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The FFD Fantasy - 10+ Week 8 MUST ADD Waiver Wire Picks - 2026 Fantasy Football

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Geno Smith faces the Las Vegas Raiders, who have given up multiple scores (at least two in the last three games) and 270 yards passing. The source expresses strong conviction, stating 'I could not be happier about seeing Geno Smith taking on the Raiders' and is putting a bid on him as a waiver wire pickup after losing Brock Purdy.
Drake London got into the end zone and is positioned to benefit from the expected back-and-forth, high-scoring nature of the Falcons-Buccaneers matchup where Atlanta needs to score points in playoff mode.
Baker Mayfield faces the Falcons in a potential shootout scenario; the source expects big things because Atlanta is in playoff mode needing to win out and score points, and Mayfield has historically had success against the Falcons. The source anticipates a vintage Baker Mayfield performance with back-and-forth scoring.
The source identifies Malik Willis as a comfortable streamer for Week 8, noting he is available in pretty much every single redraft league, positioning him as an accessible waiver wire target with favorable matchup conditions.
Broncos running back; the source notes he provides a competent running game and is part of one of the most productive offensive lines, supporting the Broncos' offensive transformation and Malik Willis's QB1 projection.
Broncos receiver; the source notes that getting Malik Washington involved, along with Chris Bell and Greg Dulcich, transforms the Broncos offense from the league worst-looking to having all these weapons available, supporting Malik Willis's QB1 projection.
Recommended as a QB streamer versus the Falcons; the Buccaneers are basically in playoff mode for the next 10 weeks of the season, positioning Mayfield for consistent streaming value.
Recommended as a QB streamer; gave a QB1 performance last week and is expected to give another QB1 performance via ethical hooping or garbage time against the Patriots this week; the Patriots have given up multiple scores and at least 240 yards passing in two of the last three games; with full complement of weapons including Greg Dulcich, Caleb Douglas, Malik Washington, and Chris Bell, plus a competent running game with Ollie Gordon and one of the most productive offensive lines, the Broncos offense transforms from league worst-looking to having all these weapons; available in pretty much every redraft league.
5 targets, 4 receptions, 42 yards, 80% of snaps; gets a high over-under total of 47.5 against the Bears this week; positioned as a viable streaming option with good opportunity.
Dolphins running back; positioned as a good piece and part of the Dolphins' expected late-season offensive surge; the source expects the Dolphins offense to hit an extra gear in the last month of the season with full bore confidence and a nice late surge.
Dolphins receiver; the source recommends streaming Dolphins defenses almost every week and has been near profitable; expects the Dolphins offense to hit an extra gear and full bore confidence in the last month of the season with a nice late surge; Caleb Douglas positioned as a good piece and part of that offensive surge.
Recommended as a tight end streamer versus the Patriots in week 8; 5 targets, 5 receptions, 86 yards; positioned as a viable option in streaming land when other options are limited.
Jets tight end versus the Raiders in week 7; 4% rostered; had two touchdowns on 63% of snaps with 5 receptions for 62 yards; the source compares his musculature and body frame favorably to Tucker Kraft, noting similar height and weight; positioned as a viable option in tight end streaming.
Jaguars have a phenomenal schedule the rest of the way; the source recommends laying a good MVP bet on Trevor Lawrence at more plus odds for better payout.
Jaguars have phenomenal schedule rest of season; source suggests laying MVP bet at plus odds as contrarian play with better payout potential.
Has been phenomenal in Jaguars offense; directionally correct target for production; paired with Brenton Strange as complementary tight end option in Jaguars' favorable rest-of-season schedule.
61% rostered, coming off bye week with favorable schedule (Colts, Ravens, Titans); directionally correct with Parker Washington's production; back-end tight end one with room to grow for rest of season.
Scored two touchdowns recently; part of Rams tight end rotation where multiple players can hit but consistency is unpredictable; source cautions against chasing him when other Rams tight ends (Higbee, Parkinson) are already rostered.
62% rostered; competing for targets in Rams tight end room with multiple other options (Davis Allen, Kobe Parkinson); part of unpredictable Rams tight end rotation where hitting the lottery is possible but inconsistent.
Only 20% rostered with the best prospect profile among Rams tight ends; positioned for long-form opportunities (6-10 weeks out) as Devontae Adams' role develops; favorable next three matchups (Chargers, Commanders, Cardinals) create emergence window.
Two consecutive weeks of concerted offensive efforts to get him the ball (3 for 47 yards, 3 for 32 yards); 6'4", 220 lbs with rare athleticism; source views this as signal, not noise of genuine offensive involvement; post-waiver stash with no FAB spend recommended.
