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Every Monday of the season, theScore’s justin boon drops the recommended waiver wire pickups.
Alignment percentages are based on Yahoo leagues. Free Agent Budget (FAB) amounts are based on a $100 salary cap. Only players registered in less than 50% of the leagues are taken into account.
Week 8 goodbye
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Chargers
Quarterbacks
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Daniel Jones, Giants
Next | Registered | FOB |
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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 quick numbers – including three rushing touchdowns – helped him average the 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 / James Winston against LV (3% / 20% aligned)
Risky streaming options: Taylor Heinicke at IND (5% registered), Marcus Mariota against CAR (29% registered), Justin Fields at DAL (34% registered), Bailey Zappe/Mac Jones at NYJ (3%/16% registered)
Risky streaming options (if healthy): Ryan Tannehill at HOU (19% registered)
Risky streaming options (if the starter is off): Malik Willis at HOU (1% registered)
Darts Broadcast Options: Sam Ehlinger against WAS (0% registered), PJ Walker at ATL (2% registered), Davis Mills against TEN (7% registered), Jacoby Brissett against CIN (11% registered), Zach Wilson against NE (11% registered) , Kenny Pickett at PHI (14% enrolled)
Darts broadcast options (if starter is off): Brett Rypien at JAX (2% roster), Malik Willis at HOU (1% roster)
Long-term hiding places: Desmond Ridder (1% registered), Sam Howell v GB (0% registered)
Running backs
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Gus Edwards, crows
Next | Registered | FOB |
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tuberculosis | 43% | $49 |
In his first game action since tearing the ACL last year, Edwards dominated the keys in Baltimore’s backfield en route to 16 carries, 66 yards and a touchdown.
Although he’s only played 36% of the Ravens’ offensive snaps, his involvement will likely increase as he feels more comfortable post-injury.
With JK Dobbins on injured reserve, there’s nothing stopping Edwards from locking down the lead-back role in the future – if he can stay healthy.
Just remember that Baltimore running backs are touchdown dependent due to their lack of volume in the passing game. Edwards should be considered a low-end RB2 for fantasy, with a limited cap on the weeks he can’t find the end zone.
Chuba Hubbard/D’Onta Foreman, Panthers
Next | Registered | FOB |
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at ATL | 36%/49% | $19/$14 |
The Panthers shocked the world by claiming victory over the Buccaneers in their opener after trading Christian McCaffrey and Robbie Anderson.
Hubbard racked up 73 yards and a score in Sunday’s contest, while Foreman used a few longer runs to finish with 145 yards from scrimmage.
An ankle injury also knocked Hubbard out of the contest early. However, the team don’t seem worried, saying he could have returned if needed.
If the Panthers’ new-look offense can work on the Bucs, they should also be able to work 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 go back to being a pumpkin at any time.
Michael Carter, Isiah Pachecoand Khalil Herbert are above the 50% registered mark but should be registered in most leagues.
High potential backups such as Alexander Mattison (46% registered), Rachel White (29% registered), Jaylen Warren (6% registered) and Samaje Perine (6% registered) should be registered in most leagues.
Flexible Options: Tyler Allgeier vs. CAR (40% lined up), Latavius Murray at JAX (40% lined up), Nyheim Hines vs. WAS (41% lined up)
Risky flexible options: Kenneth Gainwell vs PIT (17% rosters), Mark Ingram vs LV (18% rosters), Rex Burkhead vs TEN (11% rosters), Dontrell Hilliard at HOU (12% rosters), JD McKissic at IND (18% rosters) , Keaontay Ingram at MIN (0% registered)
Dart throwing flex options: Boston Scott against PIT (1% registered), Malcolm Brown vs SF (0% registrants), JaMycal Hasty vs DEN (0% registrants), Caleb Huntley vs CAR (6% registrants), Matt Breida at SEA (1% registrants), DeeJay Dallas vs NYG (7% registrants), Craig Reynolds vs. MIA (1% listed)
Other safeguards to consider: Deon Jackson (17% rosters), Snoop Conner vs. DEN (0% rosters), Dare Ogunbowale (0% rosters)
Hideouts of the secondary week: Sony Michel (11% registered), Jerick McKinnon (8% registered)
Long-term hiding places: James Cook (21% registered), Zamir White (2% registered), Hassan Haskins (0% registered)
Wounded reserve hideouts: Kyren Williams (30% aligned), Damien Williams vs. CAR (3% aligned)
Wide Receivers
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Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants
Next | Registered | FOB |
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at sea | 29% | $19 |
Despite his growing role on the Giants offense, Robinson is making a return appearance in the waiver son section as he remains available in over 70% of the fantasy leagues.
In his first game since getting injured in Game 1, the rookie posted a 3-37-1 line in Week 6 while playing 23% of team snaps.
His usage increased to 69% of snaps a week later, and he had six catches and 50 yards on eight targets.
With tight end Daniel Bellinger out indefinitely and wide Kadarius Toney and Kenny Golladay still sidelined with injuries, Robinson has a legitimate chance to lead the Giants in hosting this season.
It is approaching WR3/flex status and should be listed everywhere.
