With impactful injuries to names that had been standing out in Fantasy Football, getting the waiver wire right is more than essential at this moment
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You blinked and we’re already in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season and the game within the game. In a seventh round marked by impactful injuries such as that of wide receiver Chris Godwin, who had been shining and is out of the season, and other renowned athletes such as Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, look at the Fantasy Football waiver wire and “fish” for players on the rise if necessary.
The good part of the conversation is that we won’t have bye week in week 8but it’s time to pay attention and sift through the players free agency from our leagues to fill gaps in the squad or add that missing “piece” to make your Fantasy Football team perfect.
Thinking about filling all these problems, the The Playoffs is here once again with valuable tips to help you “sift” the waiver wire and find good reinforcements for your team following disputes.
It is always worth noting that you cannot be too careful when giving up a name to make it possible to add a player via waiverssince placing a certain athlete on the market could mean the unwanted improvement of an opposing squad.
To be eligible on our list, players must be on a maximum of 60% of Yahoo’s rosters, one of the most popular and famous platforms among Brazilians.
It is also possible that the names mentioned here are in a greater or lesser percentage of squads in other applications, such as Sleeper, ESPN and NFL, although the tendency is for the average to be similar.
Once again, we reiterate the use of the PPR score (when there are points computed per reception), again because it is the standard and most famous model in the game today, having stolen the “crown” from the old Standard (or non-PPR) in recent years. years.
With that and without further ado, let’s get to the names for week 8 of Fantasy Football!
RUNNING BACKS
Tyrone Tracy Jr. – New York Giants (57% rostered*)
Tyrone Tracy Jr. It’s a name that has been growing a lot within the Giants. With the injury that took David Singletary out of two games, Tyrone gained ground with two great performances and upon the return of the former owner of the position, there was a revival with the freshman carrying even more loads than the veteran. It wouldn’t surprise me if the rookie gained more ground within the team’s backfield until he took over the position once and for all. If it’s available in your Fantasy Football league, grab it.
Alexander Mattison – Las Vehas Raiders (54% rostered)
If at the beginning of the season there were doubts about who would command the Raiders’ backfield, those doubts no longer exist with Mattison dominating and Zamir White, highly rated at the beginning of the year, being highly overlooked. In a team that lost important names in the aerial game such as Davante Adams, exchanged, Alexander Mattison could have even more relevance in the attack, making him an important piece for teams that need a RB or even flex. I look at him.
Outros RB’s: Justice Hill – BAL (19%); Ty Johnson – BUF (4%), D’Ernest Johnson – JAX (7%)
WIDE RECEIVERS
Jalen McMillan – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3% rostered)
Big name in the position for this waiver, McMillan appears as an option for injured Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. On a tragic night when the Buccaneers lost Evans, out for an indefinite period with an injury to the back of his thigh, and Godwin, with a serious injury that took him out of a season in which he had been shining, McMillan must assume the role of WR1 on a team that likes a lot of the aerial game with Baker Mayfield. Good addition to your team!
Ricky Pearsall – San Francisco 49ers (14% rostered)
The 49ers rookie sensation debuted last week and was targeted by Brock Purdy 5 times, hauling in 3 catches and 21 yards in his team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Deebo Samuel has a problem with pneumonia and it is unknown how much time he will miss and Brandon Aiyuk is out for the season. To make life worse for the California team, George Kittle is also doubtful for week 8, leaving the team “orphaned” of its main names in the aerial game and opening up a place for the promising Pearsall.
Outros WR’s: Jauan Jennings – SF (31%); Sterling Shepard – TB (1%), Keon Coleman – BUF (33%); Cedric Tillman – CLE (1%)
TIGHT ENDS
Cade Otton – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (39% rostered)
With the aforementioned injuries to Chris Godwin and Mike Evans, Cade Otton could be a good outlet in the attack led by Baker Mayfield. Our baker will have problems without his two main receivers, who were doing very well this year (at least until Evans returned) and Otton can be targeted by the QB, especially in quick passes or attempts at third-down conversions and even touchdowns. That’s another good name.
Outros TE’s: Noah Fant – SEA (30%); Hunter Henry – NE (31%)
QUARTERBACKS
Russell Wilson – Pittsburgh Steelers (8% rostered)
Wilson finally debuted in a Steelers jersey and left a great business card for the fans. There were 24.86 fantasy points, with 264 yards, two TD passes and 3 rushing yards, with a rushing TD, very encouraging numbers for the veteran who is trying to turn his career around after two dull years with the Broncos shirt. If you need a QB who can bring points, here’s a good tip with Wilson, who faces the Giants in week 8, has a bye week, and then faces the Commanders and Ravens, teams that allow a lot of points to QBs.
Outros QB’s: Tua Tagovailoa – MIA (46%); Bo Nix – DEN (13%)
