In this Week 8 Waiver Wire Fantasy Football Pickupswe break down the best players to add after another chaotic week of quarterback injuries and lineup changes. Whether you’re managing a dynasty roster or fighting for a playoff position in the redraft, this week’s waiver wire offers real value. With players like Justin Fields on the couch and Bryce Young gets injured, it’s time to find the right replacements that can pay for themselves in the long run.
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All roster percentages are based on 12-team SuperFlex PPR dynasty leagues. Please note: At the time of this publication, all free agents at or below 50% were included in Sleeper Dynasty leagues.
Week 8 Waiver Wire Fantasy Football Pickups FAAB Quick Guide
| Position | Player | Team | Schedule % | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Tyrod Taylor | Jets | 22% | 20% |
| QB | Andy Dalton | Panthers | 10% | 8% |
| QB | Marcus Mariota | Commanders | 31% | 8% |
| RB | Samaje Perine | Bengal | 26% | 2% |
| WR | Andrej Iosivas | Bengal | 44% | 2% |
| WR | Chimeric Dike | Titans | 47% | 2% |
| WR | Josh Reynolds | Jets | 33% | 2% |
| WR | ParkerWashington | Jaguars | 44% | 2% |
| THE | Noah Fant | Bengal | 47% | 3% |
| THE | Darnell Washington | Steelers | 21% | 4% |
High Priority Quarterback Pickups | Week 8 Waiver Wire Goals
Andy Dalton | Carolina Panthers | 10% Schedule | 8% FAAB
The health of Bryce Young will be something to keep an eye on as more news emerges. Young left Sunday’s Week 7 game against the New York Jets with an ankle injury. Andy Dalton stepped in and completed 4 of 7 passes for 60 yards. If Young is forced to miss time, Dalton will step in in Week 8 when Carolina hosts the Buffalo Bills.
Marcus Mariota | Washington Commanders | 31% Schedule | 8% FAAB
Marcus Mariota then returns to the distance item Jayden Daniels left his Week 7 game against Dallas with a hamstring injury. Mariota has already filled in for Daniels twice this season and may have to do so again when Washington travels to Arrowhead to take on the Kansas Chiefs on Monday Night Football.
Tyrod Taylor | New York Jets | 22% Schedule | 20% FAAB
If you read my Week 7 Fantasy Football Trade Advice article, you would already know what I fear Justin Fields benched for poor play. Well, that came to fruition on Sunday, as Fields completed just six passes for 46 yards before being benched Tyrod Taylor. I wouldn’t be shocked if Taylor is named the starter moving forward, making him my fantasy football priority for Week 8.
Declining exemption targets | Week 8 Fantasy Football
Samaje Perine | Cincinnati Bengals | 26% Schedule | 2% FAAB
Samaje Perine has emerged as the clear handcuff for Chase Brown. In Week 8, Perine saw his snap count increase to a near 50/50 split with Brown. Brown managers should prioritize adding Perine in the event of an injury to Brown.
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Wide Receiver Targets | Week 8 Waiver Wire Fantasy Football
Andrei Iosivas | Cincinatti Bengal | 44% Schedule | 2% FAAB
Andrej Iosivas has seen at least four goals in each of his last three games. While Iosivas will always be on third fiddle Ja’Marr Chase And Tee Higgins for goals the opportunity for goals will always be there as the Bengals will have to throw constantly as their defense allows an average of 30 points per game to opponents.
Chimeredijk | Tennessee titans | 47% Schedule | 2% FAAB
On Sunday, Chimeric Dike had a career day against the New England Patriots. The rookie wide receiver posted career highs in receptions and receiving yards, while also recording his first career NFL touchdown. Dike’s usage is something to keep an eye on as interim head coach Mike McCoy takes over.
Josh Reynolds | New York Jets | 33% Schedule | 2% FAAB
Of Garrett Wilson outside, Josh Reynolds served as the Jets WR1. Reynolds saw nine goals for the team. With Wilson’s return on the horizon, I don’t expect nine goals, but I do expect a more competent passing offense with Taylor as the signal caller.
Parker Washington | Jacksonville Jaguars | 44% Schedule | 2% FAAB
ParkerWashington caught four of his ten targets for 52 yards, while also rushing three times for 10 yards in the Jaguars’ loss to the Rams. This is the second time this season that Washington has seen at least 10 targets. Brian Thomas Jr. left the game late in the fourth quarter with an apparent shoulder injury. If Thomas misses, Washington would play a more important role along with his teammate Dymai Brown.
Top tight end pickups | Week 8 Waiver thread
Noah Fant | Cincinatti Bengal | 47% Schedule | 3% FAAB
Of Mike Gesicki hit injured reserve earlier this week, Noah Fant stepped into the top tight end role. Fant posted a new season high in receiving yards and scored his second touchdown of the season. Fant should remain the top pass-catching option at his position while Gesicki is out.
Darnell Washington | Pittsburgh Steelers | 21% Schedule | 4% FAAB
With a height of 1.80 meters and almost 300 kg, Darnell Washington will be a fantasy weapon for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Washington posted a career-high in receiving yards in Week 7 and has seen 10 targets in the last two weeks. Given his massive stature, Washington is also always a candidate for red zone targets.
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Other players who are great waiver wire additions but have over 50% roster cuts include: Kayshon Boutte, Dyami Brown, Joe Flacco, Pat Freiermuth, Oronde Gadsden, Gunnar Helm, Juwan Johnson, Theo Johnson, Bam Knight, Devin Neal, Kyle Monangai, Alec Pierce, Brashard Smith, Jonnu Smith, Malik Washington, Roman Wilson
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💬 Frequently asked questions | Week 8 Waiver Wire Fantasy Football Pickups
Question 1: Is Justin Fields benched and should I add Tyrod Taylor for Week 8 fantasy football?
A: Yes. Justin Fields was benched in Week 7 after another poor outing, and Tyrod Taylor replaced him, giving the passing attack a slight boost. Taylor is expected to start again in Week 8 and is the top exempt quarterback for both dynasty and draft leagues.
Question 2: How much FAAB should I spend on Tyrod Taylor or Andy Dalton in Week 8 Waivers?
A: In SuperFlex formats, Tyrod Taylor is worth 15-20% FAAB as a potential multi-week starter, while Andy Dalton has a 5-8% FAAB offer for a one-week fill-in. In 1QB leagues, managers need to look at better options.
Question 3: Which wide receivers should I target from the Week 8 Waiver Wire after injuries?
A: ParkerWashington And Chimeric Dike are the priority additions. Washington could see more targets as Brian Thomas Jr. misses time, while Dike’s breakout in Tennessee gives him short-term flex appeal in both dynasty and redraft leagues.
Q4: How should I manage my FAAB budget for Week 8 Waiver Wire pickups?
A: Prioritize injuries that create an immediate starting role, such as Tyrod Taylor or Zonova Knight last week. Spend 15-20% FAAB on short-term starters, 5-10% on depth or handcuffs, and set aside 25% of your budget for playoff week breakouts.
Question 5: What is the smartest dynasty strategy for late-season waiver wire trades?
A: In dynasty leagues, add players who can earn trade value through injuries or rise up the depth charts heading into 2026. Handcuff RBs, second-year WRs and athletic TEs like Darnell Washington often offer the best long-term ROI on late-season bids.
Trivia answer | With a statistical line of 4-70-1 receiving and 1 for -1 rushing, Chimeric Dike scored 16.9 PPR points in Week 7, the most of any Week 8 Waiver pickup. (click to return)
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