Tyquan Thornton, Patriots
Next | Registered | FOB |
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in NYJ | 11% | $9 |
As of this writing, Thornton is yet to play in Week 7. The Patriots take on the Bears on Monday Night Football, and we’ll update the column after the game if the result changes our feelings about of the New England rookie.
However, it seems prudent to get excited about second-round potential given how the Pats used it last week. After a quiet start in Week 5, Thornton played 57% of the snaps against the Browns, and the team made an effort to get the ball in his hands.
Thornton caught four of five targets for 37 yards and a touchdown while adding 16 extra yards and a score on three carries.
His speed was clearly the difference, and it seems logical that the Patriots continue to expand his use on offense.
Thornton is a WR4/flex fantasy that has a chance to burst in the coming weeks.
Parris Campbell, foals
Next | Registered | FOB |
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vs WAS | 4% | $9 |
Campbell’s recent usage and production spike could get worse if he doesn’t link up with new starter Sam Ehlinger. But we’re still optimistic that his 23 targets over the past two weeks indicate what he can do for the Colts’ offense until the end.
The 25-year-old is finally healthy and has become a full-time player at Indianapolis over the past three games, seeing the field in more than 90% of Colts snaps.
He turned those increased goals 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 now to see if he can continue with Ehlinger at the helm.
George Pickens and Tyler Boyd are above the 50% registered mark but should be registered in most leagues.
Flexible Options: Isaiah McKenzie against GB (40% registered)
Risky flexible options: Elijah Moore vs. NE (42% aligned), Josh Reynolds vs. MIA (37% aligned), Rondale Moore at MIN (49% aligned), Darius Slayton at SEA (2% aligned), Sammy Watkins at BUF (8% aligned), Marquise Goodwin vs. NYG (1% rostered), Zay Jones vs. DEN (18% rostered)
Dart throwing flex options: Donovan Peoples-Jones vs CIN (20% rosters), DeVante Parker at NYJ (23% rosters), Noah Brown vs CHI (7% rosters), Robbie Anderson at MIN (18% rosters), Marvin Jones vs DEN (5% rosters ), Terrace Marshall at ATL (1% aligned), Tre’Quan Smith against LV (1% aligned), Mack Hollins at NO (6% aligned), Dee Eskridge against NYG (0% aligned), Scotty Miller against BAL (0 % enrolled)
Flexible dart throwing options (if healthy): Christian Watson at BUF (4% registered)
Hideouts of the secondary week: Marquez Valdes-Scantling (36% registered), Mecole Hardman (24% registered), Josh Palmer (20% registered)
Injured receivers to hide: Nico Collins (20% registered), Jahan Dotson (27% registered), Van Jefferson (7% registered), Kadarius Toney (14% registered), Julio Jones (20% registered)
Long Term Recruit Hideouts: Skyy Moore in SF (8% registered)
Other receivers to store: Khalil Shakir against GB (1% registered), KJ Osborn against ARI (4% registered), Quez Watkins against PIT (0% registered)
Wounded reserve hideouts: Jameson Williams (31% registered), Treylon Burks (18% registered)
tight ends
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Greg Dulcich, Broncos
Next | Registered | FOB |
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at JAX | 11% | $9 |
If Dulcich’s 44-yard debut and one touchdown in Week 6 weren’t enough to convince you, the rookie made a strong case the following week.
Even in a tough Denver offense, Dulcich drew nine targets and caught six for 51 yards.
Unlike many of their other tight ends, this Broncos scheme drafted Dulcich, and they’re doing their best to get him involved immediately.
He is a strong TE2 option in the fantasy with a path to enter the low-end TE mix if this trajectory continues.
Broadcast options: Evan Engram vs. DEN (41% registered)
Risk broadcast options: Hunter Henry at NYJ (45% rosters), Juwan Johnson vs LV (3% rosters), Cade Otton vs BAL (14% rosters), Harrison Bryant vs CIN (0% rosters), Mike Gesicki at DET (41% on roster) , Irv Smith Jr. vs. ARI (41% on roster)
Risk streamer options (if starter out): Foster Moreau in the NO (6% registered)
Darts Broadcast Options: Will Dissly vs. NYG (12% rosters), Noah Fant vs. NYG (12% rosters), Cole Kmet at DAL (25% rosters), Austin Hooper at HOU (14% rosters), Brevin Jordan vs. TEN (1% on roster) , Jordan Akins vs. TEN (0% on roster)
Dart Stream Options (if sound): Logan Thomas at IND (6% registered)
Dart-throwing streamer options (if starter out): Peyton Hendershot vs CHI (0% registrants), Jake Ferguson vs CHI (0% registrants), Tanner Hudson at SEA (0% registrants), Chris Myarick at SEA (0% registrants)
Long Term Recruit Hideouts: Isaiah Likely (2% registered)
tusks
Week 8 streamers
Crew | Next | Registered |
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Foals | vs WAS | 34% |
Titans | at HOU | 41% |
sea hawks | against NYG | 3% |
jaguars | against DEN | 27% |
Falcons | vs RCA | 2% |
Favorable upcoming times: Bengals (45% registered), Vikings (16% registered), Cardinals (16% registered), Chiefs (31% registered)
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