Waiver Wire Analysis: Week 8

 

As a refresher, The Drop List consists of players who are no longer must-have assets. Recommended additions are available in over 50% of ESPN, Sleeper, or Yahoo leagues, the Watch List contains in-depth notes on fringe waiver adds, and Deep Leagues includes player notes on potential waiver adds in 14-team and 20-round leagues. A change log will be added ahead of any Saturday waivers.

Is your roster top-heavy and exclusively limited to the best stashes who could become startable in a pinch? In that case, we recommend reviewing the One Injury Away list ahead of Week 8.

 

The Drop List

• QB: Jared Goff, Justin Fields, Kyler Murray, C.J. Stroud

• RB: –

• WR: Jerry Jeudy, Mike Evans, Calvin Ridley, Chris Godwin

• TE: Darren Waller, T.J. Hockenson

 

Overall Top 10

1. Darnell Mooney
2. Oronde Gadsden II
3. Tyler Allgeier
4. Tez Johnson
5. Kyle Monangai
6. Brashard Smith
7. Jaylin Noel
8. Jayden Higgins
9. Luther Burden
10. Chris Moore

 

For those looking to roster the best available player(s) regardless of position, the rankings above weigh every position minus the players’ actual positions for all formats. These are listed in the precise order I would prioritize waiver claims in those leagues for Week 8. Adjust for what you need on your roster — immediate touches, high-upside bench stashes, targets, one-week spot starters, etc.

 

Early Week 8 Injury Report for Waivers

 

Injured player = beneficiary who is available on waivers

Mike Evans = Tez Johnson, Sterling Shepard, Cade Otton
David Njoku = Harold Fannin Jr.
Nico Collins = Jayden Higgins
Christian Kirk = Jaylin Noel
Terry McLaurin = Chris Moore
Deebo Samuel = Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey
Josh Downs = Alec Pierce
Breece Hall = Isaiah Davis
Calvin Ridley = Elic Ayomanor
Garrett Wilson = Josh Reynolds
Malik Nabers = Darius Slayton
Darius Slayton = Lil’Jordan Humphrey
Kendre Miller = Devin Neal
Cole Kmet = Colston Loveland
Mike Gesicki, Tanner Hudson = Noah Fant
Dalton Kincaid = Dawson Knox
Calvin Austin III = Darnell Washington
Jayden Daniels = Marcus Mariota
Michael Penix Jr. = Kirk Cousins
Justin Fields = Tyrod Taylor
Bryce Young = Andy Dalton
Lamar Jackson = Snoop Huntley

 

Early Week 9 Injury Report

 

Brian Thomas Jr., Dyami Brown, Tim Patrick = Parker Washington
Jakobi Meyers = Tre Tucker
Trey Benson, Emari Demercado = Bam Knight
Puka Nacua = Jordan Whittington, Tutu Atwell
Brock Bowers = Michael Mayer
Brenton Strange = Hunter Long
Kyler Murray = Jacoby Brissett

 

Week 8 Streaming Options

 

QB: Jaxson Dart, Joe Flacco, Marcus Mariota, Kirk Cousins, Andy Dalton, Carson Wentz

RB: Tyler Allgeier, Kyle Monangai, Brashard Smith, Tyjae Spears, Isaiah Davis

WR: Darnell Mooney, Tez Johnson, Sterling Shepard, Luther Burden III, Jaylin Noel, Jayden Higgins, Chris Moore, Jaylin Lane, Luke McCaffrey, Xavier Legette, Alec Pierce, Xavier Hutchinson, Josh Reynolds, Chimere Dike

TE: Oronde Gadsden II, Dalton Schultz, Cade Otton, Isaiah Likely, Mason Taylor, Colston Loveland, Noah Fant, Juwan Johnson

D/ST: Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys

K: Jake Moody, Tyler Loop, Will Reichard, Matt Prater, Michael Badgley

 

Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Defenses | Kickers

 

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Quarterbacks

 

1. Jaxson Dart, Giants — Rostered in 42% of Yahoo Leagues (Suggested 2-4% FAAB Bid)

2. Joe Flacco, Bengals — Rostered in 12% of Yahoo Leagues (1%)

3. Marcus Mariota, Commanders — Rostered in 1% of Yahoo Leagues (1%)

4. Kirk Cousins, Falcons — Rostered in 1% of Yahoo Leagues (1%)

5. Andy Dalton, Panthers — Rostered in 0% of Yahoo Leagues (1%)

 

2-QB/Superflex Leagues: Carson Wentz, Mac Jones, Jacoby Brissett, Quinn Ewers, Tyrod Taylor

 

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