Only 10% rostered with 74% snap share; could become very viable quickly if J.J. McCarthy improves his play, presenting a low-rostered upside opportunity at wide receiver.
Tyrone Tracy has surged from 10% to 43% rostered and is expected to maintain utility value despite Scatterbow's return to the backfield. The source believes Tracy will continue to have fantasy relevance; he is on bye in Week 8, which provides an opportunity to acquire him on waivers before his roster rate potentially climbs further.
Chase Brown's workhorse share is being eroded by backup JP Ryan, who scored a receiving touchdown in Week 5 and a rushing touchdown in Week 6. The source emphasizes this trend cannot be ignored and represents a material concern for Brown's fantasy outlook going forward.
Bam Knight is the true handcuff to Jeremiah Love with 27% roster rate and 12 total opportunities in Week 7. The source explicitly identifies him as a handcuff play for Love, making him a relevant waiver wire target for deeper rosters.
The source strongly recommends rostering Seth McGowan as a handcuff/stash ahead of the trade deadline; McGowan has the backfield to himself and passes the eyeball test; backup running backs like Braylon Allen and Ollie Gordon have proven they can perform when given volume, making McGowan a priority add before Jonathan Taylor potentially moves.
Josh Jacobs shows encouraging usage in the pass game; suspension risk remains a consideration, but his receiving role is a positive development.
Marshawn Lloyd is 43% rostered; experienced a mass exodus after Josh Jacobs' return and had a bad performance in week 6, but still maintains 36% snap share; has a flex role in the offense.
The source highlights Dylan Sampson's preseason performance and movement quality, recommending he be added as a complementary role running back to fill RB2 spots; emphasis on getting the ball in his hands.
Dylan Sampson, Cleveland Browns running back, has 77 total yards on 9 opportunities with 46% snap share. Week 8 features a tough Pittsburgh front matchup on the road, followed by Saints in Week 9. The source highlights his pass-game utility and preseason performance, positioning him as a complementary role fill for RB2 depth.
Jonah Coleman is 39% rostered and available in some leagues after IR stints. He has 9 rushing attempts for 54 yards and 2 receptions for 15 yards, earning praise from Sean Payton for more opportunities. Week 8 matchup is KC (41.5 over/under), followed by Panthers in Week 9 before a bye in Week 10, setting up a potential two-week ramp-up period.
Emmanuel Wilson is 76% rostered and serves as Seattle's bell-cow back this year with 25 total opportunities, 115 yards, and a touchdown. Next three matchups are Bears, Cardinals, and Raiders; the Bears-Seahawks game has an over/under of 47.5 points.
The Seahawks are being coy about Zach Charbonnet's status after opening his practice window two weeks ago. Film showed him moving well, but the team's vague communication raises questions about potential trade involvement or role changes.
Jadarian Price is 65% rostered but remains available in some leagues. The source recommends adding him as a waiver wire pick because any week could be the one where things click for him in the Seattle backfield, which has been inconsistent.
Eli Raradon, selected in the third round by the New England Patriots, has played 50% of snaps in all but one game this season. In Week 8, he faces the Dolphins, one of the most fantasy-friendly tight end matchups this year, after a tough Bears matchup (56 snaps, 1 target).
The source suggests AJ Brown has lost a step; he's evolving from a pure thrower to more of a pitcher as he ages, requiring adaptation. Something isn't right with his current performance trajectory, which has led to the emergence of other receiving options.
AJ Brown is playing injured or diminished; the source observes he lacks separation on plays and is consistently covered tightly by defenders, suggesting he has lost a step. Every play requires perfect ball placement with a defender draped on him, indicating reduced explosiveness compared to his prime. The source compares his situation to aging pitchers who rely more on craft than raw stuff.
Tyrone Tracy scored another touchdown and delivered approximately 11 fantasy points in Week 7, emerging as a viable option in the Giants backfield after Cam Scatterbo's fumble issues created opportunity.
Omar Cooper delivered back-to-back 100-yard receiving touchdown performances; in Week 7 he posted 5 receptions for 115 yards and 1 touchdown on 64% of snaps. The source notes he faces the Las Vegas Raiders, who have been heavily exploited by wide receivers and tight ends defensively, representing an elite matchup.
Tee Higgins faces a difficult playoff schedule: Week 15 vs. Bengals, Week 16 at Pittsburgh, and Week 17 vs. Seattle. The source notes the schedule is tough and is reluctant to discuss negative aspects of Higgins despite being a fan.


















