Last Minute Week 8 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds

Buckle up, fantasy warriors, and dust off those trophies because Week 8 has arrived, and guess what? No teams are on bye week! That’s right, it’s like the NFL decided to throw a party and forgot to send anyone home early. As the season barrels forward like a running back through a defensive line, the waiver wire is about to become your trusty sidekick, your Robin to your Batman, or maybe your secret weapon in this epic fantasy showdown!

For all you fantasy managers navigating the choppy waters of injuries and bye weeks, each week is a golden opportunity to scoop up emerging talent, capitalize on injuries, and maybe even rescue a few underperformers from the depths of despair. Think of the waiver wire as your personal treasure chest, where savvy managers can unearth hidden gems that could turn your fantasy fate around faster than you can say “Hail Mary!”

In this article, we’ll embark on a quest to uncover the top waiver wire adds for Week 8, shining a spotlight on key players ready to elevate your fantasy lineup and help you tackle the challenges ahead. Whether you’re patching up an injury, beefing up your depth, or just preparing for those bye week gaps (and no, we’re not talking about the ones in your favorite pair of sweatpants)! These strategic additions could be the difference between basking in glory or sulking in defeat like a kid who just dropped their ice cream cone on a hot summer day.

So, grab your fantasy swords, don your armor, and let’s dive into the treasure hunt of waiver wire wonders! It’s time to transform those bye week blues into a victory parade worthy of a confetti cannon! Onward to glory, my fantasy friends, let’s make this week one for the highlight reel!

*For a player to make this WAIVER list, they must be rostered in LESS than 50% of 1QB, Full PPR Sleeper Leagues.*

WEEK 8 BYES

• No Teams on Bye

QUARTERBACKS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}

• DRAKE MAYE (Patriots)
  Rostered: (25% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Jets, Titans, Bears
  (26-37 Completions, 276 Yards, 2 TDs; 3 Carries, 18 Yards)
  {Drake Maye was on this list last week and I think we need to start talking about this kid legit being a top 12 competitor at the QB position rest of season.}

STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS

• MARCUS MARIOTA COMMANDERS (0% Rostered) If Jayden Daniels injury lingers, Mariota showed he can step in and get the job done. I’m not apposed to starting Mariota in deeper leagues if need be.)

RUNNING BACKS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}

• RAY DAVIS (Bills)
  Rostered: (28% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Seahawks, Dolphins, Colts
  (5 Carries, 41 Yards, 1 TD; 1 Target, 1 Reception, 6 Yards)
  {Ray gets some great opponents coming up over the next three weeks. With how well he’s be doing when getting the ball in his hands, he will be a great Flex play with upside.}
• TYLER GOODSON (Colts)
  Rostered: (14% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Texans, Vikins, Bills
  (14 Carries, 51 Yards, 1 TD)
  {Goodson has been a great flex fill in while Jonathan Taylor is sidelined. I’d love to see him catch more footballs out of the backfield though. Zero targets last week isn’t something I like seeing.}

STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS

• JAMYCAL HASTY (0% Rostered) Chargers Hasty isn’t someone I’m in love with picking up, but if you are in desperate need of an RB or flex play, sure why not. He’s not great at running the ball, but he is great at catching the ball and making things happen.)
• D’ERNEST JOHNSON (18% Rostered) Cardinals Travis Etienne continues to be injured or play poorly, Tank Bigsby has filled in splendidly. Johnson has been a great change of pace back and makes things happen when given the chance. I believe Johnson is a deeper league add with positive game script upside.)

WIDE RECEIVERS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}

• RASHOD BATEMAN (Ravens)
  Rostered: (24% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Browns, Broncos, Bengals
  (4 Targets, 4 Catches, 121 Yards, 1 TD)
  {I am legit gagging while typing Bateman’s name first on this list, but Zay Flowers went down with injury in week 7. That means opportunity is right there for Rashod to take on this job. He seems to me to more of a big play kinda guy, but opportunity and upside is there for the taking in 76% of leagues. He faces the Broncos next week, it’s the one game I am a little worried about. }
• CEDRIC TILLMAN (Browns)
  Rostered: (2% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Ravens, Chargers, BYE
  (12 Targets, 8 Catches, 81 Yards)
  {Cedric stepped in immediately to fill in at Amari Cooper’s spot after he was traded last week. Going from an average of 32% snap share all season and jumping up to 82% in his first week without Amari on the team. Regardless of a tough game in week 8, he’s definitely worth a stash. 12 targets is a huge jump!}
• DONTAYVION WICKS (Packers)
  Rostered: (34% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Jaguars, Lions, BYE
  (6 Targets, 3 Catches, 48 Yards, 1 TD)
  {Wicks may have been dropped to waivers after his last two poor weeks before week 7, but he should be rostered in all leagues due to us knowing injuries come easily to these Packer Receivers. He always fills in in a big way when someone goes down. Get him on your bench.}

STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS

• JALEN MCMILLAN (6% Rostered), STERLING SHEPARD (0% Rostered), TREY PALMER (2% Rostered) Buccaneers: Both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin both went down with injuries this week that could keep them out multiple weeks. In all honesty I think Tight End Cade Otton will get the most uptick from these injuries, but someone else will need to get involved. I believe McMillan will get the most snap share of these three, followed by Sterling and Trey.)

