Waiver Wire Targets for Week 8 (2025 Fantasy Football) 

Week 8 is in the books.  I hope you were able to grab Dylan Sampson last week because he’s going to be tough to acquire on the waiver cycle. As a reminder, I expect Quinshon Judkins, who recently signed, to supplant Jerome Ford.  Dylan Sampson will continue to be involved as a third down back and receiver. 

Waiver Wire Strategy for Week 8 

Top 5 Waiver Wire Targets – Week 8 

Here are my Top fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 8: 

1. RB, Kyle Monangai 

2. TE, Orande Gadsden III 

3. RB, TyJae Spears 

4. RB, Bam Knight 

5. TE, Mason Taylor 

Waiver Wire Pickups by Position 

Quarterbacks 

• Joe Flacco – this is by far the best receiving group he’s ever thrown to and he can throw deep.  There will be more games like we saw on Thursday night.  

• Jaxson Dart – I think he will get better as the season moves along 

• Sam Darnold – as long as JSN is healthy, Darnold will have strong production 

• Trevor Lawrence – his average isn’t bad.  I prefer not to start him, but you certainly can if you’re in a pinch. 

Running Backs 

• Kyle Monangai: The Bears are going to be a run-first team moving forward and the rookie is looking strong. 

• Tyjae Spears – He may be the top back in Tennessee moving forward. 

• Bam Knight – He’s the Cardinals starter until Benson returns. 

• Tyler Allgeier – 32.9% – he gets the crumbs Bijan Robinson leaves behind, but those crumbs often include goal line opportunities.  

• Kareem Hunt – 34% rostered – Boring pick, but if you need an emergency back to plug in during bye weeks, Hunt won’t kill you. 

• Joe Mixon (if you have an IR spot to stash): The rest of the Texan running backs aren’t doing much.  If Mixon returns, he’ll be valuable. 

• Brashard Smith – don’t get too excited.  He saw most of his snaps and carries in garbage time last week.  But he looked good in the passing game prior to that happening.  I think the Chiefs are grooming him to be a 3^rd down back. 

• Devin Neal – the Saints are without Kendre Miller moving forward.  I think Taysom Hill will see a lot of carries, but Neal could have his chance to shine this week.  Keep an eye on who they sign this week (or elevate from the practice squad) 

Wide Receivers 

• Darnell Mooney – he’s back in action and he’s underrated. 

• Kendrick Bourne: he had a stinker of a game vs the Falcons, but I still think he’s a good target at WR 

• Romeo Doubs: Christian Watson is returning soon, but Doubs is just the most consistent Packer WR.  I think he’ll continue to gather 5ish catches a game. 

• Tez Johnson – Evans is out for the ret of the fantasy season (likely).  Johnson is the next man up in a quality passing offense.  

• Elic Ayomanor: tough game for Ayomanor last week.  I’m a bit concerned the coaching staff is straying away from teh rookie, but I’m leaving him on the lsit for now. 

• Jaylin Noel – nice stat line coming off a bye week for Noel. 

• Tory Horton: he’s one I’d want stashed on my roster to see what happens after their bye week (this week) 

• Kayshon Boutte: He caught another TD pass.  Maye is distributing the ball so much though.  Boutte’s ceiling is limited even though he is the snap count leader among Patriot WRs. 

• Darius Slayton: his hamstring injury hasn’t moved him to the IR.  The Giants aren’t getting any produciton from their outside receiers.  I think Slayton can change that when he’s healthy. 

• Chimere Dike – nice game for the rookie.  He looks talented, but he’s splitting a lot of reps with Tyler Lockett.   

• Brandon Aiyuk: we are getting closer to his return. 

Tight Ends 

• Oronde Gadsden – he has definitely won the starting job for the Chargers.  He had a great game once again in week 7.  Don’t expect the same produciton every week, but he should acquire plenty of targets. 

• Mason Taylor – well the Jets are bad and will be passing a lot.  Frankly, if they switch to Tyrod Taylor at QB, the passing attack shoudl improve.   

• Theo Johnson: tight ends are playing very well with Dart throwing passes. 

• Cade Otton – Otton may be the second-most targeted Buc until Godwin is completely healthy. 

• Taysom Hill – this is completely speculative, but with Kendre Miller out and no proven 1^st and 2^nd down back behind Alvin Kamara, I think Hill is in line for more carries. 

• AJ Barner – Arroyo is nipping at his heals for the true Seahawks starting position 

Defenses (DST) 

• Atlanta Falcons (vs Miami) 

• Cleveland Browns (vs New England) 

• Indianapolis Colts (vs Tennessee)