Week 8 Waiver Targets
Waiver Targets
The South Harmon Agency has more high-tier operatives gathering intel than ever before. Be sure to keep your channel open and collect data from the various sources as it comes in. In terms of FAAB bidding, review your league’s previous waiver behavior to navigate the wire best. The waiver wire will become more bare as the season continues, especially in best ball formats.
ReDraft (most of these players will be rostered in Dynasty leagues)
Ricky Pearsall - 25% rostership, spend 20-25% FAAB (A favorite prospect of ours, Ricky checks off every box as a mid-season chip-piece. Pearsall has amazing athleticism and route-running ability. He plays on a top-10 offense with only Kittle, Jennings, and Deebo ahead of him. With how often San Fran’s playmakers are injured, we anticipate Ricky being the #2 or 3 option moving forward as an upside FLEX option. By week 10-12, he should be locked in to aid in your playoff run. Downtier for him in Dynasty leagues.)
Jonnu Smith - 7% rostership, 5-8% FAAB (A top TE in week 7, Jonnu was the focal point of a pitiful Miami offense with 7/7 for 96 yds, 1 TD. Miami will improve significantly with Tua returning to the team in week 8, but it’s unknown if Jonnu will be an afterthought behind Tyreek, Waddle, and Achane. With the uncertainty of the TE landscape, Jonnu is an upside TE2.)
Jameis Winston - 3% rostership, spend 5-8% FAAB (Nothing compares to the Winston experience. There will be a few highs and interceptions galore, but the pre-game hype and post-game interviews make it all worth it. Unfortunately, Jameis has nothing to work with behind a decimated line, but the adventure wouldn’t look much different on an elite offense. Ride the Jameis Train until it flies off the tracks in 2-3 weeks.)
Taysom Hill - 23% rostership, spend 1-3% FAAB (Taysom has missed the last 3 contests due to fractured ribs, but with the Saints falling apart on both sides of the ball, the team is desperate for playmakers on offense. We doubt that the return of Carr will recapture the spark they had at the beginning of the season, but Taysom is continually underrated. Sneak Taysom onto your team as an upside backup TE.)
Jalen McMillan - 6% rostership, spend 1-3% FAAB (With Mike Evans re-aggravating a hamstring injury and the severity being unknown, the rookie WR carries the most upside to step-up on this top 10 offense.)
Marcus Mariota - 0% rostership, spend 0-2% FAAB (Jayden Daniels left week 7 against Carolina with a rib injury. Luckily Daniels did not suffer a fracture, meaning he will likely only miss 1-2 games. Mariota will be the starter against the Bears and possibly versus the Giants. The Bears are a superior defense compared to the Panthers, making Mariota a desperate play.)
Tyler Goodson - 15% rostership, 0% FAAB (Goodson: 14 carries, 51 yds, 1 TD (48% snaps), Sermon: 8 carries, 36 yds, 1 catch, 13 yds (52% snaps). Goodson is the better RB, but with JT slated to return next week Tyler’s outlook is capped. The Colts are an awful offense, so don’t get too carried away with this pickup unless there is a change at QB or JT misses additional time.)
Dynasty
Noah Gray - 40% rostership, 8-10% FAAB in Best Ball (The Chiefs passing attack is shockingly unwatchable. With Juju getting knocked out of the game, it wasn’t Kelce but Gray who led KC in receiving with 4/4 for 66 yds. These are certainly strange times we are playing in.)
Kalif Raymond - 17% rostership, 5-8% FAAB in Best Ball (Kalif has turned in 2 solid performances in a row on an offense that looks almost unstoppable. Kalif will rotate with Tim Patrick as the #3 WR, but offers upside as a cheap option in all Best Ball formats.)
Jake Bobo - 18% rostership, 3-5% FAAB in Best Ball (Bobo didn’t show up in the stats on Sunday, but those who are in the know are aware that Jake is a favorite amongst the Seahawks receivers, especially in the redzone. With DK Metcalf being week-to-week with a knee injury, look for Bobo to see an increase in opportunities.)
JaMycal Hasty - 8% rostership, 3-5% FAAB in Best Ball (Hasty stepped up with 5 catches for 49 yds & 1 TD after New England lost Polk, DeMario, and Gibson getting banged up as well. This offense offers very little upside, making Hasty only worthwhile in Best Ball formats.)
Jacob Cowing - 47% rostership, 1-3% FAAB in Best Ball (With Ricky Pearsall ownership being universal, the next best available option is rookie Jacob Cowing. The 4th Rd pick carries a big-play upside but his opportunities will be limited behind Deebo, Jennings, Pearsall, & Bell.)
Mason Tipton - 23% rostership, 0-1% FAAB in Best Ball (The weekly top receiver for the Saints will be a revolving door, with none of them being worthwhile outside of Best Ball formats. As an undrafted rookie, the Yale prospect carries some upside with his 4.33 speed.)
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