Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups (QB, RB, WR, TE): Free Agent Adds Include Drake Maye, Jauan Jennings, Tua Tagovailoa, Romeo Doubs, Cedric Tillman, Ray Davis

Welcome to our Week 8 fantasy football waiver wire pickups article for the 2024 season. We have yet to have a really strong waiver wire week, and this one certainly won't qualify as such, either. Fantasy managers should get some relief in Week 8. For starters, there are no teams on bye this upcoming week. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 8 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Jones, Jonathan Taylor, David Montgomery

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 8, as of October 23. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 8, including Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Jones, Jonathan Taylor, and David Montgomery. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and lineup change […]

2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 8

There were studs and there were duds in Week 7. Quarterbacks we love such as C.J. Stroud and Brock Purdy fell flat on their faces. However, others such as Jared Goff showed out once again. Our beloved rookie class had a quiet week as Jayden Daniels went down with an injury and Caleb Williams was […]

Vikings Defense Worth Starting Against Rams

The Minnesota Vikings defense should be inserted into most fantasy lineups ahead of their Week 8 clash with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams' offense has been underwhelming this season, and even if they get Cooper Kupp (ankle) back this week, they'll still face a tough task in the form of the Vikings. Minnesota has […]

Will Reichard Looks To Stay Perfect In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard has maintained perfection through the first six games of his rookie campaign, and he'll look to keep that streak going against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 8. Reichard is 12-for-12 on field goals and 18-for-18 on extra points, nailing four kicks from 50-plus yards out. […]

Jalen Nailor Carries Momentum Into Week 8 Primetime Matchup

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor is riding the momentum of a strong Week 7 into this Thursday's clash with the Los Angeles Rams. The 25-year-old turned in his highest reception and yardage totals of the season last Sunday, catching four of five targets for 76 yards. It's been an inconsistent year for Nailor, who […]

Jordan Addison Enters Week 8 In Flex Range

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is a worthwhile WR3/flex option heading into Week 8 against the Los Angeles Rams. While he's always a threat to score touchdowns, he doesn't have major upside in his current role against a respectable Rams passing defense. Addison has been held to three catches in all four of his […]

Justin Jefferson A Major Threat To Score Against Rams

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson continues to rank as a high-end WR1 for fantasy football heading into Week 8 against the Los Angeles Rams. While Jefferson's volume has taken a step backward in the Vikings' Sam Darnold-led offense (he's averaging a relatively modest 5.5 catches per game and has not caught more than seven […]

Cam Akers Might See Action In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers was traded from the Houston Texans last week. He was active for last week's game against the Detroit Lions but didn't handle any carries in the backfield. However, Akers could see some action with lead back Aaron Jones (hamstring) on the injury report ahead of Thursday's Week 8 matchup […]

Ty Chandler Could See Bigger Role

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler has been quiet as the primary backup this season. In fact, Chandler has rushed for 30 yards or less in every game but one this season. Chandler only saw two carries during last week's loss to the Detroit Lions. However, Chandler could see a bigger role in Week 8 […]

Sam Darnold Could Have QB1 Upside

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has cooled off from his electric 11 touchdowns over the first four games. Since then, Darnold has one touchdown and two interceptions over his last two games. It's worth noting that Darnold did throw for nearly 260 yards during last week's loss to the Detroit Lions. He was consistent as […]

Should I Pickup Jauan Jennings or Ricky Pearsall? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

The San Francisco 49ers lost their star wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk (knee), to a season-ending knee injury. This will significantly shake up the pecking order in their offense. Fantasy managers who owned Aiyuk or those who want to get an edge in an evolving situation should be looking into the other receivers on this team. […]

Aaron Jones Limited Again On Tuesday

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday for the second straight day this week. Jones injured his hamstring in the Week 5 win over the New York Jets in London and then conveniently had the Week 6 bye to rest his hamstring before returning to action […]

T.J. Hockenson Limited On Tuesday

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Hockenson has been working his way back from a multiple-ligament knee injury suffered in Week 16 of 2023. Hockenson has been back at practice for a couple of weeks and there was even a chance for him to play in Week 7. […]

When Will T.J. Hockenson Return and be Back? Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Update (2024)

Week 8 of the NFL season is upon us, and the fantasy chatter is buzzing with anticipation around Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson. Before a cruel twist of fate caused him to suffer a torn ACL and PCL at the tail end of the 2023 season, Hockenson was a fantasy darling, hauling in 95 […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Romeo Doubs, Jauan Jennings, Ray Davis, Tyler Goodson, Keon Coleman, Hunter Henry

Week 7 is in the books once Monday Night's double-header is concluded and the halfway point of the fantasy season is officially completed. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice with our Week 8 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2024 to help add those players who could lock in a […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8: Ray Davis, Tyler Goodson, Kendre Miller, Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall, Troy Franklin, Russell Wilson, more

