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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 playoff spot in your fantasy leagues. There were more crucial injuries in Week 7 as the San Francisco 49ers fear wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has torn his ACL during Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. At the same time, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Bengals.
With the fantasy playoffs rapidly approaching, it's go time to add players who could make an immediate impact on your fantasy teams. Week 7 left us with even more questions heading into Week 8. After a one-game suspension in Week 5, has Romeo Doubs become Green Bay's new WR1? Is Jauan Jennings or Ricky Pearsall set to take over the No. 2 WR role in San Francisco with Brandon Aiyuk likely out for the season? Has Ray Davis forced a backfield committee with James Cook in Buffalo with his impressive play? Has Tyler Goodson leapfrogged Trey Sermon on the Colts RB depth chart?
Our waiver wire rankings will help answer these questions -- they've been a staple in the fantasy industry for years, providing a quick-hit list of player names that goes deep into the free agent options each week. For those unfamiliar, one of the industry's sharpest fantasy football minds, Nick Mariano, brings you his weekly waiver wire rankings and priority adds for the top 60 potential options.
Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2024:- Quarterback fantasy football rankings
- Running back fantasy football rankings
- Wide receiver fantasy football rankings
- Tight end fantasy football rankings
- Kicker fantasy football rankings
- FLEX fantasy football rankings
- Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings
- Superflex fantasy football rankings
- IDP fantasy football rankings
- Dynasty fantasy football rankings
Week 8 Waiver Wire Articles
Before diving into the Week 8 rankings, look at some other free waiver wire resources available at RotoBaller.
Each week, our NFL team puts out a complete array of fantasy football waiver wire articles to compliment our slick new Who Should I Pickup? Waiver wire player comparison tool - bookmark that! Here are more detailed Week 8 waiver wire articles:
- Week 8 waiver wire pickups (all positions)
- Running back waiver wire pickups for Week 8
- Wide receiver waiver wire pickups for Week 8
- Tight end waiver wire pickups for Week 8
- Quarterback waiver wire pickups for Week 8
- Defense (D/ST) streamers, waiver wire for Week 8
- Kicker streamers, waiver wire for Week 8
- FAAB waiver wire bidding for Week 8
Who To Pick Up for Fantasy Football Week 8?
Finally, below, you'll see our weekly rankings for the relevant waiver wire pickup options, including how to prioritize them for your league (depending on the league size). Quarterbacks and Defenses (D/ST) are grouped together at the bottom of the list:
| Rank | Player Name | Position | % Ros. |
Baller Move |
| 1 | Alexander Mattison | RB | 54 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Ladd McConkey | WR | 60 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 3 | Tyler Lockett | WR | 58 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 4 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 39 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 5 | Romeo Doubs | WR | 44 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 6 | Jalen Tolbert | WR | 20 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 7 | Jauan Jennings | WR | 29 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 8 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | 55 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 9 | Ray Davis | RB | 26 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 10 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 57 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 11 | Keon Coleman | WR | 32 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 12 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 46 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 13 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 21 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 14 | Josh Downs | WR | 58 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 15 | Demario Douglas | WR | 42 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 16 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 14 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 17 | Ricky Pearsall | WR | 13 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 18 | Michael Wilson | WR | 18 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 41 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 20 | Isaiah Likely | TE | 53 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 21 | Cedric Tillman | WR | 0 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 22 | Ty Chandler | RB | 32 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 23 | Christian Watson | WR | 53 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 24 | Tutu Atwell | WR | 10 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 25 | Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 27 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 26 | Sean Tucker | RB | 19 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 27 | Zach Ertz | TE | 30 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 28 | Gabe Davis | WR | 17 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 29 | Hunter Henry | TE | 31 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 30 | Xavier Legette | WR | 19 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 31 | Trey Sermon | RB | 35 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 32 | Elijah Moore | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 33 | Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 34 | Braelon Allen | RB | 41 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 35 | Joshua Palmer | WR | 13 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 36 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 14 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 37 