TIGHT ENDS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}

• HUNTER HENRY (Patriots)
  Rostered: (30% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Jets, Titans, Bears
  (9 Targets, 8 Catches, 92 yards)
  {Hunter Henry was on our waiver wire list last week and he was only added in 4% of leagues since last week which blows my mind. Drake Maye seems to be giving more and more looks as he progresses in his first year of the NFL. We suggest picking up Hunter.}
• CADE OTTON (Buccaneers)
  Rostered: (42% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Falcons, Chiefs, 49ers
  (8 Targets, 7 Catches, 91 Yards)
  {Otton should be someone that needs to be on everyone’s radar, especially with Mike Evans aggravating that hamstring again and Godwin also going down with an injury.}
• ZACH ERTZ (Commanders)
  Rostered: (42% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Bears, Giants, Steelers
  (5 Targets, 4 Catches, 40Yards, 1TD)
  {Ertz once again turns out to be serviceable. We were telling everyone last week Ertz should be rostered and started against the Panthers. We hope ya’ll listened. He will continue to be on this list.}

STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS

• JA’TAVION SANDERS (7% Rostered) Panthers: Sanders was a guy we talked about in last weeks article. We said we didn’t hate starting Sanders in week 7 in desperation. This definitely worked out. Sounds like Tommy Tremble will be back but Sanders has definitely caught my attention.)

KICKERS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}

• WILL REICHARD (Vikings)
  Rostered: (11% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Panthers, Bears, Giants
  (2 for 2 on XPs, 3 for 3 on FGs Made, Two 40-49 FGs, One 50+ FG)
  {Mr Consistent himself. Vikings tend to stall out on offensive drives and Kevin O’Connell trusts this kid to kick the big ones. Will is 12 for 12 on FGs this year and 18 for 18 on extra points. Thus kid needs to be rostered.}

D/ST
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}

• TEXANS (Houston)
  Rostered: (35% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Colts, Jets, Lions
  (3 Sacks, 24 Points Allowed, 2 INTs 1 Fumble Recovery, 8 TKLs for Loss)
  {The Texans have 7 sacks over the last two games. They face the Colts, who’ve been struggling, in week 8. They get the Jets in week 9. I don’t hate starting the Texans in desperation.}

Individual Defensive Players (IDP)
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}

• ERIC WILSON (Packers) LB
  Rostered: (5% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Jaguars, Lions, BYE
  (5 Total Tackles, 2 Sacks, 2 QB Hits, 4 Tackles for Loss, 1 Pass Defended)
  {Filled in nicely for an injured Quay Walker. Could have longterm upside. Definitely has upside and a good floor with Walker is out.}
• GRANT STUARD (Colts) LB
  Rostered: (2% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Texans, Vikings, Bills
  {Okay ya’ll, Grant got an opportunity to fill in some big shoes in week 7 with E.J. Speed getting injured. He filled in very well and got 93% of the snaps. Opportunity on the weak side is going to put this young man in a good spot to put up big numbers.}
  (10 Total Tackles & 1 Forced Fumble)
• DEXTER LAWRENCE (Giants) DL
  Rostered: (50% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Steelers, Commanders, Panthers
  (5 Total Tackles, 2 Sacks, 2 Hits on QB, 2 Tackles for Loss)
• DANTE FOWLER (Commanders) LB, DL
  Rostered: (9% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Bears, Giants, Steelers
  (2 Total Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 QB Hit, 1 Tackles for Loss, 1 Pass Defended, 1 INT, 1 TD)
• COBY BRYANT (Seahawks) DB
  Rostered: (6% in Sleeper Leagues)
  Next 3 Opponents: Bills, Rams, BYE
  (11 Total Tackles, 1 Pass Defended, 1 INT)
  {Here is another player who got an opportunity and capitalized due to multiple injuries ahead of him. As long as Tre Brown and Riq Woolen are out, Coby should be in your lineup.}

One thing I always try to instill in Fantasy Football Managers, navigating the waiver wire is a crucial aspect of fantasy football that can significantly influence your team’s performance throughout the season. By staying informed about player trends, injuries, and matchups, you can make strategic additions that enhance your roster and increase your chances of success. Remember, the key to winning in fantasy football often lies in being proactive and making the right moves at the right time.

As you gear up for the next week, don’t just sit there like a deer in headlights, check out the players we’ve spotlighted and make those savvy adds that could send your team soaring. Remember, fortune favors the bold (and the well-informed)! So, good luck out there, and may your waiver wire decisions lead you straight to fantasy glory!

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR WAIVER CLAIMS!