Anyone with experience playing in deep fantasy football leagues knows the waiver wire is thin at this point in the season. However, most teams have players worth dropping, and you can never get complacent in trying to improve your roster for a fantasy football playoff run. That said, we're back for another week to point […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tyrone Tracy Jr., Zach Charbonnet, Ray Davis, Tyler Goodson

We have now progressed into reconstructing rosters and planning lineups for Week 8. The numbers assembled by running backs during the first seven weeks of the regular season have fueled a variety of emotions for all fantasy managers. Unfortunately, some of you have encountered underwhelming results due to injuries, inefficient performances, and production-inhibiting committees. You […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 8 Include Romeo Doubs, Keon Coleman, Ricky Pearsall, Tre Tucker

Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season is almost behind us. It was an exciting week of football, but it was also a week that let us fairly light on options for our Week 8 wide receiver fantasy football waiver wire pickups list, as there just weren't a ton of guys who stood out. Below, you'll […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings for Half-PPR: Tyreek Hill, D'Andre Swift, J.K. Dobbins, Cooper Kupp, T.J. Hockenson, Jauan Jennings, Kareem Hunt

The fantasy football playoffs will be here before we know it, so it's never been more important to set optimal lineups. If you're tasked with tough start-or-sit decisions, our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season are here to help. Use our early overall Week 8 rankings for all positions […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) for Half-PPR: Jaylen Waddle, Tank Dell, Amari Cooper, Chase Brown, Jauan Jennings, Xavier Worthy

As always, the first two months of the 2024 NFL season have seen players come out of nowhere and enter the fantasy radar, while other big-name studs have put up consistent dud weeks. Needless to say, these developments lead to tough start-or-sit decisions, especially when comparing players at different positions. Use our Week 8 fantasy […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Half-PPR: Tank Bigsby, De'Von Achane, Jordan Mason, Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt, Rachaad White

The 2024 NFL season is flying by, and matchup stats carry more weight now that a lot of the campaign has concluded. Today we will go over our NFL team's updated Week 8 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as Tank Bigsby, De'Von Achane, Jordan Mason, Nick Chubb, […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for Half-PPR: Travis Kelce, T.J. Hockenson, Kyle Pitts, David Njoku, Brock Bowers, Jake Ferguson, Jonnu Smith

With the fantasy football seasons reaching roughly the halfway point, it will be more critical than ever to set your optimal fantasy lineups with our Week 8 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024. Tight ends are always tricky, so let us help! Ahead of the eighth slate of 2024, let's take a look at […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Half-PPR: Cooper Kupp, Chris Olave, Davante Adams, Jaylen Waddle, Jalen McMillan, Tyler Lockett

No teams are on a bye in Week 8, which means fantasy managers will have their full cast of top weapons. However, the deep wide receiver position often causes headaches and "who to start" confusion. Our Week 8 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024 are here to help you make those tough start/sit decisions. […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Tua Tagovailoa, Russell Wilson, Drake Maye, Jameis Winston, Baker Mayfield, Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix

The 2024 NFL season is flying by, and many fantasy managers will be in must-win situations down the stretch. If you need help setting your lineup(s), we're here to help with our NFL team's Week 8 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Some key quarterbacks have failed to deliver this season, while other QBs who […]

Should I Drop Patrick Mahomes? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 8

A time we never thought would come in the fantasy football landscape has arrived. There are conversations about whether one of the best quarterbacks of all time should be dropped, and it's not even because he is injured. Patrick Mahomes has navigated injuries to key players to lead the Chiefs to an undefeated record, but […]

RB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 (2024)

In Week 7, we had a couple of close calls at the running back position when it came to injuries, such as Tony Pollard (head/neck) and David Montgomery (knee). I'll discuss both running backs a little later as I foreshadow their inclusions in this week's starts and sits. Which backs can you trust, and which […]

TE Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 (2024)

How predictable has the tight end position been for fantasy this season? Last week, ahead of Monday Night Football, Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry were top 5 options. The trio of Ja'Tavion Sanders, Noah Fant, and Noah Gray finished inside the top 12. Noah Gray was the Chiefs' top fantasy option at tight end. Let […]

Week 8 Kicker Streamers, Starters, and Rankings - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Kickers are often overlooked in fantasy football, but they can be the difference between a win and a loss in close matchups. While many fantasy managers wait until the last rounds of drafts to snag a kicker, streaming might be your best option. A reliable kicker who consistently puts up points is worth paying attention […]

Mariano's Hot Take: 10 Reasons Why The Dallas Cowboys Won't Make The NFL Playoffs

The 2024 Dallas Cowboys were able to enjoy a breather on their Week 7 bye after getting blown out by the Detroit Lions. While anything can happen in the NFL, there are many reasons to explore why the Cowboys are not poised to make the playoffs this year. From ownership and coaching down to personnel […]