcons in Week 8.
Hubbard and Foreman can both be considered RB3/flex options for the rest of the season, but just know that Carolina could turn back into a pumpkin at any moment.
Michael Carter, Isiah Pacheco, and Khalil Herbert are above the 50% rostered mark but should be rostered in most leagues.
High-upside backups like Alexander Mattison (46% rostered), Rachaad White (29% rostered), Jaylen Warren (6% rostered), and Samaje Perine (6% rostered) should be rostered in most leagues.
Flex options: Tyler Allgeier vs. CAR (40% rostered), Latavius Murray at JAX (40% rostered), Nyheim Hines vs. WAS (41% rostered)
Risky flex options: Kenneth Gainwell vs. PIT (17% rostered), Mark Ingram vs LV (18% rostered), Rex Burkhead vs. TEN (11% rostered), Dontrell Hilliard at HOU (12% rostered), JD McKissic at IND (18% rostered), Keaontay Ingram at MIN (0% rostered)
Dart-throw flex options: Boston Scott vs. PIT (1% rostered), Malcolm Brown vs. SF (0% rostered), JaMycal Hasty vs. DEN (0% rostered), Caleb Huntley vs. CAR (6% rostered), Matt Breida at SEA (1% rostered), DeeJay Dallas vs. NYG (7% rostered), Craig Reynolds vs. MIA (1% rostered)
Other backups to consider: Deon Jackson (17% rostered), Snoop Conner vs. DEN (0% rostered), Dare Ogunbowale (0% rostered)
Bye-week stashes: Sony Michel (11% rostered), Jerick McKinnon (8% rostered)
Long-term stashes: James Cook (21% rostered), Zamir White (2% rostered), Hassan Haskins (0% rostered)
Injured-reserve stashes: Kyren Williams (30% rostered), Damien Williams vs. CAR (3% rostered)
Wide receivers
Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyWan'Dale Robinson, Giants| Next Up | Rostered | FAB |
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| at SEA | 29% | $19 |
Despite his growing role in the Giants' offense, Robinson makes a return appearance in the waiver-wire section since he remains available in over 70% of fantasy leagues.
In his first game since getting hurt in the opener, the rookie posted a 3-37-1 line in Week 6 while playing 23% of the team's snaps.
His usage jumped to 69% of the snaps a week later, and he delivered six catches and 50 yards on eight targets.
With tight end Daniel Bellinger out indefinitely and wideouts Kadarius Toney and Kenny Golladay still on the sidelines with injuries, Robinson has a legit chance to lead the Giants in receiving this season.
He's closing in on WR3/flex status and needs to be rostered everywhere.
Parris Campbell, Colts| Next Up | Rostered | FAB |
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| vs. WAS | 4% | $9 |
Campbell's recent spike in usage and production could take a turn for the worse if he doesn't establish a connection with new starter Sam Ehlinger. But we're still optimistic that his 23 targets over the last two weeks indicate what he can do for the Colts' offense the rest of the way.
The 25-year-old is finally healthy and has turned into a full-time player in Indianapolis over the past three games, seeing the field on over 90% of the Colts' snaps.
He's turned those increased targets into a 7-57-1 line against the Jaguars in Week 6 and 10-70-1 in Sunday's loss to the Titans.
It's worth picking Campbell up now to see if he can keep this going with Ehlinger at the helm.
George Pickens and Tyler Boyd are above the 50% rostered mark but should be rostered in most leagues.
Flex options: Isaiah McKenzie vs. GB (40% rostered), Marquise Goodwin vs. NYG (1% rostered)
Risky flex options: Elijah Moore vs. NE (42% rostered), Josh Reynolds vs. MIA (37% rostered), Rondale Moore at MIN (49% rostered), Darius Slayton at SEA (2% rostered), Sammy Watkins at BUF (8% rostered), Zay Jones vs. DEN (18% rostered)
Dart-throw flex options: Donovan Peoples-Jones vs. CIN (20% rostered), Noah Brown vs. CHI (7% rostered), Robbie Anderson at MIN (18% rostered), Marvin Jones vs. DEN (5% rostered), DeVante Parker at NYJ (23% rostered), Tyquan Thornton at NYJ (11% rostered), Terrace Marshall at ATL (1% rostered), Tre'Quan Smith vs. LV (1% rostered), Mack Hollins at NO (6% rostered), Dee Eskridge vs. NYG (0% rostered), Scotty Miller vs. BAL (0% rostered)
Dart-throw flex options (if healthy): Christian Watson at BUF (4% rostered)
Bye-week stashes: Marquez Valdes-Scantling (36% rostered), Mecole Hardman (24% rostered), Josh Palmer (20% rostered)
Injured receivers to stash: Nico Collins (20% rostered), Jahan Dotson (27% rostered), Van Jefferson (7% rostered), Kadarius Toney (14% rostered), Julio Jones (20% rostered)
Long-term rookie stashes: Skyy Moore at SF (8% rostered)
Other receivers to stash: Khalil Shakir vs. GB (1% rostered), KJ Osborn vs. ARI (4% rostered), Quez Watkins vs. PIT (0% rostered)
Injured-reserve stashes: Jameson Williams (31% rostered), Treylon Burks (18% rostered)
Tight ends
Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyGreg Dulcich, Broncos| Next Up | Rostered | FAB |
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| at JAX | 11% | $9 |
If Dulcich's 44-yard, one-touchdown debut in Week 6 wasn't enough to convince you, the rookie made an undeniable case the following week.
Even in a struggling Denver offense, Dulcich drew nine targets and caught six of them for 51 yards.
Unlike many of their other tight ends, this Broncos regime drafted Dulcich, and they're doing their best to get him involved immediately.
He's a strong TE2 option in fantasy with a path to enter the low-end TE mix if this trajectory continues.
Streamer options: Evan Engram vs. DEN (41% rostered)
Risky streamer options: Mike Gesicki at DET (41% rostered), Juwan Johnson vs. LV (3% rostered), Cade Otton vs. BAL (14% rostered), Harrison Bryant vs. CIN (0% rostered), Hunter Henry at NYJ (45% rostered), Irv Smith Jr. vs. ARI (41% rostered)
Risky streamer options (if starter out): Foster Moreau at NO (6% rostered)
Dart-throw streamer options: Noah Fant vs. NYG (12% rostered), Will Dissly vs. NYG (12% rostered), Cole Kmet at DAL (25% rostered), Austin Hooper at HOU (14% rostered), Brevin Jordan vs. TEN (1% rostered), Jordan Akins vs. TEN (0% rostered)
Dart-throw streamer options (if healthy): Logan Thomas at IND (6% rostered)
Dart-throw streamer options (if starter out): Peyton Hendershot vs. CHI (0% rostered), Jake Ferguson vs. CHI (0% rostered), Tanner Hudson at SEA (0% rostered), Chris Myarick at SEA (0% rostered)
Long-term rookie stashes: Isaiah Likely (2% rostered)
DefensesWeek 8 streamers| Team | Next Up | Rostered |
|---|---|---|
| Colts | vs. WAS | 34% |
| Titans | at HOU | 41% |
| Seahawks | vs. NYG | 3% |
| Jaguars | vs. DEN | 27% |
| Falcons | vs. CAR | 2% |
Favorable upcoming schedules: Bengals (45% rostered), Vikings (16% rostered), Cardinals (16% rostered), Chiefs (31% rostered)
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