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 36 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 38 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 8 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 39 | Rashod Bateman | WR | 16 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 40 | Jordan Whittington | WR | 14 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 41 | Sterling Shepard | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 42 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 15 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 43 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 44 | Colby Parkinson | TE | 23 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 45 | Jacob Cowing | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 46 | Allen Lazard | WR | 44 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 47 | Noah Fant | TE | 30 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 48 | Alec Pierce | WR | 22 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 49 | Cade Otton | TE | 38 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 50 | Justice Hill | RB | 18 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 51 | Jonnu Smith | TE | 4 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 52 | Blake Corum | RB | 16 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 53 | Cedrick Wilson Jr. | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 54 | Ben Sinnott | TE | 2 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | Noah Brown | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 56 | Jake Bobo | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 57 | Dameon Pierce | RB | 8 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 58 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB | 7 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 59 | Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 60 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 2 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 61 | Noah Gray | TE | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 62 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 45 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 63 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | 50 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 64 | Matthew Stafford | QB | 40 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 65 | Bo Nix | QB | 13 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Drake Maye | QB | 16 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | Jameis Winston | QB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | Russell Wilson | QB | 7 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 69 | Dorian Thompson-Robinson | QB | 0 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 70 | Spencer Rattler | QB | 3 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 71 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST | 40 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | Detroit Lions | DST | 19 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Houston Texans | DST | 48 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 74 | Green Bay Packers | DST | 47 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 75 | New York Giants | DST | 6 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Outlooks
Some of the top names include Ray Davis, Jauan Jennings, Romeo Doubs, Keon Coleman, Tyler Goodson, and Hunter Henry. We recap why these players rostered under 55% in Yahoo! leagues should be on your radar when scrolling through the waiver wire for Week 8:
Ray Davis, RB, Buffalo Bills (26% Rostered)
Week 8 Waiver Wire Ranking: 9
Ray Davis operated with a 15.8% snap share while averaging 6.5 attempts/18.8 rushing yards per game from Weeks 1-5. He had also run 12 routes, collected four receptions, and assembled 18 rushing yards.
Ty Johnson had garnered a 24% snap share during that sequence, and it was reasonable to question whether Davis would function as the unquestioned lead back if James Cook were forced to the sideline.
However, Davis secured a 60% snap share during Buffalo’s Week 6 matchup with the Jets, when Cook was inactive due to a troublesome toe. Davis also surpassed his previous season highs in carries (20), rushing yards (97), routes run (14), and receiving yards (55).
Cook re-emerged in Week 7 while Davis functioned as Buffalo’s RB2. Davis played on 13 snaps, carried five times, assembled 41 rushing yards, and generated his second touchdown. He also ran seven routes and captured his only target.
Even though Davis' involvement decreased in Week 7, he should still be prioritized as a valuable insurance policy by anyone who has Cook contained on their rosters. All other managers can also add Davis, who has proven that he can perform proficiently with an extensive workload.
Tyler Goodson, RB, Indianapolis Colts (14% Rostered)
Week 8 Waiver Wire Ranking: 16
Tyler Goodson was signed as an undated free agent by Green Bay following the 2022 NFL Draft. He was also signed by Indianapolis in 2023 and entered Week 5 with career totals of 62 snaps, 20 touches, and 123 total yards.
However, Goodson has soared into relevance during the Colts’ last three matchups while emerging as a viable waiver wire option for managers. Goodson ascended into a rotation with Trey Sermon after Jonathan Taylor sustained an ankle injury in Week 4. Goodson has now accumulated 86 snaps, and his carries have steadily increased during that three-game span (5/6/14).
Goodson has also performed more efficiently than Sermon while assembling 128 rushing yards, generating a touchdown, and averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. Sermon has played on 79 snaps, leads Indianapolis in carries (27), but trails Goodson in yardage (103) and has averaged just 2.9 yards per attempt. Goodson has also run 43 routes, garnered eight targets, and generated 45 yards as a receiving weapon.
Taylor’s status should be monitored throughout the week. That should not deter you from adding Goodson, who can function as an RB3/flex on your rosters if Taylor remains sidelined.
