NFL Week 8 is upon us, which means it’s time to scour the fantasy football waiver for the top pickups of the week ahead of Wednesday.
Whether you’re looking to replace a top player who sustained an unfortunate injury or eyeing darkhorse players who have popped out of nowhere through the first few games of the season, fantasy football experts Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon have you covered with their best Week 8 waiver wire adds.
NFL Week 8 Waiver Wire Breakdown
As usual, the duo hopped on the Fantasy Flex pod on Tuesday and discussed all things related to Week 8 waiver candidates. Among the players highlighted are a few players available in over 90% of leagues! Find out more below.
Make sure to check their weekly fantasy football rankings by subscribing to FantasyLabs’ 2024 fantasy football kit to see how other waiver wire candidates look this week.
NFL Week 8 Waiver Wire Adds
* Availability in home leagues is noted in parentheses.
Quarterbacks
Bo Nix (87%)
- Opens the week as QB12
- Sam Darnold remains the best Week 8/long-term option if still available
- Great 1-week rental against the Panthers
- Shown significant improvement as the season progressed
- May not throw much, but value comes from other aspects:
- Broncos have 4th-highest team total, boosting TD projection
- High rushing upside: 3 rushing TDs this season
- Back-to-back games with 60+ rushing yards
- Either a rushing TD or 60+ rushing yards in 5 of 7 games
Running Backs
Alexander Mattison (46%)
- Maintained clear lead role despite Zamir White’s return
- Good sign for long-term value
- Raiders don’t trust White in passing situations
- Limited upside in this offense, but potential RB3/Flex with current role
Ray Davis (75%)
- Outproduced James Cook despite playing half the snaps
- Scored garbage time TD on 3rd and long
- Could be more involved going forward
- Potential RB3/Flex value, especially in Bills’ blowout games
- RB2+ value if Cook misses time
Kendre Miller (96%)
- Lower priority than Ray Davis, Allgeier, Charbonnet, or Corum
- Looked solid in season debut
- Potential RB3/Flex value if Kamara gets injured or traded
- Consider evaluating later in the season
Wide Receivers
Jauan Jennings (69%)
- Potential WR2/3 value with Aiyuk out for season and Deebo doubtful
- Dealing with hip injury, but could offer long-term WR3 value if healthy
- Preferred over Ricky Pearsall
Jalen McMillan (97%)
- Potential to step up as top WR with Godwin out and Evans expected to miss time
- Was operating as #3 when everyone was healthy
- Returning from injury, closer to 100%
Tight Ends
Cade Otton (61%)
- League-winning upside due to playing time
- Potential for increased targets with Godwin and Evans likely to miss time
- Coming off a massive 8/100/0 game
- Opens the week as TE3
- Worth a significant FAAB bid
Defense
Los Angeles Chargers (58%)
- Likely to face Spencer Rattler
- Potential for increased sacks and turnovers
- Saints dealing with OL injuries and top WR injuries
- Joey Bosa might return
Kicker
Will Reichard (90%)
- Perfect record: 12/12 FGs, 18/18 PATs (4/4 from 50+)
- Could become one of the better kickers in the league
- Plays on a high-scoring team, often indoors
- Away game this week, but indoors at Rams