Keon Coleman, WR, Buffalo Bills (11% Rostered)
Week 8 Waiver Wire Ranking: 11
We finally got the breakout we'd been hoping for from Buffalo Bills rookie Keon Coleman this week, as he caught four of his season-high seven targets for 125 yards. How weird that it happened to come in Amari Cooper's debut with the team.
Or maybe it isn't that weird. Having a true No. 1 changes the way teams defend you, and that seems to open up some opportunities for Josh Allen to get Coleman involved in the deep passing game. In a week where there aren't many receivers worth adding in shallow leagues, Coleman is worth a shot to see if this role continues.
Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers (44% Rostered)
Week 8 Waiver Wire Ranking: 5
That one-game suspension might be the best thing to ever happen to Romeo Doubs. Last week, he came back from his absence to catch two touchdowns. Then this week, Doubs was targeted 10 times against Houston, catching eight passes for 94 yards.
With Jordan Love throwing the ball, there's room for multiple fantasy-relevant receivers in Green Bay. The problem has been that there are too many mouths here, so figuring out who will be those guys each week has been tough.
Doubs is certainly starting to look like he might be the best weekly bet to take on this offense. He has two really juicy matchups in the next two weeks against Jacksonville and Detroit.
Jauan Jennings, WR, San Francisco 49ers (29% Rostered)
Week 8 Waiver Wire Ranking: 7
Brandon Aiyuk is suspected to have torn his ACL, ending his 2024 season. That'll put Jauan Jennings back into the lineup full-time. More importantly, it'll help him climb to the No. 3 spot in Brock Purdy's target hierarchy. That'll give him a chance to pop on any given week.
From Weeks 1-4, Jennings had games of 8.9, 41.0, and 10.3 half-PPR points. Jennings is a must-add player this week. He should flirt with being ranked as a WR3 moving forward. In San Francisco's offense, he has WR2 upside on any given week.
Running Backs - Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order:
| Player Name |
| Alexander Mattison |
| Tyler Allgeier |
| Ray Davis |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr. |
| Isaac Guerendo |
| Tyler Goodson |
| Jaylen Warren |
| Ty Chandler |
| Sean Tucker |
| Trey Sermon |
| Braelon Allen |
| Kimani Vidal |
| Antonio Gibson |
| Jaylen Wright |
| Roschon Johnson |
| Justice Hill |
| Blake Corum |
| Dameon Pierce |
| D'Ernest Johnson |
| Jeremy McNichols |
Wide Receivers- Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings:
Pickups are in priority order:
| Player Name |
| Ladd McConkey |
| Tyler Lockett |
| Romeo Doubs |
| Jalen Tolbert |
| Jauan Jennings |
| Jakobi Meyers |
| Keon Coleman |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster |
| Josh Downs |
| DeMario Douglas |
| Ricky Pearsall |
| Michael Wilson |
| Cedric Tillman |
| Christian Watson |
| Tutu Atwell |
| Dontayvion Wicks |
| Gabe Davis |
| Xavier Legette |
| Elijah Moore |
| Mecole Hardman |
| Joshua Palmer |
| Rashod Bateman |
| Jordan Whittington |
| Sterling Shepard |
| Kayshon Boutte |
| Jacob Cowing |
| Allen Lazard |
| Alec Pierce |
| Cedrick Wilson Jr. |
| Noah Brown |
| Jake Bobo |
| Troy Franklin |
Tight Ends - Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings:
Pickups are in priority order:
| Player Name |
| Isaiah Likely |
| Zach Ertz |
| Hunter Henry |
| Colby Parkinson |
| Noah Fant |
| Cade Otton |
| Jonnu Smith |
| Ben Sinnott |
| Noah Gray |
Quarterbacks - Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order, with emphasis on Week 8:
| Player Name |
| Tua Tagovailoa |
| Aaron Rodgers |
| Matthew Stafford |
| Bo Nix |
| Drake Maye |
| Jameis Winston |
| Russell Wilson |
| Dorian Thompson-Robinson |
| Spencer Rattler |
Defenses (D/ST) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings
Pickups are in priority order, with emphasis on Week 8:
| Player Name |
| Los Angeles Chargers |
| Detroit Lions |
| Houston Texans |
| Green Bay Packers |
| New York Giants |
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